84 m. ago ‘Really upset’: Workers describe horror after man killed in medical centre crash

A male pedestrian has died in Melbourne’s north-west after a car lost control and crashed into a medical centre, badly injuring a woman inside.

Events

2 h. ago Man killed and woman badly injured after car ploughs into Melbourne medical centre

A male pedestrian has died in Melbourne’s north-west after a car lost control and crashed into a medical centre, badly injuring a woman inside.

Events

3 h. ago Queensland’s worst childcare paedophile could have been caught five times, report finds

Ashley Paul Griffith could have been caught five times, including two occasions where he was seen kissing young girls in his care, if the state had a mandatory reporting scheme.

Politics

3 h. ago Melbourne home sellers pocket $170,000 premium after advertising reserve price

The smart warehouse-style apartment in a central location was part of a former biscuit factory and attracted four bidders.

Economics

5 h. ago Less than a third of parents will enforce social media ban, new poll finds

Nearly 70 per cent of voters back the world-leading policy, but most are sceptical it can even work.

Politics

5 h. ago Won’t listen. Won’t change. This England team are up their own backsides

This Australian team was there to be beaten. But after just two Tests, England now need a miracle.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘May the force be with you’: A relentless night in a Ukrainian bomb shelter

The air raid alarm goes off and the iPhone starts talking in an American accent, urging listeners to seek shelter. It’s 1.23am and our correspondent is about to witness what is a routine night for millions of people across this war-ravaged country.

Events

8 h. ago A relentless night hunkered down in a missile shelter as Russia attacks

The air raid alarms go off all through the night, urging people to seek shelter. Our correspondent experiences what is a routine night for millions of Ukrainians.

Events

8 h. ago First, the alarm goes off. Then my iPhone starts talking in an American accent

It’s 1.23am and our correspondent is about to witness what is a routine night for millions of people here.

Politics

9 h. ago Detained in China, Cheng Lei missed ‘being a human’. One defiant act helped her survive

The Australian journalist and author, who was incarcerated in Beijing in 2020 for three years, on enduring prison, embracing life – and keeping perspective.

Events

9 h. ago ‘National pride’: Albanese hails teen social ban, but parents may not force kids to follow the law

Nearly 70 per cent of voters back the world-leading policy, which is set to take full effect on Wednesday.

Society

9 h. ago These shopping centres will have a heavier police presence from today. Here’s why

Extra police and protective security will begin 90 days of patrolling four major shopping centres amid a rise in violent retail crimes.

Events

9 h. ago Famed budget hotel brand opens in Melbourne’s most central location

The well-oiled Holiday Inn hospitality machine and its super-smiley staff make this new city stay accessible and affordable.

Politics

10 h. ago Papaya rules: Piastri wins McLaren battle, but Norris the drivers’ crown over Verstappen

Oscar Piastri will have to wait to become just the third Australian to win the F1 world title – his teammate Lando Norris doing just enough to claim the 2025 crown.

Politics

12 h. ago Formula 1 2025 finale: Piastri wins the McLaren battle, but Norris wins the war and drivers’ crown

Oscar Piastri will have to wait to become just the third Australian to win the F1 world title – his teammate Lando Norris doing just enough to claim the 2025 crown.

Events

13 h. ago Formula 1 2025 finale: Piastri leads after a stunning move on Norris that set Abu Dhabi alight

Oscar Piastri’s dream of becoming just the third Australian to win the F1 world title could be realised tonight, but it’ll take some luck. Follow the dramatic season conclusion live.

Politics

14 h. ago Formula 1 2025 finale: Piastri looks to come from the clouds to win his first F1 crown

Oscar Piastri’s dream of becoming just the third Australian to win the F1 world title could be realised tonight, but it’ll take some luck. Follow the dramatic season conclusion live.

Politics

15 h. ago Player ratings: The Aussie with a perfect 10 and the Englishman who embodies Bazball without brains

The second Test at the Gabba delivered many moments that will go down in Ashes history. We rate every Australian and English player from an unforgettable match.

Politics

15 h. ago Formula 1 2025 finale: All eyes on Abu Dhabi as Piastri looks to make history

Oscar Piastri’s dream of becoming just the third Australian to win the F1 world title could be realised tonight, but it’ll take some luck. Follow the dramatic season conclusion live.

Politics

19 h. ago The putt that sunk Cameron Smith – and his Australian Open hopes

Royal Melbourne played host to a dramatic finish to the Australian Open on Sunday as Cam Smith missed a five-foot putt on the final hole to hand Denmark’s Rasmus Neergard-Peterson a one-shot victory.

Politics