7 h. ago Dateline zeroes in on colossal new gold targets in California

Dateline Resources tightened its drill plan at Californian gold project after a 3D study ranked six breccia pipe targets, with three emerging as top drilling priorities.

Events

27 h. ago Sorry Sydney, The Everest is big, but Jamie Melham scaled greater heights

One of the country’s best riders drew much-need attention to Caulfield, while Moonee Valley has had to undergo emergency track repairs ahead of an historic Cox Plate.

Politics

36 h. ago ‘I want him in the ground’: Why family will name ‘Cheryl’s killer’

Five decades after a toddler vanished from a beach south of Sydney, her family vows to unmask the man who once allegedly confessed to her murder.

Events

50 h. ago Three unoccupied homes go up in flames in ‘suspicious’ fires

Police are investigating the suspicious fires of three unoccupied homes in Victoria.

Events

64 h. ago Michelle Payne’s rise to the top was swift – then came stalkers, the agony and the heartbreak

The past decade has been filled with turmoil, horrendous injury and death for the retired jockey and expert trainer.

Politics

3 d. ago Gas fitter pleads guilty over death of newborn at Bankstown Hospital

Christopher Turner changed his plea on Friday over the 2016 tragedy that left one newborn dead and another with life-long brain injuries. 

Events

3 d. ago ‘Inconsistencies’ emerge in case over toddler’s suspicious death

A 33-year-old man had been accused of killing the boy, but the charges were later dropped.

Events

3 d. ago Greatest reason Gaza war ‘will not end’: Why Hamas isn’t going anywhere

Gaza is pulverised. But reports suggest Hamas fighters have emerged from underground in fresh clothes, with functional weapons and “sparkling clean pick-up trucks”.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Not just a place of transaction’: Melbourne’s most popular shopping strips revealed

A surprising new champion of Melbourne’s high streets has emerged after near-historic high vacancy rates.

Politics

3 d. ago Chances are you’re about to lose: Gambling slump a new reality for sports and media

In this edition of On Background, the questions hanging over gambling advertising, media companies and the biggest deal in town; a News Corp loyalist spotted in Nine’s offices; Sky cancels another guest; and Kyle and Jackie O’s KIIS of death.

Politics

4 d. ago WA news LIVE: Social media star detained in Perth, flown back to UK; Man charged with murder over Armadale death

Follow our live coverage here.

Events

5 d. ago Dangerous drug alert issued after second Queensland death in a week

As Schoolies and festival season approach, experts fear the proliferation of synthetic opioids will claim more lives.

Politics

5 d. ago Qld paediatric nurse accused of raping mother in children’s hospital

Details of the allegations emerged after the male nurse appealed to have his suspension without pay overturned.

Politics

5 d. ago Paediatric nurse accused of raping mother in children’s hospital

Details of the allegations emerged after the male nurse appealed to have his suspension without pay overturned.

Politics

5 d. ago Nurse accused of raping mother in children’s unit of public hospital

Details of the allegations emerged after the male nurse appealed to have his suspension without pay overturned.

Politics

5 d. ago Police probe suspected international crime boss’ links to Sydney day care kill plot

Australian man Daniel Rodney Badger has emerged as a key suspect in Sydney’s ongoing drug-related conflicts.

Events

5 d. ago Three die in Queensland house fire, police declare crime scene

Emergency services were called to the Gladstone house after dawn on Wednesday.

Events

5 d. ago Brisbane news live: Kayaker dies after falling in Brisbane River | Plane turned around after midflight emergency | Instagram limits teens to PG

For today’s news updates in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

Technology

6 d. ago ‘Overwhelming evidence of corruption’: Minister defends action as plea details emerge

Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig has told parliament he pressed a top bureaucrat because the “matter needed to be dealt with promptly”.

Politics

6 d. ago Emma Bates seen with bloodied, bruised face in days before body found, court told

The details of the 49-year-old’s final days were aired during a committal hearing of John Torney, 41, who has been charged with negligent manslaughter over her death.

Events