4 h. ago ‘Betrayed’: US unleashes on Australian who sold stolen defence secrets to Russia

Peter Williams, 39, admitted to the theft of eight cybersecurity-related trade secrets from his US employer and selling them to a Russian broker for $2 million.

Politics

6 h. ago Australian man pleads guilty to stealing US trade secrets for Russia

Peter Williams, 39, admitted to the theft of eight cybersecurity-related trade secrets from his US employer and selling them to a Russian broker for $2 million.

Events

7 h. ago Thai national park is the perfect alternative to crowded islands

Phuket received 13 million visitors in 2024, but the natural wonderland of Khao Sok had just 420,000.

Politics

7 h. ago BoM disposal: Weather bureau seeks media officer after website fail

After spending $4.1 million on a widely hated website redesign, the weather bureau is looking to hire a “proactive storyteller” to join its media team.

Events

7 h. ago All hands on deck: The BOM on the lookout for new media officer

After spending $4.1 million to build a widely panned new website, the weather bureau is looking to hire a “proactive storyteller” to join its media team.

Events

18 h. ago Super giant admits it broke corporate law as it faces hefty fine

Cbus has admitted to breaches of corporate law and agreed it should pay a $23.5 million fine as it seeks to settle a landmark case over delays in processing claims.

Politics

31 h. ago Millions of retirees rely on them. So why are dividends disappearing?

Australia has long boasted one of the world’s highest yielding sharemarkets. But in the past few years, that has started to change.

Events

41 h. ago ‘They are sadists’: How abusers are using the dark web to infiltrate childcare centres

Some of Australia’s biggest childcare providers rely on casual staff to keep centres open – creating opportunities for predators to slip through the cracks.

Transport

41 h. ago The $4.1 million question: How did the BOM get its new website so wrong?

The Bureau of Meteorology claims it spent the amount on a website and app redesign as part of a broader $866 million transformation dubbed “Robust”. Users are not pleased.

Economics

43 h. ago Investigation launched into allegations of ‘wrongdoing’ at Powerhouse museum

The investigation into hiring and procurement practices at the museum comes ahead of the opening of its new $915 million western Sydney headquarters next year.

Events

48 h. ago Queensland Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Chelepy to retire

He has been described as respected, trusted and steadfast, and, the police minister added, “known for his impeccable flat top”.

Events

54 h. ago Fast and green: $46 million boost for Australian hypersonic pioneer

Brisbane-based start-up Hypersonix will demonstrate its homegrown hydrogen-powered scramjet technology at NASA in January.

Economics

55 h. ago CFMEU administrator scrambles to seize back Setka’s $1 million slush fund

The union’s administrator has launched legal action to gain control of a controversial fund as fresh details emerge of the workplace stress claim lodged by the union’s former boss.

Politics

55 h. ago Great Scots! The case of the $60 million castle and a vanishing camel

Scots College bought a life-sized taxidermy camel to adorn its new student centre. Now parents are wondering what happened to the star attraction.

Economics

68 h. ago The story behind the historic Queenslander destroyed by storm

New owners successfully proposed the demolition of the entire lower level of the $3.25 million property built in the 1930s, and most of its top level and roof.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘It’s the company’: The cruisy life of a retired showbiz publicist

She took her first world cruise in 2015. Now, Patti Mostyn spends at least half her year at sea.

Politics

3 d. ago Australia news LIVE: ACCC accuses Microsoft of misleading 2.7 million Australians; Coalition push to bring CFMEU administrators before parliament amid corruption allegations

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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5 d. ago Pressure on Prince Andrew to vacate the Royal Lodge at Windsor

He's losing his royal titles and now Prince Andrew could be losing his multi-million dollar home with the disgraced Royal facing increasing pressure to vacate the Royal Lodge at Windsor.

Politics

5 d. ago Tuesday, dentist. Wednesday, blood test. Thursday, physio. Welcome to retirement

It’s the same for most of us who have reached a certain age.

Events

5 d. ago This is the population boom we’re not talking about – but should be

The population of Melbourne’s west is expected to almost double to 1.8 million people by 2050. That’s more than two-thirds the size of Brisbane.

Politics