13 h. ago Sadistic puppeteer lured men to unsuspecting women’s homes for sex

A dozen women had strangers turn up at their door or visit their work as part of a convicted sex offender’s rape fantasy.

Politics

48 h. ago How a bunch of Australian convicts became ‘the most wanted men in the world’

When the Tasmanian convicts seized the colonial Cyprus brig and made a daring dash for freedom across the Pacific, they unwittingly set off the first known encounter between Japan and Australia.

Politics

3 d. ago NSW cricketer suspended after celebration that was ‘imitating NBA star’

Manly player Joel Davies had three matches of a five-week ban suspended.

Economics

4 d. ago Max contract: Rugby Australia’s extraordinary move to stop brightest star being poached

Max Jorgensen is seen as a “generational talent”, but with R360 and the Roosters circling, RA has made a rarely seen offer to lock him away for the long term.

Sport

4 d. ago Trump says he is considering strikes on Venezuela, raising pressure on Maduro

After a series of US strikes on alleged drug consignments at sea, there are reports the CIA has been authorised to carry out covert operations inside Venezuela.

Politics

5 d. ago I dislike dressing up. But doing it in Korea was a revelation

Everything I think I know and dislike about fancy dress goes out the window the moment I join in South Korea’s version of Thanksgiving.

Politics

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 England overlook Roosters star Smith in favour of veteran who flopped in NRL

Billy Smith enjoyed the best season of his injury-plagued career for the Tricolours, and put up his hand to represent the country of his heritage. He received a “thanks, but no thanks”.

Events

5 d. ago ‘It’s a restraint of trade’: Lawyer raises concerns about NRL’s 10

League bosses have vowed to impose heavy sanctions on players and agents who hold talks with the breakaway rugby competition R360. But that may not be the end of the story.

Society

5 d. ago As it happened: Trump demands Hamas return hostage bodies to Israel, six Palestinians killed by Israeli fire; Instagram limits teens to PG

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

Events

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 WA Police hunt fake cops who stole jewellery, cash during bogus search warrant

Police say the two men appeared to have dressed up as officers when they executed a fake search warrant at a Carlisle address back in August.

Events

6 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Trump demands Hamas return hostage bodies to Israel, six Palestinians killed by Israeli fire; Instagram limits teens to PG

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

Events

6 d. ago Federal government rolls out new ad campaign ahead of social media ban

Commercials begin two months before a ban for children under 16 across multiple social media platforms.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Wrecking ball’ mayor upset staff, brought council into disrepute before ban, probe finds

An inquiry has found former Whittlesea mayor Aidan McLindon failed to take the role seriously and brought the council into disrepute through bizarre public remarks.

Politics

7 d. ago Petrol car sale ban needed in 10 years to meet net zero by 2050: EV lobby

Australia needs tough new policies to reach its ambitious 2035 climate target, electric carmakers say.

Politics

7 d. ago Clad only in his underwear, Grant chased and caught an alleged burglar – and made him dial 000

Two teenage boys have been charged after an alleged home invasion, which ended with the owner – dressed only in his underwear – forcing an accused to dial Triple Zero.

Events

9 d. ago This man just had his baby shaking execution halted because his conviction might be based on ‘junk science’

Shaken baby syndrome is seeing Australians jailed for a controversial medical diagnosis. That’s changing in jurisdictions overseas.

Politics

9 d. ago Drugs, violence are rife in psychiatric prison hospital. Staff cuts will make it far worse

Doctors and drug specialists are being shed from Thomas Embling Hospital despite staff concerns about safety and drug use in wards with extremely high-risk psychiatric patients.

Events

1 week ago Scoring feud, intimidation claim engulfs Olympics’ most expensive sport

Dressage is noted for its gracefulness, but governing body Equestrian Australia has been embroiled in a bitter dispute over one of its most prestigious titles.

Sport