2 h. ago ‘Influencer’ dies live on camera after months of abuse – all streamed on Australian website

An investigation has been launched in France after a two-week Kick livestream showed the 46-year-old being “beaten, strangled and force-fed” for viewers’ entertainment.

Technology

3 h. ago Junior doctor accused of toilet spying hit with 127 new charges

Sex crime detectives have charged a trainee surgeon with alleged offending against colleagues at three major Melbourne hospitals.

Events

4 h. ago Bodies found in river search for missing father and son as rain lashes Sydney

The two men went missing after their car veered into a tree and crashed into a river near Wisemans Ferry in wet weather.

Events

4 h. ago Stewards investigating as husband's horse veers off, allegedly allows wife through

Racing Victoria stewards are looking into an incident involving married jockeys Ben and Jamie Melham.

Events

7 h. ago Children filmed playing on scooters while their mother allegedly lay dead inside

A man accused of killing his former partner in Victoria’s north paraded two young children outside the house in social media videos while their mother allegedly lay dead inside the home.

Events

12 h. ago ‘Must resign now’: Trump pushes Fed governor to quit after fraud allegations

Lisa Cook is the latest Federal Reserve official in the president’s crosshairs as he escalates his campaign to reshape the central bank.

Politics

12 h. ago Teenager charged with the alleged murder of Sydney underworld figure

A teenager has been charged with the alleged murder of Sydney underworld figure Dawood Zakaria.

Events

13 h. ago Life, death, God: The small film tackling the biggest questions

Kangaroo Island by husband-and-wife team Timothy David and Sally Gifford is a small but perfectly judged film about some Very Big Topics.

Events

22 h. ago Ben Melham’s horse shifted, giving wife rails run to victory. Now stewards are investigating betting sheets

Jamie Melham won the Caulfield race last Saturday on $3.20 favourite Jimmy Recard, but her husband, Ben, was suspended for eight meetings for careless riding in the same event on a less-fancied rival.

Events

26 h. ago Alleged reason girl, 12, stabbed carer and stole car revealed

The 12-year-old faced Ipswich court accused of stabbing her foster carer in the chest.

Politics

27 h. ago Men found not guilty of murdering their own elderly relative in his home

In the midst of a three-week trial, the judge ordered the jury to acquit the men of murdering an 86-year-old man as he sat in front of the TV with his wife.

Events

28 h. ago Unsubstantiated abuse allegations against childcare workers should be shared, report says

A rapid review into Victoria’s childcare sector has also recommended that every centre be randomly inspected once a year and that the state should establish an independent regulator.

Society

28 h. ago Unproven abuse allegations against childcare workers should be shared, says report

A rapid review into Victoria’s childcare sector has also recommended that every centre be randomly inspected once a year and the state should establish an independent regulator.

Society

30 h. ago Investigations continue after man shot dead in Sydney's west

Police are investigating two crime scenes in Sydney's west after a man was shot dead last night.

Events

31 h. ago ‘Ocean of awfulness’: Aubrey Plaza opens up about husband’s death for first time

The actress has remained largely out of the spotlight since her husband, Jeff Baena, suddenly died in January.

Events

45 h. ago Verbals over Showdown hit preceded Rankine’s alleged homophobic slur

The Crows and their star are still awaiting the outcome of the league’s investigation, which could rule him out of this year’s finals series.

Events

45 h. ago Bodycam footage of alleged assault on police officer released

A court has been played never-before-seen bodycam footage of a police officer allegedly being attacked by a teen outside Optus Stadium in Perth.

Events

46 h. ago A stain on the game: The AFL must find a new way to tackle homophobia

If proven, the alleged Rankine incident and others show the AFL’s current approach is failing to stamp out homophobia on-field.

Sport

46 h. ago Why the AFL’s decision on the Izak Rankine case has been delayed

The Crows and their star are still awaiting the outcome of the league’s investigation, which could rule him out of this year’s finals series.

Politics

47 h. ago ‘Calamity of compounding errors’ cuts off environmental flows in Murray

State and federal environmental water holders have suspended environmental flows as they investigate their water management.

Politics