38 m. ago WA fishing ban challenge lands in court as industry mounts fightback

Western Australia’s commercial fishing industry has questioned the claim some demersal fish stocks are in dire straits and argue an “unfair” ban will penalise all who make a living from the state’s fisheries.

Events

8 h. ago ‘A long time coming’: Labor launches landmark bid to slash energy bills, plug gas shortfalls

The Albanese government has taken on the resources sector in a bid to prevent major problems in the energy market.

Science

8 h. ago These common vaccines do more than prevent disease. They can prevent some cancers too

They were designed to prevent serious illnesses and disease such as shingles, hepatitis B and coronavirus but a growing body of evidence shows that some common vaccines have far-reaching health benefits.

Science

26 h. ago ‘Bazball is officially dead’: Australia bite back at dire Ashes predictions after retaining urn

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins admitted satisfaction after bundling Bazball out of the Ashes series in what he called “straight sets”, with a hat-trick of Test match victories in 11 days.

Events

28 h. ago WA’s commercial fishers mount fightback against sweeping ban

Western Australia’s commercial fishing industry has questioned the claim some demersal fish stocks are in dire straits and argue an “unfair” ban will penalise all who make a living from the state’s fisheries.

Politics

29 h. ago ‘Bazball is officially dead’: Australia retain the Ashes after England fightback falls short

Australia have taken an unassailable 3-0 series lead after a dramatic day in Adelaide Oval, ensuring the urn will remain in their possession.

Events

34 h. ago Ashes cricket LIVE UPDATES | Australia retains Ashes with 82 run win. England fightback falls short.

Follow all the action as the third Test concludes at Adelaide Oval.

Politics

34 h. ago Ashes cricket LIVE UPDATES | Australia retain Ashes with 82 run win. England fightback falls short.

Follow all the action as the third Test concludes at Adelaide Oval.

Politics

49 h. ago Government set to cover cost of crucial breast cancer medication

Patients with an aggressive form of breast cancer could soon save thousands of dollars every month as the government prepares to cover the cost of crucial medication.

Politics

58 h. ago More than 30 rising stars have been poached by French academies. This is how Australian rugby is fighting back

They are the ‘lost boys’ of Australian rugby: two teams worth of talented youngsters who have been poached by French clubs, and many are the giant forwards so sorely need by the Wallabies.

Sport

3 d. ago Head’s hometown masterclass leaves Australia in total control

A hometown century from Travis Head has Australia in total control of the third Test. On a day when England threatens to fight back, Head remains unbeaten on 142, guiding Australia to 4-271 and a commanding 356-run lead at stumps.

Politics

3 d. ago The Ashes 2025 LIVE: Stokes out for 83 after England fightback as Starc strikes with new ball

Australia are chasing the last two wickets as England attempts to battle at Adelaide Oval for day three of the third Test. Follow along for live updates.

Events

3 d. ago ‘I can get him’: Texan rabbi asked injured policeman for his gun before being wounded in Bondi massacre

Leibel Lazaroff helped tend to a police officer shot at Bondi before offering to engage the terrorists in a fight to save others.

Events

4 d. ago The Ashes 2025 third Test day two LIVE updates: England’s nightmare continues after Snicko drama, their Ashes fight quickly fading

England lost quick wickets early in their first-innings chase. Follow all the action from Adelaide Oval live.

Politics

4 d. ago Queensland to ban more hate symbols in fight against antisemitism

Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said “everything” was on the table in Queensland’s crackdown on hate speech, but the government would not rush its response.

Politics

4 d. ago Teens fight at second Melbourne beach as police continue to hunt Mordialloc ‘brat pack’

Police have urged the parents of about 150 teenagers who stormed and ransacked a Mordialloc supermarket before brawling on a beach to dob in their children.

Events

4 d. ago Antisemitism fight to be taken into kinders, schools and universities

A new antisemitism education taskforce, led by eminent expert David Gonski and to include special envoy Jillian Segal, was announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday.

Culture

4 d. ago Two men fighting for life, woman in hospital under police guard after house fire

A woman is in hospital under police guard after a suspicious house fire in Melbourne's south-east left two men fighting for life.

Events

5 d. ago The Ashes 2025 third Test day one LIVE updates: Carey, Inglis fight back after Adelaide Oval left stunned by Khawaja’s dismissal

Everything is on the line in Adelaide: England must win to stay alive, while an Australian victory will seal the series. Follow live from the Adelaide Oval.

Events

5 d. ago Worker shortfall threatens Queensland’s infrastructure pipeline

A new report paints a grim picture of the state’s readiness to deliver Brisbane 2032, with tens of thousands more workers needed next year.

Politics