2 h. ago Police turn to tech to identify ‘space debris’ found on outback WA minesite

Experts believe the debris, which was found on a remote mine site’s access road on Saturday, is part of a Chinese rocket.

Events

2 h. ago Government accuses China of ‘unsafe’ encounter with military aircraft

The Albanese government has accused the Chinese military of unsafe behaviour after releasing a flare near an Australian plane.

Politics

2 h. ago Chinese aircraft makes 'unsafe' flare drop in front of Australian plane

A Chinese plane deployed flares near a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft in an "unsafe" incident in the South China Sea, the government says.

Transport

3 h. ago Police hunt alleged attackers after Melbourne Luna Park machete attack

Police are hunting down the alleged offenders after teenage boys were injured in a machete attack at Melbourne’s Luna Park.

Events

6 h. ago ‘Melbourne’s CBD is safe’: Premier rules out protest permits to protect police after weekend violence

Jacinta Allan rejected calls for a protest permit system and defended the right to protest peacefully, after a demonstration that saw rocks thrown at police.

Events

9 h. ago Sussan Ley turns focus back to tax, industrial relations amid Coalition ructions

The opposition leader has vowed to return to core Liberal policies after the Coalition went to the last election opposing Labor tax cuts.

Economics

10 h. ago Protest permits needed to protect police from violence and injury, says union

Violence will continue at protests if no permit system to regulate rallies is introduced, union boss Wayne Gatt said.

Events

10 h. ago Brisbane news live: Superstar singer Teddy Swims surprises fans in Valley beer garden; PM heads to Washington to meet Trump; Prince Andrew facing police investigation over Giuffre claims

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Events

11 h. ago Police probe claims Prince Andrew sought information on accuser Virginia Giuffre

Prince Andrew is at the centre of a police probe over claims he asked a taxpayer-funded bodyguard to dig up information about his accuser, Virginia Giuffre.

Events

11 h. ago In Trump’s America, the Pentagon now resembles Saudi Arabia for journalists

Knowing he’s in over his head, Pete Hegseth has grown more paranoid and resentful, denying credentials to reporters who seek information that has not been approved for release.

Politics

13 h. ago Beside Trump, Prabowo was in his happy place – at home it’s a different story

The Indonesian president returns from the backslapping at Egypt to plummeting approval ratings and his signature policy embroiled in a crisis of his own making.

Politics

14 h. ago Prince Andrew facing police investigation over Giuffre smear claims

Prince Andrew’s biographer, Andrew Lownie, warned there was more scandal to come and this latest probe was “just the tip of the iceberg”.

Events

22 h. ago Two teens suffer slash wounds in machete attack near Luna Park

Police are investigating after two teens were wounded following an altercation with a group wielding machetes near Luna Park in St Kilda on Sunday night.

Events

23 h. ago Police commander's anger after clash with protesters in Melbourne

Victoria Police has confirmed two officers have been hospitalised after clashing with anti-immigration protesters and counter-protesters in Melbourne on Sunday.

Events

24 h. ago Australia's first Indigenous press photographer on capturing the nation’s history

Australia's first Indigenous press photographer, Mervyn Bishop, has opened up about capturing images of the moments that have shaped the nation.

Culture

25 h. ago Suspected ‘space debris’ found after fiery landing near outback WA mine site

Workers at the site, which is about 30 kilometres east of Newman, found the burning object about 2pm on Saturday and phoned the authorities.

Technology

26 h. ago Two officers hospitalised, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD

At least one person has been arrested and glass containers have been thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rally in the city.

Events

26 h. ago ‘Melbourne has had a gutful’: Two officers hospitalised, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD

At least one person has been arrested and glass containers have been thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rally in the city.

Events

26 h. ago Victoria Police slam protesters after two police officers hospitalised in Melbourne.

Police were pelted with rocks as March for Australia protesters and anti-racism counter-protesters clashed on Sunday in Melbourne.

Events

29 h. ago How King Charles convinced Andrew to give up his titles – and the ‘fundamental fault line’ that exposed him

Last Monday, Buckingham Palace was still said to be “at a loss” over the Andrew question. By Friday afternoon, there were rumours the King was “considering” removing the duke’s title. Hours later, a statement was released.

Politics