2 h. ago ‘Serious situation unfolding’: Worker still missing after Queensland mine collapse

The search continues for a man missing for more than 18 hours at a Queensland coal mine, where two workers have died in the past five years.

Events

4 h. ago Worker remains trapped after central Queensland mine collapse

The search continues for a man trapped for more than 18 hours at a Queensland coal mine, where two workers have died in the past five years.

Politics

10 h. ago Sydney Festival cancels show, makes program changes following Bondi attack

The program for this year’s event has been modified in the wake of the shooting attack last month.

Events

18 h. ago Evacuation centre opens as bushfire threatens lives and homes in Perth hills

Firies have issued an alert, telling people they are in danger and need to act immediately to survive.

Events

20 h. ago People are drowning because beach flags are too hard to understand

Large numbers of visitors to Australia misinterpret the signs, with deadly consequences. The warnings need to be clearer.

Politics

20 h. ago Fears for workers trapped in mine collapse in Central Queensland

Emergency crews have raced to the scene of a mine collapse in Central Queensland.

Politics

22 h. ago The pokie king and the public land grab to expand a Sydney shopping centre

Iris Capital says its proposal hinges on it taking over laneways so the development can have more room for a gambling den.

Politics

23 h. ago Mamdani uses first speech to make clear he will stand up to Trump

The New York mayor unapologetically promised to lead as a democratic socialist, issuing a warning to those who believed he might moderate his positions after taking office.

Politics

58 h. ago Up in smoke: How one budget burnt a $115 billion hole in the nation’s finances

It’s now clear two decisions by Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg in 2018-19 have created huge fiscal headaches for all taxpayers.

Events

3 d. ago Fireworks cancelled and money lost, but signs of hope for Bondi businesses

Sydneysiders and tourists have been asked to “open their wallets” in a show of solidarity for a community torn by terror, while nearly 100 businesses have applied for grants.

Economics

3 d. ago Thornbury residents devise their own housing plan as alternative to activity centre

Fair Growth Thornbury say the Allan government’s activity centre plan for the area is excessive, so they made their own alternative plan.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘It’s hateful racism’: Islamophobia spikes since Bondi attack

Ten mosques and Islamic centres have reported vandalism, break-ins or threats since the Bondi terror attack, while Premier Chris Minns says it is “disgusting” Muslims are being targeted.

Events

3 d. ago Subsidies, sweeteners and price hikes: What changes on January 1

Long-promised changes in force in the new year include protections for cash, passport price hikes, and the arrival of Australia’s first Centre for Disease Control.

Politics

3 d. ago Gymnastics Australia slammed for ‘sloppy’ bullying investigation of Olympic coach

The National Sports Tribunal has cleared coach Olga Belooussov of seven allegations of bullying made on behalf of a then-17-year-old gymnast.

Events

4 d. ago Knives, daggers and batons seized in shopping centre crime crackdown

More than 100 people have been arrested in the first three weeks of a trial of police and protective services officers patrolling major shopping centres.

Events

4 d. ago $840m desal expansion tipped as Melbourne faces AI water drain

Rainfall shortages and thirsty data centres have the government looking for long-term answers.

Economics

4 d. ago Man arrested after running through shopping centre with knife

Police have arrested a 21-year-old after a terrifying disturbance for shoppers in Sydney's west.

Events

4 d. ago Man, 21, arrested after 'running through shopping centre with knife' in Sydney

Police have arrested a 21-year-old after a terrifying disturbance for shoppers in Sydney's west.

Events

5 d. ago Bus driver survives crash after colliding with car in Sydney's north

A bus has crashed into the side of a medical centre after a collision with a car in Sydney's north-west, injuring multiple people and triggering evacuations.

Events

5 d. ago US, Ukraine ‘a lot closer’ on peace deal, Trump says after Zelensky meeting

The US president said it would be clear “in a few weeks” whether negotiations to end the war would succeed.

Politics