82 m. ago Blood banks urge donors to keep appointments after record response

After record blood donations in response to the Bondi shooting, Red Cross is appealing for more to boost national supplies over the holiday period.

Events

6 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

12 h. ago Tracy’s wildlife care landed her with a criminal record. Was she unfairly treated?

An expert who taught former WIRES volunteer Tracy Dods how to care for injured kangaroos told the District Court the prosecution was “unfair and unfounded”.

Events

13 h. ago Most of Australia’s Christmas dishes are adopted, but this one’s our own

Australian Christmas dishes? This is where we’re a little lacking – with one exception, and it comes in the form of a sweet, toothsome treat.

Politics

26 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

28 h. ago Corporate deals, a family feud, court battles: The year in media

A wave of corporate deals shook up the Australian media landscape in 2025, while the Murdoch family feud over succession reached its culmination.

Events

47 h. ago Too good mate: Stokes’ nod to Lyon, Cummins and Australia’s mastery

Thanks to Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, Australia will retain the Ashes at some point on day five, equalling the 11-day record for the fastest ever outcome.

Politics

51 h. ago The Ashes 2025 third Test LIVE: England finally dig in with the bat as Adelaide Oval crowd sets a new record

Australia gave England a valuable lesson in how to turn an advantage into an unassailable position as they strengthened their hold on the third Test and the Ashes. Will the third Ashes Test be decided on day four?

Politics

54 h. ago The Ashes 2025 third Test LIVE: Aussies lose quick wickets as Stokes, Tongue fire but England face record run chase

Australia gave England a valuable lesson in how to turn an advantage into an unassailable position as they strengthened their hold on the third Test and the Ashes. Will the third Ashes Test be decided on day four?

Events

55 h. ago Gefen Bitton, who raced to help Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed, in ICU

A bystander who ran to help Bondi hero, Ahmed Al Ahmed, is in a coma in intensive care, after being shot three times in the Bondi terrorist attack.

Politics

2 d. ago England facing record chase to keep Ashes alive as Head creates history with brilliant century

Travis Head joined Sir Donald Bradman, Michael Clarke and Steve Smith as Australians to have scored centuries in four consecutive Test matches at the same venue.

Politics

2 d. ago With the Ashes on the line, Stokes didn’t bowl. England say he was ‘knackered’ from batting

The tourists insisted their talismanic captain wasn’t injured, but his absence from the bowling attack on a critical day helped Australia take another huge step towards retaining the Ashes.

Politics

3 d. ago Concern for terminally ill children as Qld’s only hospice facility closes

The paediatric palliative care service said it had brought forward and extended the closure of Hummingbird House due to staffing issues.

Politics

3 d. ago Kids’ public hospital gender care ban extended despite ‘inherent risks’

The ban on new patients will continue until the end of a UK trial in 2031, the Crisafulli government says. But a long-awaited review offered other options.

Politics

3 d. ago Crown Duels: The comparisons between Queen Mary and the Princess of Wales

Royal commentator Victoria Arbiter and 9honey royal reporter Natalie Oliveri on why comparing the Danish Queen to Catherine is unfair despite their similarities.

Politics

3 d. ago Ban on kids’ gender care in Queensland public hospitals extended

The pause on stage one and two hormone therapies will continue until the end of the United Kingdom’s “Pathways” trial in 2031.

Politics

3 d. ago The Ashes third Test day two recap: He’s past McGrath – could Nathan Lyon actually reel in Warne’s 708

Despite his advancing years and a frustratingly inactive summer, the great off-spinner could still challenge the all-time record for Australian Test wickets.

Events

4 d. ago Gastro, measles and a mutant flu: The illnesses threatening Christmas

After a record-breaking flu season, health experts have warned Queenslanders against a range of viruses sweeping across the state this holiday season.

Events

4 d. ago Developers, land tax to pay for SRL as $6.7b contract locked in

Property developers will be forced to pay more than $30,000 for every new home they build around the Suburban Rail Loop project.

Economics

4 d. ago Imran Khan is in a Pakistan ‘death cell’ and the cricketing world is silent

Sons of the jailed World Cup-winning captain and former prime minister fear for his life as the world turns a blind eye to his treatment.

Events