5 h. ago ASX set to rise, Wall Street steady ahead of Fed rates decision

The US stock market remains largely quiet on Wednesday as Wall Street waits to hear what the Federal Reserve will say in the afternoon about where interest rates may be heading.

Politics

13 h. ago Why Bailey Smith’s headband is one of the hot topics among AFL clubs

The AFL has sent a seven-page memo to clubs, outlining a raft of proposed changes for season 2026, including one as a result of the actions of the Cats star.

Politics

14 h. ago Miss Universe contestant suffered serious head injury in stage fall, update reveals

Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry requires constant medical supervision weeks after falling off the stage in Bangkok.

Events

14 h. ago Man seeks help at hospital for gunshot and stab wounds in Sydney’s south

A manhunt is under way in Sydney’s south-west after a man was allegedly stabbed and shot.

Politics

15 h. ago Missing toddler’s body found 11 years after disappearance, police believe

Remains have been found buried at a property in Melbourne’s north-west.

Events

17 h. ago Pregnant woman fighting for life following alleged domestic violence attack

A pregnant woman is in a critical condition after being allegedly assaulted and run over in Sydney's south-west in an alleged domestic violence attack.

Events

18 h. ago ‘It didn’t work bro I’m still here’: Kids brag as they beat social media ban

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spent the morning speaking about Australia’s world-first legislation being a success while teens were flooding his social media comments with a different story.

Politics

18 h. ago You don’t want to milk the band until it’s running out of juice: Dave Faulkner

After years of self-doubt, the head Guru digs his own scene.

Politics

19 h. ago Heading to the work Christmas party? The 10 personalities to look out for

From the veteran co-worker who bangs on about how good things were 30 years ago to the awkward manager who stays way too long, the work Christmas party is a parade of characters. Which one are you?

Society

19 h. ago Police arrest second teenager after fatal Ascot Vale stabbing

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a man was allegedly stabbed to death in Melbourne’s inner north-west on Sunday.

Events

20 h. ago Qantas A380’s wing peels apart on first flight after returning to service

The plane has been grounded in Los Angeles since Sunday after damage to the slat on its left wing, which resulted in what appeared to be a hole in the surface.

Politics

22 h. ago Sydney woman fights for life after being ‘run over in domestic violence attack’

The 36-year-old is in critical condition after allegedly being assaulted in south-west Sydney. A man is in police custody.

Events

23 h. ago MAGA influencers urge Trump to kill Netflix deal over streamer’s Obama ties

The right-wing commentators’ push to paint Netflix as aligned with Democrats and a liberal agenda adds to a swirl of controversy and intrigue circling what would be one of the largest media mergers in recent history.

Politics

24 h. ago French first lady caught on video insulting feminist protesters

Footage has emerged of Brigitte Macron using a French slur to describe the women while speaking to a comedian backstage.

Events

29 h. ago Australian airport hotel – and its gigantic pool – feels like a resort

With a lagoon-style pool and Bali-style villas, this might be Australia’s most relaxing capital city airport hotel.

Politics

35 h. ago Perth council grounds Rinehart’s helipad plans for $270m Hancock headquarters

Despite two councillors backing the proposal, and Perth’s lord mayor describing Gina Rinehart as an “amazing Australian”, the council refused the application during Tuesday night’s meeting.

Politics

38 h. ago Lego, glaciers and a room without colour: The show that’s all about seeing things differently

Through works that take you from dark to light, artist Olafur Eliasson underscores why sometimes it’s important to speak with people you might disagree with.

Politics

41 h. ago Firefighters issue emergency warning as NSW blaze threatens homes

An emergency bushfire warning has been issued for a community in the NSW Central West.

Events

42 h. ago ‘This is for the future of my kids’: The single mum who just won Big Brother

After a short 30-day season, Big Brother has crowned a winner: a surfy, 30-year-old mother of three from Tweed Heads.

Politics

43 h. ago Social media fight sparked alleged stabbing at Perth high school, court told

The incident sent the high school into lockdown on Monday, with the injured teen stabbed in the arm and head.

Events