32 m. ago Man killed and woman badly injured after car ploughs into Melbourne medical centre

A male pedestrian has died in Melbourne’s north-west after a car lost control and crashed into a medical centre, badly injuring a woman inside.

Events

18 h. ago Coalition vote crashes to record low, One Nation surges amid housing anger: poll

Exclusive polling shows support for Pauline Hanson’s party has risen to a record high as fears over the housing market and infrastructure fuel frustration over immigration.

Events

24 h. ago Australian Open golf 2025 Live Coverage: Smith and Danish rookie duelling for Stonehaven Cup

Australian star Cameron Smith is leading the charge on the final day of the Australian Open golf tournament.

Politics

43 h. ago Amid a propaganda extravaganza, FIFA finally gets round to a World Cup draw

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic was an hour late for his virtual media conference, thanks to Donald Trump.

Politics

47 h. ago What I saw when I (accidentally on purpose) crashed the World Cup draw

The ceremony to sort out who’s playing who at next year’s global soccer-fest veered from pure chaos to maximum cringe – and of course, the Donald also did his dance.

Events

54 h. ago Keeping secrets: How Victoria has fallen behind other states on integrity

They’re the reports gathering dust as the state focuses on crime, housing and health. But Victoria’s integrity system no longer looks fit for purpose.

Politics

56 h. ago FIFA World Cup 2026 draw LIVE updates: Socceroos to learn opponents

Will Australia be drawn in a group of death or get a smoother ride at next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico? They will soon find out in Washington DC.

Politics

65 h. ago Diabetic driver in bid to dodge Daylesford pub crash inquest

A driver with diabetes who ploughed into and killed five people outside a pub in regional Victoria will object to giving evidence at an inquest.

Events

68 h. ago He gave up on his Wallabies dream to represent Hong Kong. Now he’ll play against Australia instead

Lachy Doheny is one of four Australians in the Hong Kong China rugby squad, who are making their debut Rugby World Cup appearance in 2027. And this week they learned they’ll be playing both the Wallabies and the All Blacks.

Politics

3 d. ago WA news LIVE: Top cop links shooting, arson attacks to WA Police crackdown on illegal tobacco

Follow our live coverage here.

Events

3 d. ago Secretive billionaire shifts his fortune to new ‘sin stock’ bets

He inherited a plastic-cup fortune before making billions on Big Tobacco. Now, he’s turned his attention to another vice.

Politics

3 d. ago The US expects fans to flock to the World Cup. But has Trump scored an own goal?

Visitor numbers are down amid fears about the US president’s immigration and border security crackdown.

Politics

4 d. ago The World Cup draw looms large. Here’s what fans, and the Socceroos, can expect

The 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico doesn’t begin for another seven months - but really, it starts here, with Saturday’s (AEDT) draw in Washington DC.

Sport

4 d. ago All Blacks legend backs Wallabies’ forgotten man to solve World Cup problem

Dan Carter believes injured playmaker Noah Lolesio is still the man to steer Australia during the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Politics

4 d. ago Mushroom murder trial expert gives evidence in Sea World chopper crash inquest

The toxicologist who testified in Victoria's mushroom murders trial was amongst a panel of forensics experts giving evidence.

Events

4 d. ago Aviation watchdog hands down findings after two pilots killed in Kimberley chopper crash

Peter Ritter and Gavin U’Ren both had years of experience piloting and mustering with Robinson 22s choppers when the crash happened at the Mount Anderson homestead near Camballin in 2024.

Events

5 d. ago Matildas prepare to party like it’s 2023, but let’s call the Asian Cup a soirée

The intoxicating insanity of the home World Cup gave the team invaluable lessons on handling the intense public expectation that comes with a home tournament.

Politics

5 d. ago Matildas prepare to party like it’s 2023, but let’s call the Asian Cup a soiree

The intoxicating insanity of the home World Cup gave the team invaluable lessons on handling the intense public expectation that comes with a home tournament.

Politics

5 d. ago Dylan Brown wants Kalyn Ponga to help him take World Cup off Australia

They’ll be teammates at Newcastle next season. Will they also perform the haka together before Ponga makes his Test debut for New Zealand?

Politics

5 d. ago Man who crashed into police car allegedly tests positive for drugs

A man who crashed into a police car in western Sydney, leaving an officer injured, has allegedly failed a drugs test.

Events