Australia

The NSW government was advised post-Bondi that heavy-handed enforcement could alienate communities. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

REVEALED: Police powers warning before protest fiasco

A state premier was warned a heavy-handed police response after the Bondi terror attack could worsen social cohesion.

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One man received multiple gunshot wounds. NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Sydney rocked by two shootings

Two separate shootings have taken place within an hour of each other in Western Sydney, leaving two men seriously injured and a Holden Commodore torched on the side of the road.

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Fuel supply concerns could drive food prices up.

'Perfect storm': Middle East fuel uncertainty threatens food prices

Australians could face higher prices beyond the petrol bowser as farmers warn fuel disruptions amid Middle East tensions could hit supermarket shelves.

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The parents of the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach massacre have shared heartwarming news surrounded by family and friends.

Parents of Bondi victim Matilda share heartwarming news

The parents of the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach massacre have shared heartwarming news surrounded by family and friends.

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Australia is considering providing military support to allied countries attacked by Iran. (Paul Braven/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia mulls military help for Iran-besieged allies

Australia won't involve its troops in the war on Iran, but it could provide other aid for Middle East allies hit with missile and drone strikes.

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Angus Taylor says the Liberal Party needs to connect with younger voters to win government.

Taylor says Liberals going digital to bring new life to brand

The Liberal Party needs to reach new voters in the digital realm if it is to stand any chance at the next election, federal leader Angus Taylor says.

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Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson have had an acrimonious split.

What’s next for radio’s divisive duo Kyle and Jackie O

How Kyle and Jackie O can retain the same power and influence they’ve enjoyed as a pairing.

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Verdict delay on ex-MP’s child rape charges

A jury has returned verdicts in most counts in the trial of an ex-MP who allegedly raped a 13-year-old boy but cannot agree on two charges, a court has been told. WARNING: Distressing content.

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Women thriving in male dominated feilds.

These women thrived in ‘male fields’ long before the trend

If TikTok existed 100 years ago, these Australian women would have been the ultimate ‘thriving in male-dominated fields’ trend, and their faces are still in our wallets today.

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Senator Ralph Babet is defying parliamentary orders to attend behaviour workshops for ‘using racist, homophobic, sexist or other language’ to demean others.

Senator defies orders to attend behaviour workshops

United Australia Senator Ralph Babet is defying parliamentary orders to attend behaviour workshops for ‘using racist, homophobic, sexist or other language’ to demean others.

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Monash IVF have agreed to settle with families involved in an embryo bungle at two of its clinics. Image supplied.

Major update after IVF giant’s shocking embryo bungle

An Australian fertility giant has issued a major update after it was rocked by a shocking embryo bungle at two of its clinics in Queensland and Victoria.

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Four-year-old Gus Lamont, who disappeared from Oak Valley Station on 27 September 2025.

UPDATE: Gus Lamont’s grandparents respond to police claims

The grandparents of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont have responded to police claims that two family members are ‘not co-operating’ with investigators. 

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Consumers have been urged not to eat Fresh ‘N’ Frozen Favour-ita Grated Coconut.

Hepatitis A contamination sparks urgent food recall

Supermarket shelves are being stripped and an urgent recall has been issued after a frozen food product was found to be contaminated with Hepatitis A.

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