Australia

Underworld figure Mick Gatto and a woman have been arrested after detectives executed a search warrant at a property in Melbourne’s south-east as part of an investigation into alleged financial offences.

An urgent recall has been issued for two popular health supplements over fears they could contain glass fragments. 

A prominent NT barrister and DV advocate has invoked the case of Kumanjayi Walker, who was fatally shot by police at Yuendumu, to back the Finocchiaro Government’s controversial proposed child safety reforms.

The world must prepare for a potentially strong El Nino in 2026, a global weather agency warns, which could worsen droughts and increase the risk of heatwaves.

Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith has issued a grim warning on Australia’s future, revealing what he sees as the ‘relentless’ problem.

EDITORIAL: Beyond the celebrations of the nation’s 100,000 lowest paid workers, there is a portent of gloomier times and a genuine fear this blunt instrument will strike a blow to our fragile, inflated economy.

A popular lolly sold at supermarkets across Australia has been pulled from shelves after an urgent recall notice from the nation’s food watchdog. 

Our population surpassed 28 million today, but experts warn multiple factors are causing Australians to ‘lose hope’ in the future and contributing to record-low birth rates.

AARON PATRICK: By granting an above-inflation pay increase to 2.7 million workers, the industrial umpire may trigger copycat demands that drive up inflation and interest rates. 

A gas cylinder is believed to have been the cause.

James Boag's will stop making beer at its Tasmanian home, with its owner blaming declining sales and rising costs.

Former radio broadcaster Alan Jones has had one of the abuse charges against him dropped as he vies to obtain stories written about him by a leading journalist.

A leading ABC star has broken ranks with his own employer over the broadcaster’s new podcast launched by former Australian of the Year Grace Tame.

The timeline for giving the Victoria Cross awardee evidence that will allow him to prepare his defence has already been pushed back two months.

A young woman’s casual walk on a well-known Aussie beach has gone horribly wrong.