Australia

Police fear Sharon has been abducted as the search for the missing five-year-old enters a critical second day, with a 47-year-old man now a key focus.

What should have been a fresh start has turned into tragedy, with two lives lost in a house fire shortly before a planned move.

The first inflation figures since the Iran war started, causing petrol prices to skyrocket, will give clues on its cost — with home-buyers watching closely.

Party faithful have been closely tracking the rise of the charismatic South Australian MP Mark Butler as they quietly contemplate Labor after Albo.

From Malta to Tuvalu, Australians overseas have commemorated the Anzac spirit in far flung locations amid geopolitical turbulence and global insecurity.

The 47-year-old was last seen wearing a white shirt, black suit and Asics runners.

Streets lined with thousands have greeted the traditional Anzac Day march where a common theme of companionship echoed across generations.

Anzac Day services have been marred with boos and heckling during Welcome to Country acknowledgements as several RSLs are defaced.

The incident comes after two other venues in Melbourne were targeted by vandals overnight, an act that has been described as ‘hateful’ and ‘disgraceful’.

Households already struggling with cost of living pressures face a critical two and a half weeks, with key data and a federal Budget all set to hit hard.

Shots were fired minutes apart.

The alleged attack unfolded in the early hours following a dispute.

Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith has joined thousands to mark Anzac Day at the Currumbin Dawn Service.

The father says the terrifying incident has ‘changed our lives forever’.

Decorated war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith suspected a murder investigation was closing in on him six months ago. Here’s how authorities kept close tabs on the Victoria Cross recipient.