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Icac inquiry raises questions over whether taxpayer funds were used in alleged illegal political donations
Catholic Schools NSW’s alleged donations to Liberal party show the need to ensure public money is spent for approved purposes, expert saysFollow our A…
Liberals re-examine gender quotas in slew of proposals to make party ‘fit-for-purpose political machine’
Angus Taylor has stated his opposition, but discussion paper’s authors warn ‘if we want a different outcome, we need to be prepared to do things diffe…
Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath'
The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash?…
Why the England shirt feels complicated for some fans this World Cup
The World Cup has ignited debate in the UK over wearing or displaying the England flag.…
World Cup semifinal: Key players to watch in England vs Argentina clash
Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane will be among the stars on show during Wednesday's match in Atlanta.…
Are countries prepared to cope with extreme weather?
Severe weather conditions are likely to get worse due to climate change.…
'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot Captain Sully diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
The 75-year-old says he was recently diagnosed and the disease is at an early stage.…
Spain deliver masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach World Cup final
European champions Spain beat France with controlled display to book final against Argentina or England.…
Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens
Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal.…
Derision at US chain Chipotle’s plan to sell its Mexican food in Mexico
One social media user described the opening of its first outlet in Monterrey as ‘like the dog teaching a duck to fly’A US chain’s plan to sell its ver…
‘They’re local lads’: artist puts mural of Bellingham and Rogers on chip shop
The mural in a Birmingham suburb is so popular that the shop’s owner is opening two hours early to meet demandOn a busy junction in Quinton, a suburb …
David Penman wasn’t happy with his local Victorian council. So, he privately prosecuted five councillors
Legal action by the Daylesford small business owner has forced councillors to stand down – leaving only two able to serveGet our breaking news email, …
Kash Patel gave his Australian counterpart a 3D replica gun as a gift. It was destroyed within months
Documents show the FBI director’s gift was ‘displayed proudly’ by the AFP before new commissioner ordered it be destroyedGet our breaking news email, …
Coalition and One Nation’s plan to ditch net zero would not lower power prices, CSIRO report finds
GenCost report contradicts parties’ claims about abandoning emissions target, and finds nuclear would be most expensive way to generate powerFollow ou…
Politically engaged – but ‘very much’ worried about buying a home: study reveals young Australians’ anxieties
Growing Up in Australia report shows gen Z are more anxious about housing affordability than climate change or following a chosen career pathGet our b…
'The Trojan Teddy Bear': The promise and peril of childhood in the age of AI
AI is moving beyond chatbots and into toys, dolls, and robots built to befriend children. A leading child-development expert says the technology offer…
Teenager left with life-threatening injuries after alleged stabbing at Brisbane school
Queensland police arrest a 16-year-old boy after an alleged altercation with a 17-year-old boy at Islamic College of BrisbaneFollow our Australia news…
Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.…
Police hope new photos will help find remains of British backpacker Peter Falconio 25 years after infamous murder
Northern Territory police reopen evidence boxes in bid to close investigation of horrific crimeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesG…
How is the US tech industry regulated?
Apple files a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing it of stealing trade secrets.…
Australia news live: NT police still seek answers over 25 year-old murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio
Bradley John Murdoch was convicted of 28-year-old’s murder but remains were never foundGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNort…
Man tossed into the air by ‘agitated’ bull bison was grandfather visiting Yellowstone with grandson
Carl McDaniel was ‘respectful distance’ from animal when it charged and has severe injuries, including broken bonesA tourist who was tossed 8ft in the…
Pilot writes 'I'm bored' in sky during flight
The pilot's mischievous flight path was noticed by plane spotters on the flightradar24 tracking app…
How Sheikh Hamad revolutionised Arab media through Al Jazeera
The late Father Emir broke the regional monopoly of state-controlled broadcasting and challenged Western media hegemony.…
Dolphin deaths in South Australia spike after algal bloom decimates food sources
The March 2025 marine disaster may be linked to a high number of dolphin deaths in the region, scientists sayGet our breaking news email, free app or …
Layla Jeffery, 13, was ‘somewhat shy’ and ‘well-liked’. A Victorian town is struggling with her alleged murder
Donald – a small community about 280km from Melbourne – is grieving after a missing teenager was found deadGet our breaking news email, free app or da…
Australia banned vape ads more than two years ago – so why are they still all over social media?
Posts promoting illegal products appear across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube as expert says platforms ‘aren’t doing the job they promised they would d…
Young men report more ‘sextortion’ than any other age group, Australia’s online safety watchdog says
In six months last year, more than 2,000 such complaints were made to eSafetyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new report b…
More than 120 families contacted as police investigate alleged abuse by Sydney childcare worker
Police allege there are 136 victims of the man’s offending, which allegedly took place over a 16-year periodFollow our Australia news live blog for la…
UNSW academic subjected to Nazi salutes in class, antisemitism commission hears
Royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion hears lived experiences of Jewish students and academicsFollow our Australia news live blog for l…