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Adam Pearson reveals he was hit by car on way to Under the Skin audition
Pearson’s stroke of bad luck might have helped him win role opposite Scarlett Johansson
Watch live: Budget 2026 announcement as John Healey addresses House of Commons
Watch live as John Healey is set to deliver his first Budget on Wednesday, 28 October, in the House of Commons.
New poll reveals how Britons feel about new senior doctors strike
The planned walkout comes after members of the BMA voted in favour of a mandate for industrial action in July
Victorian caravan maker Essential Caravans enters voluntary administration
The Victorian manufacturer joins a string of caravan companies to have collapsed amid financial pressure in recent years.
Perth man jailed as magistrate calls for end to puppy farming
Jia Xu Dong is sent to prison after more than 100 puppies are found in "appalling" conditions during the height of summer, with…
World‘I better give you advice on what it takes to be a teacher’
A teacher’s role is that of a character actor there to facilitate the protagonist’s plot, their six-year arc
State ‘facing shortfall of 500 beds’ in facilities for most vulnerable homeless people
‘Significant demand’ exists for more long- and short-term accommodation including healthcare help
Minister for Justice to meet Law Society over legal aid row amid ongoing court disruption
Meeting is first face-to-face encounter between sides since late July
Federal government invests $180m in rare earths mine in western Victoria
A controversial rare earths and mineral sands mine planned for western Victoria receives a government funding boost, but farmers…
James Blunt, Andrea Bocelli and Idina Menzel to headline Royal Variety Performance 2026
Comedian Jason Manford will host for the third time, while there will also be performances from the likes of Vanessa William and…
WorldMinisters accused of ‘catastrophic’ decision to approve new gas power station
Environmental campaigners reacted angrily to the Scottish Government’s decision to approve a power station at Peterhead.
Unnamed celebrity accused of 'inappropriate sexual activities', court hears
The man is asking the High Court to prevent two news organisations from publishing the allegations.
WorldSerial killer Ted Bundy linked to another murder as victim tally continues to grow
Bundy has been dead for nearly 40 years, but the tally of his confirmed victims continues to grow
Taylor Swift makes history with Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame induction
Swift began her career in Nashville after moving there with her family at the age of 11
WorldEven a ‘boring’ Budget can be a risk, chancellor
Editorial: All the signs are that John Healey’s first Budget on Wednesday will be a very modest event indeed. Without precise measures to bring down…
Furious music producer slams Ed Sheeran for letting a 'billionaire tell you what to do'
Grammy-winning music producer Jack Antonoff has publicly criticised Ed Sheeran for his handling of the controversy surrounding…
WorldSupermarket sales of essential goods spike after government call to stock up in case of crisis
Sales of torches and power banks more than doubled since the government call to prepare for a crisis
Channel 4 strikes deal to bring its shows to Disney+
Channel 4 will be available via a branded section featuring the same navigation and user experience as the rest of Disney+.
Meta merges apps and device accounts under one system
Meta has automatically rolled users on to its new Meta Account system, bringing account management for apps like Facebook and Instagram under one…
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California
The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself
Plans unveiled to tighten sunscreen testing after SPF scandal
The long-awaited details of proposed reforms to the sunscreen industry have been released by the medicines regulator.
This brother and sister co-founded Anthropic five years ago. Now they are worth $19b each
The staggering fortunes of Anthropic’s seven co-founders have been revealed as the company heads to Wall Street. They have…
New name, more change: Seven bids farewell to another senior executive
The merger of Southern Cross and Seven earlier this year has already seen a wave of executive exits. Earlier this month, it said goodbye to yet…
NSW Liberals abandon YIMBY truce as housing goes on the ballot
A year after declaring themselves unashamedly pro-development, Liberal MPs are revolting over high-density plans in their own…
WorldInternet piles on mom guilt for former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer after she used AI to generate praise for her daughter
Mayer, who made history as the first female engineer at Google, is under fire for her recent use of a new AI tool
‘My death was reported in Rolling Stone’: how the Zombies made Time of the Season
Rod Argent, writer, Hammond L100 organ and backing vocals
World‘Turnout has sort of drained’: Democrats battle to mobilise Georgia’s black voters
Rev Al Sharpton warns of an epidemic of ‘amnesia’ over the struggles of the civil rights generation
How the metro will transform Sydney’s new development frontier
The long-awaited Southwest Metro is promising faster train services. But along its 30km corridor, the biggest transformation…
WorldTranscript: Attorney General Todd Blanche on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 25, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Attorney General Todd Blance that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 25,…
Goods and services the super El Niño could make more expensive – and why
The Bank of England has identified El Niño as a key factor that could drive food inflation in 2027
WorldMassachusetts and Idaho put guns on the ballot. One seeks to restrict them, the other to honor them
Voters in Idaho and Massachusetts face contrasting gun-related ballot questions that highlight the national tension between firearm freedoms and…
Hand-delivered death threat, being spat at among abuse ACT politicians cop
ACT politicians speak about the abuse, threats and intimidation they've regularly been subjected to, following the attack on…
WorldWhen will reality of energy prices bite markets?
All signs point to higher-for-longer oil prices, with long-term consequences for economic growth
Opinion: What the Burke family really need from us
Rite and Reason: Who are the controversial children trying to impress? Could it be their mother?
WorldGovernment and AI giants to set up ‘world first’ pandemic-prevention lab
The announcement comes amid wider government efforts to harness AI
‘I thought I’d met my Prince Charming – then he forced me into marriage and I found out he had another wife’
Exclusive: At first, Mohammed Alakkawi seemed like everything Maya wanted in a man. But, after he used an intimate video to…
WorldTech tycoons must not be allowed to ‘let rip’ with AI, minister warns
The Budget will include hundreds of millions of pounds of investment in artificial intelligence.
Inflation, earnings reports and the mood of consumers and the Federal Reserve fill out a busy week
A key update on inflation and its impact on consumer confidence, economic growth and interest rate policy will fill a busy…
WorldThe Papers: 'Meghan warned over father' and 'Don't risk Truss-style budget'
Meghan Markle's responds to allegations over her father and PM warned to not risk 'Truss-style' budget leads Saturday's papers.
Offenders who breach Respect Orders could face up to two years in jail
The Home Office has said the new orders will allow police and councils to take stronger enforcement action
'Full picture' missing from Kumanjayi Little Baby review, advocates say
First Nations advocates say the Webb review into Kumanjayi Little Baby's case does not capture the "full picture" of health, housing and justice…
Crisafulli hopes he’s shed the ‘new’ government tag. That has its own risk
Across a week of speeches, the first-term premier marked halftime in the election cycle with plenty of talk. Will voters continue…
Dezi Freeman and Helen Haines’ alleged attacker needed mental health help before attacks. None came
After attacks on police and now an MP, Victoria’s Alpine region is reeling as researchers warn of a dangerous vacuum of mental health services.
Nightly caps and voluntary levies: City of Sydney ramps up pressure on short-term rentals
A 30-day cap on Airbnb-style accommodation is among possible measures being weighed by councillors after plans for an outright…
Strata managers to be banned from taking secret kickbacks
Strata managers pocket thousands of dollars from insurance companies they present to apartment owners – to date, perfectly legally.
Follow the money: Musk, mega-donors and the most expensive election ever
The Republicans have built up a huge cash reserve that they hope will rescue them in the final days of the midterm election…
How residents in flood-prone areas are rejecting traditional ideas of resilience
Who should bear responsibility for managing the consequences of climate change?
Former Conservatives campaign boss spared jail after betting on 2024 general election date
The Conservative Party’s former director of campaigning and his wife Laura placed more than £2,000 worth of bets
WorldPHP crisis: What you need to do as the world panics about AI cyber attacks
Only those running websites need to respond directly to the major hacking threat – but there is plenty that civilians can do to protect themselves too
A West Bank shootout and a Liverpool light festival: photos of the day – Friday
Galashiels, ScotlandOne of Britain’s last antique clock repairers is preparing to wind back his collection of 200 timepieces.…
Bodies of two climbers recovered after ‘freak avalanche’ swept them down Himalayan mountain
The men were discovered by a rescue team after their bag, rope and shovel were spotted by a drone
This 'Modern Family' writer will be L.A.'s 'first gentleman' if Raman is elected mayor
Nithya Raman's husband, Vali Chandrasekaran, wrote for the hit shows 'Modern Family' and '30 Rock.' The Harvard grad 'loves the…
WorldInside Marissa Roy's Bollywood-bumping, group-project bid to become L.A.'s city attorney
Critics say candidate Marissa Roy, 34, lacks the 'gravitas' to be L.A. city attorney. Supporters see a chance to turn the role into a progressive…
He didn't think he'd ever be a lawyer. Now, he might be L.A.'s next city attorney
L.A. County prosecutor John McKinney burst into the city attorney's race earlier this year, becoming part of a historic primary…
WorldWhat to keep your thermostat at this fall as temperatures drop
People can save as much as 10 percent on heating a year by turning the thermostat back 7-10 degrees for eight hours
I feel completely fantastic after two years sober, says 'lucky' Andrew Lloyd Webber
There is a small boy in a Broadway café who has no idea who Andrew Lloyd Webber is. Or perhaps he knows just enough to want…
WorldChancellor unveils £800 million savings for businesses by slashing 'pointless paperwork'
John Healey says he wants to cut back on ‘form-filling’ to give companies ‘breathing space’
Healey plans to slash ‘pointless paperwork’ in bid to save businesses £800m
Chancellor John Healey and Prime Minister Andy Burnham are due to meet small business leaders at No 10 North on Friday.
The high-rise housing battleground that has wide political consequences
Leafy streets filled with homes are a common visage in the outer suburbs of Melbourne but newly implemented planning regulations may change all that.
Haines pursues a political experiment - that decent people can disagree. Has this attack changed that?
If someone like Helen Haines could be attacked, who was safe? As the severity of her injuries became clear, the mood in Canberra…
WorldPolice yet to receive £2m after A66 crash, says commissioner
Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey says it has been nearly two months since force was promised the cash.
Woman charged after police officer injured in shooting
The officer was injured after approaching two people at a bus stop in Nottingham city centre.
WorldAccused Tumbler Ridge co-conspirator enters not guilty plea in U.S. court
James Cody Bryant entered a "not guilty" plea in a Seattle courtroom Thursday, for the charge of conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country.
Law Society seeks to meet O’Callaghan ‘in person’ to solve legal aid payments impasse
Minister for Justice offers talks to hear Law Society’s viewpoint as four-month withdrawal of services escalates
WorldBig Brother fans still not happy as housemate called out on behaviour
Ofcom received thousands of complaints related to Omar El Mayer's behaviour in the Big Brother house.
Websites across the internet go down as hackers launch millions of cyber attacks
Government, banking and other key websites taken offline to respond to panic over technology that powers much of the internet
World‘Limited’ Government services temporarily offline amid PHP cybersecurity issue
Downing Street did not provide details of which websites are affected.
Relatives of Elizabeth Struhs speak at final day of inquest
The inquest has been examining whether various government agencies' responses to the eight-year-old's child protection case were…
Victorian public schools to be fully funded — but only by 2034
Principals, the education union and a parent at a school with potholes in its playground have cautiously welcomed a deal between Victoria and the…
Mine on tropical island plans to pump pit water into ocean
The $100 million plan has approval from the NT government and local traditional owners, and comes as financial challenges mount…
Calls for rent cap to stop WA's spiralling rental market
Housing advocacy groups say research shows a statewide rental cap could save tenants an average of $33,000 over the next five years.
Police granted more time to question men re-arrested in RAF Fairford investigation
The two men were re-arrested on Tuesday
WorldCaptain Sir Tom Moore’s home has price cut by £450,000 after two years on the market
The Old Rectory had previously made headlines after his daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore and her husband were forced to demolish a spa block they had…
The Jackdaw gas field and what it means for the climate crisis and your bills
Andy Burnham insists the decision will ‘protect hundreds of jobs and keep millions of homes warm’ but the move has proved…
WorldHow to get an extra £18 to spend on your food shop
The extra money can be claimed in the six weeks leading to Christmas
Jackdaw latest: Andy Burnham accused of ‘climate vandalism’ after gasfield drilling approved
Zack Polanski said the government had ‘abandoned all credibility in the fight against climate change’
WorldThe Mystery of What Befell in the Ditch by Thure Erik Lund review – is this the greatest living Norwegian writer?
Translated into English at last, this portrait of a man appalled by modernity and desperate to get back to nature is brimming with Nordic weltschmerz…
ABC unveils 2027 line-up with some fresh (and familiar) faces
From the return of You Can't Ask That and Fisk, to Hugo Weaving's new drama, here's what you need to know about the mix of fresh…
Three in hospital, two critical, after head-on crash in Victoria's north
Two people have been flown to hospital in a critical condition and a third is under police guard after a head-on crash at Kaarimba.
‘Squalid’, scandal-hit prison forced to order coats, blankets and soup for inmates after heating failure
Issues with the heating supply and hot water at HMP Wandsworth became so serious that it was reported as a ‘loss of service’, a…
WorldBrits needing food banks set to reach record high by 2029, new data suggests
The 9.1 million projection for 2028/29 potentially surpasses the previous record high of 9.07 million in 2025/26
Liberal government to table budget on Nov. 5
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the government will table its latest budget on Nov. 5.
‘Prosperity and security’: Labor offers election sweetener for first-home buyers
Premier Ben Carroll will announce 25,000 new homes will be built for first-time buyers, with the proposed sites spanning Melbourne, Geelong,…
Defence Forces officers earning as little as €4 an hour for working overtime
Issue of low cadet starting pay – about €25,000 – also raised at Raco union annual conference
Can my boss really tell me what I can or can’t do on my lunch break?
It’s reasonable for your employer to expect you to return to work after lunch on time, but there is more to the story, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Drug wars: Doctors call for halt on new pharmacist prescribing powers
New data revealing the risks to patients of prescribing errors has cast shade on the nationwide expansion of pharmacists’…
Nobody wants to pay more tax, except me
Our tax system is designed to favour the old over the young. The young pay income tax but, for the most part, the retired don’t.
The dangers of letting tech billionaires shape our world
Hello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m Blake Montgomery, US tech editor at the Guardian, writing to you while sitting in front of…
Alastair Campbell ‘hated‘ his Celebrity Gogglebox experience says daughter
Former government press secretary appeared on Channel 4 show alongside Grace Campbell in 2023
Tommy Robinson shared photos of reporter's family, court told
Political activist Tommy Robinson shared pictures of a journalist's family online and threatened to visit his home, a court has…
WorldHorvath backs Raman in mayor's race, giving her a strong ally in the Valley and Westside
The endorsement from L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath could help mayoral candidate Nithya Raman push back on claims that she struggles to work…
New Dame Jilly 'bonkbuster' TV series to be made
Production bosses say the popular author's works could help make shows forever.
Desalination plant delayed, despite fears Eyre Peninsula could run out of water
Residents in this SA region were told their drinking water was running out by 2026. Locals now worry construction delays will affect the region's…
Breaking: Kumanjayi Little Baby review finds extensive failings
An independent review into the NT child protection department's conduct surrounding Kumanjayi Little Baby before her alleged…
Man denied bail after alleged sexual assault of 13yo west of Brisbane
Prosecutors allege the man assaulted the girl, who was not known to him, in bushland last week and then drove off before police arrived.
Milan's luxury shops close as government prepares to deploy 500 troops
Italy's government has announced plans to deploy 500 army troops to defend Milan following two consecutive days of violent…
WorldStrictly judge leaps to defence of Josh Widdicombe amid heavy criticism
Josh Widdicombe has struggled to win over viewers since joining Strictly Come Dancing as a host
Woman tells court alleged rape by Russell Brand 'happened so fast'
Russell Brand, 51, denies the allegations as he is tried for three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent…
WorldJudge ‘coerced’ into adjourning six rape and sexual offences trials as solicitors withdraw
Defence solicitors warned by judges they need court permission to cease representing people in custody
Flydubai pilot casts doubt over Israeli plumber’s role during attempted hijacking
Yaniv Hayoun said he subdued Omani co-pilot after forcing his way into cockpit and even helped fly plane
Infant among twelve migrants dead after boats capsize off Greek islands
The government vowed ‘zero tolerance’ towards migrant smugglers, whom it blamed for the deaths
Report into department's handling of Kumanjayi Little Baby to be released
Five months after it was first announced, a report into Kumanjayi Little Baby's contact with the child protection system before…
Man who traded fake gold bars for e-bike ordered to repay $7.5k
A New South Wales man is given a two-year good behaviour bond for trading fake gold bullion for an electric mountain bike.
Boy accused of detaining husband at knifepoint liable for rape, court told
Prosecutors push to convict a teenager they allege "aided and enabled" the sexual assault of a woman in her Cairns home in 2025.
NSW government drafts law to allow Upper Hunter mine to increase output
NSW Premier Chris Minns says the legislation will aim to protect 400 jobs at the Mount Pleasant mine to 2032. Environment leaders say it's an…
'I was terrified, you had a knife', victim tells 'Moore Park rapist' in court
Between 1991 and 1993, Glenn Gary Cameron evaded capture over attacks on women at Moore Park, in Sydney's eastern suburbs, and…
Judge and former Labor MP to be new national integrity commissioner
Robert McClelland will have to restore public confidence in the NACC, which was established by Labor but has since been overshadowed by controversy.
Any pay deal reached with unions must have productivity elements, says Taoiseach
Fórsa chief Kevin Callinan says unions would now test whether Government has understood protesters’ position
WorldLack of access to books adding to impact of poverty on children’s education, ESRI finds
Children in poverty twice as likely to dislike school, research think tank finds
‘I never thought I would do my Junior Cert’: Inside the centre helping teens stay in education
About 1,000 teenagers leave education each year before they have attained a Junior Certificate
WorldMore than 20 Romanian men with convictions deported on charter flight
The 24 individuals were convicted of crimes including burglary, domestic violence, sexual assault, drug offences and organised crime
State apology to be delivered to family of late chief prison officer Brian Stack
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will deliver the apology on Wednesday in the Dáil
Cindy Crawford breaks silence on son Presley Gerber’s death at 27
Kaia Gerber shared a tribute to her brother, saying, ‘this party sucks so bad without you, prez’
Strictly Come Dancing eliminates third celebrity
It was a decisive rescue by the judges once the two at-risk couples took part in a dance-off
Jordon Steele-John says he has been falsely accused of inappropriate conduct
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has denied allegations of inappropriate conduct raised in a letter to the Greens.
‘People are afraid it will happen again’: Hundreds protest lack of flooding action in Midleton
Storm Babet caused up to €200m in damage to businesses and homes in the Co Cork town in 2023
WorldNew powers to seize e-bikes that obstruct paths
Ealing Council has approved new powers to seize e-bikes and fine operators for obstructions.
Before weighing into the immigration debate, spend a night in hospital
I recently spent several days in a hospital. If immigrants are sent home, they would not function.
Allan hailed social housing as a win, workers say they weren’t paid
A group of plasterers have offered a rare insight into life at the bottom of the state’s construction industry supply chain.
How One Nation’s negative migration plans would drive up debt by $275b
A 10-year analysis of lower migration scenarios using Parliamentary Budget Office tools exposes the economic and budget…
World'No Kings' protesters across SoCal and the nation rally behind voter participation
Participants in Saturday's widespread 'No Kings' protests are shouting about voter participation.
Queen Camilla joins Zara Tindall for race day at Ascot
Camilla enjoyed a drink in the Royal Box, where her ex-husband, Andrew Parker Bowles, was spotted
WorldMore NHS staff sacked over attacks victims' records
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says a new system will be brought in to protect records.
Voices: Why Burnham could be the longest-serving PM since Blair
Andrew Neil asks if the new tenant of No 10 is the latest in a series of leaders unqualified for the role – but he could be the…
Work starts on Bundaberg's first hotel development in 20 years
The tourism industry hopes it's the start of a long-awaited hotel building boom for the city, which has struggled to attract significant short-term…
Real Madrid demand Javier Tebas resignation after Nazi propaganda comparison
LaLiga president Tebas accused the club of employing techniques used by Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels
WorldA fight over a bandana might have led to a cold-case murder in rural West Virginia, cops say
The victim’s skull was found with three bullet wounds to the back
Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley both weigh in at career-heaviest ahead of world title rematch
Dubois and Wardley clash for the second time in five months over world heavyweight gold on Saturday
WorldAmber Guyger, ex-Dallas police officer convicted of murder, is released on parole
Guyger served seven years of a 10-year sentence in the 2018 killing of Botham Jean, who lived in the same apartment complex.
Amber Guyger released after 7 years in prison for neighbor's murder
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger has been released on parole after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence for the…
World2 men charged in alleged rape, fentanyl death of NYC college student
A college student died after being drugged and raped in her dorm room in March, prosecutors said, and two New York City men are facing federal…
Bank shares drop on reports Chancellor planning Budget tax raid
Speculation is growing that John Healey is poised to hike the surcharge banks pay on their profits in his October 28 Budget.
WorldThe six crucial finance questions every woman must ask before maternity leave
Asking questions and planning ahead when having a family is key
Senior Brethren had 'brief' meeting with far-right figures during election
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church leaders face a fiery line of questioning over their involvement in the 2025 federal election…
Gambling reforms defended amid criticism of 'cowardly' outcome
Tasmania's treasurer says scaled-back poker machine reforms will still bring "substantial improvements", despite criticism from anti-gambling…
Children Ombudsman ‘deeply concerned’ about changes to homeless accommodation eligibility
Minister for Housing was urged to ‘reconsider to prevent any discrimination against children and families in need’
Need a new book? Check out our critics’ fiction and non-fiction picks
Recommendations from our reviewers to help you choose what to add to your bedside reading pile.
Reassembling John Travolta's jet down to nuts and 5,400 bolts stage
The old luxury jet movie star John Travolta donated to a NSW aviation museum is being painstakingly reassembled on site.
Sydney prison criticised for 'putrid' conditions returns to public hands
Parklea Correctional Centre houses more than 1,500 inmates, ranging from minimum to maximum security with most on remand waiting for their court…
USPS ‘absolutely ready’ to handle millions of ballots ahead of midterm elections, postmaster general says
During the 2024 presidential election, the USPS handled 99.2 million ballots sent to and from voters
WorldOpenAI donates $5 million to try and make peace with distraught mathematicians
Money will be used to pay for experts to ‘examine, understand, and build on results produced by AI’, ChatGPT maker says
From capital gains tax to fuel duty: What to expect from the Budget
The chancellor is preparing to deliver his first Budget on October 28
WorldPolice watchdog orders Met to reinvestigate Graham Linehan discrimination complaint
The Father Ted co-creator received a settlement over his arrest at Heathrow Airport
IMF-World Bank meetings draw modest protests in Bangkok over growing inequality
Dozens of people have marched in Bangkok, seeking to draw the attention of world financial leaders to poverty, pollution and…
WorldSen. Roger Marshall sought funding to address a water shortage. The project could benefit his ranch
U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall sought a $4.2 million earmark to resolve a water rights dispute in Kansas in 2024
Former stockman jailed for fatal attack on partner in NT town’s CBD
A former stockman has been sentenced to prison over the fatal bashing of his partner and mother of his four children, Colleen…
Why I have an issue with the Nick Blakey trade to North Melbourne
The hand-wringing that followed the Pullman incident, and the concern for the women making the complaints that were so frequently expressed in…
Albania protests turn violent as protestors demand PM Rama's resignation
Anti-government protests in Albania’s capital Tirana turned violent for a second consecutive night on Wednesday, leaving several…
Police execute search warrants in veteran report fraud investigation
Officers searched the home of Josh Tinning, whose company provided medical and psychiatric assessments for veterans to submit as evidence for…
In NAZA, IDF soldiers detail mass killings in their own words
Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor have been exiled from their home country over their documentary, NAZA, which…
Death puts spotlight on 'promise' to ban ambulance ramping
A man's death following a lack of available ambulances has put the spotlight on a Tasmanian Liberal's election promise.
Free abortion pledge if Labor re-elected in Victoria next month
Victoria would provide free abortion care if Premier Ben Carroll is re-elected, with a politically charged plan to provide better…
World‘My pay hasn’t gone up – and everything else has’: Public sector workers have their say
Teachers, health workers, civil servants working in parks and tourist attractions say enough is enough as they take to pickets
Cornell president admits he learned about alleged frat gang-rape months ago, but will not resign
The university has banned fraternity parties for the rest of the year
WorldBurnham told to ‘come clean’ as deleted records show he had two dinners with Man City chairman
The prime minister is facing questions over his ties to the scandal-hit club
Iowa faces a reckoning over water quality and cancer rates in midterm campaigns
Iowa is grappling with water quality and cancer rates, bringing these issues to the forefront of state politics
'Stranded patients' in NSW hospitals prompts call for change
New South Wales must think outside the box to stop the number of "stranded" aged care patients in hospitals from getting out of control, says the…
High Court rules in favour of prisoner trying to freeze her eggs
High Court judges allowed her appeal and ruled a previous decision by Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) should be quashed.
WorldTexas DA says ICE intentionally hit immigrant with a car and may have withheld evidence
HOUSTON — Videos collected by local investigators make it “pretty obvious” that an ICE officer intentionally ran over Miguel Parra Hernandez during…
Cornell University bans frat parties, vows to address 'disturbing' campus culture
In a letter, Cornell's president apologized for what happened to the student who alleges she was raped by seven men at a…
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis sentenced 40 years to life for Tupac Shakur’s murder decades later
The murder remained unsolved for decades until Davis, a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips, discussed his role in media interviews and…
Lib Dems seek court order to evict former member with incurable cancer from her home
Jo Hayes, 71, lost her legal bid against being expelled by the party - and now it is pursuing costs
WorldEx-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder
The sentence marks an end to the mystery around Tupac's cold case, which has intrigued hip-hop fans for nearly 30 years.
What happened in the Six Flags Georgia incident? Man dies as second ride hit by tragedy
‘The vehicle hit him, and then he flew back up again, and it hit him again,’ a witness says
WorldPrisoner tells Andy Burnham ‘scrap the recalls’ as second stage of early release scheme begins
Some 5,000 prisoners are scheduled to be released in stages over the next year
Only Fools and Horses star received ‘moving’ letters from fans after hard-hitting storyline
Members of the cast reunited for Only Fools And Horses: The Lost Archive – which features never-before-seen footage from the show
Toyah Cordingley's killer appeals murder conviction
The man who murdered Toyah Cordingley has had an appeal against his conviction and sentence heard in a Brisbane court.
Prison staff would not need to consider prisoners' human rights under bill
Corrections staff would not have to act compatibly with human rights in their dealings with prisoners under a Queensland bill.
Even if the glass cliff does exist, the cancellation cliff is more dangerous
The fact that questioning the glass cliff concept created such a strong kneejerk reaction makes me wonder why challenging the notion should be a…
Are we turning a corner on housing?
There are some positive signs in the latest MyHome report and mood music in the industry
WorldBurnham vows to keep Falklands after Argentinian ‘sabre-rattling’
Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge described reports of Argentinian harassment as ‘sabre-rattling’
H&M investigating cyber attack claims, reports say
The Swedish fashion giant is reportedly looking into a potential cybersecurity incident made by a group called Shinyhunters.
Bill Gates reveals most imminent threat from AI
Microsoft co-founder warns of ‘negative surprises’ over the next year
'Scary' dementia modelling shows how cases will surge by 2050
Alarming new dementia figures show an estimated 24.7 million people will be diagnosed with the disease each year by 2050 and…
WorldOrange Order legal challenge to Drumcree parade ban to be heard next week
Portadown Orangemen seek to add PSNI chief constable to judicial review over decision to revoke permission for march on Garvaghy Road
Daniel Kinahan to apply for bail ‘in due course’, court told
Kinahan (49) will seek the disclosure of all files in two foreign investigations, the Special Criminal Court heard
WorldAI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety
Brad Smith adds to calls for tougher rules governing AI, including legal obligation to victims of rogue agents Business live – latest updates…
Rescuers detail life-saving operation to free worker from grain silo
A man who became trapped in a grain silo in central Victoria last week is lucky to be alive, according to rescuers involved in…
Ex-Liberal politician Bruce Baird farewelled at Sydney funeral service
Respected former Liberal politician Bruce Baird is being farewelled in Sydney at a funeral service at St Andrew's Cathedral.
Slovenia rejects bill in blow to PM Janez Jansa’s reform agenda
Slovenians rejected a bill expanding parliamentary inquiry powers in a referendum Sunday, dealing a blow to nationalist Prime…
Halfway through the school day, their classroom became a crime scene
A small town is searching for answers after two students were shot dead at school. All signs point to a new wave of extremism in the form of a…
Political raggedness: Why both Labor and Angus Taylor are stumbling toward Christmas
With only 10 weeks until the end of the year, Labor is losing its grip. But Angus Taylor is missing his moment.
Crackdown on lobbyists after explosive anti-corruption inquiry
Local government will be covered by lobbying rules for the first time as the Minns government announces a suite of changes including new…
New airport passengers stuck with slow buses instead of rapid routes
Confidential documents reveal that an “investment decision” is needed to progress the long-promised rapid bus routes to Sydney’s…
Fears migration changes may fuel coercive control, visa-related abuse
A crackdown on overstayers is part of both federal government and opposition migration plans. But advocates against domestic and family violence warn…
‘Fantasy land’: NSW Treasurer lays down gauntlet over One Nation promises
The Minns government is increasing the pressure on One Nation to submit its policies for formal costings.
Wilson’s promise of 25,000 more surgeries comes with $880 million black hole
Opposition leader Jess Wilson is promising to pay for more elective surgeries by winding up the state’s investment company. But the sums don’t add up.
One Nation threatens major parties as voters turn to AI for information
Labor and the Liberals are trying to appeal to disgruntled voters as the Victorian election looms. But voters seeking information…
Critics warn of 'Santos-sized loopholes' in gas reservation plan
Industry players say draft gas reservation plans are full of carve-outs that will let a venture many blame for rising prices off the hook.
Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery this week
Pope Leo XIV said he would undergo surgery after doctors found a "localized nodule" in his lung.
WorldEmergency doctor 'completely terrified' of looming winter pressures on NHS
Dr Fiona Hunter says A&E departments are providing "unsafe" levels of care, with some patients spending 72 hours on trolleys in hospital corridors.
Taylor says he would welcome return of Frydenberg to politics
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says former Liberal treasurer Josh Frydenberg has a "role to play" and should be mobilised at the…
WorldQueen reveals King Charles favourite book genre and says he ‘roars with laughter while reading’
Camilla tells a new documentary about her own love for reading, as well as the King’s and also her late father’s
Shincheonji's tax breaks continue amid abuse allegations
Former Shincheonji members raise concerns about the religious cult maintaining its charity status for tax purposes amid abuse…
WorldOrder sought against former Clare TD and her six children to vacate rented property
Violet-Anne Wynne and John Montaine owe alleged rent arrears of more than €18,000, court heard
Minister’s appointee to Inland Fisheries said he was not briefed on blackmail allegation
Former chief executive alleges he was blackmailed by sitting senator
Jacqui Lambie is right about Pauline Hanson. There’s only one way to stop her ascension
The country is feeling a creeping anxiety that we are going backwards financially. It needs a growth agenda. Easily said, much harder to achieve.
From AI to war, Pope wields the Vatican’s soft power amid growing distrust of political leaders
A graduate in both mathematics and church law, Pope Leo is seeking to avert what he fears could be a robotic future that weakens…
Extremism is all the rage. But there’s a moment that will truly test Shoebridge and Hanson
You don’t need to peer too far back into the past to be reminded how public sentiment can rearrange itself once an election is called.
If only the extreme weather knew the extreme nicknames we give it
Rain bombs, heat domes, atmospheric rivers, polar vortexes. Nature doesn’t hear what we call it; it only speaks through its…
Electoral Commission warns of ‘intolerable risk’ of interference, cyberattack at NSW election
NSW Electoral Commissioner Rachel McCallum has warned a multimillion-dollar funding shortfall means the election in March could be vulnerable.
Deadline closes for further legal challenges to 1,000 affordable Dundrum homes
As Central Mental Hospital site build begins, Taoiseach plays down Land Development Agency ‘go away’ payment
WorldI've got my own questions on Man City case - Carrick
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he was personally affected by the Manchester City case which has seen the club found guilty of breaching…
Sierra Leone: From 'blood diamonds' to stones of hope?
Between 1991 and 2002, the civil war in Sierra Leone claimed more than 120,000 lives and left thousands of civilians mutilated.…
WorldObama raises more than $13 million for Democrats
Washington — He still calls himself the "hope guy." Former President Barack Obama, who ran on "hope and change," is resurrecting his signature…
Police lawsuits have cost L.A. nearly half a billion dollars since 2019, new data show
The rise of multimillion-dollar "nuclear verdicts" involving the Los Angeles Police Department has caused payouts over officer…
WorldArellano: We live in a world the L.A. City Hall audio leak scandal wrought. Thank God
The recording that exposed the quartet's machinations ultimately destroyed the type of ethnic politicking that made the careers of too many…
Botched execution survivor Christa Pike 'up and walking'
Lawyers say the convicted killer has got out of bed for the first time, but is still "somewhat foggy".
WorldAI tool used in thousands of asylum claims failing basic accuracy tests
Exclusive: MPs, charities and rights group warn that accuracy should not be sacrificed for speed in ‘life and death’ asylum decisions
England wildfires soar to second-highest on record after extreme weather
Prolonged hot and dry conditions across spring and summer left land parched and plunged large swathes of England into drought
WorldGoogle finds 240,000 years’ worth of AI music with new detector tool
SynthID Detector draws on imperceptible watermarks on AI-generated media
FlyDubai attacker called women ‘rotten flesh’ in misogynistic social media posts: report
Hamam Al-Hammami is alleged to have use a crash axe to launch a surprise attack on the flight captain
NT environmental regulator has 'low confidence' in plan for outback data centre
The Northern Territory's environmental regulator says it has a "low level of confidence" in the current plan for an outback data centre.
Two more charged with murder over fatal house party attack
Two more men have been charged with murder over the death of a 21-year-old man at a house party south of Brisbane, bringing the…
WorldPrivate prison company sues California over civil rights law for immigrant detainees
GEO Group operates several detention centers for people being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It's challenging a new California law to…
Wall Street ends lower, off record highs, as Treasury yields climb
NEW YORK - Wall Street closed lower on Oct 7, as long-dated US Treasury yields resumed their climb, reviving fears about…
Gianni Infantino’s first presidential rival emerges with former Spurs defender set to stand in Fifa election
Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega intends to challenge Infantino for the Fifa presidency
Paul Ferris, author and former crime boss, dies aged 62
Paul Ferris turned to writing after turning his back on a life of crime
WorldWoman with nine brain tumours backs funding call
Laura Critchley, 40, says more funding is needed for research into brain tumours.
Veteran presented with war medal on 100th birthday
Getting her medal was the only thing Irene Cavanagh wanted on her big day, her family say.
Westminster Abbey to display artwork depicting what could be Bayeux Tapestry’s lost piece
The tapestry is incomplete as the final section has been lost or never completed
Carnival shakeup as two of its biggest cruise ships are transferred
Two popular ships will be transferred to new cruise lines in 2029
WorldTories pledge to halve employer national insurance for young people
The flat rate would be slashed from 15% to 7.5% for workers aged 21 to 24 at an estimated cost of £2.3 billion, the Conservatives said.
Experts issue medical cannabis warning to millions of Britons
There are now calls for ‘Oliver’s Law’ to tighten up regulation on prescribing medicinal cannabis after the death of Oliver…
Halle Berry vehemently denies ex-husband’s child abuse allegations
Allegations were made against Berry by her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez