News from Australia

A man allegedly hit and killed by an out-of-control car outside a comic convention in Melbourne has been named.

Aussies have delivered a blunt verdict on Harry and Meghan’s whirlwind Australia trip, according to a new poll.

Wild footage has offered an unseen glimpse into the squalid conditions cop killer Dezi Freeman was living in while on the run from police.

A bus driver has been sacked after dramatic CCTV footage emerged showing a 12-year-old boy pinned to the outside of a moving public bus for about 350 metres, with the child now traumatised.

An Australian council’s major overhaul to its bin collection program has sparked outrage from families, amid concerns over “overflowing” waste not being collected.

Australian shares barely moved despite oil prices surging 8 per cent, as US-Iran tensions escalated from the seizure of an Iranian vessel.

The eight kids killed in the US’ worst mass shooting in two years have been identified as new details about the incident emerge.

Queensland’s premier wants to drill and refine more oil but says federal red tape is blocking the way. Canberra says otherwise.

Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will convene national cabinet over the latest Middle East conflict developments – making a major point on what the impact means for Australia.

Liam Bartlett has continued his long-running renewables crusade, taking Energy Minister Chris Bowen to task again over Australia’s fuel crisis.

The US military has posted up-close footage of a recent mission against Iran, but experts warn there will be dire consequences.

If Donald Trump keeps “obstructing peace”, Iran has warned that mankind will be powerless to stop their next move. Follow live.

The tremor had an epicentre in the Pacific Ocean and was 20 kilometres deep, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Carlton could face a significant fine of $50,000 or more under the AFL’s rules if they are found to have allowed a disoriented Elijah Hollands to remain on the field when he was not fit to play.

Phil Gould believes the Dragons last two coaches in Anthony Griffin and Shane Flanagan were 'quick fixes'.

Dean Young's decision to become interim coach of the Dragons means the Blues will liekly now be looking for a new assistant.

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.

Chalmers warned the NDIS was growing too fast for Australians to afford, laying the groundwork for major changes to the $50 billion scheme that will be unveiled on Wednesday.

The Resolve Political Monitor found the US president’s popularity has plunged to new lows while respondents were torn on the wisdom of sending ships to a peacekeeping mission.

The treasurer’s fifth budget was always going to be one of the most important this century. The war in Iran has taken the May 12 edition to the highest degree of difficulty.

After more than two decades of ditching cash, Australians have started putting $20 and $50 notes back in their wallets.

We should park this huddle.

For the free and fair flow of information in a democracy, the media must be allowed to do its job.

Frankie Johnston is tired of eye-rolls and her peers not standing on public transport. Now she wants to do something about it.

Both are competing on resentment rather than delivering substantive solutions for Australia’s future. 

The anti-corruption body announced on Monday that it would investigate whether Gail Connolly used electronic surveillance on staff and a councillor.

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The tremor had an epicentre in the Pacific Ocean and was 20 kilometres deep, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

With two days left before the 10-day ceasefire between US, Iran and Israel expires, US President Donald Trump and the Iranian regime are not on the same page on the next round of negotiations.

Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

Donald Trump has announced top US officials will travel to Pakistan for a fresh round of peace talks.

Idris Jala said the Albanese government should use the crisis triggered by the Iran war to slug gas companies that stand to reap huge profits.

While most of the robots failed to cross the finish line at a half-marathon in Beijing last year, they have turned things around.

Carlton could face a significant fine of $50,000 or more under the AFL’s rules if they are found to have allowed a disoriented Elijah Hollands to remain on the field when he was not fit to play.

Phil Gould believes the Dragons last two coaches in Anthony Griffin and Shane Flanagan were 'quick fixes'.

Dean Young's decision to become interim coach of the Dragons means the Blues will liekly now be looking for a new assistant.

Nine's Danny Weidler reveals the Dragons are disputing reports they've cancelled Tuesday's training.

Jimmy Bartel questions the AFL's match review process after Zak Butters' successful appeal.

Footy Classified's Damian Barrett reveals the latest on Elijah Hollands.

The tremor had an epicentre in the Pacific Ocean and was 20 kilometres deep, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Carlton could face a significant fine of $50,000 or more under the AFL’s rules if they are found to have allowed a disoriented Elijah Hollands to remain on the field when he was not fit to play.

Phil Gould believes the Dragons last two coaches in Anthony Griffin and Shane Flanagan were 'quick fixes'.

Dean Young's decision to become interim coach of the Dragons means the Blues will liekly now be looking for a new assistant.

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.

Chalmers warned the NDIS was growing too fast for Australians to afford, laying the groundwork for major changes to the $50 billion scheme that will be unveiled on Wednesday.

The Resolve Political Monitor found the US president’s popularity has plunged to new lows while respondents were torn on the wisdom of sending ships to a peacekeeping mission.

The treasurer’s fifth budget was always going to be one of the most important this century. The war in Iran has taken the May 12 edition to the highest degree of difficulty.

After more than two decades of ditching cash, Australians have started putting $20 and $50 notes back in their wallets.

The tremor had an epicentre in the Pacific Ocean and was 20 kilometres deep, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

With two days left before the 10-day ceasefire between US, Iran and Israel expires, US President Donald Trump and the Iranian regime are not on the same page on the next round of negotiations.

Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

Donald Trump has announced top US officials will travel to Pakistan for a fresh round of peace talks.

Idris Jala said the Albanese government should use the crisis triggered by the Iran war to slug gas companies that stand to reap huge profits.

While most of the robots failed to cross the finish line at a half-marathon in Beijing last year, they have turned things around.

The tremor had an epicentre in the Pacific Ocean and was 20 kilometres deep, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Carlton could face a significant fine of $50,000 or more under the AFL’s rules if they are found to have allowed a disoriented Elijah Hollands to remain on the field when he was not fit to play.

Phil Gould believes the Dragons last two coaches in Anthony Griffin and Shane Flanagan were 'quick fixes'.

Dean Young's decision to become interim coach of the Dragons means the Blues will liekly now be looking for a new assistant.

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.

Chalmers warned the NDIS was growing too fast for Australians to afford, laying the groundwork for major changes to the $50 billion scheme that will be unveiled on Wednesday.

The Resolve Political Monitor found the US president’s popularity has plunged to new lows while respondents were torn on the wisdom of sending ships to a peacekeeping mission.

The treasurer’s fifth budget was always going to be one of the most important this century. The war in Iran has taken the May 12 edition to the highest degree of difficulty.

After more than two decades of ditching cash, Australians have started putting $20 and $50 notes back in their wallets.

The tremor had an epicentre in the Pacific Ocean and was 20 kilometres deep, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

With two days left before the 10-day ceasefire between US, Iran and Israel expires, US President Donald Trump and the Iranian regime are not on the same page on the next round of negotiations.

Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

Donald Trump has announced top US officials will travel to Pakistan for a fresh round of peace talks.

Idris Jala said the Albanese government should use the crisis triggered by the Iran war to slug gas companies that stand to reap huge profits.

While most of the robots failed to cross the finish line at a half-marathon in Beijing last year, they have turned things around.

Carlton could face a significant fine of $50,000 or more under the AFL’s rules if they are found to have allowed a disoriented Elijah Hollands to remain on the field when he was not fit to play.

Phil Gould believes the Dragons last two coaches in Anthony Griffin and Shane Flanagan were 'quick fixes'.

Dean Young's decision to become interim coach of the Dragons means the Blues will liekly now be looking for a new assistant.

Nine's Danny Weidler reveals the Dragons are disputing reports they've cancelled Tuesday's training.

Jimmy Bartel questions the AFL's match review process after Zak Butters' successful appeal.

Footy Classified's Damian Barrett reveals the latest on Elijah Hollands.