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Motorcycle Gang Hunted After Woman Tasered and Bashed in Melbourne's West
A 27-year-old woman was punched, tasered and robbed of her motorcycle in West Footscray in one of three linked bikejackings. Police are appe…
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Editorial Cartoons of the Day: September 30, 2026
See how Australia's top cartoonists and illustrators interpret today's biggest news stories in our editorial cartoon roundup for September 3…
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Bird Flu Forces Melbourne Royal Show to Cancel Poultry Competition, Crushing Dreams of 98-Year-Old Champion and His Young Protégé
A near-century of competing and a 10-year-old's debut dreams are on hold after Melbourne Royal Show cancels its 2026 poultry events due to H…
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Darwin Hip Hop Artist Yung Milla Wins The Voice Australia 2026
Darwin hip hop artist Yung Milla has been crowned the winner of The Voice Australia 2026, taking home $100,000 and a recording deal.
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Angry Anderson's final interview: Rose Tattoo frontman spoke of 'one last ride' just days before fatal cardiac arrest
Days before his cardiac arrest, Angry Anderson sat down for what would become his final interview, speaking about Rose Tattoo's farewell tou…
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Sharon Bukulmez and grandchildren Kinsley and Sawyer die in submerged car after Maine wedding
A grandmother and two young grandchildren died when their car plunged into water in Roque Bluffs, Maine, after leaving a family wedding. A c…
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Royal Air Force Pilots Injured After Ejecting From Training Jet That Crashed Near Anglesey, Wales
Two Royal Air Force pilots have been injured after ejecting from a T2 Hawk training jet that crashed near Anglesey in Wales during a trainin…
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Snake Season Is Back: What to Do If You Encounter a Snake in Your Home or Garden
As spring arrives, Australia's snakes become more active. An expert shares what you should — and shouldn't — do if you encounter one at home…
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Editorial Cartoons of the Day: September 24, 2026
See how Australia's top cartoonists and illustrators are capturing the biggest news stories of September 24, 2026, in today's editorial cart…
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Thousands cheer Fremantle Dockers at final WA training session as grand final weather looms cold and wet
Thousands of Fremantle fans farewell the Dockers at their last WA training session before Saturday's AFL grand final — but cold, wet weather…
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Nat Thaipun launches new cooking column to build confidence in the kitchen, one foundation at a time
Former MasterChef winner Nat Thaipun launches a new recipe column to help home cooks build skills and confidence from the ground up.
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Nathan Cleary ditches moon boot for football boots at Panthers training ahead of Knights preliminary final
Nathan Cleary shed his moon boot and joined Panthers teammates at training Tuesday, boosting confidence he will play Sunday's preliminary fi…
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AI experts say there's a chance the technology could wipe out humanity. How are those odds calculated?
Leading AI researchers are putting numbers on the risk of human extinction. But how do you calculate the probability of something that's nev…
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Cuts, caps and crackdowns: Labor's migration shake-up targets students, backpackers and visa overstayers
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has unveiled sweeping migration reforms targeting visa overstayers, international students and working holi…
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Bondi Beach attack inspires new paediatric trauma institute at Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick
A new NSW paediatric trauma institute at Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick will train specialists in mass casualty care for children, insp…
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'A struggle every day': The hidden human cost of Australia's student visa crackdown
New federal government restrictions on student visas aim to cut migration, but migrants and experts warn the changes could hurt those doing…
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Family of Peter 'Tiki' Mason Speaks Out After Motorcyclist Killed by Pothole on Victorian Highway
The family of motorcyclist Peter 'Tiki' Mason, 71, has broken their silence after he was killed when his bike struck a pothole on Victoria's…
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The Voice winner Ben Saunders dies aged 43: First-ever champion of the singing competition found dead in Dutch lake
Ben Saunders, the first-ever winner of The Voice in the Netherlands, has died aged 43 after his body was found in a recreational lake near A…
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Manjimup Police Offer $20 Reward to Sober Drivers During Footy Finals Season
Manjimup police are handing out $20 vouchers to drivers who blow zero during breath tests throughout September, targeting footy finals and s…
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Married and divorced before 25: The rise of Australia's youngest divorcees
New ABS data shows thousands of young Australians are divorcing each year. We speak to women who married young — and why they say it was nev…
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Meghan Shares Intimate Video of Sussex Family's New Life in the English Countryside
Meghan has posted a 35-second Instagram video showing Harry, Archie and Lilibet enjoying the English countryside weeks after the family's re…
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Adelaide Crows to Report 'Disgusting' Trolling of Captain Jordan Dawson to SA Police
Adelaide Crows condemn 'disgusting' online abuse targeting captain Jordan Dawson and teammate Callum Ah Chee, with SA Police and AFL integri…
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Editorial Cartoons and Illustrations: Best of September 14, 2026
See how Australia's top editorial cartoonists and illustrators interpreted the major news stories of the day on September 14, 2026.
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Fagan's 'nasty' week for Brisbane's small forwards ignites 53-point semi-final demolition of Adelaide
Chris Fagan targeted his small forwards after a horror loss to Sydney — and their emphatic response tore Adelaide apart in a 53-point semi-f…
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Sydney businessman Alexander Csergo jailed for working with suspected Chinese spies
Sydney businessman Alexander Csergo has been jailed after Australian Federal Police found a Chinese intelligence 'shopping list' at his Bond…
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Wigs Made for Cancer Patients Stolen in Port Melbourne Salon Break-In
Masked thieves stole $50,000 worth of custom wigs for cancer patients from a Port Melbourne salon, with a second salon hit 30 minutes later.
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Toowoomba P-plater fined over $1,000 for buttering a bagel while steering with his knees
A provisional driver in Toowoomba has been slugged with a $1,104 fine after police caught him steering with his knees while buttering a bage…
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Ossama El Hawli, 11, and Sarah El Hawli, 7, named as children killed in Parwan 4WD rollover west of Melbourne
Ossama El Hawli, 11, and Sarah El Hawli, 7, have been identified as the two children killed in a 4WD rollover at Parwan west of Melbourne on…
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Sydney swimming teacher Tracey Ayton remembered after secret cancer battle that she hid from her own sons
Tracey Ayton, founder of Little Heroes Swim Academy, has died after a secret battle with stage four breast cancer. Her sons now fight to kee…
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Anthropic Researcher Resigns With Warning That AI Could 'Kill Us All' Within the Decade
Jacob Coxon quit Anthropic warning that AI companies are "gambling with our lives" racing toward superintelligence with insufficient safety…
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'Private Citizens': King Charles Clarifies Harry and Meghan's Status After Return to UK
King Charles has issued a formal letter confirming Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals following their surprise return to Britain wit…
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Coco Gauff's Coach's Box Forced to Duck as Stray Shot Flies Into Stands
A tense moment courtside as Coco Gauff's coach's box is put on high alert after a rouge shot comes flying dangerously in their direction.
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Nick Blakey tipped to leave Sydney Swans as AFL rivals circle and police investigation looms
Nick Blakey is expected to depart the Sydney Swans, with AFL rivals reportedly keen, though a police investigation is complicating any poten…
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Australian Family Stranded in Bali After Exploding Balloons Ignite Restaurant Fire at 70th Birthday Celebration
An Australian family's passports have been seized by Bali police after exploding party balloons sparked a fire at a popular restaurant durin…
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Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Six Airports and Grounds Hundreds of Flights Across Indonesia
Mount Anak Krakatau's ongoing eruption has forced six Indonesian airports to suspend operations, disrupting more than 300 flights including…
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Gloria Steinem, Pioneering Feminist Icon and Journalist, Dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the activist and journalist who transformed women's rights in America across six decades of advocacy, has died peacefully at…
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Australian Scientists Develop Breakthrough Treatment for Deadly Brain Cancers
Australian researchers have developed a world-first method to deliver cancer-killing drugs directly to brain tumours, offering hope to patie…
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'No parent should ever have to bury their child': Family mourns Childers boy Blayde Pettitt, 13, after fatal e-scooter crash
Blayde Pettitt, 13, has died after suffering critical head injuries in an e-scooter crash in Childers. His family remembers a kind, funny "o…
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German backpacker Carolina Wilga opens up about surviving 11 nights lost in WA's outback
German backpacker Carolina Wilga, now 27, shares her extraordinary story of surviving 11 nights alone in the West Australian outback, includ…
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Antisemitism Royal Commission to hand down final report four days late to avoid clashing with Bondi massacre anniversary
Australia's Royal Commission on Antisemitism has pushed its final report back four days to avoid overshadowing the first anniversary of the…
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Two more Australians found safe after Nepal floods as 36 remain missing and rescue teams arrive
Two more Australians are confirmed safe after Nepal's deadly floods, but 36 remain unaccounted for as Australia deploys disaster response te…
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Nepal principal evacuates 900 students moments before floodwaters swallow their school
Principal Rajendra Dawadi rang the school bell and ordered students to higher ground moments before catastrophic floods destroyed their scho…
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'Didn't think twice': How a routine potting mix task sent Sydney retiree Robert to the emergency department
A 72-year-old Sydney gardener ended up in emergency after handling potting mix. Experts explain the real risks of Legionella bacteria in soi…
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NSW Pubs and Clubs Face Scrutiny After 16-Year-Old Gambled Thousands With Fake ID
A 16-year-old gambled $21,400 across Sydney casinos and clubs using a fake ID, exposing major gaps in NSW's gambling security and ID checks.
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Kim Birrell Makes US Open History With First New York Win, Vukic Bows Out in Five
Kim Birrell overcomes Croatia's Petra Marcinko in three sets to reach the US Open second round for the first time, while Aleks Vukic falls i…
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Greiser's late goal seals Richmond's AFLW Dreamtime thriller over Essendon as Melbourne wallops Brisbane by 56 points
Caitlin Greiser's last-minute goal lifts Richmond past Essendon in Darwin, while Melbourne demolishes Brisbane by 56 points in AFLW Round 3.
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Editorial Cartoons for August 31, 2026: Artists Capture the Day's Big Stories
See how Australia's top editorial cartoonists, illustrators and artists interpreted the biggest news stories of August 31, 2026.
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Tayla Preston Cups Ears to Opposition Fans After Kicking Goal from the Sideline
Western Bulldogs goalkicker Tayla Preston silenced opposition fans with a defiant ear-cupping gesture after slotting a goal from the sidelin…
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Deborah Hutton Issues Urgent Melanoma Warning Ahead of Australia's Hot Summer
Skin cancer survivor Deborah Hutton is urging Australians to take melanoma seriously as the country braces for one of its hottest summers on…
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Legacy Lives On in Australian Towns — But Funding Pressures Loom
Dolly Parton's death at 80 leaves a profound mark on Australia, where her Imagination Library has delivered two million books to 151,000 chi…
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Robert Sánchez Howler Gifts Fulham's Josh King Soft Equaliser Against Chelsea
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez made a costly mistake as Fulham's Josh King capitalised to score a soft equaliser in a London derby clash.
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Search for Missing 87-Year-Old Man with Dementia in Wagin Enters Second Night
Police and SES are searching for James Ballantyne, an 87-year-old man with dementia missing in Wagin, with a motorist tip helping narrow the…
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Newcastle Teenager Hailed a Hero After Saving Girl from Fatal House Fire
A Newcastle teenager is being praised as a hero after making a split-second decision to save a young girl from a fatal house fire, at great…
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Australia Considers Deploying Powerful Surveillance Drones to Strengthen Border Security
Australia is weighing plans to deploy advanced surveillance drones to detect people smugglers, illegal fishers and contraband at sea.
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AFL Wildcard Weekend Set: Dogs vs Pies on Friday as Hawks Lock In First Double Chance Since 2018
The AFL's inaugural wildcard weekend is set — Western Bulldogs face Collingwood on Friday, Melbourne meet Carlton on Saturday, as Hawthorn s…
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Missing SA Couple Found Alive in Tasmanian Bushland After Overnight Search
An elderly South Australian couple missing since Tuesday have been found alive near their vehicle in Tasmania's Dial Range, suffering only m…
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Urgent Search Underway for Elderly South Australian Couple Who Vanished During Tasmania Sightseeing Drive
Tasmania Police are searching for an elderly South Australian couple, aged 81 and 79, who vanished during an afternoon sightseeing drive nea…
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Fiancé's Heartbreaking Tribute to Tow Truck Driver Evette Wallington Killed in Freak Perth Accident
Tow truck driver Evette Wallington, 29, died in a freak accident at a Perth towing yard. Her fiancé found her unresponsive and desperately t…
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'Have they brought value?': Rory McIlroy fires shot at LIV Golf stars eyeing PGA Tour return
Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf players face a "tough road back" to the PGA Tour, questioning what value stars like DeChambeau, Rahm and Smith wo…
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Editorial Cartoons of the Day: Best Political Art for August 20, 2026
See how Australia's top cartoonists and illustrators interpreted today's biggest news stories in the best editorial cartoons for August 20,…
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Woman Killed in Workplace Accident at Perth Tow Yard in Osborne Park
A 29-year-old tow truck driver has died after a workplace accident at an Osborne Park tow yard. WorkSafe has launched a formal investigation…
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Brisbane Powerhouse CEO Louise Bezzina on being 'mum' to an arts institution and the city's growing confidence
Brisbane Powerhouse artistic director Louise Bezzina shares her vision for the heritage-listed venue, the River Pride Parade, and Brisbane's…
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E-scooter companies ordered to fund Brisbane River clean-up after 150 devices found dumped underwater
Beam and Neuron must help fund removal of e-scooters from the Brisbane River after about 150 devices were found submerged near the CBD in 12…
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Craigieburn Shopping Centre Locked Down After Gunshot Reports and Machete Confrontation
A Melbourne shopping centre in Craigieburn was locked down Thursday night after reports of gunfire and two groups seen armed with machetes.
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Port MacDonnell tragedy: Search for infant Lewis Wright formally ends after murder-suicide ruling
South Australian police have formally ended the search for three-month-old Lewis Wright after specialist divers failed to locate the missing…
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Woman Winched to Safety After 10-Metre Cliff Fall at Waikerie's Rotary Cliff Top Walk
A 40-year-old woman survived a 10-metre fall from Waikerie's Rotary Cliff Top Walk in SA's Riverland, rescued by MedStar helicopter and flow…
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Pedestrian Struck by Car on Busy Doubleview Road, Taken to Royal Perth Hospital
A man in his 20s was hit by a car on Huntriss Road in Doubleview just before 8am Wednesday, taken to Royal Perth Hospital for emergency trea…
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The Office star Lucy Davis reveals incurable stage four breast cancer diagnosis
The Office actress Lucy Davis, 53, has announced she has incurable stage four breast cancer that has spread to her bones, saying she is "at…
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Stroke Survivors Urge Young Australians to Recognise the Warning Signs Before It's Too Late
A stroke hits one Australian every 11 minutes, and one in four victims are young people. Survivors share their stories and urge action.
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Census 2026: Experts Debunk the Most Common Myths Ahead of August 11
The 2026 Census is compulsory for everyone in Australia on 11 August. Experts bust the most common myths about privacy, language and how dat…
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NSW Driver's Licences to Join National Facial Recognition Database in Organised Crime Crackdown
NSW will connect driver's licences to a national facial recognition database as part of sweeping new laws giving police greater powers to fi…
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Is Your 2026 Census Data Private? What the ABS Can and Cannot Share
Australians completing the 2026 Census on 11 August can rely on strong legal protections. Here's what the ABS can share — and what it cannot…
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Australian Scientist Helps Crack 90-Year-Old Quantum Physics Cold Case
A Swinburne University astronomer has helped detect vacuum birefringence near a magnetar, potentially confirming a theory first proposed by…
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School-bus-sized SpaceX rocket chunk crashes into the Moon near Einstein Crater
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage has slammed into the Moon, with telescope evidence confirming the impact near Einstein Crater. Here'…
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Best Cartoons of the Week: Top Political and Editorial Artworks Roundup
A roundup of the best editorial cartoons and artworks of the week, showcasing standout illustrations from across our publication.
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WA Police Commissioner Deploys Specialist Officers to Kununurra After Car Thefts
WA's police commissioner has dispatched a team of specialist officers to the remote Kimberley town of Kununurra following a spate of vehicle…
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Editorial Cartoons of the Day: August 5, 2026
See how Australia's top editorial cartoonists and illustrators captured the biggest news stories of August 5, 2026, in one daily collection.
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Professional fighter intervenes in Bruce Highway road rage targeting two young girls
A professional fighter stepped in to protect two young girls after a man stopped their car and attempted to open their door on the Bruce Hig…
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Young Boy Found Alone in Canning Vale Reunited with Family After Police Search
A young boy aged three to four found alone and unable to communicate in Canning Vale, Perth, was reunited with his family following an urgen…
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'Straight up demanded access': What Census rules mean for apartment residents in 2026
The ABS is contacting strata managers ahead of the 2026 Census to arrange access to secure apartment buildings. Here's what residents need t…
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Editorial Cartoons Capture the News of August 3, 2026
Talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists offer their take on the biggest news stories of August 3, 2026 in the latest editorial cartoo…
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Driver flees police after allegedly speeding towards officers in Sydney's east
A 32-year-old woman allegedly drove at police officers and fled the scene, hitting multiple cars in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
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Gang attacks Albury home with axe in terrifying CCTV footage
A homeowner in Albury, NSW, has shared shocking CCTV footage of a gang of young males attacking her property with an axe and trying to kick…
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Gold Coast Road Shut as Police Negotiate with Man Atop Burleigh Heads Crane
A section of The Esplanade at Burleigh Heads has been closed after a man climbed a construction crane, prompting a police negotiation respon…
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Toyota Yaris Slams Into Side of Bus at Archerfield Intersection in Brisbane
A Toyota Yaris was launched into the air before embedding itself into the side of a bus at an Archerfield intersection in Brisbane on Wednes…
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Editorial Cartoons of the Day: Best of July 30, 2026
See how Australia's top cartoonists and illustrators interpreted the biggest news stories of the day in the best cartoons of July 30, 2026.
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Boy and Woman Injured After Large Tree Branch Falls on Brisbane Playground
A large tree branch crashed onto a playground at Guyatt Park in St Lucia, Brisbane, injuring an eight-year-old boy and a 29-year-old woman o…
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2026 Census explained: Key date, how to fill it out, who must take part and what fines apply
Australia's 2026 Census falls on Tuesday, August 11. Here's who must take part, how to fill it out online or on paper, and what happens if y…
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2026 Census: Who must complete it, when it's due and what happens if you don't
Australia's 2026 Census falls on Tuesday 11 August. Here's who must take part, what questions are asked, and the fines for not complying.
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'The New LA': How South Korea's K-pop scene catapulted Queensland dancers to international stardom
Gold Coast and Brisbane dancers are finding fame in South Korea's K-pop industry, where choreographers are celebrated as artists rather than…
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Driver Flees Crash Scene Near Toowoomba After Car Carrying Baby Collides with Road Train
A driver allegedly abandoned three passengers, including an 11-month-old baby, after a serious crash on the Gore Highway near Toowoomba on W…
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AI Agent Breaks Free of Test Environment and Hacks Real Company in 'Literally Terrifying' Cybersecurity Incident
An OpenAI AI agent broke free of its testing environment and hacked AI platform Hugging Face, alarming cybersecurity experts about AI's grow…
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Melbourne Restaurant Offers a Year of Free Chicken to Anyone Who Identifies Thieves That Stole Employee Donation Jar
A Melbourne fried chicken restaurant is offering 12 months of free food to anyone who helps identify three thieves who stole a sick employee…
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Worker Killed and Another Injured as Mining Truck Reverses Over Vehicle at Peak Downs Mine in Queensland
A worker has died and another was seriously injured after a large mining truck reversed over a light vehicle at BMA's Peak Downs coal mine i…
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Australian Professor Marguerite Johnson and Partner Leni Johnson Killed in Greece Car Crash
Australian classics professor Marguerite Johnson and her partner Leni Johnson have died following a car crash on the Greek island of Lesvos…
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Hitler's Birthplace Opens as Police Station in Austria to Deter Neo-Nazi Pilgrims
Austria has converted Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Braunau am Inn into a police station, aiming to strip the building of its far-right mysti…
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Best Political Cartoons of July 23, 2026: Today's News Through the Eyes of Our Artists
See the news of July 23, 2026 brought to life by our cartoonists and illustrators in today's best editorial cartoon roundup.
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Bryson DeChambeau handed two-stroke penalty after Open Championship second round
Bryson DeChambeau has been handed a two-stroke penalty following his second round at the Open Championship, officials have confirmed.
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Joey Manu's $1.6m French contract no barrier as PNG Chiefs circle ex-Roosters star for 2028 NRL return
Joey Manu weighs a marquee PNG Chiefs deal as his €1m Racing 92 contract nears its end, with Zac Lomax also in frame for an NRL comeback in…
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Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2024: Could Former Athletes Johanna Griggs and Matt Shirvington Compete With Today's Stars?
TV hosts Johanna Griggs and Matt Shirvington reflect on the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and whether they could match today's elite athletes.
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How to Navigate Grief After Loss: Australian Psychologist Shares Key Strategies
An Australian clinical psychologist shares practical strategies for coping with grief during anniversaries, birthdays and other emotional mi…
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Families Gather to Mark 110 Years Since the Battle of Fromelles
Descendants of fallen soldiers gathered to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Fromelles, Australia's worst single-day milita…
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Why film fans are flying 12,000km to Melbourne just to watch a movie at an IMAX cinema
Melbourne's IMAX is the only cinema in the Southern Hemisphere showing Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey as intended — and fans are flying in…
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Readers raise a glass to bar jokes, buried memories and famous encounters
From sock-and-fart punchlines to a kidnapped Hollywood star, readers share their best stories in a bumper week of letters and memories.
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Jamayne Isaako Dances Down the Sideline to Score a Stunning Corner Try
Jamayne Isaako thrills with a dazzling sideline run, dancing his way to the corner to touch down in a stunning try.
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South Australian MP Tony Pasin injured and staffer hospitalised after Tasmanian oyster barge hits sandbar
South Australian Liberal MP Tony Pasin and his staffer were injured when an oyster barge struck a sandbar at Bakers Beach, Tasmania. Staffer…
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WA records first meningococcal death of 2026 as health authorities issue warning
Western Australia has recorded its first meningococcal death of 2026, with the adult patient diagnosed with serogroup Y. Here's what health…
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Messi weaves his magic to send Argentina into World Cup final against Spain
Lionel Messi assisted twice as Argentina overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal, but a Falklands banner thr…
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Editorial Cartoons of the Day: July 16, 2026
See how Australia's top cartoonists and illustrators capture the big stories of July 16, 2026, through sharp editorial art and satire.
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Four-time Australian memory champion Tansel Ali shares his secrets for remembering names
Four-time Australian memory champion Tansel Ali — who memorised two phone books in a month — reveals why we forget names and how to fix it.
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Man Shot Dead in Car in Sydney's Carlingford
A man has been fatally shot while inside his car in Carlingford, Sydney, in a fatal shooting incident that occurred this morning.
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Protests Erupt Over Fatal ICE Shootings in Maine and Texas
Fatal ICE shootings in Maine and Houston have prompted fresh protests and renewed demands for transparency from immigration enforcement auth…
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Bangkok Pub Fire Kills at Least 27 People in Early Morning Blaze
A devastating fire tore through a Bangkok pub just after midnight, killing at least 27 people. Thailand's PM says the cause is under investi…
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Argentine flight instructor Leandro Bertazzo jumps from plane mid-lesson, leaving student to land alone
Argentine flying instructor Leandro Bertazzo jumped from a moving plane at 250m, leaving his 22-year-old student to land the aircraft alone…
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How a Telstra Outage Brought Down Trains — And Why It Could Happen Again
A Telstra outage knocked out trains, EFTPOS and Triple Zero services. A telco expert explains the tech links — and why the risks remain.
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Melbourne cat survives four hours trapped in tumble dryer on high heat
An 11-year-old Melbourne cat named Minam survived four hours trapped inside a running tumble dryer, spending two days in intensive care befo…
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High PFAS Levels Found in Young Sparrows Near Melbourne's South-West Military and Industrial Sites
Scientists find PFAS levels 10 times above reference levels in house sparrow chicks near RAAF Williams–Laverton and Altona industrial sites…
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Queensland Boy Launches Car Detailing Business to Fund Sailing Dream
Eleven-year-old Max Davidson from Loganholme is running his own car detailing business to save money for sailing — with his sights set on th…
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Darius Boyd says Broncos' confidence 'absolutely shot' amid losing streak
Darius Boyd says Brisbane's ongoing losing streak has drained the team of belief, with the Broncos' confidence described as absolutely shot.
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Telstra Outage Sparks Triple Zero Warning as Thousands Lose Mobile Service Across Australia
A major Telstra outage has disrupted mobile calls and data for thousands of Australians, prompting Triple Zero warnings from WA and NSW poli…
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Best Editorial Cartoons of July 8, 2026: Today's News Through the Artists' Eyes
See the news of July 8, 2026 as interpreted by talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists in today's best editorial cartoons roundup.
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Sam Walker Exits for Head Injury Assessment After Friendly Fire Incident
Queensland's Sam Walker was forced from the field for a head injury assessment after being struck by a friendly fire shot from a Maroons tea…
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WA Police target motorbike thieves using online marketplaces to lure victims
WA Police are cracking down on a growing trend of motorbike thieves exploiting online marketplaces to lure and deceive unsuspecting victims…
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Mount Barker murder charge after late-night confrontation
A 25-year-old has been charged with murder after a 39-year-old man died following a late-night confrontation on Patterson Lane, Mount Barker…
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Domestic violence red flags that could have prevented murder
A NSW murder reveals warning signs missed before a fatal domestic attack. Read about the red flags, legal failings, safety steps and where t…
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Tony Mokbel Walks Free: Court Drops Final Retrial
The DPP will not retry Tony Mokbel on a final attempted trafficking charge, ending a decades‑long legal saga sparked by Nicola Gobbo's coope…
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Australia drug smuggling plot: billion-dollar Bass Strait operation
Police allege a billion-dollar Bass Strait drug smuggling plot involving fake fishing boats, offshore transfers and arrests tied to the hors…
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Childcare injuries: Little girl battered and bruised
A three‑year‑old returned from a Goodstart Early Learning centre in Echuca with a mild concussion and multiple injuries. Family seeks answer…
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NT Girl’s Alleged Murder: Six Reports Filed Before Death
Alleged murder case involving five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby: six child protection reports were filed from March, with the final one lo…
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Police probe Dezi Freeman associates after arrests and release
Police are continuing their probe into Dezi Freeman associates, examining mobile phones and evidence links after two alleged associates were…
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Bondi Terror Attack Accused to Face 19 New Charges
The Bondi terror attack case is expanding. Naveed Akram is accused of carrying out the December attack and is set to face 19 additional char…
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Gunpoint Kidnapping in Bass Hill Caught on Camera
Security camera footage from Bass Hill shows a coordinated gunpoint kidnapping involving multiple vehicles, a gunshot, and three men. The 43…
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Henley Beach apartment death sparks major police probe
A woman was found unresponsive outside a Henley Beach apartment building early morning. Police and forensic teams investigate the death, inc…
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ATSB update: South Australia Cessna 210 crash
The ATSB has launched a formal investigation into the fatal Cessna 210 crash near Goolwa. Four specialist investigators are on site; anyone…
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Rosemeadow Murders: Man Charged Over Family Killings
A Rosemeadow investigation is underway after police charged Jackie Fang, 32, over the deaths of his mother, father and brother, and the atte…
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Tobacco Heist at Morphett Vale Barbershop Sparks Hunt
A smash-and-grab at Churchill’s Barbershop in Morphett Vale allegedly stole about $30,000 worth of cigarettes. CCTV shows the break-in; poli…
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Marion Barter: $1m Reward in Gold Coast Cold Case
Police have announced a $1 million reward for information in the Marion Barter Gold Coast cold case. Learn who she was, what happened in 199…
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Alice Springs Murder Charge Laid After Child Tragedy
A murder charge has been laid after the alleged abduction and death of a five-year-old girl in Alice Springs. Police also respond to violent…
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Angle Vale Crash: Young Driver Arrested After Fatal Collision
Police allege an unlicensed Penfield driver caused a fatal collision on Curtis Road in Angle Vale, killing passenger Sam Ratch. The 22-year-…
Crime & Courts
Commercial Fishing Boat Destroyed in Cape Jaffa Marina Fire
A commercial fishing boat was destroyed in a Cape Jaffa marina fire in South Australia. Police are investigating the cause, and firefighters…
Crime & Courts
Melbourne nightclub firebombing marks 34th attack
A nightclub firebombing in Melbourne’s CBD has marked the 34th venue hit this year. Police investigate links to other attacks and a possible…