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4/5/2026

King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales have publicly acknowledged the Epstein revelations involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for the first time.

4/5/2026

Sheza Alibi will go for a spell after her amazing Doncaster Mile victory, but the debate over whether she or Autumn Glow is now the best in Australia continues to intensify.

4/5/2026

A Victorian woman died after head-on collision in Logan overnight, while her niece and niece’s two-year-old daughter were hospitalised.

4/5/2026

Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem were discarded despite their eagerness to do anything to please Trump, debasing themselves and desecrating their departments in the process.

4/5/2026

An air force officer of a F-15E Strike Eagle shot down by Iran spent a day in hostile territory with little more than a pistol for protection.

4/5/2026

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

4/5/2026

The chances of Australian Super Rugby teams finishing in the top four are becoming slimmer.

4/5/2026

The so-called lunar loo malfunctioned following Wednesday’s lift-off, and has been hit-and-miss ever since.

4/5/2026

Scientists for the first time have estimated what Australia would look like without this endearing – but often maligned – animal.

4/5/2026

Jarman Impey has not had it easy, but there are no complaints from the Hawthorn defender who brings joy to every encounter ... unless you are competing with him for a loose ball in an AFL match.

4/5/2026

When Elise Heerde mustered up the courage to report a pastoral care leader at Hillsong church who had stalked and sexually assaulted her, she was threatened with losing her job and urged to forgive the man who had abused her.

4/5/2026

The US president posted video of the strike on Truth Social.

4/5/2026

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz couldn’t be happier to be back in Australia.

4/5/2026

Some of our women MPs have had to endure horrendous threats of violence. Measures must be taken now so women aren’t further discouraged from public life.

4/5/2026

John Curtin and his political nemesis Robert Menzies were united by their love of poetry. In fact, many great Australian leaders were drawn to verse as a source of relaxation and inspiration.

4/5/2026

A searing new family drama leads this wrap-up of all the important shows around town this week.

4/5/2026

From weirdly good questions to a clever use of PowerPoint, this year’s comedy festival is in full swing. Keep an eye on our ever-growing list of reviews here.

4/5/2026

Should Reece Walsh run out of time to overcome a fractured cheekbone for Origin I, an in-form Rabbitohs could prove a sound replacement.

4/5/2026

Deontay Wilder drops veteran heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora in their fight.

4/5/2026

As time passes, the prospect of reaching the second airman from the US F-15 fighter jet shot down on Friday before the Iranians grows slimmer and slimmer.

4/4/2026

Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.

4/4/2026

All eyes have been on the behaviour of the former No.1 draft pick on a dirty night for the Eagles. Follow all the action, and the reaction, live.

4/4/2026

Force winger Darby Lancaster is injured scoring a spectacular try against the Reds.

4/4/2026

Reece Walsh lights up Cbus Super Stadium with an electric run down the left wing but the try is disallowed.

4/4/2026

Police said a man from Patterson Lakes was arrested on Friday while attempting to board an international flight at Melbourne Airport.

4/4/2026

A 19-year old is fighting for life after falling from the bonnet of a moving car in Perth's eastern suburbs.

4/4/2026

Force fullback Mac Grealy shreds the Reds for a long-range try in Brisbane.

4/4/2026

Isaac Heeney makes a statement for the Swans with a mark of the year contender.

4/4/2026

Shane Flanagan and Damien Cook issue a message to Dragons fans after losing to the Cowboys.

4/4/2026

A damning report is blowing the lid on where government funding, meant for vulnerable Queensland children, is really being spent.

4/4/2026

A survivor of one SA's most notorious paedophiles reveals frustration at finding out from another survivor that their attacker will be released on parole.

4/4/2026

Police say the little girl was a passenger in an all-terrain vehicle in a Yattalunga paddock in Adelaide's north.

4/4/2026

The Dragons are 0-5 to start the year for the first time in the joint venture’s 26-year history after a 32-0 drubbing by the Cowboys at Kogarah.

4/4/2026

Broncos fullback Reece Walsh kicks, regathers and scores.

4/4/2026

Michael Voss deserves to be given his shot at turning this leaky ship around, and seeing whether he can plug the leaks that have sunk the Blues in three winnable games so far.

4/4/2026

The St. George Illawarra Dragons take on the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 5 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah, NSW.

4/4/2026

Andrew Lethlean confirmed he would seek preselection to run for the Nationals in November, having nearly pinched the overlapping federal seat last year.

4/4/2026

Coach Ivan Cleary was hesitant to label this team the best in Panthers history, but the statistics are pointing towards a fifth premiership in six years for his team.

4/4/2026

The Waratahs have lost 42-14 to the Chiefs in Hamilton, their 11th defeat in the row in New Zealand.

4/4/2026

The City of Port Phillip cannot stop the private sale of social housing built on gifted public land. A former mayor slammed the sell-off as a “breach” of trust.

4/3/2026

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

4/3/2026

New intelligence reveals 500 gangs are in action across NSW, ranging from established crews to schoolyard groups.

4/3/2026

Officers are searching for a group after they allegedly smashed the windows of a home in Oakville and set fire to a stolen ute around 2am.

4/3/2026

A truck rollover has brought a busy motorway to a standstill after spilling on its side and tipping gravel and mud onto the road.

4/3/2026

A crew member of an American fighter jet, shot down over Iran has this morning been rescued by US forces.

4/3/2026

An improbable odyssey began on April Fools’ Day five decades ago, when Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak signed a two-page document that created Apple Computer Co.

4/3/2026

It’s a payment method that has taken off in cash-loving Japan. But here’s why Australians will still pay more to use card.

4/3/2026

For more than 40 years, Micah Projects Karyn Walsh has been at the coalface of human hardship, helping the city’s most vulnerable stay on their feet.

4/3/2026

The prime minister’s address to Australians was heavy on reassurance, but it lacked any long-term vision for energy security.

4/3/2026

Prenuptial agreements are no longer the sole purview of wealthy older men trying to protect their assets from younger partners.

4/3/2026

A monthly spotlight on our favourite new albums, EPs, singles and videos from local musicians.

4/3/2026

In honour of OK Day, let’s track its story from o to k.

4/3/2026

A boy from Melbourne’s western suburbs, Shane Delia says he’s had to fight all his life. It might look like he’s made it, but he’s still fighting.

4/3/2026

The RBA’s crackdown means frequent flyers can probably soon forget credit cards as a source of bulk points. So what should you do instead?

4/3/2026

Young Australians are being locked out of the housing market, and it doesn’t seem to be getting better any time soon. Here’s how you can help your kids or grandkids.

4/3/2026

See it as part of the role reversal that sees your parent doing all the things they told you not to do as a child, advises our Modern Guru.

4/3/2026

Turn on MFA. Sign this PDF. CRN number? Password? Swipe up. Scroll down. For many older Australians, dealing with today’s digital world has become a nightmare.

4/3/2026

After surviving a 2007 plane crash, Cynthia Banham held on to her dreams of parenthood. Here, she reflects on her world as a mother with a disability.

4/3/2026

The key to singing in tune? Start with listening – and humming.

4/3/2026

A “kook” at school who battled dyslexia, Gypsy Taylor sought solace in sketching – and turned that escape into a career working with cinematic legends.

4/2/2026

Australia’s largest biotech firm, CSL, could be exempt from the new tariffs, which will not apply to therapies derived from blood plasma in certain circumstances.

4/2/2026

UK entrepreneur Nick Candy, who divorced Australian actress Holly Valance last year, has completed what is believed to be the most expensive house sale in history.

4/2/2026

Dozens of countries have taken part in a virtual meeting to discuss options around opening the Strait of Hormuz.

4/2/2026

A man is in custody after another man was stabbed to death in Emu Plains, Sydney.

4/2/2026

Roads are expected to be less busy than on most public holidays, with holiday-makers stymied by fuel prices.

4/2/2026

Lawyers for the TV regular and popular green thumb have hit back at allegations he owes a large loan to the family of a billionaire heiress.

4/2/2026

Fresh from pulling the pin on his role in the royal commission, the former spy chief has forthright opinions about antisemitism, Trump and an uncertain world.

4/2/2026

It’s that magical time of year when we get to judge cows and celebrate the art of quilling.

4/2/2026

The decision follows a tumultuous year in which she oversaw the release of the so-called Epstein Files and ill-fated attempts to prosecute her boss’s political enemies.

4/2/2026

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

4/2/2026

As automatics rule, manual cars are fast becoming a curiosity. One hands-on aficionado rues their demise.

4/2/2026

Thanks to the Middle East crisis, Aussies are feeling the heat on the longest weekend on our calendar. It doesn’t have to happen again.

4/2/2026

Prices in some coastal hotspots have doubled over the past five years, but it is still possible to buy a beach escape on a budget.

4/2/2026

Creating a beautiful garden isn’t about following a formula, but this planting designer has some valuable advice.

4/2/2026

Ahron Bregman believes Israel is repeating the mistakes of the past with its move to clear and control large parts of southern Lebanon.

4/2/2026

The Easter long weekend is one of the busiest times of year at EV charging stations. Which ones should you avoid in Victoria?

4/2/2026

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s bumper Easter travel quiz.

4/2/2026

Some things are worth spending money on even during a cost-of-living crisis – and chocolate eggs are one of them.

4/2/2026

When the world is fraught, it’s only natural that holiday dreams find their way to the safety of our own backyards. But which destinations would you really be willing to swap for equivalents Down Under?

4/2/2026

As soaring fuel prices prompt a rush on electric vehicles, network providers like Ausgrid are urging the Minns government to change laws they say prevent them from investing in the market.

4/1/2026

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

4/1/2026

The Supreme Court seems poised to reject President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified by his unparalleled presence in the courtroom.

4/1/2026

Australian football star Mary Fowler has reportedly signed a monster $10m deal with global brand Adidas.

4/1/2026

The giant rocket is due to blast off this morning as humans prepare to return to the Moon for the first time in 53 years. The new era of lunar travel isn’t about reaching space, but staying there.

4/1/2026

The rides are ready, the food is prepared and the crowds will soon be lining up with the first day of the Sydney Royal Easter Show kicking off today.

4/1/2026

Crown Prosecutors are now actively working on the investigation involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

4/1/2026

Zac Lomax will make his long-awaited rugby union debut this weekend, but a younger cross-code star is eager to make it a nightmare.

4/1/2026

The president’s beloved White House ballroom has been iced by a local judge, while at the Supreme Court, his attempt to end birthright citizenship met a sceptical reception from justices.

4/1/2026

Millions of motorists are being warned double-demerit points will last for five days over the Easter break

4/1/2026

UK crown prosecutors are advising police over the investigations into the former Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson.

4/1/2026

The threat of a new cyclone is developing over Far North Queensland.

4/1/2026

There are mixed feelings across Australia today after Anthony Albanese's rare national address.

4/1/2026

The crime scene of Dezi Freeman's shooting death in Victoria has been cleared.

4/1/2026

Brad Fittler believes the Dragons will need to make changes to alleviate pressure on Shane Flanagan.

4/1/2026

The drama has prompted an unexpected surge of history lessons on TikTok, with many viewers too young to remember the real events.

4/1/2026

The Handmaid’s Tale gave Ann Dowd a close-up view of fascism, but she says its sequel is “more relevant than ever” in Trump’s America.

4/1/2026

Taylor Swift’s favourite singer-songwriter understands that it’s hip to be square.

4/1/2026

Nordic noir has been popular for years, but now one of its biggest stars is bringing one of his most popular detectives to Netflix.

4/1/2026

Members of the AEU have said “there is an appetite for serious escalation” as negotiations over wages and working conditions continue.

4/1/2026

OpenAI has had a meteoric rise but questions are being asked as it burns through cash at a frantic rate.