Australian Top Stories
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:12:37 +0000Simon Carman's life before alleged murder of Thai teenager
Accused murderer Simon Peter Carman spent much of the past decade isolating himself from many of his friends and family in Australia. It's in his rented room in Thailand that local police allege a gruesome murder occurred.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:51:58 +0000Meta bans millions of accounts as AI impersonates real creators
Alicia discovered a Facebook account had gained more than 500,000 followers by posting AI-generated images of her.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:30:41 +0000New bird flu advice for egg producers as testing continues
States and territories are urged to encourage free-range producers to keep their birds indoors where practical in an effort to combat bird flu.
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Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:02:37 +0000'The world lost him': Crowds gather in Iran to farewell body of assassinated supreme leader
Millions of Iranians have gathered in Tehran as the country begins a week of funeral ceremonies for former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:33:24 +0000Live: Thunderbirds and Vixens face off in Super Netball grand final
The Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens meet in the Super Netball grand final at John Cain Arena. Follow live.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:00:48 +0000Live: Collingwood star appears to shove umpire in melee against Suns
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard could be in hot water after appearing to shove an umpire in a melee during the Magpies' clash with the Suns on the Gold Coast. Follow live.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:45:06 +0000Live: Clint Gutherson bizarrely urges captain to challenge bunker call to sin-bin him
Clint Gutherson is sin-binned for a professional foul early in the Dragons' showdown against the Tigers, urging Damien Cook to challenge the ruling that was made by the bunker. Follow live.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:18:35 +0000How rugby league became Australia's most valuable football code
A $5 billion-plus broadcast rights deal is expected to be announced this week, making rugby league Australia's most valuable football code.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:52:40 +0000Socceroos legend criticises coach over penalty shootout goalkeeper substitute
Mark Schwarzer says he is not a fan of Tony Popovic's decision to swap goalkeepers ahead of the penalty shootout, even if it had been successful.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:17:46 +0000Trump made money off his meme coin, did its investors?
US President Donald Trump made huge amounts of money from his family's crypto and meme coin ventures last year, but did his investors?
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:19:29 +0000Are America's founding principles being challenged?
The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary today. Let's take a closer look at the document that birthed the nation and where things stand now.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:34:27 +0000The rumours and speculation around Taylor Swift's wedding
Singer Taylor Swift has married footballer Travis Kelce, creating a massive pop culture moment and a passionate talking point on social media.Â
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:29:19 +0000Two Sydney Mardi Gras board members removed after months of disputes
Damien Nguyen and Luna Choo from Pride in Protest were voted off the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras board by a 70 per cent majority.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:53:42 +0000Robotic rescue mission underway to save space telescope falling to Earth
NASA launched a mission on Friday, local time, to try to prevent one of its aging telescopes from burning up in the atmosphere, a complicated operation expected to last months.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000A cheesy, crunchy bake that will change your view of cabbage
A one-pot meal that takes cabbage to another level with rich tomato sauce and a crispy, cheesy topping.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:00:54 +0000As NAIDOC turns 50, what is 'deadly' and what does it mean to you?
As official NAIDOC celebrations get underway across the country, the ABC's Matt Francis asks what is deadly and what does it mean to the Indigenous community across the country.
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Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000Rethinking drinking as gen Z wakes up to joy of early rising
Pub nights are becoming far less rowdy as young people swap big nights out for morning run clubs.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:06:43 +0000As thin crowds at Trump's fair go viral, Americans reflect on July 4
Donald Trump has been pushing a patriotic message ahead of a July 4 milestone, but some Americans say they feel no national pride at this point in their country's history.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:10:59 +0000'Towelling the bloke up in the cells': Shocking police emails revealed
Emails reveal an extraordinary exchange between AFP officers after an Indigenous man was allegedly beaten and illegally strip-searched at a Canberra watchhouse.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:08:18 +000015yo honoured at memorial as third teenager charged with his murder
Darweish Mohamed, who was allegedly stabbed to death outside a Melbourne hospital on Wednesday, has been laid to rest as family and friends remembered him at a memorial today.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:15:17 +0000Government rejects all UN recommendations on LGBTQIA+ rights
The Albanese government has accepted the lowest number of recommendations made by the UN Human Rights Council in 20 years, with none protecting the LGBTQIA+ community.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:04:37 +0000Billionaires to every day people: Inquiry exposes extent of online hate
Everyone from billionaires to politicians and pro-Palestinian Jewish activists told the royal commission of the hate they receive in phone calls and emails.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:21:36 +0000When a fit young man disappears, he leaves behind a trail of strange clues
When the first major relationship of Jack McLennan's life implodes, he does what plenty of young men do: meets a mate for a quiet beer. But by morning, Jack's disappeared, leaving behind a series of mysterious clues and a devastated family.Â...
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:34:49 +0000Prosperous NT mining town prepares for tough times as Rio Tinto exit looms
In Australia's tropical north, a mining town is preparing for the departure of its biggest employer, and locals are accusing the mining giant of squeezing out small businesses on its way out.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000Conroy's 'dead cat' reminds us Labor has tough calls ahead
After guiding the country through a tumultuous six months, the Albanese government faces tough fiscal and political decisions.Â