Australian Top Stories
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:20:18 +0000Live: Alcaraz strikes back after Djokovic's hot start in Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic starts out "playing like the best in the world" as he tears through the opening set before Carlos Alcaraz takes the second in the Australian Open men's singles final. Follow live.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:53:15 +0000'Never spoken to Bannon': Palmer rejects influence claim in Epstein files
Clive Palmer denies newly surfaced claims that his 2019 federal election campaign was influenced by a senior advisor to US President Donald Trump.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000Why the backyard sprinkler is on the climate change frontline
Billions of litres of water are sprayed onto household gardens every day during summer, allowing cities to stay green. Now water is running low. Has the sprinkler had its day?
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:47:43 +0000'We will be recognised': 21-year-old Australian backs his micronation
Daniel Jackson claims to be the youngest president in the world. The problem is that no other countries recognise him.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:11:08 +0000Liberal frontbenchers dismiss prospect of imminent leadership challenge
Shadow treasurer Ted O'Brien says it is his "assumption" that Liberal frontbencher Angus Taylor still supports Sussan Ley, despite days of speculation that he's planning to challenge for the leadership.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:11:57 +0000'The president loves Stephen': The man by Trump's side changing America
From a young age, Stephen Miller was campaigning for ideas that were extremely conservative and extremely strange for a teenager from California. Now, he's running Donald Trump's immigration agenda.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:46:03 +0000Starmer calls for Andrew to testify as new details about Epstein friendship revealed
The royal family faces a fresh round of embarrassment after the latest tranche of Epstein files reveal unsavoury details about the convicted sex offender's relationship with Andrew.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:35:29 +0000Hundreds of potentially illegal e-bikes purchased through rebate scheme
Hundreds of illegal, or potentially illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, were purchased under a state government rebate scheme, according to an internal audit that dates back to before the 2024 Queensland election.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:51:39 +0000How to watch the 2026 Grammys in Australia — and who to look out for
From Kendrick Lamar to Lady Gaga, here are all the nominees and performers to look out for at the Grammys this year.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:25:44 +0000Olympian Michael Klim warned his fiancée she'd met the 'dud version' of him
Olympian Michael Klim forged his reputation on strength and athleticism. But after being blindsided by an incurable muscle-wasting disease, he was forced to reinvent himself.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 02:02:07 +0000What the Beckham family feud reveals about who controls the narrative now
In a modern crisis, experts say control doesn't always come from speaking louder — but from knowing when, where and how briefly to speak at all.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:27:46 +0000People born on Fremantle Bridge bid farewell before demolition
Eighty people with a special connection to the Fremantle Traffic Bridge, including two people who were born on it, are invited to cross the 86-year-old structure before it is demolished and rebuilt.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:02:28 +0000Chia seed trend on social media has experts worried
The health benefits of chia seeds have been well publicised, but health and internet experts are urging people to not believe everything you see on social media.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 02:56:31 +0000'One minute it was daylight, next it was black' — large outback dust storms rolls in
After more than a month without a single drop of rain, residents living in outback NSW saw a wall of red earth roll in. The large dust storm was well over 100 metres high and several kilometres wide.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:00:32 +0000Alex Volkanovski got the moment he wanted at UFC 325
Alex Volkanovski's win over Diego Lopes at UFC 325 was enough to retain the world featherweight title and give Australia's greatest ever MMA fighter and his fans exactly what they were looking for.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:14:57 +0000'I know that I am not throwing': Pakistan spinner's response to Cameron Green's gesture
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq responds after Cameron Green appeared to mimic his action in Australia's comprehensive T20 loss in Lahore.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:13:30 +0000Lily Allen has made a huge comeback — soon she'll be in Australia
The British singer made her triumphant return to the annual countdown with two tracks from her latest album West End Girl.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 03:21:45 +0000Worldwide relay aiming to connect female motorcyclists across the globe
These women are on a mission to connect all female riders and challenge the motorcycle industry to take them seriously.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 02:47:19 +0000University campus to be split between housing and open space
South Australia's premier announces the future of Adelaide University's Magill campus, which sits on the boundary of two marginal Liberal-held electorates.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:39:19 +0000'A really big threat': US territories brace for Trump's deep sea mining
A Trump administration push to begin deep-sea mining is gathering momentum — and stirring alarm in United States Pacific territories.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 02:13:32 +0000NT government's national anthem mandate shows appetite for culture wars
The NT government's national anthem mandate in public schools made headlines this week — but little will be changing on the ground.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:31:01 +0000'Brave' 12yo shark attack victim honoured with paddle-out at North Bondi
Hundreds of paddle boarders and others journey into the waves of North Bondi to pay tribute to 12-year-old shark victim Nico Antic.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:58:59 +0000Rare dolphin sightings a win for science world, expert says
Deepwater dolphin species make a rare appearance on the NSW Mid North Coast, delighting scientists and marine wildlife enthusiasts.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:19:01 +0000A GP refused to give Claire weight-loss drugs — but Juniper approved them
Claire Munch says she was hospitalised with an eating disorder after a telehealth provider approved weight-loss drugs her GP had refused — and that even after she complained, she was later sent marketing promotions.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +0000Come on trivia titans, it's time to show me what you've got
I love that you just keep coming back for more humiliating defeat.