Australian Top Stories

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:24:45 +0000
'Everything looked real': How scammers are hijacking your holiday
Australian travellers are being left out of pocket and fearful their personal data has been stolen, amid growing concerns over the security of online travel bookings. 

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:16:45 +0000
Shots fired where gangster's funeral was advertised to be held
The ABC understands the funeral of Sydney gangster Lorenzo Lemalu was originally scheduled to take place at the venue in Punchbowl, but the plans were changed.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:18:45 +0000
Diver dies after being bitten by 4.5m shark off Albany, WA
A male diver has died after an attack by a suspected 4.5-metre shark near Michaelmas Island, off WA's Albany coast, on Saturday morning. 

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:20:08 +0000
Australia, NZ back friendship to endure 'volatile world'
Global volatility and economic turbulence have dominated annual talks between the leaders of Australia and New Zealand, Anthony Albanese and Christopher Luxon.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:59:44 +0000
A Sydney mother died after drinking 67 cups of water under 24-hour watch 
When Tammy Shipley felt herself sliding into psychosis, she made a heartbreaking decision: She walked into a police station and asked to be arrested, believing prison would keep her safe. Here's what happened next.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:56:20 +0000
How Everest guide survived six days alone with no oxygen and a few chocolates
A few chocolates found in his pocket and an avalanche may have been what saved Dawa Sherpa from almost certain death on Mount Everest.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:54:50 +0000
Live: Young Lions gun kicking a QClash bag, Dockers claim record win
Fremantle beats North Melbourne by 124 points to claim the biggest win in its history, before the Suns try to put another dent in the Lions' flag hopes in the QClash. Follow live. 

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:11:34 +0000
Live: Cowboys awarded controversial try in clash with in-form Dolphins
Tom Chester crosses for North Queensland despite appearing to lose the ball while scoring, as the Dolphins look to win a fifth game in succession. Follow live.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:12:55 +0000
What's driving Australia's lentil boom?
Australia's winter crop production is expected to be down this year, but lentils are bucking the trend and headed towards a record.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:07:14 +0000
Live: Carpenter wins 100th cap as Matildas take on Mexico
The Matildas are back in action in Newcastle, taking on 28th-ranked Mexico in the first of two international friendly matches, with Ellie Carpenter set to make her 100th appearance. Follow live.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:38:04 +0000
Volpato admits he was 'a bit too scared' to make switch from Italy
New Socceroo Cristian Volpato opens up on his decision to switch allegiance from Italy to Australia ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:29:29 +0000
Inflatable frogs and chicken suits: How protests are approaching Trump 2.0
Demonstrators are increasingly employing inflatable costumes and whimsy. But behind the dress up, these protesters argue it is "serious play".

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:16:29 +0000
Wall Street suffers worst hit of 2026 so far amid massive stock sell-off
The US stock market has experienced its worst losses in months due to large sell-offs of shares in technology giants and fears of a looming rate hike in the wake of a strong jobs figures report.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:39:53 +0000
Karen Read sues police for alleged misconduct over boyfriend's death
After being cleared of allegations she hit her police officer boyfriend and left him to die, Karen Read now claims agencies that investigated the incident were riddled with "bigotry, misogyny [and] systemic failures".

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000
A dreamy, creamy chicken soup you'll want to eat out of the pot
Looking for an easy warming meal? This creamy chicken soup has everything you need for a weeknight dinner.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:06:52 +0000
Mother creates modest activewear to empower herself and others
Yasmin Jammoul was sick of wearing oversized men's T-shirts to the gym when she started exercising postpartum, so she created her own clothing line.  

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0000
The club I wanted to join was waiting in Pompeii
A newly uncovered fresco in Pompeii tells the story of women, wine and Roman hedonism. Buried beneath the spectacle lies a lesson about restraint and why some discoveries should be left to the future.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:53:43 +0000
Fastest-rising women's cancer in Australia still has a low profile
The incidence of uterine cancer has doubled over the past 25 years. But it's also a disease without a public profile, which means many women aren't aware of the warning signs or the risk factors.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:47:24 +0000
Woman charged with hindering police investigation after man dies at Tweed Heads
Police have arrested a man and charged a woman after a man died following an alleged assault on the New South Wales North Coast.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:12:15 +0000
Lorna has lived through two world wars, two pandemics and 26 Australian prime ministers
After a couple of years as the country's oldest woman, Lorna Henstridge is still going strong.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:53:14 +0000
Nightmare turnover leaves Wembanyama, Spurs in NBA Finals hole
Victor Wembanyama turns the ball over and misses two shots in a horror final minute as the Knicks take a 2-0 series lead back to New York.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:43:53 +0000
Hawks forward target of racist online abuse after loss to Bulldogs
The AFL and Hawthorn come out in support of Mabior Chol after the Hawks forward shares a series of abusive messages he received after Friday night's match against the Bulldogs.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:05:48 +0000
Andrew made money subletting cottages on his almost rent-free estate, watchdog finds
Former prince Andrew pocketed income from cottages on the Windsor estate while living at Royal Lodge under a lease that required virtually no rent, a watchdog report has found.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:59:04 +0000
New AUKUS risk as Trump orders 'Golden Fleet' battleships
A committee of Congress wants the US Navy to explain how building "Trump-class" battleships will not delay other nuclear-powered boats, such as submarines needed for AUKUS.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:03:49 +0000
The US ally getting nuclear-powered submarines with no AUKUS deal
South Korea is taking a different path to Australia in building nuclear-powered submarines, but its plan still hinges on the United States.

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