Australian Top Stories
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:26:22 +0000Australia honours Bondi victims on National Day of Mourning
Australians are coming together to honour the victims and survivors of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:09:17 +0000Two women and man killed in shooting in NSW town, gunman at large
Three people have been shot dead in the Central West town of Lake Cargelligo, with the gunman still at large.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:54:06 +0000Jerwin was 'exploited' while on a training visa. There are fears this is becoming widespread
Australia's anti-slavery commissioner has written to Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke asking for reform on the 407 training visa, following the inquest into the death of Jerwin Royupa.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:13:45 +0000In Davos, European leaders met Trump with strength and he backed down
European leaders will be breathing a sigh of relief that the extraordinary threat of a US invasion of Greenland has receded. But some things cannot be undone.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:43:16 +0000PhD candidate working at CSIRO accused of planning Australia Day terror attack
Sepehr Saryazdi has been accused of planning to use Molotov cocktails and lead a "riot" at the Gold Coast on Australia Day.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:14:50 +0000What's next, as Liberals and Nationals go their own way?
In the wake of the Coalition's divorce, there are few options for besieged Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, who must again reshuffle her cabinet and return to parliament with a diminished Opposition.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:15:35 +0000Why would Trump want to build a 'Golden Dome' in Greenland?
Donald Trump wants a US "Golden Dome" missile defence system to be built in Greenland. This is what it involves and why some experts are skeptical of the plan.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:00:43 +0000March for Australia admins encouraged people to join White Australia Party
March for Australia organisers are planning a fresh round of mass demonstrations across the country on January 26, with members encouraging others to join the now disbanded White Australia Party.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:51:36 +0000What we know about a major landslide in the 'Gold Coast of New Zealand'
A young girl is among those missing after a landslide hit a popular campsite south-east of Auckland.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:49:19 +0000Highways closed as multiple fires threaten southern WA
Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to battle blazes threatening areas in southern WA.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:57:44 +0000Cars plucked from ocean in astonishing flood recovery mission
Emergency services have conducted a dramatic salvage operation to recover more than a dozen vehicles from shoreline along Victoria's famous Great Ocean Road.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:22:03 +0000St Vincent's Hospital charged over 2024 death of Makalie Watts-Owen
Makalie Watts-Owen died by suicide while admitted to St Vincent's Hospital's mental health unit, a month before her 24th birthday.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:53:35 +0000Queensland man flies drone to second foreign fishing boat in Australian waters
A Torres Strait resident has flown a drone out to capture images of a second foreign fishing boat spotted in Australia's northern waters, just days after Australian Border Force officials intercepted a boat that almost reached the mainland.
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Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:30:27 +0000Live: 'I might pick up a beer': Exhausted Wawrinka survives five-set thriller
Stan Wawrinka keeps his final Australian Open tournament alive with a stunning win as Naomi Osaka has her hands full against Sorana Cirstea. Follow live.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:15:34 +0000Australian retiree's detention in Thailand a warning, lawyer says
Rights groups slam Thai authorities' detention and legal proceedings against Australian writer Murray Hunter, after Malaysia's communications regulator submitted a criminal defamation complaint.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:55:24 +0000Financial advisor jailed for taking more than $1m from clients
Victims of a Perth financial adviser jailed for misappropriating more than a million dollars from investors say his six-year jail term is not enough.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:32:16 +0000From Bone Temple to Oscar hopefuls, here are January's best movies
Multiple Oscar hopefuls are finally hitting Australian shores this month, as well as the return of zombie franchise 28 Years Later.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:36:52 +0000Council evicts homeless people from riverfront camps
Mackay Regional Council tells rough sleepers evicted from riverfront camps to pack up and move within 24 hours.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:48:33 +0000Brisbane girls' school principal resigns following leaking scandal
A prestigious Brisbane girls' school principal will resign, following a scandal where personal student information was leaked to the public.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:48:04 +0000Country town's citizen of the year to plead not guilty to child sex offences
A NSW court hears the former vice-president of a local show society intends to plead not guilty to dozens of historical child sexual assault charges if he is found fit to stand trial.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:33:14 +0000Woman found dead at K'gari a 'free spirit that couldn't be contained'
Friends of 19-year-old Canadian woman Piper James pay tribute to a woman who loved adventure and nature.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:42:38 +0000Vietnamese gen Zs reclaim forebears' exploitative history of garment outwork
Jennifer Kiều Anh Doan's boutique's focus on independent Vietnamese fashioners is subverting her forebears' experience as exploited garment "outworkers".
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:11:53 +0000Debt is America's Achilles heel in a fracturing world order
For decades, global investors have bought US government debt as a safe haven when things turn pear-shaped. But investor attitudes are changing, and America's financial domination is at stake.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:31:31 +0000Santos ships first gas from Barossa project after years of delays
After a series of delays, Santos announces the first gas from its $5.6 billion Barossa project will be shipped from Darwin bound for Japan.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:27:12 +0000Family of Manly shark attack survivor calls for 'positive energy'
Andre de Ruyter is described by his family as a talented musician who loves surfing.