Australian Top Stories

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:12:54 +0000
Live: Angus Taylor says Liberal Party at worst position ever ahead of expected spill
Supporters of Angus Taylor say he is preparing to resign, and is waiting for Sussan Ley to wrap up a meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Follow live.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:33:04 +0000
Boy's Triple Zero call to save family swept out to sea released
Police release the recording of the Triple Zero call made by 13-year-old Austin Appelbee after his marathon 4 kilometre swim through rough seas to save his family.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:47:54 +0000
Israeli president welcomes 'new beginning' in meeting with Albanese
Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with the prime minister at Parliament House in Canberra, saying his visit to Australia has been "very emotional".

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:29:01 +0000
Fresh video shows police pushing protester before fight broke out
A new video filmed by a bystander and shared with ABC NEWS Verify shows the full minute before two police officers began punching a protester, shedding light on the beginning of the altercation.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:42:39 +0000
A woman killed nine people in rare mass shooting in Canada. Here's what we know
Police confirmed the suspect was a woman but have yet to identify the victims of the mass shooting that left 10 people, including the alleged shooter, dead in the rural town.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:43:27 +0000
Live: Anthony looks to defends Olympic crown as James starts medal quest
Australia's defending champion Jakara Anthony is preparing for the moguls final, while Scotty James starts his quest to complete his Olympic medal set with a maiden snowboard halfpipe gold. Follow live.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:29:29 +0000
Names of six 'powerful men' scrubbed from Epstein files revealed by US politician
US politician Ro Khanna has publicly named six men whose identities were scrubbed from the Epstein files, including the former boss of Victoria's Secret, who the FBI suspected was a co-conspirator of the sex offender's crimes.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:19:03 +0000
Labor tries again on super taxes, but success will hinge on Greens support
A second attempt to raise taxes on high super balances has been presented to parliament, but will require the support of the Greens to secure Senate passage.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:55:04 +0000
Chinese flotilla sailed to edge of Australia's exclusive economic zone, says chief
Under questioning in Senate estimates, the chief of the Australian Defence Force reveals that a Chinese flotilla sailed within seven nautical miles of Australia's 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zone.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:46:41 +0000
Fatberg responsible for foul-smelling debris balls is 'inaccessible' for Sydney Water
The debris balls that have washed up on NSW beaches in recent years are likely to continue as Sydney Water admits a massive fatberg it cannot reach is clogging sewers.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:07:55 +0000
Injured e-bike rider's warning after spending nine days in coma
More than 200 people were treated for e-bike related injuries at a single Sydney hospital last year, with one medical professor describing the trend as an "epidemic".

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:04:48 +0000
Surveillance devices captured accused talking about alleged murder, court hears
An SA Supreme Court trial hears listening devices captured alleged murderer Mark Murphy admitting to his role in killing Geoffrey McLean in 2022. Warning: This story contains details that some readers may find distressing.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:57:56 +0000
Live: Marsh out of Australia's T20 World Cup opener Ireland with testicular bleeding
Captain Mitch Marsh joins Australia's lengthy injury list as it prepares to take on Ireland in its opening T20 World Cup match in Colombo. Follow live.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:58:12 +0000
A timeline of the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping
As the frantic search for the mother of a well-known US journalist enters its 12th day, police have more questions than answers. Here's how it unfolded.  

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:58:32 +0000
Channel Nine says Warren Tredrea has now paid legal costs
Channel Nine has confirmed it has received legal costs from former AFL player and sports presenter Warren Tredrea, who was ordered to pay $149,000 to his ex-employer.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:30:57 +0000
US statement accuses Palau senate president of taking bribes from China
A senior Palau politician rejects accusations from the United States Department of State that he accepted bribes from "government, business, and criminal interests from China".

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:02:25 +0000
The Muppet 50th birthday special makes the case for a new season
Kermit, Miss Piggy and the rest of the crew are back to celebrate their 50th birthday with a one-off special that has the potential to turn into a whole new series for the beloved characters.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:54:35 +0000
Telstra to axe up to 650 roles in mass redundancy round
Telstra notifies staff of plans to outsource hundreds of jobs to an India-based technology company.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:09:27 +0000
RBA deputy governor says changes to 'three key facts' prompted rate rise
RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser says central banks should not criticise normal government spending choices, but he wonders if Australia's economy is more inflation-prone because it is so finely balanced.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:28:57 +0000
Court hears alleged sexual offender allowed to work alone with children after complaints
A North Queensland parents association is fined $50,000 for failures in handling allegations of sexual abuse at an after school care service.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:56:38 +0000
Children at 'imminent' kidnapping risk by man who built secret loft in his home
WA Police say "something terrible" could have happened if there was a delay in intercepting a Baldivis man who planned to abduct and sexually abuse a child in Perth.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:56:13 +0000
'You have not gotten away with anything': NSW MPs back Cheryl Grimmer motion
Decades after three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer vanished from Fairy Meadow Beach, NSW MPs move to support her family's fight for justice, as Jeremy Buckingham directly addressed the alleged perpetrator under parliamentary privilege.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:12:00 +0000
Aussie fans miss out on World Cup tickets as prices skyrocket
A host of Australian fans will be denied the chance to watch the Socceroos World Cup campaign amid accusations of price gouging by FIFA as tickets to the tournament soar to astronomical prices.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:05:07 +0000
Australian dollar and yen at a level not seen since the 80s
Australia's exchange rate with Japan has grown increasingly favourable to tourists, which have surged to record numbers and topped more than one million visitors in 2025.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:28:00 +0000
Soccer coach 'disowned' by family over conviction for child abuse images
A once well-regarded soccer coach has been handed a 12 month jail sentence for possessing child abuse material, after a Sydney court heard he has been disowned by family members.

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