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Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:31:11 +1100Innocent workers recovering after supermarket firebombing
Two innocent workers who were badly burnt in a targeted firebombing at a South Australian supermarket are recovering from emergency surgery as the hunt for their attackers intensifies.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +1100More students are getting top ATARs. The reason is not what you think
An extra 800 students in 2024 received an ATAR above 90 compared to 2020.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:26:06 +1100Australia's first Indigenous press photographer on capturing the nation’s history
Australia's first Indigenous press photographer, Mervyn Bishop, has opened up about capturing images of the moments that have shaped the nation.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:25:52 +1100Thousands gather for protest in Brisbane
Anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters battled to have their voices heard during protests in Brisbane today.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:19:16 +1100Kohli dismissed for a duck in first ODI
Mitchell Starc has dismissed Virat Kohli for a duck in Perth.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:06:16 +1100Police commander's anger after clash with protesters in Melbourne
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:04:40 +1100More than 1600 customers of Dodo and iPrimus impacted by cybersecurity breach
More than 1600 customers of telco Dodo and iPrimus have been impacted by a data breach of the company's email and mobile services.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:00:20 +1100Food delivery driver ambushed by machete-wielding carjackers
A food delivery driver has told of his terror after he was ambushed by machete wielding carjackers.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:00:19 +1100Rollercoaster passengers suing
Passengers who witnessed a young woman get hit by a showgrounds rollercoaster in 2022 are suing the Royal Agricultural Society and the ride operator
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:59:38 +1100Police investigate man’s death in Melbourne
Police are investigating the death of a man at a property at Langwarrin in Melbourne’s south-east.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:56:13 +1100Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to meet with US President Donald Trump
Anthony Albanese is on his way to meet with US President Donald Trump for strategic talks.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +1100Our link to the Crown is an anachronism that must end
Bravo, Tom Keneally, your views on the outdated relationship between Australia and Britain are on the money, writes Warren Thomas.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:37:22 +1100Suspected ‘space debris’ found after fiery landing near outback WA mine site
Workers at the site, which is about 30 kilometres east of Newman, found the burning object about 2pm on Saturday and phoned the authorities.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:03:08 +1100‘Melbourne has had a gutful’: Two officers hospitalised, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD
At least one person has been arrested and glass containers have been thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rally in the city.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:54:49 +1100Victoria Police slam protesters after two police officers hospitalised in Melbourne.
Police were pelted with rocks as March for Australia protesters and anti-racism counter-protesters clashed on Sunday in Melbourne.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:40:30 +1100Flops or fouls? Phoenix import cops it from Glory
Eze’s classy goal in first-half stoppage time helped Phoenix overcome a 2-0 deficit on the way to claiming a point in their season opener.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:16:13 +1100Rat poison mystery: Queensland Health scrambles after five hospitalised
Queensland Health is scrambling to identify how at least five people were poisoned in Brisbane’s south, with tests confirming they were hospitalised after ingesting rat poison.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:02:10 +1100Bruce Reynolds voted Mayor of Perth and Freo incumbent fights for job
The results from WA’s local government elections are slowly trickling in.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:54:07 +1100‘Don’t kiss the Muppets’: Life lessons from Broadway great Bernadette Peters
Peters is set to perform in Brisbane, showcasing Stephen Sondheim songs and other classic show tunes in a one-off performance for the Melt festival.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:52:44 +1100Waste is the new oil: Why Australia’s next big export industry may be rubbish
A Queensland company is set to turn trash into liquid gold to help the airline and shipping industries cut their emissions.