Australian Top Stories

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:41:52 +0000
Live: Sabalenka tries to fire up after red-hot Rybakina steals first set of final
Aryna Sabalenka tries to win her third Australian Open singles title and fifth grand slam crown as she meets 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the women's singles final. Follow live.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:11:59 +0000
Police continue to probe Perth family's 'heartbreaking' murder-suicide
WA Premier Roger Cook says the deaths of a family of four at their Perth home in an apparent murder-suicide is both "heartbreaking" and "unimaginable". 

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:14:00 +0000
Man accused of posing as talent agent to lure young actors into sex acts
The 57-year-old told a Sydney court he posed as a Disney executive because he was "lonely" but only ever shouted people coffee or dinners.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Taylor picked as Liberal right's leading man as stalking of Ley begins
One Liberal source told the ABC a challenge to Sussan Ley's leadership is now a "matter of when, not if".

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
An anxious world awaits as Trump's perpetual bluffs come at a political price
As the US president faces domestic consequences for his violent immigration crackdown, his geopolitical bluffs across the world also come at a price.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:13:46 +0000
Kevin Rudd responds after his name is referred to in Epstein document dump
The newly released Epstein documents show the New York sex offender sought a wide-ranging network of political and financial contacts, including former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:03:08 +0000
Fewer than 50 tickets pre-sold as Melania movie opens with a whimper
Dire box office sales surrounding the US first lady's bio-doc have made headlines, but some argue there's likely a good reason Jeff Bezos's Amazon MGM Studios has splashed so much cash on MELANIA.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:06:20 +0000
Trump announces Washington IndyCar race which could pass White House
The capital of the United States will get an IndyCar street race as part of the nation's 250th anniversary of independence celebrations, and President Donald Trump is pushing hard for the race route to pass the White House.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:56:31 +0000
Cummins ruled out of T20 World Cup as Smith snubbed despite stellar form
Pat Cummins will miss the T20 World Cup after failing to recover from his back injury, while Steve Smith, fresh from a blistering BBL cameo, isn't named in Australia's final 15-man squad.  

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:22:53 +0000
Tyra Banks's 'hot ice cream' went viral. Don't expect to see it called that anymore
Reviews have said it "tasted like soggy biscuits" and was "a weird sensation to sip through a straw". Taste aside, something bugged me. How can you call something ice cream if it's not iced?

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:45:54 +0000
RFK Jr says seed oils harm our health. We checked the science
Claims that seed oils are "toxic" and "inflammatory" are being circulated on social media, but they don't tell the whole story, experts say. 

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:47:04 +0000
Venezuela announces bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
The government did not release the text of the bill on Friday, leaving it unclear who will qualify for release.  

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:58:39 +0000
Myanmar's military-backed party wins 'sham' election
The military's political party wins the vote in a result regarded as a forgone conclusion, with critics arguing threats and violence forced people to the ballot box in a country wracked by civil war.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:06:59 +0000
'She's been my pretend wife and pretend nemesis': Stars pay tribute to Catherine O'Hara
The Canadian-born actress died at her home in Los Angeles at the age of 71 "following a brief illness", according to a statement from her agency.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:07:12 +0000
PM and SA premier announce $800m deal for 17,000 new homes
Funding for water infrastructure, urban renewal projects and first-home buyer schemes has been announced in a partnership between the Commonwealth and the state government.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:57:11 +0000
The emotional toll of the alleged Perth attack on First Nations people
Underwhelming public responses in the wake of the alleged attack on an Invasion Day rally in Perth leave First Nations people across Australia feeling their "pain matters less".

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:58:54 +0000
Why is my migraine worse in summer?
For people with migraine, summer can be a double-edged sword. You may be able to relax but glare, heat, and changes to sleeping and diet can make attacks more likely or more severe.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:39:57 +0000
Deep in the desert a car graveyard offers a new vehicle for survival stories
The artists of Mimili, in the APY Lands of South Australia, are using new methods to share crucial knowledge of Country and culture, including repurposed car parts.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:45:49 +0000
Charity founder Yas Daniel Matbouly charged over alleged sexual assault, rape
The 50-year-old founder of the Serving Our People charity, headquartered on the Gold Coast, has been charged with more than 50 offences following investigations into multiple allegations of sexual assault.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:34:15 +0000
Why has Asia's largest Muslim nation joined Trump's Board of Peace?
Analysts say Asian countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam have signalled support for US President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace, not because they expect changes in Gaza, but to gain access to US trade.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:19:51 +0000
Darwin lord mayor's donations disclosure goes mysteriously missing
Darwin's Lord Mayor, Peter Styles, says the Northern Territory Electoral Commission lost an envelope containing his campaign donations disclosure.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:03:26 +0000
Could it be civilians found Celine, when the police could not?
Facing extreme weather and limited resources, Tasmania Police had to stop its search for Celine Cremer. But with her disappearance unresolved, loved ones turned to a private investigator instead. 

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:07:33 +0000
3D-printed guns pose 'greatest risk' to community, expert warns
Hardware stores would report customers suspected of building 3D-printed guns to the authorities under fresh calls for corporate Australia to play a role in thwarting access to the deadly weapons

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:39:57 +0000
Deep in the desert a car graveyard offers a new vehicle for survival stories
The artists of Mimili, in the APY Lands of South Australia, are using new methods to share crucial knowledge of Country and culture, including repurposed car parts.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:44:29 +0000
Brook says he lied to protect England teammates in NZ nightclub incident
England's ODI and T20 captain Harry Brook issues a statement admitting he lied over the nightclub incident on his side's tour of New Zealand last year, saying other teammates were present when he was hit by a bouncer.

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