Australian Top Stories

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 06:36:18 +0000
PM gets married in secret ceremony with famous guests, custom beer cans and a dog for a ringbearer
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marries his partner, Jodie Haydon, in a private ceremony at his official Canberra residence, after details of the wedding were kept top secret.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 23:55:10 +0000
Chaos for Jetstar passengers amid nationwide flight delays
The cancellation of Jetstar flights due to an issue with Airbus A320 planes has left passengers stranded across Australia.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:50:25 +0000
Global recall of Airbus A320s throws world's airlines into disarray
About 90 Jetstar flights have been cancelled across Australia today due to a global recall of Airbus A320 planes for urgent software repairs.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 02:11:13 +0000
The RBA's likely next interest rate move has surprised just about everyone
Hotter-than-expected inflation figures have caught most economists and policy makers off guard. The ongoing price pressures in the economy open the door for an RBA interest rate hike in 2026. 

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 01:21:59 +0000
Wiggles issue statement after appearing in Keli Holiday Ecstasy video
A spokesperson for the group says the band "does not condone" the use of drugs after a since-deleted video promoting Keli Holiday's single, Ecstasy, appeared on social media.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 07:33:35 +0000
Live: Lions 'flattened' as costly brain fade results in 100m penalty and goal
Undefeated North Melbourne has the upper hand in the AFLW grand final against the Brisbane Lions at Princes Park. Follow live.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:22:13 +0000
DNA study provides 'almost perfect correlation' for first Australians' arrival
A new genetic study has found Indigenous Australians travelled over two distinct routes, and 100 kilometres of open water, to reach the ancient landmass that would become Australia 60,000 to 65,000 years ago. 

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:14:53 +0000
Lanning fires again as Stars down Renegades to move top of WBBL
Former Australia captain Meg Lanning hits 73 not out to help the Stars to a convincing 45-run derby victory over the Renegades at Junction Oval.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:24:24 +0000
Legendary vaudeville performer Toni Lamond dies aged 93
Australian screen and stage actor Toni Lamond was known for her roles in Annie Get Your Gun, My Fair Lady, Number 96 and The Last Frontier.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000
Angry, panicked men have built themselves a joyless, exhausting prison
The saddest aspect of all this that a generation of boys may feel compelled to suppress the ordinary the joy of celebrating another's success.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 07:48:19 +0000
Woman rescued after eight-metre fall into cave in remote WA
A 60-year-old woman survives a 12-hour ordeal after falling into a cave in remote Western Australia, prompting a large rescue effort in the Goldfields. 

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 07:03:33 +0000
Giddey involved in heated row with NBA courtside spectator
A frustrated Josh Giddey has an altercation with a spectator during the Chicago Bulls' 123-116 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:51:36 +0000
Investigation continues into Melbourne Airport fire
A fire that forced the evacuation of Melbourne's Qantas domestic terminal on Friday night continues to be investigated.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 01:54:25 +0000
Five children injured after jumping castle flies into air in Sydney's west
Emergency services were called to a property in Bradfield following reports a jumping castle had flown into the air with people onboard.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 04:44:54 +0000
US halts all asylum claims following shooting of two National Guard troops
Less than 24 hours after the shooting, Trump officials began ordering widespread reviews of immigration policies. 

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 02:48:31 +0000
Fancy a sweet, juicy mango? Here's all you need to know about them
What's the difference between a big R2E2, a delicate Honey Gold, and an iconic Kensington Pride? Find out before biting into a mango this season. 

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:31:05 +0000
Concern filler doesn't break down even with hyaluronidase dissolver
As more people turn towards cosmetic injectable "journeys", Lana is sounding the alarm about the risks of developing long-term side effects.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:59:53 +0000
Cricket Australia to speak with Khawaja over Perth pitch criticism
Usman Khawaja may face a sanction for labelling the first Ashes Test surface a "piece of shit", with Cricket Australia understood to be disappointed by the remarks.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:48:22 +0000
From $50 rentals to burying the dead, this island governs itself
Twenty years ago, Cape Barren Island was handed back to its traditional owners. Today's children are proof of the life-changing power of that act.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000
Europe doesn't find talk of Russian aggression as funny as Putin does
Something has now been unleashed in Europe which is going to be hard to put back in the bottle.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:09:18 +0000
England cricketers happy to be labelled 'rubbish' but not 'arrogant'
Captain Ben Stokes responds to England's critics in the wake of the defeat to Australia in the first Test, maintaining his squad will not step back from its aggressive approach.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:21:51 +0000
South-East Asia floods kill hundreds as cyclone hits Sri Lanka
Parts of South-East Asia have been hit with record levels of rain as a cyclone hits Sri Lanka, causing floods and landslides, as the system heads towards India.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:28:20 +0000
Record drop for Australia's emissions: What's working and what isn't?
Australia's emissions had the biggest drop ever this year outside the artificial kink in the curve during COVID-19 shutdowns, but there's still a lot of work to do.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 03:42:16 +0000
'Looked like a Hills hoist': Australian native plant named for backyard icon
A species of Australian native plant related to kangaroo paws has been named after the humble rotary clothesline.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 02:34:40 +0000
Skyhooks guitarist Bob Starkie dies aged 73 after battle with cancer
A statement released on Skyhooks' official Facebook page announced his passing this morning.

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