Australian Top Stories

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:19:40 +0000
Live: Iran says it has no plan for peace talks and will 'take action' over US ship attack
Iranian officials accuse the US of "aggressive acts" and violating the ceasefire, saying there are no plans to attend peace talks being organised in Pakistan next week. Follow live.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:27:22 +0000
Live: Japan braces for tsunami after strong quake shakes east coast
A magnitude-7.5 earthquake has struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, the country's meteorological agency says. Follow live.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:32:12 +0000
Fair Work Commission makes 'historic' fuel order for truck drivers
The Fair Work Commission orders that retailers, miners and other companies that use truck drivers and transport operators must hold twice-monthly reviews of fuel prices and adjust their rates accordingly.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:02:18 +0000
I drove an EV for three days. It saved me money but cost me time
With no end in sight to soaring fuel prices, 7.30 decided to take an EV for a test drive to see how far it could take our reporter, and if Australia's EV charging network stacks up.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:50:31 +0000
Australians urged to 'book early' as some rethink holiday and work travel
The war in the Middle East has caused chaos across some of the world's busiest aviation regions, with many Australians now reconsidering their travel plans — or abandoning them altogether. 

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:44:06 +0000
Prospector couldn't believe his luck when he found rare australite
The object formed when a meteorite slammed into Earth more than 800,000 years ago.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:04:37 +0000
Think you have ADHD? Here's what getting assessed looks like
Who can diagnose ADHD, what a proper assessment should include, and the red flags to look out for. 

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:21:24 +0000
Former footballer Barry Cable found not guilty of sexually abusing child
Former Australian Rules footballer Barry Cable has been found not guilty of sexually abusing a child in Perth in the 1960s.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:21:30 +0000
Rebel Wilson accused of defaming actor with sexual harassment claim
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson is being sued in the Federal Court for defamation by one of the lead actor's in her directorial debut film, The Deb.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:35:09 +0000
Driver stood down after schoolboy dragged by bus
Authorities are investigating how a 12-year-old became trapped in a bus door before being dragged hundreds of metres down a suburban street in Melbourne.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:21:25 +0000
'This is not the way I'm going to go': Diver lost at sea details rescue
Stu Fillman was rescued alongside his dive instructor after being carried away from a dive company boat in rough swell.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:32:14 +0000
Fishers make 'surprising' discovery of artificial leg on the beach
The prosthetic leg has been handed to police after being discovered by a couple while they were fishing on a NSW Mid North Coast beach.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:44:05 +0000
Live: Butters appeal upheld, umpire abuse conviction quashed
The AFL appeals board has quashed Zak Butters' conviction for abusive language against umpire Nick Foot, saying a Tribunal member listening in while driving his car for part of the original hearing consitutes a miscarriage of justice. Follow...

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:53:58 +0000
Shane Flanagan's sacking is the same old story for St George Illawarra
St George Illawarra might have sacked coach Shane Flanagan amid a record losing streak, but such struggles have become sadly familiar to the joint venture.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:01:39 +0000
Tempted to order in? Try these quick recipes instead
From frittata to one-pot pasta, these speedy dinners are perfect for busy evenings and worth adding to your regular rotation.   

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000
Quiz: Can you tame our tricky history questions?
Is two-up actually illegal in Australia? And what movie beat Crocodile Dundee to the top of the box office in 1986? 

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000
'I had no-one to talk to': The 92yo trying to save his dying language
Peter is the last living speaker of the First Nations language Thiinma. When he met linguist Rosie, they used music to help keep his knowledge alive, and formed a beautiful friendship along the way. 

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:05:54 +0000
'Hard to break the habit': Why free public transport isn't enough to shift from cars
Free public transport is a popular policy, but researchers say it's not enough to convince drivers to leave the car at home.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:08:30 +0000
Chinese humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record
The winner from a Chinese smartphone maker reportedly completed the 21-kilometre race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000
Australia faced the same dilemma as China in 2004 but made the wrong call
While the rest of us count the cost in higher fuel costs, higher inflation and a weaker economy,  China — the actual winner of the war — will be enjoying a surge of global interest in its solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicle...

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:59:12 +0000
Milk, bread prices to increase within weeks due to war in Iran
Farmers ask for a 30-cent-per-litre price rise for milk as fuel and fertiliser prices surge.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:56:36 +0000
'Australia's most expensive soccer pitch' project blows out to $20m
Five years ago the conversion of a washout-prone natural field to synthetic should've cost $3.3 million. Project changes and a legal dispute with the old contractor has blown out the price.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000
What Megan Burslem and Jeremy Fernandez can reveal about ABC Classic 100 in Concert
The ABC Classic 100 in Concert brings Australia's most popular classical music, as chosen by audiences, from the radio to the stage. 

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:50:30 +0000
Ben Roberts-Smith reports to police as NSW premier denies 'special treatment'
Ben Roberts-Smith has been seen reporting to police for the first time since he was released on bail after being charged with the war crime of murder.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:02:04 +0000
Woman tells jury she lied after allegedly seeing mum prepare fatal smoothie
Maree Mavis Crabtree is fighting three charges at a trial in the Supreme Court in Brisbane, including the murder and attempted murder of her son Jonathan Crabtree.

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