Ben Austin died after a cricket ball struck him in late October. For the first time his parents speak exclusively about the incident and their belief no one is to blame for the tragic accident.

As Nicolás Maduro and his wife face court in New York after being captured by US forces, House Democrats leader Hakeem Jeffries has accused US President Donald Trump of lying to the American people about the reason for the attack. Follow li...

Donald Trump is talking about where US forces might venture next. But one of his cabinet secretaries could provide the clearest clues.

The US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro left the country with an uncertain future, sparked concern among regional neighbours and could embolden other countries in territorial disputes, some experts say.

Whether or not Anthony Albanese believes a federal royal commission is necessary, or even the best use of resources, is now politically irrelevant.

Alex de Minaur plays Jakub Mensik in a must-win match after Maya Joint lost to Barbora Krejcikova earlier in straight sets. Follow all the action.

The state government is facing its second major challenge to a ban on new public gender-affirming care for young people, after its own review warned of legal risks.

And yes, it’s bringing its crazy popular, Instagrammable birria tacos with it.

Watch the match highlights between Cameron Norrie & Ugo Humbert in Round 1 of the 2026 Brisbane International.

A retired couple has had their off-the-plan luxury apartment contract torn up days before Christmas due to a "sunrise clause" allowing the developer to terminate the agreement.

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Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

Police were alerted to the incident at about 6.25pm this evening.

Sugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.

Motorists are told to expect delays.

The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.

Still trifling with spiders

A retired couple has had their off-the-plan luxury apartment contract torn up days before Christmas due to a "sunrise clause" allowing the developer to terminate the agreement.

Enticed by the idea of “luxe living”, the Sinclairs bought a three-bedroom Milton apartment off-the-plan in 2024. But delays began soon after they paid their deposit.

Residents along a broad stretch of the North Queensland coast are being urged to prepare now, with a tropical low forming offshore.

Long-serving Nationals Senator Ron Boswell has died at the age of 85.

The trade is likely to attract scrutiny from US lawmakers who have been pushing for stricter insider trading rules.

Ousted Venezuelan leader and his wife Cilia Flores have appeared in a US court.

The briefing came as toppled leader Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to US drugs charges and the Venezuelan government sought to show the world it is being run independently.

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife have appeared in a Manhattan federal court, as opinion on the Caracas operation continues to split. Follow our rolling coverage.

Hundreds of flights were cancelled in France and the Netherlands, while trains around Amsterdam came to a standstill and bus services in Paris were suspended.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.