Perth paediatrician faces dozens more child sex charges
A Perth paediatrician accused of child sex assault has been hit with dozens more charges after police identified nine more alleged victims.
· Cameron Myles
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Western NSW rocked by two earthquakes in the space of 150 minutes
Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 9:41am
· Xanthe Gregory
Fremantle Dockers overcome yips to chase down Cats for 13th win
Star ruckman Luke Jackson has produced yet another match-winning display as Fremantle overcame a 28-point deficit to beat Geelong by nine points and extend their club-record winning run to 13 games.
· Justin Chadwick
Public school teachers reject 28 per cent pay rise offer
Teachers, principals and other educators in Victoria’s government schools have rejected the state Labor government’s 28 per cent pay rise offer, setting the scene for more industrial clashes in the lead-up to the state election.
· Noel Towell
Jason Day pulls out of US Open with back problems
Jason Day, of Australia, waves on the 14th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Thursday, June 18, 2026.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
World Cup schedule, what to know June 19
United States’ Sergino Dest addresses the media during a training session ahead of the team’s World Cup Group D soccer match against Australia in Seattle, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
· David Brandt
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Los Mellizos consiguen poderoso 1er y barren serie con victoria 9-3 ante los Rangers
Brooks Lee (izquierda), de los Mellizos de Minnesota, conecta un jonrón frente al receptor de los Rangers de Texas, Kyle Higashioka, durante la primera entrada de un partido de béisbol contra los Rangers de Texas, el jueves 18 de junio de 2026, en Arlington, Texas. (Foto AP/LM Otero)
· Stephen Hawkins
Virgin extends travel date for expiring COVID flight credits after criticism
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· Dannielle Maguire
The Sisters of Serendib by Ayesha Inoon review – Sri Lankan asylum seekers seek a safer life in Australia
Inoon’s second novel follows three sisters settling in a new land, in a book that glosses over darker moments and trauma in favour of hope
· Seren Heyman Griffiths
Christian Pulisic trains separately again as US prepares for Australia
United States’ Christian Pulisic (10) runs with the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
· Andrew Destin
Australia to provide Ukraine extra $100 million
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Australia aims to cool sports betting fever with ad ban plan
Nonrace sports betting is nowhere close to being the biggest form of gambling in Australia, but it is by far the fastest growing and has overtaken lotteries in net spending. (Illustration by Yoshiko Kawano)
· Staff Writer
Australia news LIVE: Israel rebuked for deal criticism; KMPG to face parliament; Herald journalists celebrated at awards night
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· Amber Schultz
Morning Mail: Ukraine hits Moscow, Hanson pulls MP into line, Messi pleads for ‘humanity’
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· Martinfarrer
Inquest to probe Adelaide fashion icon's death after using magic mushrooms
Topic:Alternative Medicine
· Kathryn Bermingham
The 'mental toughness' that created an Aussie World Cup 'superstar'
Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 6:27am
· Shannon Corvo
News live: Australia gives Ukraine another $100m for fight against Russia; AFL great in hospital after truck crash
Two payments of $50m will boost Ukraine’s air defence and munitions supply. Follow today’s news live
· Martinfarrer, Tom Mcilroy
Push to turn NSW south coast into state's largest national park
Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 6:00am
· Toby Hemmings
A study of 2.4 billion views found sunscreen support dominates — with one troubling catch
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· Sbsaustralia
Allan’s hand-picked business council on ice after 18 months, chair quietly moved on
Jacinta Allan’s primary vehicle of consultation with the Victorian business sector has been wound back, and its chairman moved aside, as the state government’s relations with the business community deteriorate.
· Christine Lacy
AFL matriarch stored guns for Dezi Freeman, helped wife get to Australia
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'Lifeline' or 'catastrophe'? Community divided over proposed data centre
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· Angelique Donnellan
EV public charger shortage? The data shows drivers rarely queue to charge
For many years it's been claimed Australia has a severe shortage of public chargers for passenger electric vehicles (EVs).
· James Purtill
We get knocked down: The Brisbane suburbs where knockdown rebuilds are a dime a dozen
“You’re just getting more bang for your buck.”
· Marissa Calligeros
The utes, football uniforms and luxury water bottles taxpayers are footing the bill for
More than $100,000 in taxpayer funds were used to purchase uniforms, sneakers and Frank Green water bottles at a Sydney A-League franchise, while $44,000 was paid to companies where the club’s executives and senior staff held a financial interest.
· Max Maddison
Soaring columns, 17 steaks, art deco panache: Does Rockpool still have what it takes?
Suited maitre d’. Soft but audible jazz. Fat hissing on hot coals and art deco panache. On a wet Tuesday night, everything is luxury-steakhouse business as usual at Rockpool Bar & Grill, a temple to expense accounts and the cow since 2009. Except … hang on a minute. What’s this? The menu is smaller! It seems half th…
· Callan Boys
Tunnelling to restart on Sydney motorway, two years after sinkholes halt work
Contractors will finally return to work on the final section of a $3.2 billion motorway in Sydney’s south after reaching a deal with the NSW government to complete tunnels damaged by sinkholes more than two years ago.
· Matt O'Sullivan
‘Enough is enough’: Brother of Sydney shark attack victim calls for lethal response
Mike Psillakis’s twin brother, much-loved and experienced surfer Mercury, died in a white shark attack off Long Reef in September last year.
· Angus Dalton
NSW can make a dozen changes. But they should rip up their game plan first
In the most demoralising, sky-blue soul-destroying game of 20 questions you can imagine, ask yourself this one. And be honest.
· Dan Walsh
Lost for words? Albanese’s speechwriter quits just a year after the election
The bulk of departures from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s office trickled out in the weeks following the 2025 federal election, a typical time when most staffers take stock and consider a life working normal hours for more money.
· Fiona Byrne, John Buckley
Bird flu kills 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island
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42 babies die in Australia and cases of devastating STI spike in US — doc warns he’s ‘never been more concerned’
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· Reda Wigle
Newsroom Edition: Pauline Hanson’s Trumpian attack on the press - podcast
Pauline Hanson’s ascendancy in Australian politics was underscored this week by her first address to the National Press Club. In a lengthy speech, the leader of the rightwing party railed against multiculturalism and Islam in particular, pledged to slash public broadcasting and asserted the so-called ‘hoax’ of globa…
Pauline Hanson says she ‘had to have a conversation’ about immigration and the Aboriginal flag with new Farrer MP
David Farley was told One Nation’s policy was to fly only the Australian flag, party leader tells conference
· Tory Shepherd
The CGT ‘backflip’ is more tweak than transformation. Labor hasn’t changed its mind on housing
Do the concessions undermine the original objective of helping young Australians buy their own home? No
· Dan Jervis Bardy
The Temper Trap are back from hiatus with a new album. A lot has changed since their first
Since recording their breakout 2009 debut in a ‘dungeon basement’ in Hackney, the lives of the Melbourne band have transformed – and so has their industry
· Caitlin Welsh
Australian net overseas migration falls to lowest level since 2022 – but the Coalition says that’s still too high
Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show migration growth is above pre-pandemic levels but tracking steadily down
· Patrick Commins
US planning war-ready weapons stockpile in Australia – AFP
The US will set up a permanent stockpile of battle-ready arms for its Marine Corps in Australia, AFP has reported after reviewing tender documents and receiving confirmation from officials.
· RT
Australian former Wellington Phoenix boss lands Hong Kong club post
Lee Man appoint Giancarlo Italiano after three-month search for head coach; new man tasked with ‘enhancing competitiveness on and off pitch’
· Paul McNamara
Australian former Wellington Phoenix boss lands Hong Kong club post
Lee Man appoint Giancarlo Italiano after three-month search for head coach; new man tasked with ‘enhancing competitiveness on and off pitch’
· Paul McNamara
Guardian Australia’s Matilda Boseley wins major award at 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes
Boseley won for her high-profile, multiplatform political explainer series, Parliamen-Tea: explaining the chaos of Australian politics
· Kelly Burke
Wallabies enforcer to be left out by Schmidt in July squad shock
Queensland enforcer Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is set to be a shock omission when Joe Schmidt names his final Wallabies squad on Friday morning.
· Iain Payten
Sovereign citizen who tried to sue police for $100m stripped of gun license
A Queensland man who allegedly threatened to shoot police officers and attempted to sue the police force for $100 million through a sovereign citizen pseudo-court has had his gun license revoked.
· Julius Dennis
U19 Women’s 2026 State of Origin Highlights: NSW v QLD
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Man dies six days after assault witnessed by school children
A man has died in hospital six days after two men allegedly assaulted him in a park next to a primary school in Melbourne’s southeast.
· Alexander Darling