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Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 12:25pm
Newsroom edition: Are the Liberals already surrendering to One Nation? – Full Story podcast
One Nation’s predicted primary vote is ahead of both the Labor government and Coalition opposition for the first time, marking a new level of popularity for a party that has sat at the fringe of Australian politics for decades and sparking a flurry of questions about whether Pauline Hanson could actually become prim…
Will Labor’s NDIS changes become a reality? - podcast
The Albanese government is proposing major changes to the national disability insurance scheme – to cut spending and reduce the number of participants receiving care. Advocates and Australians with disabilities have heavily criticised the proposals during a three-day Senate inquiry this week.
Cocaine crackdown in Fortitude Valley leads to dozens of arrests
Dozens of people have been arrested in a cocaine crackdown in Brisbane’s party precinct.
· William Davis
Car thieves targeting Melbourne Airport can soon expect a nasty surprise
Melbourne Airport has taken the dramatic step of installing $3.5 million tyre spikes at car park exits after it became an unlikely hotspot for car thieves.
· Cara Waters
Meninga, Bears fined $40k for breaking NRL’s new ‘Gus rule’ on anti-tampering
The Perth Bears and coach Mal Meninga have been issued a combined $40,000 in fines for breaking the game’s new anti-tampering rules.
· Dan Walsh
Perth MPs in One Nation’s sights hit back as Hanson show leaves town
West Australian Labor politicians have hit back after One Nation leader Pauline Hanson put their seats in the party’s sights during a whirlwind trip to Perth this week.
· Holly Thompson, Michael Philipps
The ambush that forever changed how Victoria is policed
Long before the deluded Desmond Freeman used a homemade firearm to kill, an equally paranoid gun nut opened fire changing forever the way Victoria is policed.
· John Silvester
East Timor president says massive gas project development close to deal
East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta speaks during an online interview on June 11. He said a deal to develop the Greater Sunrise gas field between his nation and Australia might be finalized next month.
· Staff Writer
East Timor president says massive gas project development close to deal
East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta speaks during an online interview on June 11. He said a deal to develop the Greater Sunrise gas field between his nation and Australia might be finalized next month.
· Staff Writer
Firefighters’ union boss unmasked over bid to suppress corruption report
Firefighters’ union boss Peter Marshall can be named as the person seeking to suppress a report by the state’s corruption watchdog, after the Court of Appeal knocked back a push to keep his identity secret.
· Kieran Rooney
Decision on notorious paedophile’s appeal bid revealed
One of Australia’s worst paedophiles, former childcare worker Ashley Paul Griffith, has failed in his bid to reduce the life sentence he received for hundreds of sex offences against young children.
· Rex Martinich
Can Hong Kong cash in on ecotourism without trashing its natural treasures?
With more visitors seeking outdoor experiences in Hong Kong, how do authorities protect the landscapes they are promoting?
· Wynna Wong
Australia lose three wickets before scoring a run in historic ODI defeat to Bangladesh
Australia 187-8; Bangladesh 195-5 | Bangladesh win by five wickets
· Australian Associated Press
Victoria’s Secret fends off reclusive Aussie billionaire
Retail billionaire Brett Blundy has lost his bid to gain control of Victoria Secret’s board after fellow investors rejected his proposals at a shareholder meeting this morning.
· Colin Kruger
Australian Financial Watchdogs Back New Powers To Curb Money-Laundering Via Crypto
Authored by Rex Widerstrom via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Socceroos celebrate migrant roots and address anti-immigration sentiment before World Cup – video
The Socceroos have addressed growing anti-immigration sentiment in a powerful video message before the World Cup, speaking of their pride in their heritage and playing for the national team. In the video, Mo Touré explains his upbringing, as a child to Liberian refugees, born in Guinea before moving to Adelaide as a…
Line dancing resurgence draws gen Z out to socialise in Adelaide
Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 9:39am
· Malcolm Sutton
Canberra's only water park is up for sale. Here's why that's good news
Topic:Outdoor Recreational Activities
· Tahlia Roy
Australia's Socceroos promote multiculturalism with video address on immigration: ‘Football is for everyone’
Message comes ahead of politically-charged World Cup
· Jack Snape
Hundreds of 'extraordinary' Cartier jewellery pieces on display at NGV
Topic:Arts, Culture and Entertainment
· Ethan White
The Australian connection behind Roxane Gay and Channing Tatum's novel
Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 9:00am
· Mawunyo Gbogbo
Sex assault victim’s outrage after arrest of notorious gang rapist Mohammed Skaf
An alleged victim of notorious Sydney gang rapist Mohammed Skaf has questioned the state’s justice system after the 42-year-old’s arrest over his alleged involvement in directing a large-scale drug trafficking syndicate.
· Amber Schultz
Socceroos vs Türkiye: How to watch Australia's World Cup opener
Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 8:34am
Man charged with kidnap and murder of Sydney woman whose body has not been found
Woman, 58, was last heard from Monday afternoon and her car was found the next day
· Australian Associated Press
Bushies reunite for bikes, beers and banter as record rain lifts spirits
Topic:Rural and Remote Communities
· Isabella Kelly
Greek court sentences Australian fugitive
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Morning Mail: Trump claims ‘great settlement’ with Iran, Labor aims at Hanson’s achilles heel, World Cup kicks off
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· Martinfarrer
Australia news LIVE: Government ramps up its attacks on One Nation; Trump calls off Iran strikes; World Cup kicks off in Mexico City
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· Emily Kaine
Recruiting begins for Victoria Police's first regional academy
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· Wade Stephens
Australia news live: Richard Marles left adrift as UK counterpart quits hours before scheduled visit to naval yard
Australia’s defence minister had been due to visit a naval base in Portsmouth with British defence secretary John Healey. Follow today’s news live
· Martinfarrer
Whistleblower former officer 'validated' by NSW Police culture review
Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 6:28am
· Lia Harris
McKeown eyeing world record after sizzling at Australian trials
SYDNEY, Australia — World record holder Kaylee McKeown powered through a scorching 200m backstroke Thursday to complete the 50-100-200 sweep at the Australian trials, while Kyle Chalmers blazed to victory in the 100m freestyle.
· Agence France-Presse
Tyler Phillips logra su primera victoria de la temporada y Marlins vencen 2-0 a D-backs
El abridor de los Marlins de Miami Tyler Phillips lanza en la primera entrada ante los Diamondbacks de Arizona el jueves 11 de junio del 2026. (AP Foto/Marta Lavandier)
Man charged over alleged kidnapping murder
Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 6:03am
Your guide to laksa in Melbourne, from the crowd favourite to Penang’s pride
If someone walks into Malaysian restaurant Kakilang’s city or Balwyn branch and asks for laksa, co-owner Ping Ch’ng assumes they mean curry laksa. Although there are about a dozen other laksa varieties from Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, curry laksa has become the go-to in Australia (or at least in Melbourne) wh…
· Annie Hariharan
Far-reaching gag order means we will never know how bad security is at AMEX
Australia’s privacy commissioner has placed an extraordinary gag order over her determination into a complaint about American Express, after a sustained campaign by the credit card company to keep the details secret.
· Harriet Alexander, Julie Lewis
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Kathleen O'Connor is a journalist based in Melbourne for national radio current affairs. She previously worked as a reporter and producer for 7 News in Melbourne and 10 News First in Melbourne. She’s interested in human interest stories and crime.
'Probably think I'm mad': Broncos coach says NRL title defence is alive
Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 5:27am
· Michael Doyle
Not just call centres: The skilled Australian jobs now moving offshore
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· Sbsaustralia
'Call you once I reach London': Final promise before Aussie family's search for answers
LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE
· Sbsaustralia
How One Nation could disrupt Australia's progressive stronghold
Topic:Government and Politics
· Richard Willingham
Well-known Woolloomooloo pub sold in $15m deal
MA Financial’s Redcape has bought the well-known harbourside Frisco Hotel in Woolloomooloo from Queensland-based Sun Group. The price guide was about $15 million.
· Carolyn Cummins
Where Australia’s richest people live and how much it costs to live there
Want to live like a billionaire?
· Wes Mountain
Major spaghetti junction to Sydney’s new airport set to open to drivers
The final piece of a multibillion-dollar motorway connection to Sydney’s new international airport is set to be opened to motorists on Sunday, four months before the first passenger flights take off.
· Matt O'Sullivan