Flooding rains expected across three Australian states as parched interior receives drenching
Wet weather to batter parts of Queensland, NSW and Tasmania through Thursday, with warnings of flash flooding
· Donna Lu
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Coconut Cartel decapitated as police swoop on alleged Sydney boss
Police have dismantled what they say is the Australian operation of the so-called Coconut Cartel, a gang locked in a months-long feud with the Alameddine crime family over control of Sydney’s illicit drug market, after seizing almost 400 kilograms of methamphetamine and arresting its alleged onshore leader.
· Riley Walter
Origin breaks ratings record as broadcast rights talks ramp up
The NRL’s bid to achieve a record broadcast deal has received a timely boost after the State of Origin opener became the most streamed program in Australian history.
· Adrian Proszenko
Class, colonialism and KFC collide in a show that skewers the Trumps and Musks of the world
RISING FESTIVAL | THEATREWe Come to Collect: a flirtation, with capitalism ★★★★Arts Centre Melbourne, until June 7
· Cameron Woodhead, Andrew Fuhrmann
Australian police charge woman with terrorism over IS links
SYDNEY — Australian police charged on Thursday a woman allegedly linked to the Islamic State group (IS) with membership of a terrorist organization and entering a known conflict zone.
· Agence France-Presse
Melbourne woman charged with terrorism offences after returning from Syria
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Australia sues US giant 3M for $2bn over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam
The Australian government is suing US manufacturing giant 3M for AU$2bn in damages (US$1.4bn; £1.1bn) over its alleged use of toxic "forever chemicals" in firefighting foam that contaminated dozens of defence bases across the country.
· Lana Lam
Cachorros cortan racha de 10 derrotas con triunfo de 10-4 ante Piratas gracias a jonrón de Happ
Fanáticos de los Cachorros de Chicago festejan la victoria sobre los Piratas en Pittsburgh, el miércoles 27 de mayo de 2026 (AP Foto/Gene J. Puskar)
· John Perrotto
Nine charged as offshore crime syndicate targeted
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How the master and the future of NSW led a stunning comeback
When big games are on the line, there is nothing like the poise of a football coach’s son.
· Roy Masters
Man fined $30k over pamphplets targeting MP Allegra Spender
Topic:Australian Federal Elections
· Jamie Mckinnell
Four Corners reporter Mahmood Fazal no longer working for the ABC after external podcast appearance
The public broadcaster launched an investigation into the former bikie’s involvement in a podcast sponsored by an online casino
· Luca Ittimani, Amanda Meade
Accused exit trafficker fraudulently cancelled wife's visa application, police say
Topic:Human Trafficking
· Zaarkacha Marlan
This roundabout has 12 entrances and exits. It’s been crowned the worst spot for crashes
A dual-lane roundabout south of Brisbane, with 12 entrances and exits, is so confusing and poorly designed that near-misses and crashes happen there every day, according to frustrated locals.
· Felicity Caldwell, Craig Butt
Horizon revives historic WA gold camp with massive drilling blitz
There is a timeless rhythm to the Western Australian goldfields where history rarely stays buried for long. In the cyclical world of resources, yesterday’s legacy projects frequently become tomorrow’s high-flying development stories.
· Murray Ward
The union election that could upend the Labor Party’s balance of power
A battle for control of one of Australia’s biggest unions is set to reshape Labor politics for years to come, potentially upending the party’s balance of power that decides premiers and opposition leaders.
· Kieran Rooney
Can Albanese navigate the perilous road to reform? | Fiona Katauskas
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ISIS bride charged with terrorism offences after arriving in Australia
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· April Glover
Four EzyMart Sydney stores shut over illegal tobacco, vape sale claims
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Cristopher Sánchez fija récord de los Filis en victoria por 3-0 sobre los Padres
Cristopher Sánchez, abridor de los Filis de Filadelfia celebra después del tercer out de la séptima entrada del juego de béisbol de Grandes Ligas contra los Padres de San Diego, el miércoles 27 de mayo de 2026, en San Diego. (AP Foto/Gregory Bull)
· Bernie Wilson
For the love of the game. Cricket Australia whistleblower speaks up
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· Joel Jenkins
Anti-abortion activist concedes pictures of human foetuses may have been sugar glider joeys
Joanna Howe posts on social media that if purported images of human foetuses are in fact sugar gliders, ‘it doesn’t actually matter’
· Tory Shepherd
Trump plan would stop Australians flying to most popular US destinations
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· Nick Pearson
Man seemingly caught asleep while driving on major motorway
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Patrick Brischetto
There’s never been a better time to not have a baby
Australia’s birth rate is taking a double hit, with one in four women aged 18 to 45 saying they will not have children, while most women who do intend to have kids say they will have smaller families than in the past.
· Matt Wade
Labor moves to push through controversial tax reforms despite backlash
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· Sbsaustralia
When Australians can get the best view of the rare blue 'micromoon'
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Mapped: The 'forever chemical' sites at the centre of Australia's $2bn legal fight
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· Sbsaustralia
Will Australia follow the US and Canada on Ebola travel restrictions?
LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE starting June 12 2026
· Sbsaustralia
WA news LIVE: Wet weather lashes Perth, plays havoc on morning traffic
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Australia's Adam Walton on tennis lessons next to horses and a French Open shock: ‘I’m a late bloomer’
The 27-year-old is enjoying his moment in the sun at the French Open after a shock win over Daniil Medvedev but with an eye on more grand slam success
· Simon Cambers
Nine-months' pregnant nursery owner chases down alleged plant thief
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· Richard Wood
Soaking not over but ‘really beautiful’ weather on the way for Brisbane
South-east Queensland residents have been warned to brace for more heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible flash flooding on Thursday after parts of the region were soaked overnight.
· Courtney Kruk
Queensland man charged with murder after allegedly beating elderly pedestrian to death with pole
Bundaberg man, 36, allegedly drove into and assaulted multiple people in Childers and North Isis on Wednesday
· Australian Associated Press
Globe-trotting gangster's social media taunts 'incredibly valuable' to police
Thu 28 May 2026 at 9:23am
· Anton Rose
N. Korea slams Quad statement calling for Pyongyang's denuclearization
SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Thursday denounced a recent joint statement by the top diplomats of the United States, Australia, Japan and India that called for the North's complete denuclearization, reiterating that it will never abandon its nuclear weapons.
· Kim Soo-yeon
Reuters executive Simon Robinson expected to replace Justin Stevens as ABC news director
Exclusive: Robinson, who has been at Reuters for 16 years, will be responsible for about 2,000 staff across the ABC’s news division
· Amanda Meade
Diamondbacks vencen a Gigantes por 3-2, barren la serie y logran 10ma victoria en 11 juegos
Michael Soroka, de los Diamondbacks de Arizona, realiza un pitcheo en el juego del miércoles 27 de mayo de 2026 ante los Gigantes de San Francisco (AP Foto/Jeff Chiu)
· Steve Kroner
McKenzie insists she didn't misuse taxpayer money to attend son's wedding
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Richard Wood
Man charged with murder after allegedly killing man in seemingly random rampage
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Patrick Brischetto
Parole decision to be handed down for Lauren Huxley's attacker
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Emily McPherson
Japan's Sojitz turns to Australia, Uzbekistan for investment wins
A rendering of a hospital to be built in Australia with involvement by Capella Capital Partnership, a subsidiary of Sojitz. (Capella Capital Partnership)
· Staff Writer
Police charge five teens after stolen car rampage in Cairns
Thu 28 May 2026 at 7:35am
· Holly Richardson
Warnings over Australia's defence capability
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Residents in NSW brace for more heavy rain
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