Escapee’s terrifying three-hour crime spree in Sydney’s eastern suburbs
A Sydney inmate was carrying out ground maintenance within prison walls when he asked a corrective services officer about the potential for off-site work.
· Clare Sibthorpe
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Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have finished their brisk four-day visit to the east coast of Australia.
· Simon Atkinson
Australia news live: free public transport in Victoria extended; man charged with murder in NSW
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· Graham Readfearn
Tasmania's VFLW coach brings skills and 'witchy stuff' to her role
Georgia Walker describes herself as a psychic medium. (ABC News: Ebony ten Broeke)
· Chris Rowbottom
Aurora chasers hit the road as WA activity slows
Rising fuel prices are failing to deter two West Australian amateur photographers from pursuing their passion for aurora australis.
· Stan Shaw
'Feel it when I breathe': Canberra's first dedicated vaping support program opens
Cameron Owens-Gale says the lung pain he experienced from vaping was the push he needed to commit to quitting. (ABC News: Caitlin Maloney)
Why a controversial shopping habit is now 'non-negotiable' for certain Aussies
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Tilli Andrew
Liberal candidate under investigation for roadworks ahead of Nepean by-election
Residents in the seat of Nepean on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula will soon vote in a by-election. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)
· Richard Willingham
Sencillo impulsor de Myers en la 9na y gran relevo llevan a los Rojos 5-4 sobre Mellizos
El campocorto dominicano de los Rojos de Cincinnati, Elly De La Cruz (44), y el jardinero central TJ Friedl (29) celebran la victoria ante los Mellizos de Minnesota en un partido de béisbol, el sábado 18 de abril de 2026, en Minneapolis. (AP Foto/Ellen Schmidt)
· Mike Cook
Meteor lights up Melbourne sky
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Underworld crime spree in Sydney's south-west
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Andrew and Tristan Tate's renewed defamation claim names Australian YouTuber
Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are taking legal action to reveal the identities of anonymous social media users they claim have defamed them. (AP: Andreea Alexandru)
'No rush': Crows won't put timeline on Dawson's return to play
Adelaide is not putting a timeline on Jordan Dawson's return to play. (Getty Images: Mark Brake)
Octopus species mysteriously disappears from Spencer Gulf
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· Emma Pedler
School restricts kids' photos on social media, prompting calls for others to follow
This Brisbane school decided to stop sharing "recognisable" photos of its students on social media. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)
· Lottie Twyford
More young people connecting with nature and heading to NSW national parks
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Cowboy chases dream to make his board game an Aussie classic
Steve Hawe has come up with a board game based around campdrafting in Queensland. (ABC Western Qld: Hannah Walsh)
· Hannah Walsh
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The moment I knew: Our knees touched and we froze – it was cinematic
Tomas Telegramma had a platonic chemistry with his colleague Steph Vigilante. But one night as the heaven’s opened, so did his emotional floodgates
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Rocky row: is a river 600km north of Brisbane really the best place to host an Olympic event?
To supporters the Fitzroy is a ‘gift from the rowing gods’ but critics, including gold medallists in the sport, fear the site could become a white elephant when the Games are over
· Joe Hinchliffe
How Australia’s other half heals: all aboard the superyacht where rehab costs $600,000 a week
While an estimated 500,000 Australians battling addiction miss out on treatment each year, those who can afford it can access private care within hours
· Cait Kelly
Walking for truth: Travis Lovett’s 500km journey to remind Albanese of his promise to create a First Nations truth-telling commission
Former Yoorrook justice commissioner says he wants to start a national discussion on a subject that is often misunderstood by the wider public
· Douglas Smith
Victoria made public transport free in April – but is that enough to change behaviour?
There are signs that public transport is just one of the ways Victorians are trying to share the fuel load
· Stephanie Convery
The Sunday read: Who gets to be Australian? – podcast
This week, in the wake of opposition leader Angus Taylor announcing the Coalition’s new hardline immigration policy, author Yumna Kassab questions how Australia views itself and its migrants
Before Ruth died, we agreed on her ‘ghost’ sign. Experts say it’s a powerful tool for working through grief
I don’t believe in ghosts. But for the bereaved, receiving ‘messages’ from beyond the grave can help us feel connected to the departed
‘Independent’ group Energy for Australians that ran anti-Labor ads received more than $1m from coal lobby
Coal Australia denies its donations to the ‘community-driven association’ amount to astroturfing, but critics accuse the group of misleading the public
· Graham Readfearn
Australia’s coalmine emissions are increasing. Is this how a major policy to cut climate pollution is meant to work?
The Albanese government overhauled policy and promised significant pollution cuts – but carbon offsets are still being used as an excuse
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Undercover tapes reveal accused killer’s conversations after tiny girl’s death
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'She was us': History behind Joy, the first sex worker statue
During her short residency in Sydney, the statue of sex worker Joy had many detractors and was even vandalised. Thirty years later, she has returned, with her supporters hoping she will dismantle stereotypes that still plague the industry.
· Isabella Michie
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Billionaire Adrian Portelli takes on The Block with new ‘life changing’ renovation show
When it comes to his new show, 37-year-old billionaire businessman Adrian Portelli is putting his money where his mouth is. Best known for his enthusiastic bidding on auction day of TV hit The Block, he’s about to take part in his own new renovation reality program My Reno Rules. He’s purchased two rundown 1970s hou…
· Nicole Elphick
The mystery of an outback 'catch and kill' squad during WWII has been solved
Four of the six Solomon Islands soldiers, photographed upon their recruitment to the Australian Army in 1942. (Supplied: Australian War Memorial)
· Erin Parke
The quiet disappearance of Australia's rainfall observation network
At 90 years old, retired WA farmer Frank Pritchard still checks the rain gauge every day. (ABC: Tyne Logan)
· Tyne Logan
Who's really behind 'Big Australia'? Taylor's high immigration stance raises eyebrows
Liberal leader Angus Taylor says immigration in Australia is too high and too many migrants of "subversive intent" have been allowed into the country. (ABC News: Stuart Carnegie)
· Gareth Hutchens
Antisemitism or anti-Zionism? Sydney Uni pressure to silence Israel, apartheid critics
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· Wendy Bacon
Skipping camp, public speaking: How schools have it wrong on kids’ anxiety
Michelle Neverson-Smith thought she was doing the right thing. If an assembly felt overwhelming, the principal let her students sit out. If school camp seemed daunting, they stayed home.
· Emily Kowal
It’s the deadliest cancer for Australian men. This test could be life-saving for many, and their daughters
Ross Lamb vaguely recalls something about a famous actress, a gene mutation and breast cancer.
· Kate Aubusson
NSW’s $1 billion clean energy fund yet to invest a single dollar
The state government’s flagship $1 billion renewable energy investment fund is yet to invest a single dollar, almost three years since Labor took office.
· Jessica McSweeney
Disco diva and hit podcaster Jessie Ware might be music’s coolest mum
Superbloom is the new album from British musician, podcaster and "working woman" Jessie Ware. (Supplied: Universal Music Australia)
· Al Newstead
Australia, Japan ink warship deal
SYDNEY, Australia — Japan agreed on Saturday on a deal to provide Australia’s navy with the first of almost a dozen stealth frigates, part of a wider military buildup by Canberra aimed at boosting its long-range firepower to deter China.
· Agence France-Presse
Perth residents still being exposed to toxic chemicals days after fire
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
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Australia locks in historic deal for Japanese built warships
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Perth residents still being exposed to toxic chemicals days after fire
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Japan, Australia sign deal for production of first three frigates
Richard Marles and Koizumi Shinjiro signed the statement of intent onboard a Mogami frigate in Melbourne. (Supplied: Department of Defence)
· Stephen Dziedzic
Japan, Australia finalise contracts to deliver first 3 of planned frigates
This comes as Japan is set to ease rules on defence equipment exports, which have strict limits on exporting weapons with lethal capability
· Kyodo
Japan, Australia finalise contracts to deliver first 3 of planned frigates
This comes as Japan is set to ease rules on defence equipment exports, which have strict limits on exporting weapons with lethal capability
· Kyodo
Multiple protestors charged under Queensland’s ‘from the river to the sea’ ban
Police arrested 20 people in Brisbane after protestors chanted phrase at Saturday demonstration
· Australian Associated Press
Pedestrian killed, another injured in collision outside Melbourne showgrounds
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Car hits pedestrians in Melbourne, killing Supernova Comic Con attendee
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