Meet Grace Van Patten’s younger sister, Anna Van Patten – who’s in Euphoria Season 3
The Tell Me Lies star’s sister is joining the new season of the HBO hit, alongside Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Hunter Schafer
· Sumnima Kandangwa
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Meet Grace Van Patten’s younger sister, Anna – who’s in Euphoria Season 3
The Tell Me Lies star’s sister is joining the new season of the HBO hit, alongside Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Hunter Schafer
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Failing leadership and failed states
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Study company helping Australian university students cheat sued in landmark court case
A “study support” business has been fined $500,000 for providing cheating services to Australian university students, in a landmark victory for the regulator.
· Sally Rawsthorne
Brodie tried to engage in his English class. His teacher’s response left him feeling lost
Only half of Victorian teenagers attending government high schools say they have a sense of belonging, as a group of educators pushes to turn the issue around and lift student engagement.
· Jackson Graham
Evidence ruled secret to protect national security in case against alleged Russian spies
Some documents and names will be suppressed to protect national security in the court case against alleged Russian spies living in Brisbane.
· William Davis
Qld announces inquiry into federal environment law as it chases fossil fuel goals
Queensland has ordered a 12-month inquiry into federal environmental laws in a bid to speed up the approval of a prospective oil field in a move that has mystified the Albanese government.
· Julius Dennis
Waratahs prop keen to stay in Sydney but concedes Scotland still on radar
Waratahs prop Tom Lambert is keen to extend his stay in Sydney but admits he still hasn’t fully closed the door on representing Scotland.
· Jonathan Drennan
Tony Abbott labels Viktor Orbán ‘Trump with brains’ as future of Budapest thinktank linked to former PM in doubt
Former Australian PM, who has been associated with pro-Orbán Danube Institute since 2023, praises ousted Hungarian leader
· Sarah Basford Canales
Police called to second-hand market, showground accuses organiser of trespass
A popular pre-loved fashion market was abruptly shut down by police on Sunday morning over an ongoing trespassing dispute, leaving stallholders to chase refunds with organisers.
· Brittney Deguara, Julius Dennis
By Ruby Littler
Ruby Littler is a reporter based in the ABC's Kimberley newsroom. Prior to this she was a cadet and reporter in the ABC Perth newsroom, and was also a breaking news reporter at the Herald Sun in Melbourne.
Security concerns as Harry and Meghan head for Australia
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Hong Kong court clears woman of forging qualifications in talent scheme application
Judge says mainland Chinese defendant showed negligence but no intent to defraud, noting her visa agent may have submitted false details
· Jess Ma
Australia appoints female army chief for the first time in history
Australia has announced that its army will be led by a woman for the first time in its 125-year history, as part of a reshuffle of the country’s defence force leadership.
· Al Jazeera
Reptile remains believed to be a crocodile found dumped on side of road
Remains of a reptile, believed to be a crocodile, were found in a roadside in Adelaide's north. File image. (Supplied: Cameron Baker)
‘Punched in the heart’: Mural honouring dead women removed from CBD
A popular CBD mural honouring the lives of women killed in violent circumstances has been removed from an iconic Melbourne laneway after more than a year.
· Rachael Ward, Isabel McMillan
Afternoon Update: first female chief of army announced; rapist sacked from One Nation; and a show-stopping poodle
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· Jack Larkin
Two killed in head-on crash west of Brisbane
Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
Lees-Collett combo out to reprise Sydney Cup success at Hawkesbury
The Sydney Cup winning combination of trainer Kris Lees and jockey Jason Collett will link together again at Hawkesbury on Tuesday when they attempt to start the meeting with a bang.
· John Schell
Girl, 13, looked up punishment for running someone over after hitting cyclist in stolen car, court hears
Teen who allegedly targeted Jewish community members thrived on notoriety and was invested in social media reaction to her alleged offending, police say
· Australian Associated Press
DPP lawyer accused of sexual relationships with inmates, receiving thousands of dollars
A lawyer at the NSW Director of Public Prosecutions allegedly received thousands of dollars in proceeds of crime and had sexual relationships with prison inmates.
· Michaela Whitbourn, Perry Duffin
Aussies' private travel details accessed by 'unauthorised parties'
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Lara Pearce
Historic Melbourne sign replaced in campaign highlighting excessive screen time
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Eleanor Wilson
Backyard astronomer who helped to discover 100 distant planets awarded medal
The Astronomical Society of Australia has awarded Chris Stockdale the 2026 Berenice and Arthur Page Medal. (ABC News: Jack Colantuono)
· Jack Colantuono
Head of navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond to take over as Australia's Chief of Defence
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Rescue operation under way after teen swept off rocks and into Sydney blowhole
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Eleanor Wilson
Hawks claim 'attempted cover-up' as Basketball Australia clears NBL owner
Hawks owner Jared Novelly (right) isn't convinced NBL owner Larry Kestelman is innocent despite the result of a Basketball Australia probe. (Getty Images/AAP Photos)
New data reveals Queensland’s cost-of-living pain from fuel crisis
The number of Queenslanders needing help to pay energy bills doubled in the last year as the fuel crisis further exasperated cost-of-living pressures.
· Dominique Tassell
Uber adds fuel surcharge for non-EV fares in Australia amid petrol price rises
Trips in electric vehicles will be exempt from the temporary fee of 5 cents a kilometre, rideshare firm says
· Luca Ittimani
‘She thinks it gives her status’: 13-year-old girl faces 109 charges
Three minutes after she allegedly mowed down a cyclist in a stolen car, a young teenager Googled the punishment for running someone over.
· William Ton
What Harry and Meghan told Oprah about their 2018 Australia tour
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'Absolute garbage': NSW police minister hits back at mayor's resourcing claims
Fairfield council closed the plaza in a bid to stop antisocial behaviour at the site. (ABC News: Declan Bowring)
· Declan Bowring
Beetaloo locks in $66.3M to fast-track to first NT gas
Beetaloo Energy Australia has fired up its funding furnace, locking in a $66.3 million capital raise alongside an expanded $45M infrastructure facility to fully fund its Northern Territory fast-track march to first pilot gas by the fourth quarter of 2026.
· Penny Taylor
Fisher's fuel costs up by $10k a week amid crisis
Vicki Abbott runs Narooma Seafoods and her business transports to markets in Canberra, Moruya and Sydney. (ABC News: Adam Kennedy)
· Niki Burnside
‘Uncertain times’: Cook blames Iran war for hospital budget blowout
The $1.8 billion Women’s and Babies Hospital in Murdoch will likely blow out, with both Premier Roger Cook and Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey flagging construction cost pressures were impacting the state’s entire hospital infrastructure pipeline.
· Hamish Hastie
It’s the epicentre of Sydney’s growth, with ambition and opportunity for all. But there’s one thing missing
April 13, 2026 — 3:30pm
· Azadeh Dastyari
Wests Tigers are joint top of the NRL ladder. And the news just keeps getting better
The news keeps getting better for the high-flying Wests Tigers, with star playmaker Jarome Luai declaring himself fit to return for Saturday’s clash against premiers Brisbane in what is tracking to be a sellout at Campbelltown.
· Christian Nicolussi
Australia pledges US$1.7 million in aid after Cyclone Maila kills 11 in Pacific
Entire villages were destroyed in the storm, was briefly classified as a Category 5 cyclone
· Agence France-Presse
Australia pledges US$1.7 million in aid after Cyclone Maila kills 11 in Pacific
Entire villages were destroyed in the storm, was briefly classified as a Category 5 cyclone
· Agence France-Presse
Is Gout Gout faster than Usain Bolt? Australian sprinter sets sights on Jamaican great’s 200m record
Coach believes there’s no limit to 18-year-old’s talent while athlete himself says he’s ‘ready for more’
· Guardian sport
Australia appoints first female army chief in ‘historic’ reshuffle of military top brass
Susan Coyle will become the first woman to lead the army in 125 years as the military aims for one in four personnel to be women by 2030
· Reuters
Australia appoints first female army chief in ‘historic’ reshuffle of military top brass
Susan Coyle will become the first woman to lead the army in 125 years as the military aims for one in four personnel to be women by 2030
· Reuters
Albanese calls on US and Iran to resume peace negotiations and reopen strait of Hormuz
Australian prime minister says it’s ‘disappointing’ that there was no resolution on freedom of movement during weekend’s talks
· Tom Mcilroy
South Sydney seek NRL exemption to promote Dufty in time to face Dragons
South Sydney have applied to the NRL for permission to promote Matt Dufty to their first-grade squad in time to face his former club, St George Illawarra, this weekend after fullback Jye Gray suffered an AC joint injury that could sideline him for up to a month.
· Christian Nicolussi
Health minister and veteran MPs step down before Victorian state election
Topic:State and Territory Parliament
Record attendance for AFL Gather Round as premier warns of 'lite' interstate version
Five out of the nine matches of this year's AFL Gather Round were held at Adelaide Oval. (ABC News: Lincoln Rothall)
· Eugene Boisvert
Outback road trip murder charge heard in NT court
Blayze James Noble was charged with murder. (Supplied)
· Madeline Grace
Albanese names new defence force chief
Vice Admiral Mark Hammond has been appointed as the new chief of the Australian Defence Force. (Four Corners)
· Stephen Dziedzic
Three ministers exit Jacinta Allan’s cabinet, months before state election
Three Victorian Labor ministers have announced their retirement from politics ahead of the state election, adding to the exit of Natalie Hutchins in December and paving the way for a reshuffle of Jacinta Allan’s cabinet.
· Kieran Rooney, Daniella White