Newnham takes back outright lead in see-sawing title race: ‘It’ll come down to the last day’
Crimson Flash claims the finale to lift the Australian trainer one clear of Caspar Fownes on 48 winners
· Owen Goulding
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Two years on from the Bondi Junction stabbings, eight courageous people will receive special bravery awards
Governor general Sam Mostyn honours ‘determined response in unspeakable and horrific circumstances’
· Jordyn Beazley
‘I just held his head’: The Sydney nurse who risked her life to comfort a dying man
Drinking a coffee at a cafe on the fourth floor of Bondi Junction’s Westfield shopping centre, Catherine Molihan was oblivious to the horror unfolding around her until the screams rang out.
· Alexandra Smith
Bloodstock agent David Price celebrates 1,000 Hong Kong wins as Museum Mile in doubt for QEII Cup
He Was Me and Elite Golf score to help Australian bring up a major milestone, while Japanese star could be out of upcoming Group One
· Jay Rooney
Bloodstock agent David Price celebrates 1,000 Hong Kong wins as Museum Mile in doubt for QEII Cup
He Was Me and Elite Golf score to help Australian bring up a major milestone, while Japanese star could be out of upcoming Group One
· Jay Rooney
Residents forced inside as massive battery fire breaks out
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· 9News Staff
Convicted rapist back in custody after Sydney hospital escape
A convicted rapist on the run for five days after escaping from immigration detention while awaiting deportation has been caught after police spotted a pair of shoes he had apparently left behind.
· Aaron Bunch
Lithium-fuelled fire sends toxic smoke over Perth
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A sprinting golden age is here on seismic weekend for Australian athletics
The national championships were supposed to be a showdown; they turned into a showcase.
· Michael Gleeson
Missing Momo Fest? That would have been a no-no for dumpling lovers
There was vibrant drumming and rows of colourful prayer flags, but punters needed only to follow their noses to a festival devoted to Himalayan dumplings in Footscray on Sunday.
· Carolyn Webb
Metro, we have a problem: Tunnel trains being investigated over possible defect
Metro Trains is investigating a potential defect in its newest train fleet – which operates exclusively through the city’s $15 billion Metro Tunnel – after an incident in February that left hundreds of commuters stranded in carriages for up to two hours.
· Patrick Hatch
Every school will offer ‘gifted’ education. But who decides who is gifted?
Some children are completing 15-page portfolios of extracurricular activities and submitting psychometric test results, while others are just being asked for their NAPLAN scores, to apply for the state’s new gifted education year 7 classes.
· Christopher Harris
Queen Mary of Denmark's father dies in Tasmania aged 84
By Sarah Spina-Matthews
· Sarah Spina Matthews
Gang rapist detained after five-day manhunt in Sydney
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Sarah Swain
Two Sydney homes fired at in early-morning shootings
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Danish queen's father dies in Australia at 84
John Donaldson, center right, father of Mary Donaldson, the fiancée of Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik, and his wife, Susan Moody, center left, speak to the crowd in front of the Danish Parliament in Copenhagen, May 13, 2004. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File)
Girl drowns in Queensland river
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Child among those injured in Melbourne crash
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Australian teenager Gout faster than Bolt at 18
Gout Gout's time would have won bronze at the Paris Olympics in 2024
· Bbcsport
Go Commando ready for hit-and-run mission at Sapphire Coast
A talented Canberra three-year-old that hasn’t quite lived up to his potential is set to burst back into the limelight at Monday’s feature Sapphire Coast meeting.
· Neil Evans
Emergency warning issued after blaze at Perth battery recycling facility
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· Greig Johnston
Gout Gout leaves onlookers dumbfounded with record-breaking run drawn from the future
The sprint sensation was pushed to new heights in the 200m final by an unlikely opponent at the Australian Athletics Championships
· Jack Snape
'Felt all my teeth just crumble': Tradie assaulted in road rage fight
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Sarah Swain
A-G says human rights staff concerns a matter for commissioner
The Attorney-General has refused to weigh in on concerns raised about the new Queensland Human Rights Commissioner, following an event that left staff in tears and led to concerns about possible conflict of interest.
· William Davis, Matt Dennien
Concern over plan for six-storey community housing in Prahran, with just five car parks
A proposal to replace a double-storey community housing development in Melbourne’s inner east with a six-storey building containing just five car parks has sparked concern among locals over its potential impact on nearby residents.
· Rachael Ward
BREAKING: Police arrest gang rapist who escaped from Sydney hospital five days ago
On Wednesday, Michael Angok, 30, was being transported from Villawood Immigration Detention Centre to Bankstown Hospital where he escaped. (Supplied: NSW Police)
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Evelyn Leckie is a court reporter in Adelaide and was previously a digital producer for ABC's Insiders and Offsiders television programs.
Interstate fans say keep Gather Round in Adelaide as AFL boss probed on why AFLW not part of the program
Negotiations are continuing between the AFL and the South Australian government on the future of Gather Round in Adelaide. (ABC News: Lincoln Rothall )
· Evelyn Leckie
A grim discovery brings Rottnest’s dark past to the surface
A grim discovery on a typically brisk, sunny autumn day underscored the dark history behind Western Australia’s favourite holiday island this week.
· Cameron Myles
Wallaroos’ hopes of breakthrough win washed away by Canada in stormy conditions
Australia shut out in 24-0 defeat to world No 2 in Sacramento
· Australian Associated Press
‘It’s life changing’: Australian basketball star signs record $5 million WNBA deal
It took months of negations, threats of strike action and T-shirts worn by players saying, “Pay us what you owe us”. But now, weeks after players in the world’s premier women’s basketball league signed a historic new collective bargaining agreement, its players are starting to benefit.
· Frances Howe
Police probe if 'kill car' was being driven by crime crew for hire
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· 9News Staff
Two critical after five-car crash on Melbourne freeway
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Sarah Swain
One Nation’s employment of convicted rapist makes it ‘very hard’ to take party seriously, Liberal senator says
James Paterson calls decision by Pauline Hanson’s party to rehire Sean Black ‘absolutely extraordinary’
· Sarah Basford Canales, Ben Smee, Tom Mcilroy
Australia urges US, Iran to resume talks after stalemate
Australia’s foreign minister, Penny Wong, urged the United States and Iran to uphold the ceasefire and return to negotiations after talks in Islamabad ended without agreement.
· Middleeasteye
Gout breaks new ground, Hull takes heavy fall: 2026 Australian Athletics Championships – in pictures
View image in fullscreenLachlan Kennedy wins the men’s 100m final in 9.96 seconds at the 2026 Australian Athletics Championships.Photograph: Stephane Thomas/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenNina Kennedy wins a fifth women’s pole vault national title.Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAPShareView image …
· Bec Lorrimer, Martin Pegan
Penny Wong calls failed peace talks between US and Iran ‘disappointing’ and urges resumption
Australia’s foreign affairs minister says priority ‘must be to continue the ceasefire and return to negotiations’
· Sarah Basford Canales
By Richard Mockler
Richard Mockler is a shooter producer for 7.30, based in Sydney.
Tourism funding boost to help cyclone-hit WA towns recover
Tourism operators ravaged by one of Australia’s most remarkable cyclones will receive grants to help rebuild.
· Samantha Lock
Minister’s warning to fuel companies as WA mulls its own diesel stockpile
Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has warned the state will not hesitate to utilise harsh penalties of as much as $100,000 a day for fuel companies that failed to hand over supply chain information, as she confirmed WA was mulling a strategic stockpile of diesel amid the fuel crisis gripping the nation.
· Cameron Myles
Australia can't match Canada pack
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Australia in no position to ease Asian gas crunch, data shows
Australia’s massive gas-export terminals are running at near-total capacity, leaving little room to boost production and limiting the Albanese government’s ability to offer additional shipments to Asian trading partners in return for priority access to their petrol, diesel and jet fuel supplies.
· Nick Toscano
He threatened to kill his neighbour. He was put on a psych hold. Then he was freed – and came back
A man in the grips of methamphetamine-induced psychosis was sent home from a mental health hospital after telling staff about a violent rape fantasy involving his neighbour – and then broke into her house within days of being released.
· Melissa Cunningham
Search for hiker missing from Victorian national park
A 25-year-old man has gone missing in a national park in Victoria.A major search is under way for Andy, whose last name has not been given.He was camping with 14 others in Murray-Sunset National Park in the state's north-west.READ MORE: Australia has struck a fuel deal with Singapore. But why are prices still high?…
· Sarah Swain
Houses shot, police chase ‘kill car’ in night of gang violence across Sydney
Sydney’s gang war has boiled over with gunmen dispatched to shoot up homes while masked men, armed and driving a “kill car”, led police on a high-speed chase across the city in separate incidents.
· Perry Duffin
Police concerned about the welfare of a 25-year-old hiker missing for 24 hours
Police are searching for 25-year-old Andy who was meant to return to his group this morning. (Source: Victoria Police)
Australia has struck a fuel deal with Singapore. But why are prices still high?
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· April Glover
Live: Cats, Eagles meet at Norwood Oval ahead of Gather Round finale
From the suburbs to the Barossa and back to Adelaide Oval, we are ready for the final day of Gather Round for 2026.
· Andrew Mcgarry
Lachlan Kennedy pulls out of 200m showdown with Gout Gout at national championships
Australia’s 100m champion forced out of rematch with teenage sensation
· Jack Snape