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Newest first · UTC+11:00‘It could have been parsley’: Iongi draws political support over scandal
The controversy over photos of Parramatta fullback Isaiah Iongi appearing to smoke a substance has reached NSW’s corridors of power, where the rising star has drawn support after being issued with a breach notice by the NRL.
· Chris Barrett
Sydney Sweeney reveals her brother has been deployed as she thanks troops overseas
Sydney Sweeney shared a supportive message for military members overseas, as she revealed her own brother has been deployed.
· Antoinette Bueno
Love Machine club burns
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Sheffield Shield final day-one live scores, Victoria vs South Australia
Victoria and South Australia meet in the final of the Sheffield Shield at Melbourne's Junction Oval.
Oscar Cluff goes from Australia to junior college to Sweet 16 with Purdue
Purdue center Oscar Cluff (45) and teammates warm up during practice Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in San Jose, Calif., ahead of a Sweet 16 game against Texas in the NCAA college basketball tournament. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
· Josh Dubow
Cyclone Narelle tracking map: where is its path forecast to cross WA coast and will it reach Perth?
Track the path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle here as it approaches the Western Australia coast
· Andy Ball, Josh Nicholas
'Iran's enemies' preparing ground invasion of island, says top politician
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Nick Pearson
PM calls second emergency national cabinet meeting over fuel crisis
Anthony Albanese says it is important Australia has "national consistency" on fuel security. (ABC News: Simon Beardsell)
Rising profit margins turbocharged Australia’s latest inflation figures – but something worse is just around the corner | Greg Jericho
Fuel supply shock from Iran – not too many wage rises – will be the driver of higher figures in June
· Greg Jericho
Pope picks Australian bishop for powerful Vatican position
Pope Leo has named an Australian bishop to lead the Vatican office that oversees the Catholic Church’s extensive legal system.
· Emily Kaine
Brisbane capitalises on 'less sexy' business events to the tune of millions
Topic:Hospitality Industry
· Glen Norris
Sydney Sweeney thanks the troops serving overseas as she sends love to Air Force brother: ‘Thinking of all our boys and girls overseas’
Superstar Sydney Sweeney wished her Air Force brother well in a heartfelt social media post after he was deployed abroad — as tens of thousands of US troops are serving in harm’s way during the war with Iran.
· Alex Oliveira
Gag laws keeping people under state care anonymous should be scrapped, review finds
Topic:Administrative Law
· Cason Ho
Police release footage of the moment men storm Sydney kebab shop in shooting
Police have released CCTV footage of the moment two men stormed into a kebab shop in Sydney's west and opened fire, hitting three people and leaving two with long-term injuries.The footage shows two men dressed in black getting out of a dark blue Audi and running inside the kebab shop on South Parade in Auburn on Ju…
· Patrick Brischetto
Bay the 'greatest risk and biggest asset' for beachside residents in Victoria
Vicki Perrett is now unable to insure her house from damage from the sea. (Supplied: John Pearce)
· Jonathon Kendall
Injury-hit Crows urged to 'have a real crack' at ending Geelong hoodoo
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks and forward Taylor Walker, who has been rested for the trip to Geelong. (AAP: Joel Carrett)
Woman who swallowed 3 liters of vodka pleads guilty to sticking googly eyes on $95K blob-like sculpture
An unhinged Australian woman who managed to slug 3 liters of vodka has been slapped with a criminal conviction after she glued googly eyes on a massive sculpture during her drunken stupor.
· Emily Crane
Seahawks abrirán la temporada 2026 de la NFL en miércoles
Foto del 8 de febrero del 2026, el quarterback de los Seahawks de Seattle Sam Darnold celebra su victoria en el Super Bowl 60. (AP Foto/Matt Slocum, Archivo)
· Josh Dubow
Suspicious blaze breaks out at the notorious Love Machine nightclub
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Emily McPherson
Fuel shortages set to drive up food prices across Australia
Supermarkets are reviewing freight costs more frequently as volatility in fuel markets begins to flow through the food supply chain. Source: Getty / Ye Myo Khant
· Sbsaustralia
Title beckons as South Australia peak for Sheffield Shield final
Nathan McAndrew (pictured) will lead South Australia's attack in the absence of Brendan Doggett. (AAP: Rob Prezioso)
Australia politics live: Australia condemns Iran’s attacks on Gulf states at UN debate
Australia co-sponsored resolution affirming support for sovereignty and security of Gulf states. Follow today’s news live
· Martinfarrer
Morning Mail: Australians switch to EVs amid war, Iran rejects ceasefire plan, tech giants liable for ‘addictive’ products
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· Martinfarrer
Renters continue to face a tight rental market and rising costs, according to new report
Melbourne has seen comparatively modest growth in property price over recent years, but renewed investor interest is beginning to build across the city’s housing market. Source: AAP / James Ross
· Sbsaustralia
Former Brisbane Lion Leigh Ryswyk becomes first openly gay AFL player
Leigh Ryswyk says his friends have known for several years that he is gay. (Instagram: joy949)
· Michael Doyle
Queensland department letter used as defence for accused predator
A former police officer who preyed on vulnerable victims he met through work for sex attempted to use a letter from the Queensland government as a good character reference in court.
· James Hall, Erin Pearson
Summer cyclone and winter storm as Australia's weather turns unseasonal
A storm approaches Bairnsdale in eastern Victoria on Wednesday afternoon as a cool change approached from the Southern Ocean. (Supplied: Gayle Taylor)
· Tom Saunders
Police release CCTV of Sydney kebab shop shooting
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Suspicious fire guts Melbourne nightclub
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Fuel is just the start: The chain reaction hitting these parts of Australia
Norfolk Island is among Australia's remote and regional communities that have complex fuel supply chains Credit: Manfred Gottschalk/Getty Images
· Sbsaustralia
Could we be getting cheaper fuel? Everything you need to know about ethanol
Bowsers at a petrol station in Sydney Source: AAP / FLAVIO BRANCALEONE/AAPIMAGE
· Sbsaustralia
‘I’m not an accountant, I run a design business’: Fashion maven grilled in court
Renowned Australian fashion designer Lee Mathews has faced a public examination in the Federal Court over the liquidation of her fashion company and restructuring of her businesses, which denied a London-based creditor more than $2.3 million.
· Cameron Houston
The numbers behind Queensland's claim to be the AFL's second home
The premiership-winning Ashcroft brothers are the poster boys for the rise of Aussie Rules in Queensland. (Getty Images: Russell Freeman/AFL Photos)
· Cody Atkinson
NSW forestry industry fighting to avoid the chopping block
Topic:Forestry, Logging and Timber Industry
· Lauren Bohane
LAnalysis by Leigh Sales
Leigh Sales AM is one of Australia's most high-profile and respected journalists and has been the anchor of Australian Story since 2023. Previously, she was at the helm of 7.30 for 12 years. She was awarded an Order of Australia in 2019 for her services to journalism.
By Dominic Cansdale
Dominic Cansdale is a news reporter based on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
Tradies hit hardest by fuel crisis forced to raise prices or go bust - and every Aussie will pay for it
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Maddison Leach
The type of Sydney homes that are passing in at auction
Not all homes being offered at auction this season are selling equally well, say agents, with certain property types particularly likely to be passed in.
· Dan F Stapleton
‘It is one of the worst nightmares’: Hundreds of children abused in childcare – by other children
Almost 250 allegations of child-on-child physical or sexual abuse have been made in childcare centres or outside school hours care in the past three years in Victoria.
· Nicole Precel
Your every swipe, tap and click goes through one of these buildings. They are also driving the NSW economy
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· Matt Wade, Alexandra Smith
The type of Melbourne homes that are passing in at auction
Not all homes are faring equally as Melbourne’s auction market starts to slip this autumn, and buyers are cautious about properties that need renovation or have lofty price hopes.
· Elizabeth Redman
The IS speech that ‘inspired’ the Bondi Beach shooting
Terrorism experts say an Islamic State speech urging followers to prey on other faiths probably inspired Sajid and Naveed Akram to carry out their deadly attack on a crowd of Jewish families on Bondi Beach.
· Perry Duffin
Easter holidaymakers abandon road trips amid fuel shortage panic
Easter holidaymakers are abandoning regional NSW caravan parks as petrol prices soar, leaving tourism operators with few bookings in what should be their busiest time of year.
· Jessica McSweeney, Elias Visontay
After eight years in this mad house, I’ve seen it all – including surprising friendships
March 26, 2026 — 5:00am
· Alexandra Smith
‘A beautiful legacy’: Melbourne chefs unite in tribute to Teage Ezard
Melbourne’s restaurant industry turned out in force on Tuesday night to pay tribute to lauded chef Teage Ezard, who lost his fight against multiple system atrophy less than a fortnight ago.
· Fiona Byrne, John Buckley
This madness has gone on for too long. Australia can no longer rely on Trump’s America
March 26, 2026 — 5:00am
· Shaun Carney
WA department forks out thousands to hide DV victim after her ex is released on bail
Concerns for a Perth woman’s safety have seen her flown home and placed in hiding by a West Australian government department at a cost of tens of thousands of dollars after her violent ex-partner was released on bail.
· Rebecca Peppiatt, Hamish Hastie
Australia to ban Iranian visa holders, citing ‘national interest’
Iranians on temporarily visas will be restricted from re-entering Australia under controversial new powers.
· News.com.au
'Hero' Australian dog who saved 100 koalas retires
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· Agence France-Presse