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· Michael Bachelard
Vigil to pay tribute to Queensland mum and baby
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Ship involved in cocaine bust now moored in Sydney after distress call
The cargo ship MV Raider was previously intercepted near French Polynesia carrying nearly 5 tonnes of cocaine. (ABC News: Simon Amery)
· Lucy Cooper
NSW emerges as main loser from GST carve-up as WA gets extra $5.5bn
NSW premier says latest distribution calculation, with a reduction in the state’s share of revenue relative to its population, is unfair and ‘past its use-by date’
· Patrick Commins
Doctors tell inquiry of hospital's refusal to fill staffing gaps
Murray MP Helen Dalton led a rally calling for a split just before the inquiry got underway. (ABC Riverina: Nicola Ceccato)
· Nicola Ceccato
The world must treat Putin like the Nazis, says visiting foreign minister
Australia should play a lead role in efforts to force Vladimir Putin to face a Nuremberg-style trial to hold him accountable for launching the war in Ukraine, one of the Russian President’s leading antagonists in Europe has argued.
· Matthew Knott
Australia tells non-essential diplomats to leave Lebanon
Australia has told non-essential officials posted to Lebanon to leave due to the "deteriorating security situation" in the region, foreign minister Penny Wong said on Friday.
· Middleeasteye
Young man dies in South Australian crash
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Brisbane’s Adam Reynolds receives positive injury news
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· Jasper Bruce
Sydney businessman found guilty of foreign interference
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Bonus $6.6 billion handout given to Aussie state that needs it least
Western Australia will be handed an extra $6.6 billion by the federal government next financial year thanks to a controversial deal labelled the worst piece of public policy this century.The Commonwealth agency responsible for distributing GST payments today announced how much each state and territory will receive i…
· Eleanor Wilson
Dezi Freeman’s wife won’t be charged with obstructing police manhunt
The wife of Dezi Freeman will not be charged with obstructing a police investigation into the fatal shooting of two police officers at Porepunkah, after the Office of Public Prosecutions found there was insufficient evidence to support a conviction.
· Cameron Houston
Perth man to be extradited to SA over alleged murder
Caleb Leriano died after being allegedly assaulted and crashing his car at Morphett Vale on Wednesday. (Supplied)
· Josephine Lim
Transgender triple killer removed from home with 2 foster children months after authorities were notified
Two foster children who had been living with a convicted transgender triple killer, despite authorities being aware of the situation since late December 2025, are no longer residing with the violent criminal, according to local media reports.
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Consultor de Sydney declarado culpable por tratos con presuntos espías chinos
Alexander Csergo llega al tribunal en Sydney, Australia, el 18 de febrero del 2026. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP Image via AP)
· Rod Mcguirk
Australian consultant convicted over deals with suspected Chinese spies
Alexander Csergo arrives at the Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney, on Feb. 18, 2026. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP Image via AP)
· Rod Mcguirk
What’s it like to see a show at Queensland’s new $184 million theatre? We found out
The Glasshouse Theatre gets a lot of things wonderfully right.
· Nick Dent
Small town's only petrol station runs out of fuel
Batlow's only service station has run out of fuel.. (ABC Riverina: Jostina Basta)
· Jostina Basta
‘We’re living in an Orwellian nightmare’: Grace Tame calls Anthony Albanese a ‘coward’ in scathing critique
In an essay for Crikey, the former Australian of the Year says the PM is a ‘turncoat’ who is ‘capitulating to foreign powers’ amid the US-Israel war on Iran
· Caitlin Cassidy
Family of grandmother left in Midland hospital corridor for 48 hours lash WA health system
The daughters of an 88-year-old Perth grandmother forced to spend nearly 48 hours in pain in a hospital corridor at St John of God Midland Hospital have slammed the state of WA’s hospital system.
· Hamish Hastie
‘Sweetheart deal’: Victoria demands GST overhaul as WA claims $6.6b windfall
Victoria’s slice of the national GST pie will shrink as Western Australia emerges as the clear winner of the latest carve-up, renewing the east coast push to end the “sweetheart deal” delivering windfalls to the resource-rich west.
· Daniella White, Matt Wade
Chair sits empty at hospital inquiry after witness uses ruling for no-show
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· Alexander Lewis
Australian hospitals on alert after Iranian hackers attack Stryker
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· Danny Tran
NT cop Ben Parfitt rescued two dozen school kids from a flooded caravan park. Then he made headlines for saving a dog
German shepherd helped into helicopter hovering above 4WD stranded in flood waters that have inundated much of northern Australia was ‘amazing’
· Caitlin Cassidy
Australia walks ‘very fine line’ with Gulf deployment amid Iran war
Analysts say the defensive deployment reflects Canberra’s attempt to balance alliance pressure with fears of deeper involvement in the conflict
· Maria Siow
Energy minister unleashes over 'un-Australian' petrol act
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· April Glover
How young Australian actors are forging careers in a tough industry
Amaya Pardillo, Alice Quick and Hannah Manderson performed at the Adelaide Fringe. (ABC: Ashlin Blieschke)
· Michelle Wakim
‘Bike boy’ campaign accused of giving cash gifts to potential witnesses in case against Daniel Andrews
The advisers driving the “bike boy scandal” campaign against former premier Daniel Andrews gave tens of thousands of dollars in “gifts” to potential witnesses in lawsuits they lodged on behalf of the young cyclist at the centre of the case, court documents reveal.
· Sherryn Groch
Woman's trauma after student filmed her in toilet
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· William Ton
Taxpayer funding pulled from disaster response team after allegations of fraud
The federal government has pulled taxpayer funding from Australia’s top disaster relief organisation after an internal revolt over allegations of fraud and misuse of funds plunged it into voluntary administration.
· Eryk Bagshaw
Why Qld was ‘dudded’ by GST carve-up despite pocketing more cash: Janetzki
Treasurer David Janetzki doubled down on calls to overhaul the GST national distribution methodology, claiming the latest carve-up once again “dudded” Queensland.
· James Hall, Matt Wade
Coudet se estrena en River con victoria 2-1 sobre Huracán
El entrenador Eduardo “Chacho” Coudet debutó con éxito en el banquillo de River Plate, que venció el jueves 2-1 a domicilio a Huracán, en el encuentro que cerró la 10ma. fecha del Torneo Apertura del fútbol argentino.
· Marcelo R Androetto
Australian-made babies galore? Let’s examine that thought, Matt Canavan
March 13, 2026 — 3:52pm
· Virginia Haussegger
Jackie O reportedly considering taking legal action against employer
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· April Glover
Jury finds Australian businessman was Chinese spy asset
An Australian businessman recklessly compiled reports for individuals whom he should have suspected were Chinese spies, a jury has found.Alexander Csergo, 59, was running a telecoms business in Shanghai when he was approached on LinkedIn in November 2021 by a woman claiming to be from a Chinese think tank.His decisi…
· Miklos Bolza
My son’s school trip to Canberra’s in doubt. That should worry every parent
March 13, 2026 — 3:30pm
· Matt Sharpe
How a Trump post sparked a wave of misinformation about Australia
Washington: When Donald Trump issued a Monday morning social media post about the plight of the Iranian women’s soccer team, he didn’t know that five of the women had already been granted visas to stay in Australia.
· Michael Koziol
H3 Energy opens farm-out talks for giant SA oil and gas play
Deep beneath the red dirt of outback South Australia lies what could be one of the most significant untapped oil and gas discoveries in Australia’s history. And now, ASX-listed H3 Energy has brought in one of the world’s most respected energy dealmakers to help turn that potential into reality.
· Rowena Duckworth
Man killed by electric shock in horror workplace accident
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Emily Bennett
Australian expat was Chinese spy asset, jury finds
An Australian businessman recklessly compiled reports for individuals whom he should have suspected were Chinese spies, a jury has found.
· Miklos Bolza
Will tapping into emergency petrol supplies cut prices?
Emergency fuel supplies are expected to flow to areas facing shortages and high need. (ABC News: John Gunn)
· Nicole Asher
Chris Bown slams 'un-Australian' fuel re-sellers
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Rent pause for flooded Aboriginal communities: ‘We’re talking about the most disadvantaged people in the Territory’
NT government says the rent freeze will be ‘applied automatically for eligible housing tenants’ as floodwaters break records in the Big Rivers region
· Douglas Smith
At a beautiful spot with a rich heritage, graffiti-covered buildings are crumbling amid inaction
The Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve looks over one of the most treacherous and spectacular stretches of Victorian coastline, where Bass Strait meets the Port Phillip Heads.
· Benjamin Preiss
Twist for man accused of threatening to kidnap PM
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Adelaide Lang
Former Iranian diplomat was granted asylum in Australia after defecting
Mohammad Pournajaf, Tehran’s former charge d’affaires in Canberra, sought protection in 2023, government source confirms
· Sarah Basford Canales
New feature lets everyday Aussies make cash on TikTok
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Maddison Leach