Australian woman shot during Bondi Beach attack dies almost a year later
The 90-year-old was among those seriously injured after gunmen opened fire at a Jewish event last year.
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From Swans to the AFL’s ugly ducklings: Sydney’s shame is no one-off
Tom Papley’s roadside drug test failure – the outcome of which is yet to be verified by a secondary sample – can be a positive for the Swans, so to speak, if it forces them to confront the root causes of the Pullman fiasco.
· Jake Niall
People ‘need to be held accountable’ for police station debacle: minister
“We now know that is the worst deal in Queensland Police history, possibly the worst deal for taxpayers in the history of Queensland,” Dan Purdie said.
· William Davis
Crow evades capture at Coles North Lakes
The RPSCA attends Coles North Lakes after shoppers reported a crow stuck in the supermarket.
Australian Open to begin a day earlier in 2027 – just don’t expect tournament tennis
The first day of the Open will be Kids Day, allowing children to watch training and have a go on centre court.
· Brielle Kohlbeck
Failed legal battle to retain independence costs cash-strapped ATC $4.1m
The cost of the Australian Turf Club’s failed bid to stave off Racing NSW’s appointment of administrator has been laid bare.
· Craig Kerry
Outrage from tiny town results in electoral commission backflip
The VEC had decided the western Victorian town of Kaniva would go without a polling booth on election day, but a group of concerned residents weren't having it.
· Nethma Dandeniya
Baseballer loses sight in one eye in 'horrific freak accident'
An Adelaide club baseballer struck by a ball in an "horrific freak accident" during a weekend game has permanently lose sight in his right eye, his close friend and former teammate says.
· Rachael Merritt
Babies made a comeback - but that was before the latest rate rises
The nation’s fertility rate has risen slightly. But don’t think Australia is in the midst of a new baby boom. Rate rises are likely to kill the mood.
· Matt Wade, Shane Wright
Australia faces same issues that flipped control of US Congress in midterms, experts say
Anthony Albanese’s government has taken a blow due to Iran war but voter anxiety around cost of living and datacentres may hit harderGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastThe Democrats’ stunning midterm victory should broaden Australia’s alliance with the US, observers say, even as a new power…
· Tom Mcilroy, Patrick Commins
‘I stand by that first shot’: Lamarre-Condon admits killing former TV presenter
The former NSW police officer dabbed at his eyes with a tissue before telling the 15-person jury he shot Jesse Baird twice.
· Michaela Whitbourn, Perry Duffin
Man sues former AFL players Dion Prestia and Steven May
The former players were previously charged over an alleged streetside altercation in Sorrento on Boxing Day in 2024, but the charges were dropped a year-and-a-half later.
· Alexandra Alvaro
Three people stabbed near Melbourne primary school
A woman and two men have been found with stab wounds at a home in Melbourne's south-east, with police saying family violence detectives are leading the investigation.
‘Total surrender, that’s what healed me’: Daine came back from the brink and made a pop classic
With their wildly anticipated new album, the Melbourne musician is primed to become Australian music’s next global star.
· Robert Moran
Christmas display burns down in Canberra shopping centre
A blaze took hold of a Christmas tree and burnt the surrounding display in the early hours of Friday morning at Westfield Belconnen.
· Annabel Whitehouse
Proud as a peacock: bird that broke into Brisbane home reunited with owners
Hex was found in an Alexandra Hills home last week admiring himself in the bathroom mirror. Since then, a whole-of-suburb search has been under wayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA pet peacock that went on the run after breaking into a Brisbane couple’s house has been reunited with its own…
· Tracey Ferrier
It’s official: If you love food, you need to get to South Australia
Australia’s first-ever MICHELIN stars were awarded in October – and all 12 of them are for restaurants in South Australia.
· Katie Cunningham
The crimes of Russell Brand - podcast
In the decades he’s spent on screens, Russell Brand’s been a comedian, an actor, a presenter and a political anarchist.Now he has been convicted of rape and sexual assaults.Emine Sinmaz reportsWe’ve seen many iterations of Russell Brand. Camp Camden goth. Outrageous standup and TV host. Hollywood star. Political ana…
Probe widens after steering failure on Spirit of Tasmania ferry
The transport safety watchdog has expanded its probe into steering issues on the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries after the primary system "failed" on one of the ships.
· Jano Gibson
Volunteer search for missing Tasmanian finds 'human remains'
A volunteer search team looking for missing George Town man Michael Vrankovic in northern Tasmania discovers what are believed to be human remains.
Woman, 90, shot during Bondi beach massacre dies in hospital year after antisemitic attack
She was shot on 14 December 2025 during Hanukah festival and had been in and out of hospital sinceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman who was shot during the Bondi beach terror attack has died in hospital almost 12 months after the massacre.Eva Geller, 90, had been in and out of hospit…
· Penry Buckley
Police investigate alleged rape of nurse at Thomas Embling Hospital
The nurse was allegedly raped when staffing numbers were low at Victoria’s only mental health hospital for prisoners.
· Henrietta Cook, Melissa Cunningham
AFP officers meet flight at Sydney airport after 'threat' sent
While a wave of bomb threats has affected nearly 30 flights across Europe, there's been a security scare in Australia, with armed AFP officers meeting a flight in Sydney overnight after threats were sent to the airport.
· Kristy Sexton Mcgrath
Artwork honouring children killed in Gaza on show after being dropped by council
An artwork naming more than 18,000 children killed in Gaza has been displayed on the NSW South Coast, after it was dropped by a local council for posing an "unacceptable level of risk".
· Charles Rushforth
The superstar who could be the next US president, and his ‘brilliant and unstoppable’ Australian mum
Jon Ossoff is young, handsome and has an eloquence that has drawn comparisons to Barack Obama. Could we soon see a politician with Australian heritage in the White House?
· Daniel Lo Surdo, Bronte Gossling
With Perth's property prices falling, job loss is the real risk
While Perth's property prices have dropped in the past three months, the real risk to people with mortgages is not negative equity but losing their job.
· Emma Wynne
Man charged with killing baby son in suburban Perth
A 23-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter over the death of his five-week-old baby boy in August.
Liberal campaign bus crashes into shop awning on its first outing of Victorian election campaign
Opposition leader Jess Wilson grimaces as the ‘Jess Express’, carrying Liberals and reporters, backs into the structure in suburban MelbourneGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian Liberal party’s first offical day on the campaign trail has hit a snag, after its campaign bus reversed…
· Benita Kolovos
Defence Housing Australia revises plan for controversial Darwin development
Defence Housing Australia has revised its plan to build an 800-house precinct in Lee Point in Darwin's northern suburbs, following ongoing pushback from the community over environmental and sacred sites concerns.
· Joseph Hathaway Wilson
Rupert Murdoch makes a rare public appearance
The 95-year-old media mogul has dispelled rumours of poor health as he attended the American Australian Association 2026 New York Benefit Dinner.
Jury in murder trial sees graphic wounds to wife’s head and neck
The jury in the trial of accused killer Robert Crawford has been shown images including a laceration caused “either by an object hitting her head, or her head hitting something”, according to a forensic pathologist.
· Cloe Read
Teenager killed in fiery crash in Melbourne's south-east
A 19-year-old man has been killed and two men were seriously injured after a car crashed into a pole and burst into flames in Keysborough in Melbourne's south-east.
‘Crushing and terrifying’ midterms result leaves media in fear of civilisation and capitalism crumbling | Weekly Beast
Every part of the Australian media found what it wanted in the US elections, although the ABC seemed a bit lonely. Plus: Cathy Wilcox defiant over cartoonWant to get this in your inbox every Friday? Sign up for the Weekly Beast media newsletter hereThe front pages of Australia’s newspapers were dominated on Thursday…
· Caitlin Cassidy
Beau Lamarre-Condon tells double murder trial shooting of Jesse Baird wasn’t intentional but ‘it was my fault’
Former NSW police officer gives evidence for a second day after pleading not guilty to murdering Baird and Luke Davies in early 2024The day in court: Prosecution begins cross-examination of double murder accused Beau Lamarre-Condon Beau Lamarre-Condon “stands by” his decision to shoot Jesse Baird but did not intend …
· Ima Caldwell, Kat Wong
$250k put on bounty on one of Australia’s most wanted
A $250,000 bounty has been placed on the head of Anthony Pele as he remains one of Australia’s most wanted fugitives.
Pendles fight for millions to continue through 2027 season
Scott Pendlebury faces the prospect of a lengthy legal battle in Victoria against leading sporting agent Jason Sourasis while playing his first season with the Gold Coast Suns.
· Sarah Danckert
First look: Igni chef Aaron Turner fires up new Thai dive bar in Geelong’s CBD
The chef behind the previously two-hatted Igni is opening his first restaurant in nearly three years.
· Emily Holgate
How Alan Jones’ arrest for indecent assault and sexual touching unfolded
Police called out to the former broadcaster in the loungeroom his luxury harbourside apartment to no avail. They found him in his bedroom, a court has heard.
· Clare Sibthorpe
English blood but a Wallabies dream: Why Josh Canham will wear gold in Twickenham debut
The impressive new Wallabies second-rower had the opportunity – and the right passport – to play rugby in England. But he only had eyes on playing for Australia.
· Iain Payten
Swans not distracted by Papley saga
Sydney Swans women's coach Colin O'Riordan discusses the impact of Tom Papley's situation on the team heading into the semi finals.
Big Hits: Chalice, BPM Minerals and Australian Gold and Copper
Big Hits looks at notable drill intercepts reported to the ASX this week, led by big shallow hits from Chalice Mining in the NT, BPM Minerals in WA, and Australian Gold and Copper in NSW.
· Doug Bright
What is a recession and are we in one? A bluffer’s guide
Australia’s last recession left many people better off. A recession this time around may be very different.
· Shane Wright
‘I got a second chance – they didn’t’: The farmer swimming 1650 kilometres down the Darling River for his mates
Armed with earplugs, a pair of goggles and a support team that uses a gentle paddle thwack to his head for navigation, Scott Gladman is taking on an unprecedented inland odyssey.
· John Silvester
Buyers left waiting after ‘serious defects’ uncovered in Sydney development
Structural cracking, fire safety failures and water penetration were among the defects identified at a multimillion-dollar Surry Hills complex.
· David Barwell
Aussie Rules has long history of footy gimmicks gone wrong
Forget Wharfie Time. Australian Rules football has a long history of gimmicks that haven't always turned out well, and they have involved everything from a hovercraft to a Batmobile and even an elephant.
· Malcolm Sutton
SA Australians of the Year named as outgoing winner wants space travel 'reframed'
An endo-gynaecologist specialising in pelvic floor treatments has been named the South Australia's 2027 Australian of the Year in a ceremony where the former recipient doubled down on her wish to secure a spot on a future space mission.
· George Yankovich
50 years of shaping the Australian dream
Landcom’s ambition is to make a “positive difference to people’s lives by increasing the supply of housing, the affordability of housing and the diversity of housing”.
· Katie Cunningham
Inside Christian Beck’s super maxi yacht, InfoTrack
Christian Beck relaunched his yacht ahead of the 2026 Sydney to Hobart.
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial live updates: former police officer continues evidence in double murder trial
Lamarre-Condon returns to witness box for day two of his evidence. He has pleaded not guilty to murdering the couple in Sydney in 2024Beau Lamarre-Condon tells double murder trial shooting of Jesse Baird wasn’t intentional but ‘it was my fault’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLamarre-Condon…
· Kat Wong
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial live updates: Alleged double murderer, former NSW Police officer returns to witness box after recounting first meeting with Jesse Baird
The accused killer is expected to give evidence about what he says happened on the day Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies died, and what he did afterwards.
· Michaela Whitbourn