Australian Top Stories
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 02:21:20 +0000This young, single mum was set to rent a 'gorgeous' home — but the owner had no idea
Morgan Smith is among many people desperate to find a home on the Sunshine Coast. As if a market with virtually no vacancies didn't pose enough of a challenge, she found herself contending with scammers.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:34:34 +0000Holiday town decimated after tropical cyclone travels unusually far south down WA coast
Kalbarri and Northampton residents bore the brunt of ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja, which wreaked havoc on WA's mid-west coast, leaving a trail of destruction and power outages.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 20:05:22 +0000Live: India records record number of COVID infections as crowds gather for Ganges ritual bath
India reports a record daily tally of 168,912 COVID-19 infections, as concerns grow over more spikes while hundreds of thousands of devotees gather for a ritual bath in the Ganges. Follow live.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:18:01 +0000Why is Prince Harry allowed to leave quarantine for Prince Philip's funeral?
Despite having arrived in the UK from one of the world's worst COVID-19 hotspots, Prince Harry will be allowed out of isolation to attend Prince Philip's funeral with members of the royal family in a matter of days.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:09:54 +0000US police officer fired after pepper-spraying US Army lieutenant Caron Nazario during traffic stop
Mr Nazario was pepper-sprayed and knocked to the ground by the officers, Joe Gutierrez and Daniel Crocker, according to the lawsuit he filed earlier this month against them.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:20:05 +0000Big surf flips boulders across road, leaves family stranded
Strong seas have battered a Victorian town, sweeping huge rocks up to 30m from the coastline. The event has reignited concerns about the impact of climate change on ocean swells and coastal erosion.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 02:21:20 +0000The Pfizer vaccine no longer has to be kept at -60C. Here's why
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can now be kept at normal freezer temperatures for up to two weeks during transport and at regular fridge temperatures for up to five days, according to new advice.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 01:06:36 +0000Ben Roberts-Smith denies allegations by 60 Minutes, says no evidence to support claims
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith says allegations made against him by Channel Nine are "baseless".
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:19:01 +0000What is a tropical cyclone doing so far south this late in the season?
A rare weather phenomenon led to ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja crossing the coast so far south, to decimate a coastal holiday town unfamiliar with cyclones.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:47:07 +0000A 7yo’s appendix ruptured in a hospital waiting room, and all her mother could do was hold her hand
A seven-year-old girl had to wait eight hours for urgent surgery at the Women's and Children's Hospital last month, in what a retired top doctor calls "one of the worst cases of neglect of duty of care" he has ever seen.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0000Helena tried everything to fix her nightly struggle with insomnia. This is what finally worked
Many people experience disruptions to their sleep during times of stress or anxiety, but for people with insomnia disorder, sleeplessness can be an endless cycle — but experts say it can be treated.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 20:17:58 +0000'Shameful': The thousands of vulnerable Australians anxiously waiting for COVID-19 vaccine
People living and working in specialist disability accommodation were told they were a priority and placed in phase 1A of the rollout, yet some of Australia's biggest providers are yet to receive a single dose.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 19:00:19 +0000New documents reveal detectives were denied trip to interview Christian Porter accuser
NSW detectives investigating the historical rape allegation against former attorney-general Christian Porter were denied permission to travel to South Australia to interview the complainant by the state's Police Deputy Commissioner David Hu...
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:42:40 +0000'Serious mistake': US increasingly concerned about China's aggression towards Taiwan
The White House says it is keeping a close watch on increased Chinese military activities in the Taiwan Strait, calling Beijing's actions potentially destabilising.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:41:56 +0000'Ramadan Mubarak': Here's what you need to know about the Islamic holy month
If you ask your friend out for lunch this month and they say no, don't take it personally. They may be celebrating the month where Muslims fast from dawn to dusk.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:33:56 +0000Two teens appear in court charged over 16yo boy's fatal stabbing in Brisbane CBD
Two teenage boys charged over their alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Yannis Leulusoo in Brisbane's CBD last week have faced closed hearings in the Childrens Court.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:04:46 +0000WA set to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for hotel quarantine workers as two out of five resist the jab
The WA Government plans to make the COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for hotel quarantine workers in Western Australia, despite Premier Mark McGowan conceding it was not his preference.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:22:33 +0000Top cop says police to blame for Sydney teens being shot dead by their father
The NSW Police Commissioner says he must ensure there is never a repeat of the fatal shootings of Jack and Jennifer Edwards by their father in 2018 and says major changes have been made to how firearm licences are approved.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:35:02 +0000Lleyton Hewitt's son Cruz wins Australian junior tennis title
Cruz Hewitt, the son of the former men's tennis world number one and two-time major winner, shows his potential by claiming the national under 12 boys clay court championship.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 19:00:19 +0000'Experts not ideologues': The most energy-hungry state is in conflict with the federal government
The government is accused of pressuring experts who questioned its gas-fired recovery plan, Four Corners can reveal.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:09:33 +0000Sydney Uber Eats drivers earn less than minimum casual wage during peak times, inquiry told
A NSW Upper House inquiry into the gig economy hears Uber Eats delivery drivers earn $21.55 an hour during peak meal times, with the minimum wage for casual workers in Australia being $24.80 per hour.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 18:40:43 +0000How the daughter of 'Mao's Last Dancer' walks in two worlds
Music moves the Li family. So when the first child for Mao's Last Dancer's Li Cunxin and wife Mary Li was born, they never expected that she wouldn't share their sound-filled world. This is how the ballet-loving family made sacrifices and re...
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 01:55:15 +0000Sealed with a bow: The understated celebration that summed up Hideki Matsuyama's Masters triumph
While Hideki Matsuyama remained understated and humble in victory at the Masters, his caddy slipped away to the 18th green for a gesture sure to resonate in a jubilant Japan.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 03:50:42 +0000Woman charged with aiding and abetting 'execution-style murder' faces court
A 50-year-old woman has faced the Elizabeth Magistrates Court charged with aiding and abetting the murder of Simon Middleton at Virginia last month.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:20:16 +0000WA's entire gambling industry to be scrutinised by royal commission, first day reveals
A royal commission into Crown Perth in WA will examine regulation of the entire gambling sector in the state, the commissioner reveals on the first day of proceedings.