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Mon, 25 May 2026 05:29:22 +0000
Neale Daniher, former AFL player and motor neurone disease campaigner, dies aged 65
Former Essendon player and Demons coach Neale Daniher has died, aged 65. He was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2013 and campaigned to raise awareness of the disease and increase research.

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:47:14 +0000
'Fool, ignoramus': Parliamentary committee suspended as senators clash
A heated exchange prompted a Liberal senator to step in and call point of order on the Labor chair after several insults directed at Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie, before a brief suspension.

Mon, 25 May 2026 08:50:54 +0000
'Stop One Nation': Labor launches campaign to target ONP rise
Federal Labor is asking for donations to fight One Nation as the latest polling shows the minor party continuing to surge in key electorates, including in Western Sydney.

Mon, 25 May 2026 08:23:19 +0000
NACC boss Paul Brereton resigns amid pressure over misconduct, defence ties
Mr Brereton was found in 2024 to have engaged in officer misconduct in his role as head of the NACC and has since faced pressure over his defence connections. 

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:36:20 +0000
Renewables company destroys Indigenous shelter despite knowing about it
ACREZ apologises to traditional owners "without reservation" as the NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe expresses her "fury" at the incident.

Mon, 25 May 2026 02:01:12 +0000
'I thought the plane was going down': 10 injured on Cathay Pacific flight
An Australian passenger aboard a flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong says he thought he was going to die after the aircraft suddenly plunged mid-air.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:49:36 +0000
Dezi Freeman goaded officers to 'come and get me' before fatal shooting
The Coroners Court has heard about Dezi Freeman's final moments before a fatal confrontation at his hideout in Victoria's north-east.

Mon, 25 May 2026 04:18:02 +0000
'I did it': Parramatta council official fronts corruption watchdog
During her third day on the witness stand, Roxanne Thornton told the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) she was responsible for hiring processes that were "extremely flawed".

Mon, 25 May 2026 01:02:17 +0000
'Surprise attack' left 11 shot within seconds of Bondi massacre starting
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has entered a critical phase, assessing the circumstances surrounding the Bondi terror attack with ASIO director-general Mike Burgess defended counter-terrorism resourcing

Mon, 25 May 2026 03:00:00 +0000
Trump says a deal is close. Here are the sticking points still dividing the US and Iran
A possible US-Iran agreement is taking shape, but the toughest issues are still unsettled, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, curbing Tehran's nuclear ambitions, and ending regional fighting.

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:23:09 +0000
ISIS-linked women and children to return to Australia within days
A group of women and children linked to Islamic State fighters are expected to arrive home within days after purchasing flights to Australia. 

Mon, 25 May 2026 03:40:46 +0000
China launches astronauts into space amid new race to Moon
China has launched three astronauts into space, including one who will stay for a year for a study of the long-term impacts on a human in orbit, ahead of Beijing's goal of a crewed Moon landing by 2030.

Mon, 25 May 2026 03:00:11 +0000
Magnussen flops at Enhanced Games, finishes last twice
James Magnussen, wearing a garish golden suit, has finished dead last at the inaugural Enhanced Games event.

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:02:44 +0000
V'landys to take over as NRL CEO after Abdo quits to join Tennis Australia
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo causes a shock in the rugby league world by departing mid-season after a highly-successful six-year stint.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:38 +0000
These mince recipes require minimal effort for maximum flavour
Mix up your mince menu with these versatile and affordable meals for the whole family.

Mon, 25 May 2026 01:09:00 +0000
Death of 'drongo': Are Aussie insults and swearwords dying out?
Classic Australian swearwords and insults are becoming less popular with younger generations. What does losing them mean for our culture?

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:00 +0000
A movie about mystery-hunting sheep delights this May
Plus the rom-com of yore returns in Finding Emily, the farmyard mystery that's been delighting audiences, and a gory Hollywood video game adaptation filmed on the Gold Coast. 

Mon, 25 May 2026 04:53:10 +0000
Dog-friendly cafe issued warning after customer complaint
Kellie Hunter opened her cafe in the Adelaide Hills in 2023 as a friendly place for dogs and their owners, but the local council has now put a stop to it after one complaint.

Mon, 25 May 2026 08:51:53 +0000
Thousands left without power in Melbourne CBD after local outage
A power company was forced to switch off power to about 10,000 customers in the heart of Melbourne after a burst water main threatened to flood a substation.

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:40:11 +0000
Man, 23, charged with murder over death of eight-week-old baby
A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder over the death of an eight-week-old child in suburban Perth.

Mon, 25 May 2026 08:29:37 +0000
Victoria will not introduce firearm caps or buyback scheme, following review
There will be no limits introduced to the number of guns a person can own in Victoria, following a rapid review into the state's gun laws.

Mon, 25 May 2026 08:44:48 +0000
Blues send out SOS as playmaker struggles with injury
A hamstring complaint for Mitchell Moses puts a scare through the NSW Blues, with Ethan Strange stepping up and Matt Burton called into camp ahead of State of Origin I.

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:08:54 +0000
Should bore water be sold as spring water?
A resident of the Perth Hills, where thousands of litres of groundwater are extracted each week and sold as bottled water, has questioned whether it's accurate to label it as 'spring water'. 

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:35:07 +0000
Jury to visit location of Frances Crawford's alleged murder, court hears
Robert Crawford is charged with the murder of his wife Frances Crawford, 49, who was found dead partially trapped underneath a ride-on lawn mower at their Upper Lockyer property in July, 2024.

Mon, 25 May 2026 04:08:14 +0000
Man jailed for fatally amputating man's foot using circular saw
Kalman Tal's loved ones have told of their distress at how the 66-year-old's leg was amputated in a public park. Farm worker John Yalu has today been sentenced for manslaughter.

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