A 34-year-old New South Wales man has not applied for bail after being charged over the Melbourne synagogue fire that drew condemnation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanhyahu.

Television chef, author and artist Peter Russell-Clarke, known for his catchphrase "g'day", has died, aged 89.

Elon Musk's announcement comes after the president signed his signature bill into law on Friday, a move Mr Musk says will bankrupt the country.

A video on state TV shows Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waving to a crowd at a religious ceremony in Tehran, his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began.

Male educators say they’re feeling isolated as the fallout from the latest childcare abuse allegations raises tensions in workplaces. 

They are neighbours, friends and in many cases family but now the Pacific Islands are being seen as vital in the struggle for power in our region.

Essendon forward Nate Caddy has avoided a fine for accidentally crashing into an umpire during Saturday’s match at Marvel Stadium, just days after the AFL warned clubs players would face harsher penalties for umpire contact.

Matt Lodge's tackle leaves Brandon Smith struggling to play the ball.

To reduce him to a catchcry – even one as immortal as “Where’s the cheese?” – would be like calling Michelangelo a ceiling painter.

Authorities are on the hunt for a group of teens responsible for stealing two Mercedes, one of which was involved in a hit and run.

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While CEO salaries in Australia soar to $39.5m, the media normalises our country's economic inequality by calling it progress. read now...

Sugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.

Motorists are told to expect delays.

The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.

Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.

The man can be seen holding up traffic as he walks with his dog in the dark.

It has been almost a year since my world was turned upside down. It began with abdominal cramps – nothing too alarming at first. Eventually the pain became unbearable.

Elwood, the Epworth hospital’s much-loved cat was snatched by thieves, but found safe and well.

They are neighbours, friends and in many cases family but now the Pacific Islands are being seen as vital in the struggle for power in our region.

Authorities are on the hunt for a group of teens responsible for stealing two Mercedes, one of which was involved in a hit and run.

A woman has had her arm ripped off in a shocking attack at a Queensland zoo.

The United States cannot disentangle itself from the Middle East – and that has big consequences for our defence planning.

On Independence Day, we took an enlightening tour. And it shone a light on Trump’s America, whose people are at one another’s throats – a world where Trump and JD Vance excel.

Michael McCown drove to the Texas Hill Country as soon as he heard about the flood. His little girl had been at Camp Mystic, among the youngest campers in the Bubble Inn cabin beside the river.

Authorities were coming under growing scrutiny over whether the camps and residents in places long vulnerable to flooding received proper warning and whether enough preparations were made.

As the agony for the families of Israel’s hostages drags on, some now believe one man holds the key to achieving their freedom.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.