US and Iran exchange missile strikes as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate

Parents in Boulder, WA, are checking their yards for discarded syringes as collections double year-on-year. A local crossing supervisor is clearing up to 10 needles daily.

Seoul court sentences Hak Ja Han, 83, to two years for bribing ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee and other corruption charges, as investigations linked to Yoon's martial law debacle continue.

Indian author Kevin Missal explains why he chose Parashurama for his latest mythological retelling, how he writes for global audiences and audiobook listeners, and why he refuses to cut his story for shrinking attention spans.

Lando Norris has signed a long-term extension with McLaren, a decision that cements the team's future and sharpens the challenge facing Australian Oscar Piastri.

New research shows stronger deep sleep brain wave activity may protect against Alzheimer's progression, even when orexin levels are high.

Carlton coach Josh Fraser says his side's 19-point comeback win over Melbourne in the wildcard final shows the growth of the group, with the Blues now preparing to face Geelong.

The death toll from Nepal's catastrophic floods has surpassed 600, with 41 Australians among the missing. A DFAT team has been deployed to assist in the rescue effort.

Reality TV stars from The Real Housewives, Below Deck and Southern Charm shared their beauty secrets, fan encounters and dating deal breakers at Hayu FanFest in Australia.

A 21-year-old man faces 30 charges after a four-day crime spree across Queensland ended with a shot fired at a police helicopter near Noosa.

Australian agents and sellers are using video walkthroughs and 3D tours to attract serious buyers, with data showing 43% more inspection requests for listings with video.

The Brisbane Broncos' turbulent season has taken another turn, with conflicting accounts over Adam Reynolds' retirement exposing leadership failures at Red Hill.

Busy Philipps has revealed she was diagnosed with a rare malignant brain tumour and underwent two surgeries. The actress says early detection made a critical difference.

The Brisbane Broncos face mounting criticism after denying veteran halfback Adam Reynolds a final home game, with NRL commentators urging the club to reverse its decision.

Dolly Parton's 1986 'Up yours, buster' moment on 60 Minutes is remembered as Australia mourns the Queen of Country, who has died at 80.

GWS Giants have cut Jesse Hogan loose after six seasons, signalling a major list rebuild. The Coleman Medal winner is now linked to Collingwood and Gold Coast.

WA's ecological thinning program faces claims it is native logging in disguise, as scientists defend the practice and critics point to missing big trees and wildlife decline.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the next election will be a referendum on superannuation, as unions launch a national campaign against Liberal and One Nation plans to overhaul the system.

Australia is exploring long-range surveillance drones to strengthen maritime border protection, targeting illegal fishing, people smuggling and contraband. The Department of Home Affairs has approached industry providers, though no purchase decision has been made.

Trent Robinson has delivered a scathing assessment of his side's mental fragility after the Roosters fell from first to third on the NRL ladder with a shock loss to the Wests Tigers.

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak poses a severe threat to Australia's iconic species, including black swans and little penguins, with experts warning of mass die-offs and urging a $200m investment in wildlife management.

India is serving court summons on LeT founder Hafiz Saeed through diplomatic channels, advancing the NIA case over the 2025 Pahalgam attack and setting the stage for a possible trial in absentia.

Independent MLA Yiŋiya Guyula has resigned from the NT parliament after a decade, citing a lack of partnership from the CLP government. His departure triggers a September 12 by-election in the sprawling Mulka electorate.

The Mundi Mundi Bash reopened its gates to day-trippers on Saturday after record rainfall turned the outback festival site into a mudpit, with free entry offered as a goodwill gesture to fans who were turned away.

A Sydney family has spoken out after star player Isaac Heeney posed for a photo with their young daughter hours before sexual assault allegations became public, as new details emerge about the Pullman Hotel incident.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised the AFL's handling of the Sydney Swans scandal, called for a cultural reset, and pressed Israel for transparency over the death of aid worker Zomi Frankcom.

Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati has joined Portuguese giants Benfica from Parma in a reported $33 million deal, becoming the latest Australian international to secure a major European transfer.

Triple Eight’s discovery of a non-compliant air restrictor in Will Brown’s car has reignited his title hopes. The 2024 champion calls it ‘do or die’ at Ipswich.

A new unauthorised biography alleges bullying in Victoria Beckham's Spice Girls years and reveals the details behind the family's public rupture with Brooklyn.

A mother-and-son animated film mocked for its crude visuals has become one of China's most talked-about box office stories of 2026, surging from 7,700 yuan to over 14.9 million yuan after internet mockery drove ticket sales.