One Nation's vetting procedures face questions after Victorian leader Warren Pickering admitted to past drug use and drink driving, with a former candidate revealing the selection process involved no face-to-face interviews.
Selena Gomez sells her former Encino residence for $7.4m, four months after listing, as she and husband Benny Blanco settle into their $48m Beverly Hills mansion.
Modi and Putin meet in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit, with defence deals, nuclear energy, oil trade, de-dollarisation, and Ukraine on the agenda.
Benji Marshall reshapes his coaching staff as the Tigers review a disappointing season, while refereeing decisions and player contract speculation dominate the NRL finals build-up.
GPT-6 Astra has completed all 48 challenges in Neal Agarwal's CAPTCHA-style browser game, raising questions about the future of human verification systems online.
Coffs Harbour residents are boycotting Coles after it dropped local bananas, while Woolworths wins praise for its 'amazing' local display. The dispute raises questions about national supply chains versus regional economies.
New research from the University of East Anglia and Oxford BioDynamics reveals that five major fatigue-causing illnesses, including CFS/ME and long COVID, share common biological networks, potentially paving the way for objective diagnostic tests.
The widow of Jaryd Dawson, brother of Adelaide Crows captain Jordan Dawson, has shared a heartbreaking Father's Day tribute. Jordan Dawson opens up about grief, mental health, and the support that has carried him through.
Simon Kennedy and Tony Milne, two Australians forever marked by 9/11, have found unexpected paths to healing, from the Sydney Swans to Guantanamo Bay.
Indigenous fathers and researchers say stereotypes from the Northern Territory intervention still linger, but programs and cultural pride are turning the tide.
The mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case in Massachusetts highlights a stark contrast with New Zealand's Lauren Dickason trial: the availability of infanticide as a partial defence. Legal experts say the difference matters for how juries assess maternal mental health.
Fourteen years ago, Vince Lebon staked his life savings on 500 pairs of a single shoe design. Today, that bet has grown into Rollie Nation, one of Australia's most recognisable footwear brands, with more than a million pairs sold worldwide.
The Warriors and Panthers are separated by a single point of differential heading into the final round, while the Roosters need a 15-point win to secure third place.
A leading tax lawyer warns that Australia's rushed and complex tax reforms, passed without proper consultation, could trigger a wave of litigation and erode public trust in government.
A display at Parliament House meant to mark 125 years of the Australian flag included two New Zealand flags, prompting a closer look at the similarities between the two designs.
PNG Chiefs delay Hudson Young signing after NRL insists they match Canberra's $1.1 million offer, leaving the franchise to reassess its recruitment strategy.
The US and Iran have exchanged fresh missile and drone strikes, with Washington targeting Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran responding with attacks on US bases in Jordan and Bahrain.
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.
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