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Indigenous activist Uncle Robbie Thorpe loses legal challenge to Hamas terror designation

An activist’s efforts to overturn the Australian Government’s designation of Hamas as a terrorist organisation has been decided by a court.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:05:39 GMT

Australian Muslims ‘under siege’ amid anti-Muslim hate spike: Faruqi

One group of Aussies are fearing for their lives amid a terrifying spike in racist hatred, a Greens senator has warned.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:47:40 GMT

Donald Trump ‘looking into’ Australia-style social media ban

A member of Donald Trump’s family has revealed the US President could follow Australia’s lead on a world-first initiative.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:38:12 GMT

Man arrested at Sydney Airport after shock find in luggage

A man who flew in from China has been arrested at Sydney Airport after a disturbing discovery.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:11:58 GMT

Major mosque targeted again as Hanson speech link drawn

It's outrageous the Muslim community is being subjected to intimidation, particularly as the holy month of Ramadan begins, the prime minister says.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:34:08 GMT

'ISIS brides' issued passports, government confirms

Furious political debate continues to surround the fate of 34 women and children who've been trying to return to Australia after years in a Syrian camp.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:24:03 GMT

Telstra, Australia’s biggest telco, reveals half-year profit of $1.2bn

Australia’s biggest telco has recorded a mammoth profit for the six months till December, with mobile phones the major contributor.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:20:52 GMT

Telstra increases share buyback after 'strong' result

Telecommunications giant Telstra has tightened its full-year earnings guidance and will return more money to shareholders after releasing its interim results.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:55:35 GMT

Dozens die in more drone strikes on Sudan's Kordofan

Drone strikes in Sudan's Kordofan region are killing civilians and disrupting aid as the war grinds on.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:54:56 GMT

California avalanche update: Eight skiers found dead, one missing amid ‘ongoing’ rescue operation

An avalanche that has been described as the size of a football field has claimed the lives of eight skiers as rescue crews desperately search for one skier who remains missing.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:43:56 GMT

'Difficult' Ukraine talks end with no breakthrough

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russia of deliberately stalling peace talks that ended abruptly after two days.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:18:49 GMT

'Kick up the backside': voters' choice in by-election

The result of an upcoming by-election months before a general election could swing the momentum and give voters a chance to send a message to the major players.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:03:42 GMT

Ex-MP Rory Amon to fight allegations he sexually assaulted teenager

A former NSW MP’s two-week trial over allegations he sexually assaulted a teenager is due to begin.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:02:47 GMT

Bulk-billing GP surgery opens in Hamilton Hill

The Federal Government says about 96 per cent of Australians are now within a 20-minute drive of a registered Medicare bulk-billing practice.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:03:00 GMT

Cannington apartments intended to fill gap in disability housing

Apartments being built in Cannington are hoped to address the shortage of single-resident apartments built for people requiring high physical support.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Banjup residents disappointed at agreement for urban development

Banjup residents claim they have been blindsided by a proposal for a developer to use an old sand quarry as an environmental offset for an urban development.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Families, carers to be shown help available at All-Abilities Expo of disability services

An expo of disability services scheduled for next month aims to let families know they are not isolated, unsupported or invisible.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Norway royal touched, filmed sleeping woman, court told

A woman has told an Oslo court the eldest son of Norway's crown princess touched and filmed her while she slept.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:41:59 GMT

Unemployment tipped to climb again after surprise drop

Australia's latest jobless figures are likely to follow a trend for the year's start after economists were wrong-footed by a surprise fall in unemployment.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:33:53 GMT

Dodgy online items in consumer watchdog's crosshairs

Forcing giant online marketplaces like Temu and Shein to protect consumers from unsafe products is one of this year's key focuses for the consumer watchdog.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:31:49 GMT

Eleven held in France over death of far-right activist

Eleven people have been detained after a French far right activist was beaten to death, prosecutors say.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:04:21 GMT

‘Redbacks galore’: Melville residents find Piney Lakes playground infested with venomous spiders

‘I tried to kill them all with a stick but there was many more that escaped, and some of them even had nests full of babies.’

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:12:29 GMT

Royal Commission into anti-Semitism and social cohesion begins next week

A Royal Commission into anti-Semitism and social cohesion is set to start with its first public hearing next week.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:41:26 GMT

Civilians sent drones to N.Korea four times, Seoul says

South Korea has apologised to the North after an investigation showed three civilians harmed ties by flying drones over the border.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:36:46 GMT

Human remains found at construction site near the Victoria-NSW border

Human remains have been unearthed at a building site near the Victoria-NSW border, prompting police to establish a crime scene.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:44:54 GMT

British inflation hits lowest in almost a year

Hopes for an interest rate cut have been boosted in the UK after figures suggested that inflation fell to its lowest level since March 2025.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:27:20 GMT

Loan applications, drivers licences, personal data of 440k Aussies exposed after hacker hits Sydney finance tech company youX

The personal data of more than 440,000 Australians - including $3.7bn in loan applications - has been exposed after a cybersecurity breach at a major company.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:20:57 GMT

Pro-life movement leader Margaret Tighe dies aged 94

The most recognised leader of the pro-life movement in Australia’s history has died aged 94.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:02:58 GMT

Huntriss Road fires: Neighbour describes terrifying moment houses went up in flames in Doubleview

Neighbours have described the terrifying crackling of a nearby inferno at their unit complex in Perth’s northern suburbs, as another blaze on the same street gutted another home.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:51:09 GMT

Japan's exports surge and manufacturers' mood improves

Japan's exports jumped in January and manufacturers' confidence has improved amid strong demand from China and elsewhere in Asia.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:38:08 GMT

Chinese New Year Robot Kungfu Gala: AI humanoid robot dance leaves viewers both impressed and terrified

Footage of China’s new humanoid robots is making waves online, with some optimistic about the new development and others not so much.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:13:03 GMT

Premier polishes pitch to lure Trump to Australia

A premier is bidding to bring the United States president to Australia, claiming his state has something Donald Trump wants and needs.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:56:53 GMT

Push to outlaw spliced Russian 'blood oil' in Australia

Loopholes in Australia's sanctions regime against Russia are inadvertently propping up Russia's war in Ukraine as profits from spliced oil flow back to Moscow.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:51:48 GMT

Man who made anti-Semitic speech at controversial Sydney rally sentenced

The 31-year-old was arrested and charged under the state’s new race hate speech laws following his comments at a March for Australia rally on Australia Day.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:47:23 GMT

European Central Bank chief to exit before term's end

Christine ‌Lagarde reportedly wants to leave her European Central Bank post early to help France and Germany's leaders decide on her successor.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:32:21 GMT

Alcoa slugged millions over illegal forest clearing

Alcoa has agreed to pay $55 million to restore a forest habitat that's home to protected species after clearing it for bauxite mining without approvals.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:25:54 GMT

Climate 'coming for our coffee' without farm adaptation

The world's "bean belt" is under pressure from extreme heat, drought and pests that are threatening to keep pushing coffee prices higher.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:02:15 GMT

Vatican won't join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

President Donald Trump's plan to supervise war-torn Gaza will go ahead without the Pope's blessing, with the Vatican saying the UN should handle such a crisis.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:55:13 GMT

White nationalist jailed for hateful Australia Day rant

A neo-Nazi supporter who railed against Jews in a hate-filled Australia Day rally speech has been jailed for his offensive and abhorrent crime.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:30:03 GMT

PM calls for calm as bomb squad called to defence event

A major event in the capital has been derailed after a suspicious package was discovered, prompting the Prime Minister to call for cool heads.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:29:46 GMT

Rural renewable projects causing `significant unease'

While some rural councils see renewable projects as an economic advantage, farmers say construction is affecting roads, connectivity and social harmony.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:14:58 GMT

Latrobe St, Melbourne: High-rise building evacuated as emergency services respond to suspected gas leak

Dozens have been evacuated from a high-rise in Melbourne’s CBD after reports of a gas leak prompted emergency services to intervene.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:08:52 GMT

Two parents plead not guilty over baby boy’s death in hospital

Two parents accused of causing the death of their baby boy in 2022 have pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:56:08 GMT

Truck 'chased' on wrong side of highway before crash

A driver has been killed instantly in a horror crash with a truck that may have been chased by at least one vehicle on the wrong side of a major highway.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:53:31 GMT

Spain to probe X, Meta, TikTok over AI-generated abuse

Prosecutors in Spain will investigate social media platforms X, Meta and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:52:29 GMT

Israel's expansion plans for the West Bank condemned

Israel's controversial plan to pave the way for future settlements in the West Bank has drawn widespread condemnation from around the globe.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:03:51 GMT

Coles got supplier rebates for discounted promotions

Its "down down" campaign enabled Coles to make higher profits as more product sold, depending on deals with suppliers, a senior executive says.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:02:49 GMT

Neo-Nazis 'tapping into local anxieties' to radicalise

Anti-racism training for young children is among a series of policy responses being recommended to combat festering right-wing extremism.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:45:00 GMT

Nicole Kidman sparks romance rumours with multi-millionaire American businessman Paul Salem after pair spotted

Nicole Kidman is embracing life on her own terms following her split from Keith Urban, with inside whispers linking her to a high-profile American businessman.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:40:27 GMT

‘This is the start’: Chilling alleged threat as gangland war erupts in Sydney, cops make huge call

A string of car fires and firebombings – suspected to be linked to the brazen drive-by shooting of a former NRL player – have prompted drastic action.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:36:00 GMT

Healthcare pay offer lauded as $1.5b hospital launched

A significant new pay offer has been presented to healthcare workers undertaking industrial action, as a $1.5 billion public hospital is unveiled.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:11:44 GMT

Major builder expects 'chronic undersupply' to continue

Pent-up demand has property group Mirvac optimistic about the outlook for residential housing despite the prospect of higher interest rates.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:10:42 GMT

One banned from entering Australia as so-called ISIS brides try flee Syria

The Albanese government has provided a massive update on a group of so-called ISIS brides trying to return to Australia from war-ravaged Syria.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:44:08 GMT

New colour palette for Trump's Air Force One plane

The next US Air Force One plane will drop the Kennedy-era blue and white livery, in favour of a red, white, dark blue and gold colour palette.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:37:11 GMT

Randa Abdel-Fattah to appear at Sydney Writers’ Festival after Adelaide cancellation

A Palestinian-Australian author will feature at Australia’s largest writers festival months after another event she was due to speak at was cancelled.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:35:29 GMT

Cause of death revealed for Victoria Jones, daughter of legendary actor Tommy Lee Jones

The former child actress was found unconscious in a hotel hallway on New Year’s Day.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:58:41 GMT

Man to face trial over granny's 'reprehensible' rape

A man has been committed to stand trial over a 1983 rape of a grandmother, but has been cleared of her 1981 sexual assault.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:52:53 GMT

Warren Buffett's company invests in the New York Times

Five years after Warren Buffett sold off all of Berkshire Hathaway's newspapers, he's revealed a $A496 million investment in the New York Times.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:30:45 GMT

Gus Lamont: Two family members not assisting police in search for missing four-year-old

In a bombshell update, South Australian’s police commissioner has announced two family members have now withdrawn their cooperation as investigators search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:34:25 GMT

'Ruined my life': rape survivor demands justice

The survivor of an unsolved 40-year-old rape has recalled her abduction and assault: "This is the nightmare that everyone fears and it was happening to me."

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:29:30 GMT

'This has to stop': mayor calls on Hanson to visit area

The mayor of a suburb labelled unsafe by Pauline Hanson because of its Muslim population is calling on the controversial senator to visit the area.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:07:03 GMT

Shia LaBeouf arrested at Mardi Gras, New Orleans: Transformers star accused of assaulting two men

Transformers star Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after getting into an alleged violent scuffle during Mardi Gras celebrations.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:05:14 GMT

Conservatorium High School hits back amid reports it had pulled Grace Tame from consent program

Conservatorium High School says it did not remove Grace Tame from its consent education program, despite media reports claiming she was axed after leading a controversial chant at a pro-Palestine rally.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:46:18 GMT

Palestinian-Australian author to headline writers' fest

Palestinian-Australian academic Randa Abdel-Fattah will appear at Australia's biggest writers' festival after her removal from another event sparked outrage.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:19:25 GMT

Bayer offers $10b to settle Roundup cancer US lawsuits

Germany-based Bayer has agreed to a proposed $A10 billion deal to settle thousands of US lawsuits that blame its popular weedkiller Roundup for causing cancer.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:07:22 GMT

Man, woman found dead at home in Rockhampton, Queensland

Police have made a grim discovery during a welfare check at a home in a Queensland suburb.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:56:24 GMT

Cops’ discovery after man killed in crash with truck driving on wrong side of road on Bruce Highway

Police have made a huge discovery after a man was killed in a collision with a truck driving the wrong way on a major highway.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:38:24 GMT