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Perth fire: Smoke alert warning issued for metro area, hills as smog blankets city on Wednesday afternoon

Eerie pictures show the city skyline hidden behind a veil of smoke, as well as a billowing cloud above the Perth Hills.

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:05:28 GMT

'Grave danger': warning for bar war's youngest soldiers

Young people with no criminal history are being recruited by shadowy criminal syndicates in a wave of attacks on hospitality venues, a state's top cop says.

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:57:36 GMT

Two teens arrested after Aussie tourist allegedly stabbed and robbed in Thailand

Two teenagers have been charged after an Australian tourist was allegedly stabbed and robbed of thousands of dollars at a popular Thai destination.

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:50:41 GMT

Maree Crabtree: Mother accused of murder attacks daughter’s credibility

In a shock statement, a mother accused of her son’s murder likened her case to Lindy Chamberlain’s infamous dingo attack trial of the 1980s.

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:49:23 GMT

Russia snubs Ukraine's truce, firing dozens of drones

Ukraine is accusing Russia of violating a short ceasefire initiated by Kyiv, while Moscow claims Ukraine hasn't abided by its own truce.

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:12:47 GMT

WA Police search for stolen delivery truck filled with $50,000 worth of electronics and white goods

A fridge was torn apart after falling from the back of the vehicle.

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:06:29 GMT

$44k fines for dogs left in hot cars in biggest update to NSW animal cruelty laws in 45 years

Dog owners found committing one common act will face fines of up to $44,000 in the biggest law update in 45 years.

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:02:26 GMT

MMA fighter 'never denied' fatal sparring assault

A professional cage fighter gave a full-throated admission to police after accidentally killing his friend in a sparring match, his lawyer says.

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:53:45 GMT

Diphtheria alert: WA Health urges West Aussies to get vaccinated with outbreak hitting 60 cases

There have been 60 cases of the potentially deadly bacterial infection reported in WA.

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:42:11 GMT

Iran wants a 'fair and comprehensive agreement' with US

President Donald Trump is claiming "great progress" in talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran insists its rights and interest must be reflected in any deal.

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:36:42 GMT

How we can fight China rare metal monopoly: mining boss

A retiring chief executive has recounted how Lynas Rare Earths endured early challenges to help break China's monopoly on processing the crucial materials.

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:18:10 GMT

WA couple sues Monash IVF clinic as embryo mix-up prompts trauma lawsuit

The donors claim Monash did not tell them of the bungled transfer until a week after the baby was born.

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:57:19 GMT

NSW motorists claim back $284 million in toll relief amid cost of living crisis

More than 862,000 NSW motorists have claimed $284 million since January, with 58 suburbs now in the “$1 million club” for total cashback received.

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:45:13 GMT

Teens admit roles in Australia's biggest cocaine bust

Two teen boys were offered "life changing money" via group chat to offload what would become the biggest cocaine seizure in Australia's history, a judge heard.

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:43:16 GMT

Shannon James Doble: Man told mother ‘burn bitch’ before setting her on fire

A man lit his mother’s house on fire before dousing her in petrol and setting her ablaze, a court has been told as he was sentenced. WARNING: This story contains disturbing content.

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:32:02 GMT

End of the free ride: studies call for road user charge

Two transport groups say fuel excise is no longer running smoothly and the government needs to charge motorists based on how far they drive.

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:25:08 GMT

Australia Post launches new Bluey ‘dollarbuck’ coins for fans and collectors after first set sold out

Australia Post has launched new Bluey-themed $2 coins inspired by popular show episodes after the first set of the collection was quickly sold out.

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:23:42 GMT

2026-27 Western Australia budget: Pressure to tackle rising costs and housing affordability

Aussies in one state will be looking for cost-of-living relief and measures to ease housing affordability when the budget is handed down.

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:11:19 GMT

Rooftop rescue underway after fire breaks out in inner-city Brisbane building

A rooftop rescue is unfolding after a fire broke out in a multistorey building, leaving emergency crews working urgently to reach a person stranded above the blaze.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:56:40 GMT

Australian comedian Alex Williamson slammed after joke about Kumanjayi Little Baby’s alleged abduction, murder

An Australian comedian has been stood down from his football club and received widespread backlash after he posted a ‘sickening’ TikTok video, making fun of Kumanjayi Little Baby’s disappearance.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:37:44 GMT

What Australia's new $10b fuel security plan means

As countries across the world reel from the disruption to supply chains due to the Iran war, Australia has launched a multi-billion dollar plan.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:17:33 GMT

Marc Rieben: Man accused of pureeing remains of Miss Switzerland finalist wife described as ‘ideal husband’

A man accused of murdering his Swiss beauty queen wife and pureeing her body parts in a blender has been described at his trial as an ‘ideal husband’. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:14:19 GMT

FedEx driver to die for killing girl after delivery

A FedEx driver who kidnapped and killed a seven-year-old girl after delivering a Christmas gift to her Texas home, has been sentenced to death.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:04:01 GMT

Mortgage broker: Australians searching for lending provider hits record high as RBA hikes interest rates again

On Tuesday, as the RBA announced another rate hike, a desperate act from struggling Australians hit a record high. How did it come to this?

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:45:58 GMT

Myanmar urged to grant access to Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar is being urged to grant access to 80-year-old Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi who has been held in detention since she was removed from office in 2021.

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:43:08 GMT

Books banned as publisher cuts ties with guilty author

Author Craig Silvey's publisher has moved to cut ties after he admitted guilt to child exploitation charges, while WA schools have permanently banned his books.

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:32:05 GMT

IT teacher Kim Ramchen ‘mentally snapped’ before attacking Keysborough principal Aaron Sykes with knife

A secondary school IT teacher felt he had been “treated unjustly” before attacking his boss with two knives, plunging the school into lockdown, a court has been told.

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:20:54 GMT

Neighbourhood security cameras in Baldivis capture shocking scenes of dog being kicked, stomped, hit

Disturbing scenes have been caught on a home security camera of a dog being brutally beaten in Baldivis on Sunday. WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:12:03 GMT

Hate inquiry ‘appalled’ after man wearing swastika shirt moved on by police outside royal commission on anti-Semitism

A man wearing a swastika shirt has been moved on outside a building where Jewish Australians are sharing horrific stories of anti-Semitism. WARNING: Nazi symbol.

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Scientists discover fossils in Moondyne Cave, Margaret River that reveal WA was home to own koala species

Freshly discovered fossils from dozens of cave sights across the south west prove WA was once home to its own species of koalas.

Wed, 06 May 2026 03:49:16 GMT

Australia’s $78.9bn income support system under strain as mental health claims surge

Australia’s income support system is under mounting strain from the staggering number of people drawing some form of assistance.

Wed, 06 May 2026 03:17:34 GMT

Staff suspended over welfare fears before girl's death

The alleged murder of a five-year-old girl has led to three child protection workers being stood down amid concerns over how her welfare case was handled.

Wed, 06 May 2026 03:12:26 GMT

Subway Australia announces the end of its Subcard customer loyalty program

Regulars have been left devastated after receiving an email about the program ending.

Wed, 06 May 2026 03:10:20 GMT

Romania's pro-European coalition collapses

Romania's pro-European coalition has collapsed after lawmakers voted in favour of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.

Wed, 06 May 2026 02:54:55 GMT

Chad says 23 soldiers killed by Boko Haram militants

Nearly two dozen soldiers in the central African nation of Chad have been killed in an attack on a military post by militant Islamist group Boko Haram.

Wed, 06 May 2026 02:36:52 GMT

Craig Silvey books permanently banned from WA schools after child exploitation guilty plea

A best-selling Australian author’s books will never again be taught in one state’s public schools after an abhorrent admission.

Wed, 06 May 2026 02:32:34 GMT

New Zealand to require citizenship test for migrants

Anyone wanting to become a New Zealand citizen will soon have to pass a test showing they have sufficient knowledge of their responsibilities and privileges.

Wed, 06 May 2026 02:21:26 GMT

Food recall: The Han Kitchen Topokki Cup Original pulled from supermarket shelves over mould contamination

A popular snack product sold at supermarkets across Australia has been urgently recalled, with consumers warned they could get sick if they eat it.

Wed, 06 May 2026 02:15:59 GMT

State's third female governor to lead with kindness

A state has appointed a former nurse as governor, who pledges to connect with communities and bring compassion and kindness to the position.

Wed, 06 May 2026 01:56:15 GMT

US kills three in strike on suspected drug boat

The US military says it has struck a vessel ‌in the Eastern Pacific, killing three people, in the latest ‌attack on "narco-terrorists".

Wed, 06 May 2026 01:36:45 GMT

Bondi massacre terror accused set to face new charges

A man accused of killing 15 people and injuring dozens more faces being hit with fresh charges over the massacre at a Bondi Hanukkah celebration.

Wed, 06 May 2026 01:00:49 GMT

New ‘advanced detection’ AI tools set to crack down on Aussie teen social media accounts

Kids who think they can skirt Australia’s world-first social media ban have been put on notice after this move by a global tech giant.

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:59:58 GMT

Princess Kate to make first overseas trip since cancer

Kensington Palace has announced the Princess of Wales will undertake her first official overseas trip since recovering from her cancer treatment.

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:35:45 GMT

Albanese unveils fuel security package after national cabinet meeting

Anthony Albanese has made a big announcement on Australia’s fuel security after a high-stakes meeting with state and territory leaders.

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:26:24 GMT

Islamic State-linked cohort to face arrest on return

A group of 13 women and children are set to return to Australia after years spent in a Syrian refugee camp following the fall of Islamic State.

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:14:40 GMT

National fuel reserve 'future-proofed' in $10b plan

Australia has taken steps to shore up security of fuel and fertiliser under a multibillion-dollar package as supply chains remain disrupted by the Iran war.

Tue, 05 May 2026 23:14:50 GMT

Rubio to visit Vatican after Trump's potshots at Pope

Marco Rubio expects to have 'frank' dialogue with Pope Leo, during a visit that comes after Donald Trump has repeatedly disparaged the first US-born pontiff.

Tue, 05 May 2026 21:50:11 GMT

Gold Coast: Toddler in induced coma after inhaling gold dust powder while baking Bluey-themed cake with mum

‘One minute I’m baking and the next I am trying to keep my baby conscious,’ his mother said.

Tue, 05 May 2026 21:30:52 GMT

Dead body found after two men in car plunge into weir

Police divers have recovered the body of a man after a car drove into a national park weir following an incident with another vehicle.

Tue, 05 May 2026 21:21:43 GMT

Bear attack leaves two hikers injured in Yellowstone

A bear attack on a popular hiking trail in the Yellowstone National Park has left two hurt.

Tue, 05 May 2026 21:07:39 GMT

US adds officer-assault charge following WHCA shooting

A man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has been indicted on a new charge.

Tue, 05 May 2026 20:59:36 GMT

Canning council reveals decision on bikie gang’s ‘motorcycle-themed men’s shed’ application

The application was made after a police raid in May last year that drew the attention of council authorities.

Tue, 05 May 2026 20:21:00 GMT

Road tax proposal could end fuel excise as EV uptake surges

Motorists on the fringes of Australia’s biggest cities are driving uptake in EVs, with a bold proposal aiming to save road users thousands.

Tue, 05 May 2026 20:03:04 GMT

Gender-equality aid cuts failing females, report says

Foreign aid cuts by countries around the world are impacting gender-equality efforts and leaving women and girls more vulnerable, a report has found.

Tue, 05 May 2026 20:03:03 GMT

'Living within our means': treasurer defiant on budget

The door has been left ajar for a COVID debt levy to be unwound early as business buckles under the weight of state tax and regulation.

Tue, 05 May 2026 19:04:56 GMT

Loved ones honour volunteers killed in rescue tragedy

Two volunteers who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a boat in distress, died while doing what they were passionate about, their loved ones say.

Tue, 05 May 2026 19:02:54 GMT

Israeli court extends two flotilla activists' detention

An Israeli court has extended the detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila for another six days.

Tue, 05 May 2026 18:35:30 GMT

Jewish students bullied while learning about Holocaust

A royal commission has heard how Jewish students were bullied while learning about the Holocaust.

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:35:59 GMT

'Train to nowhere': fury at Inland Rail cutback

A major rail corridor spanning much of Australia's east will be left half finished due to budget blowouts as furious farmers brand it a major missed chance.

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:33:53 GMT

Oil crisis not over: warnings of diesel over $4 a litre

With the Strait of Hormuz still shut and stockpiles running down, economists warn fuel prices could spike above levels previously seen during this oil crisis.

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:32:50 GMT

German car-ramming suspect placed in psychiatric care

German investigators say a suspect in a car-ramming in Leipzig that left two people dead had spent time recently at a psychiatric hospital.

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:14:47 GMT

Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump says the US initiative to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is being paused to see if an agreement with Iran can be finalised.

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:11:19 GMT

Youth radicalisation threat ‘turbocharged’ by AI as national centre established

The ability for terrorists to radicalise Australian children will be “turbocharged” by AI, the government has warned.

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:33:01 GMT

Rubio expects 'frank' Pope meeting after Trump attacks

The US's top diplomat is visiting the Vatican for "authentic dialogue" amid President Donald Trump's hostility to Pope Leo over his opposition to the Iran war.

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:17:04 GMT

New UK arson attack as PM meets on anti-Semitism

Britain's wave of anti-Semitic attacks "are a crisis for everyone", Prime Minister Keir Starmer says, as police investigate arson on another Jewish site.

Tue, 05 May 2026 11:51:01 GMT

Zelenskiy slams Russian truce offer plus deadly attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has rebuked Russia for its "utter cynicism" in launching deadly attacks after announcing a brief truce.

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:42:34 GMT

Former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s publicist confirms book tour news

Annastacia Palaszczuk’s publicist has given an update on the former premier’s book tour after her partner was charged with rape.

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:29:26 GMT

‘Unimaginable’: Tributes roll in for new mum after shock sudden death from brain bleed

A young mum has died five months after giving birth to a baby girl following a sudden brain aneurysm, leaving her family devastated.

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:02:44 GMT

Truce in doubt as US, Iran fight for control of strait

The US is trying to force open the Strait of Hormuz while the UAE has come under attack by Iran in a test of a ceasefire with no sign of a peace deal.

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:54:59 GMT