Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House
No injuries reported and no suspect found after a search of park and surrounding area, agency says The US Secret Service said on Sunday it was investigating reports of overnight…
Aerial view of American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson winning her Stawell Gift heat – video
USA sprint star Sha’Carri Richardson has cruised into the Stawell Gift semi-final, comfortably winning her heat on Saturday afternoon. The Paris Olympic 100m silver medallist started from scratch but powered…
Iran strikes Kuwait’s oil infrastructure before Opec+ supply talks
Members reportedly agree a rise of 206,000 barrels a day in May, but move symbolic while strait of Hormuz is effectively closed Middle East crisis – live updates Iranian drones…
Australia news live: BoM says cyclone Maila may approach Queensland; Chris Bowen calls for Hormuz reopening
Follow today’s news live Watch American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson win her Stawell Gift heat The Paris Olympic 100m silver medallist started from scratch but powered past the field with ease.…
Australian Human Rights Commission investigates racial discrimination complaint against NSW government
Investigation comes after South Asian Muslim and caste-oppressed Hindu community representatives lodged formal complaint Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Australian Human Rights Commission…
Aboriginal child moved 1,700km from remote NT community should be returned, family court rules
Judge says boy should go back to his community to learn about stories and rituals ‘that can only be taught on country’ Get our breaking news email, free app or…
‘Doesn’t make sense to hold on to a combustion engine’: used EV prices rise as Australia’s fuel crisis hits
Stock runs low as oil crunch increases enthusiasm for electric vehicles Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast When a used vehicle rolls into a car…
The swift parrot’s distinctive call was recorded dozens of times in a patch of Tasmanian forest. Then the forest was logged
Scientists estimate the endangered bird’s population has slumped to about 750. But the logging agency responsible for clearing its habitat said it acted lawfully Sign up for climate and environment…
Six reasons why Bob Hawke was Australia’s gold standard prime minister
Former attorney general Gareth Evans outlines the factors that created an unparalleled reformist momentum – and the crucial role Paul Keating played It is no doubt a little presumptuous for…
The kindness of strangers: I was taken aback by a rude remark. Then it hit me – she was absolutely right
I vividly remember thinking how out of line the shopkeeper was. But as I thought more about what she said, I realised she’d done me a favour Read more in…