Shooting at Mardi Gras parade in Louisiana leaves six people injured
One person taken into custody after a mass shooting in Clinton leaves six injured, including a child Six people – including a child – were shot during a carnival parade…
NSW to remove ‘good character’ from being considered at sentencing hearings in nationwide first
Survivors of sexual abuse welcome the ‘monumental shift’ in how courts approach sentencing, while others say it could limit defendants’ rights Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Epstein lawyers discussed possibility of cooperation with prosecutors days before his death, files reveal
Less than two weeks before convicted abuser was found dead, lawyers met with Manhattan federal prosecutors Less than two weeks before Jeffrey Epstein’s death in jail, his lawyers and Manhattan…
Trump says Iran ‘talking to’ US and hints at deal to avoid military strikes
US president says Iran ‘negotiating’ as US naval battle group approaches, and says regional allies cannot be told plan Donald Trump has said Iran is “talking to” the US and…
NDIS workers are being stalked, harassed and assaulted while ‘urgent’ safety reforms take three years to enact
Agency does not plan to fully implement recommended safety measures until 2027, despite reports of hundreds of security incidents Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
Australia news live: Hundreds of surfers paddle out in memory of 12-year-old Sydney boy killed by shark; Canavan rules out bid for Nationals leadership
Nico Antic died of his injuries after he was bitten near a popular swimming spot at Vaucluse in Sydney’s east. Follow live updates Get our breaking news email, free app…
Dog Park review – this charming comedy lures you in with dogs – but you’ll stay for the humans
Marketed as a comedy, the show is more of a light-touch drama, and it manages to sketch a fractious depiction of love that many will relate to How do you…
The ‘pleasant fiction’ of a rules-based order has been blown apart. It’s time for Australia to codify a bill of rights | Julianne Schultz
What’s happening on American streets makes clear that a charter of rights does not prevent state overreach. But human rights must be more than a debating point Get our breaking…
‘The best movement is the next movement’: how to really look after your lower back
An estimated 80% of the population will suffer from lower back pain at some point. The good news is that preventing it is a lot easier than treating it Read…
‘People were starving for it’: Mem Fox on the incredible, surprising success of Possum Magic
After being rejected by nine publishers, the author’s first book went on to sell 5m copies, with readers immediately connecting to its depiction of Australian foods, animals and place names…