Australian photographer wins at world photography awards with ‘barefoot volcanologist’ image
Elle Leontiev named open photographer of the year out of more than 430,000 submissions for portrait of Phillip Yamah at Mount Yasur in Vanuatu Sony world photography awards 2026 –…
Keir Starmer faces ‘judgment day’ as Mandelson vetting debacle grows
As revelations mount and accusations fly, prime minister prepares for MPs’ anger and Olly Robbins’ testimony early next week Keir Starmer’s claim he was “staggered” not to have been told…
NSW should think twice before banning ‘globalise the intifada’ after court struck down anti-protest law, legal expert says
Another lawyer says ruling ‘puts brakes on the Minns government’s ability to use executive power to minimise people’s rights to protest’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily…
‘Gamified’ versions of Bondi terror attack circulated online, Australia’s eSafety commissioner says
The online safety regulator also identified bystander videos of the antisemitic massacre on X, Instagram, Threads and some fringe websites Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
Ben Roberts-Smith’s comrades say he ordered them to execute unarmed civilians, court documents show
Former SAS corporal allegedly placed man on his knees and ordered fellow soldier to shoot him, according to statement of facts Australian soldiers have told prosecutors they executed unarmed civilians…
US Live Nation and Ticketmaster verdict triggers calls for Australian investigation into ticketing rules
One insider estimates Australians pay A$10 in fees per ticket, with fans bearing the burden of monopolised music tour schedules and inflated artist values Get our breaking news email, free…
Victorian councils rubbish statewide mandate that all homes must have four wheelie bins
Local governments have until 1 July next year to introduce a four-bin recycling system, but some councils – and waste experts – say it’s unnecessary Get our breaking news email,…
‘Incomprehensible’: birds flee and hundreds of turtles left to die after government cuts water to NSW wetlands
Frogs and sheep in the Gwydir wetlands near Moree have also been bogged after WaterNSW stopped environmental flows, researchers say An “incomprehensible” disaster is unfolding at wetlands in New South…
‘Popesplaining’ Vance out of depth in argument over whether Iran is a just war
Trump administration has riled head of Catholic church over use of theology to justify conflict in Iran The contrast in experience between the two men disagreeing over war and theology…
Oil price drops below $90 a barrel after Iran says strait of Hormuz is open
Gas price also falls and markets rise amid hopes Donald Trump will succeed in reaching deal with Tehran Oil and gas prices fell sharply on Friday after Iran said the…