Australia’s $50,000 parent visa takes so long to process that applicants die waiting
Approvals can take decades – and more than 1,500 people died in a 21-month period as they waited, data shows Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get…
Man dies after suspected dog attack at rural property in Sydney suburb
Police say body of 23-year-old found at Eschol Park property with significant injuries, indicating he may have been attacked before death Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Australia news live: Alan Jones complainant denies fabricating pigsty kiss; Atlassian shares soar after strong results
The cross-examination of the first alleged victim to give evidence in Jones’s indecent assault trial continues. Follow today’s news live Federal parliament is returning from winter break next week. Do…
‘Terrifying’, ‘creepy’, ‘abusive’: dozens of women who worked for convicted rapist Ralph Carr speak out
Exclusive: They came to him young, dreaming of a career in the music industry. Now former employees have come forward, accusing the Melbourne talent manager of intimidating behaviour and sexual…
‘Like a jet taking off’: the cicada that can top 120 decibels and nearly break the pain threshold
The palm-sized greengrocer is bright, loud and abundant, and has long been a collectible item for Australian children Revealed: the top 10 invertebrates of the year Before marbles, stamps and…
Tech barons dream of human colonies on Mars – but I can’t think of a worse place to die | Jordan Prosser
Humans love to do stupid things to reach far-off places – but even the wildest frontiers on Earth have at least the possibility of a return home Like hoverboards, teleportation…
The social media algorithm has left me behind. I’m unc and I’m chopped – and that’s OK
If you have to Google an internet or gen Z/alpha slang term, you absolutely shouldn’t be using it. I’m accepting this milestone with quiet dignity I’ve just reached an important…
Australia’s best sustainable architecture for 2026 – in pictures
This year’s finalists for the National Architecture awards’ sustainability category include a compact Canberra housing development and the largest commercial use of hempcrete in the country. Architecture ‘holds a mirror…
Alan Jones on Trial: A ‘fearful’ friend and ‘generous’ payments – podcast
The criminal trial of veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has begun almost two years after he was arrested over multiple counts of indecent assault and sexual touching – charges he strongly…
Tour de France Femmes: Vollering victorious on stage five as Ferrand-Prévot’s defence unravels
Three outstanding riders in race broke clear of peloton Padding row intensifies after footage of male inspection Pauline Ferrand-Prévot’s defence of her Tour de France Femmes title unravelled among the…