Anthony Albanese orders review into law enforcement and intelligence agencies

The PM's own department, as well as cabinet, will undertake a wide-ranging examination of several agencies, including the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australia's Security Intelligence ...

Three dead after horror day on Queensland's roads

Emergency services were called to a crash in North Isis, south of Bundaberg, after reports a Holden Commodore and a Nissan X-Trail collided at Childers Road just after midday. The sole passenger of ...

'People are burying their dead': NSW Premier Chris Minns issues strong message for anyone planning to protest today

"Without this authorisation, the event is not legally protected as an authorised assembly and individuals who choose to attend may be liable for obstruction and unlawful assembly offences," police ...

NSW Premier Chris Minns urges protesters to avoid gathering today

The NSW Premier had a stern message for anyone planning protests on the one-week anniversary of the Bondi Beach terror attack today.

Wild weather set for Victoria as residents told to brace for severe thunderstorms, bushfires

"Warm and dry conditions over northwest Victoria, with fresh to strong and gusty west to southwesterly winds in the afternoon, will lead to elevated fire dangers," the BOM said.

How a Reddit tip-off helped police track down the Brown University shooter as key questions still remain

Beyond the discrepancy, authorities on Thursday spent frantic hours trying to track the suspect and the car they believed he was driving, and had information he would be returning his rented car in ...

Police investigate major security breach at two Adelaide prisons

Police are trying to determine if a forged access pass was used by an unauthorised person to gain entry to high-security areas at Yatala and the women's prison. A person with limited access and ...

What Christmas Day weather will be like around Australia

December 25 is expected to bring some "mild" weather for most capital cities around Australia. Anthony Albanese has thrown his support behind a state-based royal commission into the Bondi Beach ...

Pope Leo summons world's cardinals for a key assembly to help him govern the church

Pope Leo XIV greets faithful as he arrives in St. Peter's Square on the occasion of the last Jubilee audience, at the Vatican, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) (AP) Pope Leo XIV ...

Victorians hit with fresh round of public transport fare hikes

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) alerted travellers to the modest price hike on Friday, explaining that the fare changes "contribute to the operation of our train, tram and bus network". Fares are ...

PM backs state-based royal commission into Bondi attack

Anthony Albanese has thrown his support behind a state-based royal commission into the Bondi Beach shooting. More than 200 ...

Victorians to pay more for public transport from next year

The Victorian government has quietly rolled out a public transport fare hike beginning in 2026. Anthony Albanese has thrown ...