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âAs if the sky had fallenâ: School roof collapse kills at least 34 children and a teacher
Published: October 15, 2026 19:29
Most of the those killed at the private school in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar were between 6 and 12 years old.
Bostock hat-trick spurs Kangaroos to victory
Published: October 15, 2026 19:24
Australian rookie Jack Bostock scores a hat-trick of tries as the Kangaroos beat the Kiwis in a World Cup thriller.
Jewels win in WNBL comeback
Published: October 15, 2026 19:24
Tasmania Jewels beat Geelong Venom in their first game back in the WNBL after three decades out.
Trump calls off livestream of execution
Published: October 15, 2026 19:06
Donald Trump has scrapped a plan to livestream the first US military execution in 60 years.
Three people killed in Turkey floods
Published: October 15, 2026 19:05
Severe flooding in Istanbul has left three people dead and thousands evacuated.
Victorian doctors prepare for 12-hour long strike
Published: October 15, 2026 19:05
Victorian doctors plan to hold a 12-hour strike next week over pay and conditions
Garbin's 'emotional' return to the WNBL court
Published: October 15, 2026 19:04
The Tasmania Jewels are going to return to the WNBL after a 30-year hiatus, with captain Darcee Garbin leading the team with her daughter Rose on the side line.
The LNP is adamant Brisbane 2032 will be delivered within budget. Hereâs what voters think
Published: October 15, 2026 19:00
Former premier Campbell Newman said the government had given up âany sense of fiscal responsibilityâ when it came to the Games.
Sydney airport security workers strike
Published: October 15, 2026 18:59
Security workers at Sydney airport will walk off the job for four hours on Friday.
âMonster-likeâ: Woman alleges Russell Brand posed for photos moments before sudden rape
Published: October 15, 2026 18:55
The actor underwent a swift change in manner as he talked with the woman in her hotel room, demanding she take pictures of him before pushing her onto a bed, the court heard.
âItâs wonderful to be backâ: Harry and Meghan on first outing since UK return
Published: October 15, 2026 18:54
The couple were 10 minutes late after getting stuck in traffic following the morning school run without a police escort, despite Prince Harryâs ongoing efforts.
Inquest ordered into deaths of three WA children murdered by mum
Published: October 15, 2026 18:39
After four years, a coronial inquest has been ordered into the deaths of three children murdered by their mother in Port Hedland.
McKinsey leader steps down from charity board days after controversial âglass cliffâ comments
Published: October 15, 2026 18:30
Chris Bradley resigned from Opportunity International Australia just days after his controversial remarks about the challenges female CEOs face.
Fontaines DC, rock musicâs latest saviours, swoon into the apocalypse
Published: October 15, 2026 18:30
The Irish bandâs frantically anticipated new album completes their transition to stadium-rock superstars.
ASX set to jump as Wall Street steadies
Published: October 15, 2026 18:20
Wall Street is steadying following jarring drops for stocks worldwide in the artificial-intelligence industry on worries about how much longer the AI frenzy will last.
Exclusive Brethren boss asks, âWhy should we tell the world?â ahead of evidence to inquiry
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
From confidentiality agreements for participating in church services to keeping the public in the dark, the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church leader is not keen on scrutiny.
Melbourneâs sports crisis: Why children most at risk of dropping out are being turned away
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
The demand for sporting facilities has long outstripped supply, but with Melbourneâs population set to boom, grassroots organisations are calling on schools to help with a solution.
The 100 Essential Restaurants in Victoria right now
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
Handpicked by the editors of the Good Food Guide, these are the venues that capture what it is to eat in this glorious state today.
Eisen family spend chunk of Afterpay billions on swanky $12m Armadale shop
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
The couple moved to Melbourne around 2020 and paid $26 million for a Toorak mansion. They also splashed out $13 million on a âmodestâ Byron Bay pad.
The one thing strong couples do when they fight
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
âWe-talkâ is one of the biggest indicators of a healthy relationship, say experts.
âBorders on the immoralâ: Why Catholic Church is in the firing line over this small Redfern building
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
Australiaâs most senior Indigenous leaders warn the Catholic Church risks looking greedy and out of touch unless it steps in to help the Aboriginal Medical Service.
Scheduling a 4.55pm meeting on Friday should be a workplace offence
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
If you want to work 10 or 12-hour days, go for it. But donât force it on others and, for goodnessâ (and your own) sake, leave Friday exempt.
Meet the Melbourne home sellers who are already publishing their reserves
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
New laws in Victoria attempt to make it easier to navigate the property market. Some vendors have given the process a go already.
Top talent take Mexican dining to new heights at Newcastleâs energetic newcomer
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
Newcastle has had its fair share of Mexican joints but itâs never had one quite like this new spot, which combines regional flavours with modern flexibility.
Cook the trends of 2026: Three retro dishes Melbourne restaurants are loving right now
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
From vol-au-vents to ice cream sundaes, re-create the Good Food Guide restaurant magic at home with new spins on some nostalgic classics.
Powderfinger are back together, 16 years after breaking up. So, how did we get here?
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
Fevered speculation took off when mysterious billboards began popping up around the country â then the band weighed in.
First look: Inside a two-hatted fine dinerâs relaxed new bar for locals
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
Naviâs fire-focused sibling bar opens this Saturday in Yarraville. But with its nostalgic cocktails and snacks, itâs set to pull crowds well beyond the neighbourhood.
Labor could lose half its savings under private health compromise with Greens
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
Labor wants to scrap private health bonuses for 3 million older Australians, but does not have support in the Senate. The Greens want pensioners left out of that plan.
A lingerie behemoth hit a cultural hurdle â so a former churchgoing cheerleader stepped in
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
After seeing profits drop, Victoriaâs Secret â the intimate apparel brand famed for its risquĂ© fashion shows â needed a makeover.
My husband wore budgie smugglers in the US. The locals were shocked
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
At a hot spring, my husband has chosen what most Aussies would acknowledge as standard swimming attire. It quickly becomes obvious heâs drawing a lot of attention.
âItâs perfect for everythingâ: Dumpling king Brendan Pangâs essential Asian supermarket ingredients
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
From soy sauce to jasmine rice, these are the pantry staples and preferred brands youâll always find in Brendanâs shopping basket â plus how to make the most of them.
Property leaves Catholic Church facing moral dilemma
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
Australiaâs most senior Indigenous leaders have issued an urgent moral plea to the archbishop of Sydney, warning that the church risks looking greedy and out of touch.
Ten of the worldâs great ocean pools, ranked
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
Instead of waves, sharks and rips, ocean pools come with bars, cafes and hot showers. But thatâs not the only reason to love them.
Is Karl Stefanovic now Australiaâs most famous small business owner?
Published: October 15, 2026 18:00
In this weekâs On Background, Karl Stefanovicâs love fest at the CPAC Australia conference, ABCâS latest recruit gets a taste of what he is up against at the public broadcaster and News24 goes gaga for MAGA.
David vs Goliath in Hazelmere: Why tech giants keep targeting Perthâs east
Published: October 15, 2026 16:05
Just months after locals defeated a $600 million project, another developer has set its sights on the same Perth suburb.
Trump administration abandons plan for livestream of execution
Published: October 15, 2026 14:28
US President Donald Trump has announced the Pentagon will no longer livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan after bipartisan backlash.
Superquiz, Friday, October 16
Published: October 15, 2026 12:59
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with todayâs interactive superquiz.
Man killed in suspected targeted attack in Melbourneâs north
Published: October 15, 2026 11:44
Police said the yet-to-be formally identified manâs death is being treated as suspicious, and a crime scene had been established.
Rookie bags three tries as Australia and New Zealand deliver World Cup classic opener
Published: October 15, 2026 11:32
A Reece Walsh blinder, and three tries to debutant Jack Bostock, sealed a memorable World Cup win for Australia.
Best of cartoons, October 16, 2026
Published: October 15, 2026 11:30
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
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Published: October 15, 2026 11:14
WAâs top cop defends chase that left elderly man fighting for life
Published: October 15, 2026 11:14
WA's top cop has defended a high-speed chase in Perthâs southern suburbs that left an elderly man fighting for life.
Ponga scores amazing solo try in Kiwis debut
Published: October 15, 2026 10:48
Kalyn Ponga breaks through and steps Reece Walsh cold to score a crucial New Zealand try.
Moses limps off in huge Aussie blow
Published: October 15, 2026 10:48
Kangaroos halfback Mitchell Moses limps off with a calf injury against New Zealand.
Moderate makes Mate of the Month
Published: October 15, 2026 10:00
While the premiers show a bit of pluck.
Turbo lights up World Cup with 90m try
Published: October 15, 2026 09:53
Kangaroos winger Tom Trbojevic races away to score a 90-metre intercept try against the Kiwis.
Which city pours Australiaâs most expensive pints? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz
Published: October 15, 2026 09:50
Catch up on local, national and international stories with the weekâs multiple-choice challenge.
McLean scores freakish try for Kiwis
Published: October 15, 2026 09:23
New Zealand star Casey McLean scores the first try of the Rugby League World Cup in freakish fashion.
Man found dead after waiting two hours for ambulance
Published: October 15, 2026 08:53
The man lived just three streets away from hospital, and was asked to find his own way there after calling Triple Zero with chest pain and shortness of breath.
High-profile youth advocate charged with drug offences
Published: October 15, 2026 08:49
An outback youth advocate handed hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to steer at-risk children away from crime is facing drug charges.
Young mother cradles toddler as teens allegedly ransack her home
Published: October 15, 2026 08:46
A young mother was forced to cower inside her home with her toddler in her arms as her property was ransacked.
The new Bluey video game has one big advantage: itâs made in Brisbane
Published: October 15, 2026 08:45
After the first Bluey console game got a lukewarm reception, it was up to developers in her hometown to get it right.
Rugby League World Cup live updates: Australia v New Zealand battle for first night honours
Published: October 15, 2026 08:33
The Kangaroos kick off their RLWC campaign with a blockbuster against their trans-Tasman rivals at Allianz Stadium. Follow the action.
Catalano back in court as expanded $67m Byron compound gets green light
Published: October 15, 2026 08:30
Local authorities have approved media proprietor Antony Catalanoâs next big-ticket project in Byron Bay as the businessman returns to court facing charges of violently assaulting his wife.
âHe wants to be back in the game for usâ: Kiss opens up on Nawaqanitawaseâs Wallabies future
Published: October 15, 2026 08:30
Mark Nawaqanitawase might be unavailable for Novemberâs Nations Championship, but Les Kiss is confident he will declare his allegiance to Australia for the 2027 World Cup.
Trumpâs new press secretary: not quite attorney-at-law
Published: October 15, 2026 08:30
Katie Zacharia says the confusion over her legal credentials is the result of one big misunderstanding.
The luxury homes that are near The Block â but cheaper
Published: October 15, 2026 08:29
The Block homes have been listed with a price guide of $3.6 million to $3.9 million. For that price, buyers have options in the area.
Corporate cop makes explosive claims about former Super Retail bossâ âintimateâ relationship
Published: October 15, 2026 08:27
ASIC claims the retailerâs former boss pleaded with his ex-wife to keep quiet about the secret workplace relationship which led to his sacking and a lawsuit alleging he misled the market.
Thieves steal 150 grave plaques from Melbourne cemeteries
Published: October 15, 2026 08:15
Grieving families have been left devastated after thieves targeted two cemeteries.
Woman charged after allegedly lacing colleague's curry with snail bait
Published: October 15, 2026 08:15
A Perth woman has been charged after allegedly contaminating a colleague's curry with snail pellets.
Seven puts Mount Coot-tha TV station on market
Published: October 15, 2026 08:06
In a statement, Southern Cross Media Group said the sale would ensure the company could maintain âsustainable growth well into the futureâ.
Proteas swing the axe as âRolls-Royceâ Rabada firms for return against Australia
Published: October 15, 2026 08:05
South Africa have swung the selection axe as they consider recalling spearhead Kagiso Rabada for the second Test on Sunday.
The Age dominates nominations as Walkley Awards finalists revealed
Published: October 15, 2026 08:01
The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald have amassed 20 Walkley Award nominations in 13 categories.
âNewman-era attack on workersâ should have gone to 2024 poll: Miles
Published: October 15, 2026 08:01
Despite Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijieâs vow that strike-breaking powers would be used sparingly and align with federal laws, the stateâs proposal is far broader.
âThis is going to be differentâ: Meet the Sydney professor who cracked the code on the worldâs oldest shipwreck
Published: October 15, 2026 08:01
As the news spread, the Australian archaeologist who played a pivotal role in cracking its secrets was digging in a dirt pit at a Sydney university.
âGood marketing, not good biologyâ: The myth of the âmenopause cliffâ
Published: October 15, 2026 08:00
A new study sounded the alarm on the âmenopause cliffâ but many experts say it doesnât exist. So what do women really need to know?
Audience members fell asleep six times on my last book tour. I still feel grateful to be an author
Published: October 15, 2026 08:00
Book launches, adoring readers, travel â the life of an author may sound fabulous, but often the truth is stranger than fiction.
Without social media I would not have this career: comedian Zarna Garg
Published: October 15, 2026 08:00
The Indian-American comedian is bringing her ferocious domestic wit to Australia.
âDespicable betrayal of trustâ: Navy chief orders sweep of fleet after spy cam found on ship
Published: October 15, 2026 07:31
An Australian Defence Force member has been identified as a person of interest after a video recording device was found in the bathroom of a navy ship.
Ex-cop allegedly asked friend to throw phone into water
Published: October 15, 2026 07:30
A friend of Beau Lamarre-Condon tells his murder trial he asked her to throw a phone into water.
Has Catholic Church lost sight of a blessed vision?
Published: October 15, 2026 07:30
Itâs disgraceful but hardly surprising to read of the churchâs refusal to grant property ownership to the Aboriginal Medical Service at Redfern.
Plan to send girl to cult triggered âextremeâ warning
Published: October 15, 2026 07:28
Doctors warning a young girl was at extreme risk from her motherâs anti-medicine cult were excluded from safety meetings before the child was killed, a coroner has heard.
Victoria has âno choiceâ but to confront growing debt problem
Published: October 15, 2026 07:13
Businessman Paul Bassat says Victorians are ready to have a serious discussion about government debt. Are our political leaders up for it?
WA government orders inquest into Port Hedland murders
Published: October 15, 2026 07:08
WAâs attorney general has ordered the stateâs coroner to hold an inquest into the deaths of three children.
Heavens opening up for Headwall in long-shot Everest bid
Published: October 15, 2026 07:02
Trainer Matt Smith believes Headwall is over the odds as he looks to make the most of a middle draw and wet track in the Everest.
The 20 reasons people should be taking Samoa seriously at the World Cup
Published: October 15, 2026 07:00
Australia and New Zealand are the two strong favourites to take out the Rugby League World Cup. But Samoa might just have the edge in the big games.
China's coffee revolution
Published: October 15, 2026 06:58
Once synonymous with tea, China's Yunnan now produces almost all of the nation's coffee beans, fuelled by a boom in cafe culture.
Seven flag stars have left the Demons in the past year. But their list guru says theyâre âahead of the curveâ
Published: October 15, 2026 06:47
The Demons are the sole club to have picked at least twice in the first round of the AFL draft in each of the past three years, and will take picks four and 14 into next monthâs draft.
âInsultingâ: Penny Wong hits out at Israeli ambassador over Zomi Frankcom drone audio
Published: October 15, 2026 06:46
The foreign minister rejected the Israeli envoyâs claim it was time to âmove onâ after the decision not to press charges over the fatal drone strike.
Cowan to be hit with two-match ban, Hayward to avoid suspension after house party
Published: October 15, 2026 06:30
Carltonâs Lachie Cowan will be banned for two matches next season but teammate Will Hayward will escape AFL punishment after the pair were hospitalised after a house party on Sunday.
Golden Dragon sniffs out 2.2km gold footprint in WA
Published: October 15, 2026 05:56
Golden Dragon Mining has outlined a 2.2km gold anomaly at its Stella Range project in WA, just 12km south of Brightstar Resourcesâ 267,000-ounce Lord Byron deposit.
Man who drove stolen Landcruiser through shopping centre sentenced
Published: October 15, 2026 05:55
A man who bragged about driving a stolen car through a Melbourne shopping centre has been sentenced.
The Renshaw influence behind breakout starâs shock push for World Cup berth
Published: October 15, 2026 05:54
Renshawâs impact on Australian cricket is stretching beyond his first Test heroics, as a breakout star revealed the role he played in his own dominant season.
Broken Hill lines up drill bit on huge copper-gold target in SA
Published: October 15, 2026 05:46
Broken Hill Gold has launched 3000m of drilling to test a massive geophysical target beneath high-grade copper-gold hits at its White Dam project in South Australia.
Herald journalists, photographers dominate as Walkley Awards finalists announced
Published: October 15, 2026 05:45
The Sydney Morning Herald has finalists in 10 categories for the 71st annual Walkley Awards for excellence in journalism.
Hospital patient accused of setting man alight faces court
Published: October 15, 2026 05:34
The 48-year-old man accused of setting another patient alight after dousing him in gasoline in a Sydney hospital has faced court.
Greens senator accused of making inappropriate comments takes leave
Published: October 15, 2026 05:34
WA Senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the Greens partyroom amid allegations of inappropriate comments to women over eight years.
Australian unemployment rates rise
Published: October 15, 2026 05:31
The Reserve Bank faces pressure to hold off on further interest rate rises after unemployment hit its highest level in almost five years.
Augustus circles giant PNG gold prize in Porgera backyard
Published: October 15, 2026 05:15
Augustus Minerals is chasing a massive gold prize in PNG, lodging an application for the Mt Kare project, a geological cousin to the nearby 32-million-ounce Porgera giant.
The three factors driving NSW unemployment to a five-year high
Published: October 15, 2026 05:12
The NSW unemployment rate hit 4.7 per cent last month, the highest level since November 2021.
Kmart sold fingernail glue that burnt without safety warnings, watchdog says
Published: October 15, 2026 04:58
The fingernail glue led to customers complaining of burns, reporting to hospital and even requiring skin grafts, the consumer watchdog has alleged.
Starlinkâs growing influence has one big point of failure
Published: October 15, 2026 04:57
Starlinkâs futuristic premise â satellite-delivered broadband â brings with it the thoroughly un-modern prospect of our access being controlled by one man: Elon Musk.
One Nation campaign launch video
Published: October 15, 2026 04:57
One Nation published an AI-generated campaign video ahead of the Victorian election which featured racist messaging and imagery.
Gateway reshuffles top brass for WA Yandal gold push
Published: October 15, 2026 04:55
Gateway Mining has reshuffled its board, appointing a new MD and Chairman to drive aggressive gold exploration at its well-funded Yandal project, 85km northeast of Wiluna in WA.
The disappearing women of the Trump administration
Published: October 15, 2026 04:55
In Donald Trumpâs second term, those heading for the exits, voluntarily or involuntarily, are overwhelmingly women.
âTrading drugs for weaponsâ: Police charge CFMEU delegate over union HQ deals
Published: October 15, 2026 04:54
The influential delegate allegedly trafficked drugs, possessed prohibited weapons and was found with $10,000 in cash.
âReluctant to speak outâ: WAâs lag on defamation reform blamed for silencing councils
Published: October 15, 2026 04:40
WA remains the only state without a âserious harmâ test against defamation proceedings, which one Perth councillor says leaves them vulnerable to costly legal threats.
Dale toasts dual assault on Kosciuszko with bonus buyâs late charge
Published: October 15, 2026 04:34
Goulburn trainer Matt Dale will chase his second win in the $2 million Kosciuszko with So You Pence and late addition Rose Aye.
WAâs top cop defends high-speed chase thatâs left elderly man fighting for life
Published: October 15, 2026 04:31
Col Blanch said the blame for the crash should sit with the âcareer criminalâ that police officers were pursuing.
Runner-by-runner guide to the 2026 Everest
Published: October 15, 2026 04:30
Your guide to finding a winner in the 2026 Everest at Royal Randwick Racecourse.
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