Brisbane nightclub Fridays Riverside to close doors after 40 years
Published: May 18, 2026 11:34
The longstanding venue has revealed it is closing after cementing itself as an Eagle Street institution for several decades.
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Woodies go west
Published: May 18, 2026 11:00
And learn how to lubricate their lineout.
Woman and two children killed in alleged DV attack in south-west Sydney home
Published: May 18, 2026 10:53
A mother and her two children are believed to be the victims of the fatal attack, which has led to the arrest of a man at the scene.
Ex-deputy premier and chief spinner reunite around regional water cooler
Published: May 18, 2026 10:30
This week in our Queensland public sector column, Public Circus circles Sunwater and CS Energy, a council U-turn on e-bikes, arts funding funny business, and more.
Plans to fix dangerous âweak linkâ on cycling route revealed
Published: May 18, 2026 10:30
Itâs the road that Brisbane cyclists say they are least comfortable riding along. Now itâs set to be overhauled, with the council asking for feedback on two bikeway options.
The WA towns where rentals are rare â unless youâre on holiday
Published: May 18, 2026 10:30
A surge in short-term accommodation such as Airbnbs has left some West Australian towns and suburbs without a rental in sight.
No stoves, no cooking: Company fined $1.5m over âunconscionableâ breaches affecting aged tenants
Published: May 18, 2026 09:56
Ingenia Gardens has agreed to compensate affected renters and pay $100,000 to the non-profit group that raised the alarm.
Cake dust urgently recalled across Australia as young boy returns home after coma
Published: May 18, 2026 09:36
âWeâre looking forward to sleeping in our own bed tonight and spending some much needed quality time as a family,â the boyâs mother said.
South-east Queensland battered by rain
Published: May 18, 2026 09:30
Parts of the stateâs south-east received a month of rain in one day, causing chaos in streets and roads.
Revealed: Top 160 NSW primary schools for maths and literacy growth
Published: May 18, 2026 09:30
Analysis of NAPLAN data has identified 160 of more than 2000 primary schools at the top of the state for student progress. Search the list.
My suburb, once a transit lane, has become a destination. Even for Nigella Lawson
Published: May 18, 2026 09:30
When I was a kid, Cammeray was just a route to somewhere more interesting. Now the place is thriving, transformed by bars, fancy restaurants and trophy homes.
Woman hit in crash that closed major Queensland highway
Published: May 18, 2026 09:29
The M1 was closed south of Brisbane after a horror crash involving 10 cars.
âI felt smotheredâ: WA Police assistant commissioner accused of stalking colleague
Published: May 18, 2026 09:18
A friendship gone sour that allegedly led to persistent and unwanted messages from the stateâs assistant police commissioner has now landed before a Perth magistrate.
Former top medical officer wants to cut tobacco taxes
Published: May 18, 2026 09:17
Former deputy chief medical officer Dr Nick Coatsworth has called for a reduction in tobacco excise amid fears the illegal market would begin to drive an increase in smoking.
Selwoodâs memory lives on in West Coastâs gutsy win over GWS
Published: May 18, 2026 09:14
The Eagles snapped their six-game losing run on Sunday, coming from nine points down early in the final quarter to post a 17-point win over the Giants.
Cars and wallets stolen in early morning break-in
Published: May 18, 2026 09:05
Five Adelaide housemates have lost their cars and wallets after several people broke into their Adelaide home.
âNowhere to goâ: Residents fear the future as caravan park makes way for housing
Published: May 18, 2026 09:00
The parkâs owner wants to build a residential village, which will force the parkâs permanent residents to move. They fear theyâll be homeless before the end of winter.
People say my suburb is Australiaâs coolest. To me itâs just families creating magic
Published: May 18, 2026 09:00
The population of my suburb has doubled over the past 20 years, and yet its beautiful, welcoming essence remains the same.
Man who stomped on off-duty copâs head spared jail time
Published: May 18, 2026 08:55
A man who stomped on an off-duty police officer's head has been spared jail time on appeal.
Stunning CCTV footage shows moment pub patrons thwart thief
Published: May 18, 2026 08:50
Several patrons at a Newcastle pub stopped a thief, with one man being stabbed in the shoulder in the process.
Man fighting for life after being hit by two cars
Published: May 18, 2026 08:50
A man in Sydneyâs Hills District is fighting for life after being hit by two cars
Labor and police clash over reporting âsemanticsâ of alleged $6m scam
Published: May 18, 2026 08:49
The government and Victoria Police are at loggerheads over whether transport officials formally reported a major fraud allegedly attempted by a Metro Tunnel contractor.
PM continues to promote budget in Adelaide
Published: May 18, 2026 08:46
Anthony Albanese is continuing to promote the reforms seen in this yearâs budget.
Woman feared dead after being hit in multi-car crash, Pacific Motorway shut
Published: May 18, 2026 08:44
Traffic was backed up for more than 10 kilometres hours after the crash, amid heavy rain and poor visibility.
A negative hearing on negative gearing plans for change
Published: May 18, 2026 08:30
The electorate that clamoured for action on housing now punishes the prime minister for doing something about it, and turns to Angus Taylor and his same old ideas.
âIt took this to get the truthâ: Rugby Australia misled Rebels over their future, court hears
Published: May 18, 2026 08:28
A court fight brought by the directors of now defunct Super Rugby club the Melbourne Rebels against the sportâs governing body has begun in the Federal Court.
Man fighting for life after Sydney stabbing
Published: May 18, 2026 08:24
A man is fighting for life after being stabbed in Beecroft.
Woman held at knifepoint in shocking early morning carjacking
Published: May 18, 2026 08:20
A female driver and a good Samaritan have been threatened at knifepoint in a Melbourne carjacking.
Former Carlton boss' defamation trial begins
Published: May 18, 2026 08:20
The defamation trial between former Carlton boss Luke Sayers and his estranged wife Cate has begun in Melbourne.
âDemocracy is dead, act accordinglyâ: Neo-Nazis lodge High Court fight
Published: May 18, 2026 07:42
Days after a government crackdown on extremism came into effect, neo-Nazis have lodged a constitutional challenge as they fight to form a political party.
Former council boss exhibited âparanoiaâ about information leaking, ICAC hears
Published: May 18, 2026 07:02
A former employee has told the corruption watchdog he was asked to search for any emails from a councillor sent to a Herald reporter.
âQueen of Australian investigative journalismâ has another crown
Published: May 18, 2026 06:15
The Heraldâs chief investigative reporter Kate McClymont has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Sydney.
âEnough to blow you off your feetâ: Wind howled before dad crushed in scaffolding tragedy
Published: May 18, 2026 06:13
Mitchelton Football Club volunteers and officials told the inquest it was the windiest playing conditions they had seen at the ground.
âLegacy starts nowâ: The Gold Coastâs $10m Olympic hockey runway
Published: May 18, 2026 05:58
The hockey centre will undergo a $10m revamp ahead of the 2032 Games, locking in major international fixtures and vindicating Ballymoreâs Olympic snub.
Samâs son was badly burned as a baby. She rode 800km to help other kids like him
Published: May 18, 2026 05:57
The Gold Coast mother still remembers the moment her 11-month-old son pulled a deep fryer of hot oil off a kitchen bench, burning 36 per cent of his body.
Multibillion-dollar deal to lay base for new homes on Brisbaneâs fringes
Published: May 18, 2026 05:23
The investment in roads and utilities will supercharge new suburbs on the fringes of Greater Brisbane and in Queenslandâs far north.
Perth father was diving in a pair during spearfishing competition when tragedy struck at Rottnest Island
Published: May 18, 2026 04:50
The Perth man killed by a shark while spearfishing off Rottnest Island on Saturday was taking part in a members-only spearfishing competition, and was also a member of the Kingsley Football Club.
The five essential steps for a safer summer escape
Published: May 18, 2026 04:41
As one of the most bushfire-prone regions in the world, New South Wales is no stranger to flame fronts and heatwaves, but the most recent Bush Fire Danger Period, which ran from October 1, 2025 to March 29, 2026, was particularly complex.
Mouse plague ravages WA's Mid West
Published: May 18, 2026 04:26
New baits have been approved to combat a mouse plague that has ravaged WA's regions.
WAâs regions have been hit by thousands of mice. Will stronger baits help turn the tide?
Published: May 18, 2026 04:19
Thousands of mice have been running rampant in towns including Northampton, Mullewa and Ravensthorpe. Now, farmers have a new tool in their fight against the rodents.
Credibility the key issue in defamation case over Luke Sayers lewd photo scandal
Published: May 18, 2026 03:16
Lawyers for former Carlton boss Luke Sayers are fighting to have his estranged wifeâs defamation case moved away from the Supreme Court, to keep the trial away from the public glare.
The familiar face standing in the way of Fremantleâs record hot streak
Published: May 18, 2026 02:14
For the third time in club history, the Dockers have won nine consecutive matches. It previously occurred in seasons Fremantle reached the preliminary finals. Whatâs stopping them making it 10?
Angus Taylorâs wrong. Immigrants need encouragement to become citizens, not threats
Published: May 18, 2026 01:30
De facto couples have the same rights and support as married ones. Why would citizenship be different?
The âaffordableâ housing policies that subsidised a rental unit listed for $925 a week
Published: May 18, 2026 01:30
Billions spent on delivering more affordable units are being targeted at middle income earners rather than social homes for the genuinely needy.
Brisbaneâs wet weather to clear for cold nights mid-week
Published: May 17, 2026 23:32
The weather bureau warned clearing skies from the middle of the week could bring nighttime temperature below 10 degrees.
WA news LIVE: WA dairy workers strike for better pay
Published: May 17, 2026 23:31
Follow our live coverage here.
Pole snapped, car in flames after Villawood crash
Published: May 17, 2026 22:55
The Hume Highway was shut down for most of the night after a car crash in Villawood, Sydney.
BMW split in two, powerlines downed by fiery western Sydney car crash
Published: May 17, 2026 22:29
The wrecked BMW travelled hundreds of metres after colliding with a power pole, tearing apart and hitting another car before going up in flames.
Starc fires up with three wickets in an IPL over
Published: May 17, 2026 22:14
Mitchell Starc was at his best in the IPL, taking three wickets.
Teenage bike swarms in Melbourne draw Victoria Police attention
Published: May 17, 2026 22:08
The Age went along to a "ride out" at Carlton Gardens in May to see what they are like.
Australia news LIVE: Support for Labor, Albanese slumps after budget, new polling shows; Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda declared public health emergency
Published: May 17, 2026 20:59
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.
âHuge failureâ: Lack of action on disability inquiryâs findings prompts fears of violence
Published: May 17, 2026 20:00
Only 3 per cent of more than 200 recommendations outlined by the disability royal commission have been implemented, a new Queensland-based analysis shows.
Federal government takes a hit in new poll
Published: May 17, 2026 19:56
Angus Taylor leads as preferred prime minister in the first polling since the federal budget.
Teenagers charged over alleged bus assaults
Published: May 17, 2026 19:54
Two teenage girls have been charged over allegedly assaulting a bus driver, a passenger, and two tourists in Sydney's CBD.
Police taskforce launches major investigation into Metro Tunnel rort
Published: May 17, 2026 19:30
Taskforce Hawk only began its inquiry into the alleged multimillion-dollar rip-off after it was exposed in media reports, despite the suspected corruption being known about by state government officials.
A stranger assaulted Hannah on a tram. She may never have reported him if not for this
Published: May 17, 2026 19:30
It was a busy weekday when Hannah spotted a man acting erratically on her train. When she changed to a tram to escape him, he followed, and then assaulted her in broad daylight.
The secret list of banned hospital patients thatâs endangering paramedics
Published: May 17, 2026 19:00
âNot welcome listsâ are leaving unwitting paramedics unloading violent or aggressive patients at hospital emergency departments for care, only to be turned away.
âRepeated acts of deceitâ: Bankrupt businessman behind bars
Published: May 17, 2026 19:00
A twice-bankrupted, twice-jailed pretend property developer is back behind bars, this time for contempt of court.
It began with one simple oval: Inside the $20 million saga plaguing a Sydney council
Published: May 17, 2026 19:00
Beneath the cost blowouts and delays are conflict-of-interest concerns, and emails that reveal staff raised issues internally long before shovels broke ground.
Richard Marles and Penny Wong spend $179,401 on US trip
Published: May 17, 2026 19:00
An expenses scandal that sent the Albanese government into a tailspin late last year hasnât deterred Labor ministers from shelling out to discharge their duties.
Sydneyâs first electric ferry two years off as ambitions for entire fleet sink
Published: May 17, 2026 19:00
Installing charging infrastructure at wharves is expected to one of the main challenges in running electric ferries on Sydneyâs popular routes.
âWrite what you canât bear to admitâ â plus two more rules Kae lives by to make art
Published: May 17, 2026 19:00
British writer, performer and poet Kae Tempest on his sources of inspiration, plus: the power of being active through love, rather than inactive through fear.
Superquiz, Monday, May 18
Published: May 17, 2026 13:59
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with todayâs interactive superquiz.
The Force go centrifugal
Published: May 17, 2026 11:00
Donât get sucked in.
âYou donât need to whisper rumours any moreâ: How AI sex videos are harming women
Published: May 17, 2026 10:00
Kate Bell thought she had enough evidence of digital abuse on her partnerâs laptop. The legal system had not yet caught up to technology.
Levelling the HSC playing field, one subject at a time
Published: May 17, 2026 09:30
Students locked out of challenging subjects will have better opportunities next year.
Modern evolution for medical students as Sydney Uni change revealed
Published: May 17, 2026 09:30
Sydney University has become the first university in Australia to offer the new model to its postgrad medical students.
Former top medical officer calls for cut to tobacco taxes
Published: May 17, 2026 09:30
Dr Nick Coatsworth is preparing to call the flourishing illegal tobacco market a âwhole of government policy failureâ at a senate inquiry into Australiaâs tobacco crisis.
Public menace or kids having fun? Swarms of young riders draw police ire
Published: May 17, 2026 09:30
Victoria Police say increasingly popular âride-outâ events pose an unacceptable risk to public safety. But the boys who participate say the events are keeping kids out of trouble.
Bus driver attacked on the Gold Coast
Published: May 17, 2026 09:20
Police say a group of e-bike riders pelted rocks at a bus windscreen causing the driver to lose control and crash.
Sudden storm hits South Australia
Published: May 17, 2026 09:14
A sudden and fierce downpour has left dozens needing help in South Australia.
Returned Australians learn hantavirus test results
Published: May 17, 2026 09:09
The returned cruise passengers quarantining in Western Australia have learned the results of their hantavirus tests.
Qantas flight diverted after man âbites crew memberâ
Published: May 17, 2026 09:04
A passenger has forced a Qantas flight from Melbourne to the US to divert to Tahiti after allegedly biting a crew member.
Thousands join rival rallies in London
Published: May 17, 2026 08:59
Tens of thousands of people have marched through the streets of London at rival rallies.
Businesses fear capital gains tax change
Published: May 17, 2026 08:52
Aussie start-ups and small business owners are warning the changes to capital gains tax could crush them.
Tributes flow for father killed by shark in WA
Published: May 17, 2026 08:52
A Perth father killed by a shark off popular holiday spot Rottnest Island has been described as a devoted father and true gentleman.
Man dies after falling from Sydney unit block
Published: May 17, 2026 08:51
A man in his forties has died after plunging more than a dozen metres from the balcony of a unit block in Sydney.
Driver back on streets after allegedly hitting 108km/h in pursuit
Published: May 17, 2026 08:45
A driver is accused of leading police on a chase in Sydney allegedly hitting speeds of 108km/h in suburban streets.
Taylorâs prejudiced vision will cost the Coalition dearly
Published: May 17, 2026 08:30
Liberal leaderâs clumsy attempt to appeal to potential One Nation voters may well have come from the pages of George Orwellâs 1984.
âNo visibilityâ: Inside the City of Melbourneâs $200,000-a-year Chinese outpost
Published: May 17, 2026 06:30
Opened in 1998, the cost of the office is not itemised in the council budget, and the last publicly available report on its performance was filed in 2004.
Labor backs Miles, despite humbling Stafford byelection result
Published: May 17, 2026 06:00
Steven Miles is likely to feel intense external scrutiny after Laborâs margin was trimmed in a heartland Brisbane seat secured via Greens preferences.
Carlâs dad died without justice, then a surprise tip reopened the case of a brazen 1994 heist
Published: May 17, 2026 05:06
Sverre Benjaminsen passed away without the man who had shot him decades earlier ever being found, but soon after his death police received a tip thatâs reopened the case.
Kalgoorlie barbershop raided, ordered to close as WAâs war on tobacco heats up
Published: May 17, 2026 04:23
The Kalgoorlie store was raided on the same day the laws kicked in, and police allege it resulted in the seizure of nearly 2000 illegal cigarettes and about three kilograms of loose tobacco.
Six stores issued closure orders as WA's war on illegal tobacco heats up
Published: May 17, 2026 04:15
The first closure order was issued following a police raid on a Kalgoorlie barber shop.
Marcus told caseworkers about his foster fatherâs abuse. A court must decide if their failure to act amounts to damages
Published: May 17, 2026 04:14
Marcus alleged he was raped and neglected by the foster family the government chose to care for him. His compensation claim may be a test case for the courts.
Norwegian princess makes first official public appearance in Sydney
Published: May 17, 2026 04:10
The second in line to the Norwegian throne has stepped out for her first official appearance in Australia since moving to study at the University of Sydney.
Qantas passenger removed from flight
Published: May 17, 2026 04:09
A man was filmed arguing with airline staff before the flight was diverted.
Police investigate suspicious balcony death in Sydneyâs northwest
Published: May 17, 2026 03:44
A 44-year-old man died in an apartment building garden after yelling was heard from a balcony.
Bus crashes after being pelted with rocks by e-bike riders
Published: May 17, 2026 03:31
Police are searching for a group of e-bike riders who pelted a Gold Coast bus with rocks, causing it to crash into a tree.
Perth father Steven Mattaboni identified as victim of Rottnest Island shark attack
Published: May 17, 2026 02:33
A man who died after he was bitten by a shark off the coast of Rottnest Island at the weekend has been identified as prolific spearfisher and father-of-two Steven Mattaboni.
Qantas passenger taken off international flight after allegedly biting flight attendant
Published: May 17, 2026 00:53
Other travellers assisted the woman before the Melbourne to Dallas plane diverted to Papeete.
Bus hits pedestrian in CBD, man fighting for life
Published: May 16, 2026 22:51
Police were investigating the crash, and had spoken to the bus driver.
Delta Goodrem stuns in Eurovision final
Published: May 16, 2026 21:21
Australia's Delta Goodrem remains among the favourites to win the Eurovision Song Contest after an incredible performance in Vienna.
Gold Coast bus crashes after being ambushed by e-bike riders
Published: May 16, 2026 21:21
A group of e-bike riders threw objects at the bus, causing it to crash.
Man leads police on wild car chase through Sydney
Published: May 16, 2026 21:21
A 26-year-old man has led police on a car chase through the streets of Western Sydney.
My suburb has gone from daggy to desirable. But we still miss the roller disco
Published: May 16, 2026 20:00
I used to think of it as a suburb you drove through rather than lived in. Now itâs all about microbreweries, specialist coffee roasters and gyms.
Fifty years ago, these men set out to defeat an insidious disease. A fortnight ago, they did
Published: May 16, 2026 19:04
Fred Hollows was a true mentor and teacher. Following his example, on April 29, Australia finally defeated the worldâs leading infectious cause of preventable blindness.
She sued the Pope, defended Julian Assange and just won the Sydney Peace Prize. Is Jennifer Robinson our most fascinating lawyer?
Published: May 16, 2026 19:00
Jennifer Robinson is an internationally renowned human rights lawyer. Her documentary, Silenced, will open the Sydney Film Festival next month.
Amputations, heart attacks, days of vomiting: The horror toll of âbackyardâ peptides
Published: May 16, 2026 19:00
Victorians are taking peptides for everything from weight loss and body building to skin improvements. Many end up in hospitals with severe side effects.
How this regional town became a caravan community
Published: May 16, 2026 19:00
Dozens of houses burnt and farms destroyed. Can this community ever be the same again after one of the worst fires in its history?
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