Controversial plans for a Daniel Andrews sculpture officially scrapped by Victorian government
The $134,000 cost of the statue of the former Victorian premier has been heavily criticised by the Liberal opposition…
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Number of Australians missing in Nepal’s deadly floods rises again, as Albanese deploys more personnel
There are now 41 Australians missing, and four rapid response team members are expected to arrive in Kathmandu At least…
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Large fire near Wembley Stadium disrupts tube and rail services
About 125 firefighters tackle blaze at Neasden waste facility as nearby Amazon warehouse is evacuated A large fire…
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At least 90 Americans missing in Nepal flood among 2,000 unaccounted for
Official death toll approaches 600, with many of the missing Americans having been on a pilgrimage to a sacred site At…
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‘So desperately loved’: ADF member among dozens of Australians missing in Nepal floods as families pray for safe return
Relatives ‘really worried, but hopeful’ as they wait anxiously for news in the aftermath of the flash flooding disaster…
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New heart attack definition promises better care for women
Leading cardiovascular health groups reclassify overlooked causes and introduce sex-specific diagnostic thresholds…
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Norway’s King Harald dies aged 89
Norwegians gather to remember monarch whose death comes amid scandal over links between crown princess and Jeffrey…
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How Nepali diaspora is responding to flood disaster and how Australians can help in relief effort
Nepali and Tibetan communities plan vigils and work to raise funds for recovery in ‘devastating’ time Get our breaking…
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UK urged to ban imports of Brazilian meat over health concerns
Brazil has failed to prove compliance with EU rules on use of antibiotics in cattle and poultry farming The UK’s…
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Charles Perrottet becomes Icac’s main character amid claims of hidden payments and political hit jobs
The brother of former premier questioned over what, if anything, was done in return for $2m from developer turned…
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Chinese control of information hampers assessment of Tibet flood damage
Scale of devastation emerges in Nepal as reporters reach disaster area, but Chinese state media focus more on rescue…
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Rollercoaster at LA’s Six Flags shut after two riders suffered brain injuries, inquiry finds
X2 ride at Magic Mountain has been closed for a month after one rider experienced brain compression and another remains…
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White House construction played part in Trump helicopter incident, safety officials say
Helipad relocation led in part to incident where Marine One, carrying the president, had close call with passenger jet…
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Trump rollback of US forest protections could accelerate extinction of 400 endangered species
Decision to rescind ‘roadless rule’ opens more than 45m acres of national forests to roads, drilling and logging More…
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Detroit despairs as ‘insanity’ of Trump’s Canada trade war punishes city
Unpopular new policy comes as midterms loom and control of Congress could be decided by several Michigan races Every…
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The chefs turning down the heat by switching from gas to electric
As well as being quieter, cheaper to run and easier to clean, induction cookers can cut kitchen temperatures by up to…
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‘We execute the prick’: Charles Perrottet sent text plotting downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears
Brother of former state premier tells Icac he sent message to his wife referring to a plan to damage the career of…
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Teen boy allegedly messaged two others to join ‘degrading’ and ‘humiliating’ Sydney gang-rape, court hears
Two 17-year-olds accused of subjecting teenage girl to hours-long sexual assault granted bail Get our breaking news…
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‘We praise God’: Australian woman feared missing in Nepal flooding makes contact with family
Cara Severino has spoken with her parents – but still faces a trek of more than 110km to reach Kathmandu on foot ‘So…
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Weather tracker: More extreme rain in Japan and a tornado in France
Flash flooding and mudslides in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, while convective storms hit western Europe After an…
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Dolphin dies from H5 bird flu in SA as researchers withdrawn from sub-Antarctic island over ‘psychosocial risk’
Expeditioners at research station on Macquarie Island will be evacuated over possible ‘psychological stress’, while 100…
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Hanson tells star One Nation candidate to stop speaking Japanese – as it happened
This blog is now closed Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Greens say Australia needs to ‘step…
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Identity of high-profile Queensland man drawn into extortion case to remain secret after court ruling
Man – referred to as MM by court – will keep his identity hidden after legal challenge against suppression dismissed…
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Bondi library returns book How to Sell a Genocide to shelves after State Library ‘outlines the law’
Book was removed for review earlier this month following complaint but reinstated after petition and State Library…
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‘Confluence of errors’ led to Belgian tourist Celine Cremer’s death in Tasmanian wilderness, coroner finds
Coroner finds 31-year-old deviated from a walking track as dusk fell, four days before the winter solstice Follow our…
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Former AFL star Nicky Winmar jailed for six months for assault on woman
Barrister for former St Kilda player says he will appeal both the sentence and the conviction for unprovoked assault in…
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Seven charged with damaging Trump’s Scottish golf course accused of ‘terrorist connection’
Course at Donald Trump’s Turnberry resort was painted with words ‘Gaza is not 4 sale’ and clubhouse was sprayed with…
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What could Meta’s US settlement mean around the world – and what now for other claims against firm?
Other governments could seek similar concessions, while separate legal action is pending in places ranging from Kenya…
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‘You notice the quiet’: Lorde and Little Simz to star at festival run on green power
A zero-emission compact hydrogen power plant will drive the two stages at Clifton Down in Bristol When Lorde, Little…
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‘Nature thrives when given a chance’: restored Cheshire wetland now a haven for rare grebe
Woolston Eyes in Warrington, a dumping ground for canal dredgings, has become best place in UK for black-necked grebe A…
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In this hour of need, contemplating a cut to Australia’s refugee intake is cruel populism
Confusion and politics aside, Australia can’t pretend to be removed from the world – and the millions of people in need…
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One Nation’s new NSW leader Mike Newman is an investment banker who wants to ‘get rid of wokery’
Son of former ABC chair will contest seat of Cessnock in March state election and says ‘my wife’s Japanese’ so he…
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Climate crisis could be destabilising mountain areas like Nepal, experts warn
Unusual heat this year may have melted ice and thawed bonds that hold glaciers in place – leading to catastrophe…
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Australian officials ‘working around the clock’ to check welfare of tourists missing in Nepal
Dfat minister Matt Thistlethwaite says staff are liaising with Kathmandu to find 35 missing Australians, and plans to…
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Search is on for at least 33 Britons missing after flash floods in Nepal and Tibet
Rescue teams try to locate nearly 1,400 missing people, mostly tourists, while police report recovery of 389 bodies…
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El Niño climate patterns supercharged by burning of fossil fuels, study finds
‘Godzilla’ event currently brewing could push 50 million people into acute hunger before the end of next year A series…
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