World Triathlon and the PTO forge a historic alliance, creating a new Triathlon World Tour and targeting inclusion of the T100 long-distance event in the Olympic programme as soon as the 2032 Brisbane Games.
Victoria Police have been granted new powers to ban protests for up to a month, following the Bondi terror attack. The laws will be in effect for the Boxing Day Test. Read the full details.
Australia faces a weather split this Christmas, with severe heatwaves on the Queensland-NSW border and Melbourne bracing for its coldest Christmas Day since 2006. Get the full forecast.
A jury has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts in the trial of Michael Clarke, accused of murdering 17-year-old Tanesha Melbourne-Blake in a 2018 Tottenham drive-by shooting. The case will be retried.
Enfield Council reveals plans for a new safe cycling and walking link between Palmers Green and New Southgate, featuring segregated lanes and traffic-calming measures. Read the full details.
The Cobham Road bridge over the M25 in Surrey will be closed for 57 hours from Friday night for essential repairs. Plan your journey with our full diversion guide.
Discover the perfect festive walking route to see London's dazzling Christmas lights, including Regent Street and Carnaby Street, all in under 60 minutes. Plan your visit now!
Tom Silvagni, son of Australian Rules football legend Stephen Silvagni, has been sentenced to six years and two months for the rape of a woman at his Melbourne home. Read the full court details.
Organiser of Greedozer Invasion Day rally launches legal fight against Victoria's new CBD search powers. Could this set a precedent for protest rights in the UK? Read the full analysis.
A University of Melbourne researcher is using a $500k grant to teach a swarm of 10 robots standup comedy, starting with non-verbal humour. Can AI ever be genuinely funny?
England captain Ben Stokes admits his side have 'let the pressure get to us' after another heavy Ashes loss in Brisbane. He vows to fight back in Adelaide.
Enfield Council unveils plans for a safer walking and cycling link between Palmers Green and New Southgate stations, featuring nine parallel crossings and traffic-calming measures. Public consultation closes 7th Dec.
Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen produced a stunning final-hole up-and-down to clinch the Australian Open, breaking Cameron Smith's heart. Rory McIlroy finishes 14th.
England are staring down the barrel of defeat in the second Test against Australia in Brisbane. Resuming 43 runs behind with just four wickets left, their hopes now rest on Ben Stokes. Can he produce a miracle?
Melbourne debates the fate of its oldest public monument, a statue of explorers Burke and Wills, prompting a critical re-examination of their disastrous 1860 expedition and its colonial legacy. Discover the full story.
Montmorency Bakehouse's wholesome social media fame was hijacked by racist and sexual harassment, forcing the family to take a stand. Discover their story.
Lady Gaga brought her chaotic 'Mayhem Ball' tour to Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, delivering a two-hour spectacle of avant-garde fashion, theatrical performance, and pop anthems. Read our full review.
Kendrick Lamar delivered a theatrical, pyrotechnic-filled spectacle at Melbourne's AAMI Park, supported by rap's rising star Doechii. Read our review of this extraordinary night.
England's potential route to the 2026 World Cup final is set. Discover the Three Lions' group stage fixtures and knockout path, from Croatia to a possible final vs Spain.
Transport for London plans to alter routes 19 and 38 to improve reliability and better match demand. A new Route 10 is also proposed. Have your say in the consultation.
Plan your 2026 celebration with our guide to the London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the start time, route from Green Park to Westminster, and ticket info for the free January 1st event.
A man from a prominent Melbourne family has been found guilty of digitally raping his friend's girlfriend. The jury heard he pretended to be her boyfriend in a dark bedroom.
The new Metro Tunnel in Melbourne has opened, promising better sustainable travel. A reader argues we must see metros as serving all travellers, not just commuters, to build world-class cities.
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games have unveiled their official slogan, 'Believe, Belong, Become'. Discover the vision behind the motto and its significance for Queensland.
The latest Ashes Weekly podcast analyses Australia's plans for Brisbane, key player updates, and the series outlook. Listen now for expert cricket insights.
Australia's Usman Khawaja is out of the Brisbane Ashes Test with a back injury, casting serious doubt over his Test cricket future. Read the full analysis.
The State Library of Victoria's plan to cut nearly 40 jobs and halve its reference librarians has provoked fierce criticism. Critics warn it undermines a vital public institution. Read more on the proposed changes.
The Guardian's cricket podcast dissects England's heavy defeat in the first Ashes Test at Brisbane. Listen for expert analysis on key moments and what's next for the series.
Melbourne's transformative Metro Tunnel has opened, adding five new stations and a crucial cross-city rail line. Discover how this £9.7bn project aims to end gridlock and reshape the city's future.
A court hears the tragic final moments of Tanesha Melbourne-Blake, 17, an unintended victim of a 2018 gang shooting in Tottenham. The trial continues at the Old Bailey.