Legal challenge to Melbourne CBD search zone laws
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.
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?
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.
From a federal election to leadership changes and memorable political stunts, revisit the key moments that defined a turbulent year in Australian politics through powerful photography.
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.
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.
Sydney is under an extreme heatwave warning with temperatures forecast to hit the 40s. Authorities urge residents to take precautions and stay cool. Read the latest updates and safety advice.
The pool stage draw for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia has been made at a VIP event hosted by John Eales. Discover the fixtures and key dates.
NSW police have arrested six people and seized luxury cars worth millions, including a Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini, in a major organised crime operation. Read the full details.
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.
Sydney's first new harbour beach in decades has opened at Bedlam Bay. While offering a scenic swim spot, visitors are advised to watch for oyster shells. Discover this urban oasis.
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.
Australia will discover their group stage opponents for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in a Sydney draw that sets up a favourable path to the knockout rounds. The expanded 24-team tournament will be held across seven cities.
Four men have been charged in Sydney over an alleged international network distributing satanic child sexual abuse material. Police detail the disturbing ritualistic themes involved.
A Guardian Australia journalist was subjected to a pat-down search without a warrant while covering a Melbourne protest, experiencing Victoria police's controversial new 'designated area' powers first-hand. Read her account.
NSW Police uncover an international satanic child sex abuse material ring, charging four Sydney men. Learn the shocking details of the investigation.
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis is named World Athletics' Male Athlete of the Year after an unbeaten season. Discover his critique of athlete tours and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's historic win.
A massive fireball exploded at a waste facility in Sydney, sending flames 150m high. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries. Read the full report.
Massive chemical recycling plant explosion in Sydney sends fireball 500ft high, injuring firefighters and raining concrete debris. Investigation underway into cause of inferno.
Melbourne Storm's Eli Katoa provides positive recovery update after brain bleed surgery, ruling him out of the 2026 NRL season. Read his emotional tribute to his partner and club.
The North Melbourne Kangaroos have made history, becoming the first AFLW team to win back-to-back premierships after a dominant performance against Brisbane at a sold-out Ikon Park. Read the full story of their perfect season.
A Kazakh couple allegedly used hidden cameras and earpieces to fraudulently win $1.18m from Sydney's Crown casino. Discover how police uncovered their sophisticated gambling scam.
Jetstar flights resume after major disruption while political tensions escalate between Labor and Coalition over infrastructure projects and policy direction.
Discover how Melbourne's Pavilion School became an educational success story for at-risk students. Learn about this alternative state school's innovative approach to education.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marries Jodie Haydon, becoming the first PM to wed while in office. The intimate Canberra ceremony featured their dog as ring bearer. Read more.