A 32-year-old Queensland man, Jay Davis, has been charged with two counts of people smuggling by Australian Federal Police. The charges relate to an alleged 'black flight' in 2025 that flew two wanted New South Wales men into Indonesia with its transponder deactivated. Davis was arrested at Brisbane Airport.
A coroner has found the initial police investigation into the 1988 death of Indigenous teenager Mark Haines in NSW was deeply flawed and hindered by racism. The Gomeroi teen's body was found on train tracks near Tamworth, and police quickly ruled it a suicide, a finding now disputed.
A coroner has found that the initial police investigation into the 1988 death of Indigenous teenager Mark Haines in NSW was deeply flawed and hindered by racism. The Gomeroi teen's body was found on train tracks near Tamworth, and police quickly ruled it a suicide, a finding now disputed.
Victoria recorded its first crime rate decrease in four years, with a 0.2% drop in total offences and a 6% fall in youth offending. However, theft, particularly from retail stores and e-bikes, surged, mirroring trends in New South Wales. Adult crime rose 10%, driven by breaches of bail, retail theft, and family violence orders.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has climbed to 19th globally in the QS World University Rankings, surpassing the University of Melbourne for the first time. UNSW was praised for employment outcomes and research, while Melbourne fell to 22nd. Australia saw 58% of its ranked universities improve.
Australian universities have seen significant improvements in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with UNSW named the country's best. However, experts caution these rankings hold little relevance for domestic students, who should prioritize local employment and satisfaction data.
The New South Wales Blues suffered a devastating 44-24 loss to Queensland in Origin II, collapsing after an early lead and now face a series decider at Lang Park. Coach Laurie Daley's tactical decisions and player performance came under heavy scrutiny following the team's inability to capitalize on talent, mirroring past failures.
The New South Wales Blues suffered a devastating 44-24 loss to Queensland in Origin II, collapsing after an early lead and now face a series decider at Lang Park. Coach Laurie Daley's tactical decisions and player performance came under heavy scrutiny following the team's inability to capitalize on talent and maintain discipline.
Queensland staged a remarkable comeback to defeat New South Wales 44-24 in game two of the State of Origin series in Melbourne. Selwyn Cobbo scored a hat-trick, supported by an exceptional kicking display from Sam Walker, to level the series ahead of the decider in Brisbane.
Two children, aged one and five, have died after being struck by a car in a pram in Sydney's south-west. Witnesses attempted to rescue the children, with some tipping the car over to free one child. The driver, a 56-year-old man, was arrested.
New South Wales staged a historic comeback, overcoming a 20-point deficit to defeat Queensland 22-20 in State of Origin Game II. A crucial moment was Kalyn Ponga's send-off in the 57th minute, which left Queensland with 12 men.
Two children under five, seated in a pram, were struck and killed by a car in Sydney's south-west on Wednesday. A 33-year-old woman known to the children was treated for minor injuries, while the 56-year-old male driver was arrested for mandatory testing. Investigations are ongoing.
An inquest heard a mother whose teenage daughter killed 10-year-old Biddy Porter consulted a naturopathic herbalist about her daughter's behavior instead of seeking mental health support. The mother stated she did not understand or believe in mental health.
New South Wales government launches interest-free loans up to $15,000 and cash subsidies up to $4,000 for renewable energy upgrades like solar panels and batteries to help households reduce energy bills.
New South Wales government launches interest-free loans up to $15,000 and cash subsidies up to $4,000 to encourage solar panel and battery adoption. The scheme aims to ease energy bill pressures for households.
NSW police watchdog found an inadequate response after officers failed to exit their cars at a reported assault scene where Lindy Lucena was later found dead. While no misconduct was found, systemic issues and procedural delays contributed to the delayed response.
Police have arrested two more men as part of the ongoing investigation into Dezi Freeman, the shooter who killed two officers and evaded capture for seven months. The arrests followed searches across Victoria and New South Wales, with police seeking to identify those who assisted Freeman during his time on the run.
Police arrested two men in Victoria and New South Wales as part of an investigation into Dezi Freeman, who killed two officers and evaded capture for seven months before being fatally shot. Warrants were executed at multiple properties.
Twenty-five protesters charged over demonstrating against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's Sydney visit will undergo a six-week joint trial starting July 19, 2027, after a successful application citing common legal issues.
Australia's Assistant Minister for the Digital Economy, Andrew Charlton, is urging the nation to learn from the mistakes of the resources boom and establish clear terms for the burgeoning AI and data centre sector. He proposes a 'triple lock' system requiring new renewable energy supply, full cost recovery for infrastructure, and grid cooperation to manage the significant energy demands.
New South Wales has admitted to battery and false imprisonment of Hannah Thomas, a former Greens candidate, who was punched in the eye by a police officer during a pro-Palestine protest in Sydney. The state will pay her medical costs, but denies claims of malicious prosecution.
Brian To'o is set to break the NSW Origin try-scoring record, currently held by Michael O'Connor with 11 tries. Despite a shaky start in Game I, To'o's performance was strong, showcasing his consistency and importance to the Blues.
NSW prosecutors have launched proceedings against former Labor MP Ernest Wong and restaurateur Jonathan Yee for allegedly disguising $10,000 in donations to Chris Minns' 2014 election campaign, circumventing election funding laws.
72-year-old Di Blessing praises husband Keith's bravery after they were stabbed during a home invasion in NSW, Australia
