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Sportsbet accused of pushing man to lose $2.5 million
Being coached on avoiding scrutiny for his excessive gambling to the point of losing his family is an example of a betting giant breaking the law, a man says.

'Rapidly losing the public': expert backs AI reforms
Data centre developers are being accused of failing to win a social licence for their projects as the prime minister spearheads talks for a national agreement.

Financial watchdog sinks teeth into rapid tech changes
Protecting consumers amid emerging new financial systems and adapting to artificial intelligence are leading challenges for Australia's financial watchdog.

A landlord said no, and a boy died: a tragedy transforming rental laws
A grieving family's fight from shattered hearts to safer homes.
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Should he stay or should he go? All eyes on Farley
Just how long David Farley can last in One Nation is anyone's guess.

Ask Fuzzy: What happened to the dam on Italy's 'rotten mountain'?
Locals were nervous. Then their village was washed away.

Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
Queen of country and the singer songwriter behind Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You, Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80.

Why Nic has done 'pretty much every role under the sun' in local football
'I love that footy grounds and clubs bring people together.'

Dreams cut short: slain officers mourned on anniversary
A year after two police officers were gunned down during a manhunt in Victoria, loved ones and colleagues are still coming to terms with the devastating loss.

Key inflation figure on the Reserve Bank's mind
Headline inflation is expected to fall on an annual basis despite higher fuel prices and a rise in market services driven by an increase in award wages.
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'Nowhere to go': developer collapse sparks buyer fears
A major residential property developer has entered voluntary administration, sparking fears off-the-plan buyers might be swept up in the fallout.

Grocery giant to reveal success of squishy Ooshie promo
Woolworths is set to disclose its annual earnings, a day after rival Coles blamed its collectibles campaign for a sales drop in the first few weeks of 2026/27.

Dozens injured as tornado tears through French village
Rescuers are continuing their search in southern France after a late-night tornado left a small village in ruins.

Trump floats Lake Ontario name change amid trade war
President Donald Trump claims to be considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" after US trade talks with Canada broke down.

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
Tehran predicts that other countries will resist the US's expanded sanctions targeting Iran and has declared that the country is prepared to retaliate.

Broadcaster denies tailoring evidence to help Jones
A friendly former broadcast rival of Alan Jones has rejected suggestions in a criminal hearing he tailored his testimony to benefit the former talkback titan.

Why Tesla has recalled three million cars
Tesla has recalled nearly three million cars in China in the country's biggest recall ever.

How's the new Mazda CX-5 without a hybrid?
The new-generation Mazda CX-5 is here, promising to be bigger, better and bolder, with fresh styling, sharper handling and more technology. But in a market where hybrid power is becoming increasingly hard to ignore, has Mazda left the CX-5 at a disadvantage? I've spent a week with the Evolve grade to find out for you.

Online dating site found to be cheating on Australians
The federal court has found love comes at an unfair cost for Australians using a major online dating platform.

Murderer 'betrayed' close friend in brutal park bashing
The brother of a murder victim murdered by his best friend has spoken after a Supreme Court jury delivered verdict in the gruesome killing.

Boy attacked, mother stabbed outside police station
Police have praised the efforts of "heroic" bystanders who apprehended a man after he allegedly punched a boy, 10, and repeatedly stabbed his mother.

AI data centre approved despite community concerns
One premier hopes guardrails on AI technology aren't too tight, after a controversial data centre was approved by council.

'Perfect storm': builder collapses, buyers in lurch
Insolvency experts have been called in to help rescue a major property developer which has thousands of homes to build across three states.

Celebrity agent cries as jailed for 'abhorrent' rape
Entertainment industry figure Ralph Carr will be in custody for at least four years after a jury found him guilty of raping a younger woman.

Fallen officers never forgotten as memorial unveiled
Hundreds of police officers and grieving families have united for a memorial service, nearly a year after two officers were gunned down at a regional property.

'Not listening': Council clashes with community over data centre decision
Furious local says she's going to leave the area.

Cheaper rail loop but project still dogged by critics
A city-shaping rail project has been pared back as a new state premier eyes savings to burnish his party's re-election credentials.

I tried the 'roadkill' plate in Utah - here's what happened next
Beyond Park City's ski slopes lies a surprising culinary world.

Liquor unit loses fizz as Coles refreshes supermarkets
Coles is stepping up the refurbishment of its grocery store network while closing dozens of underperforming Liquorland locations.

High-risk offender learns price of drive-through visit and curfew breach
The convicted rapist was told to organise his life around orders.

Royal commission to finish early despite extension call
Hearings for the inquiry called following an anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach are set to finish on Wednesday following calls for it to be extended.

PM vows to take data centre policy to United Nations
Data centre regulation could be like the social media ban and become the next area of technology Australia leads the world in, the prime minister says.

Magistrate clears cops of manslaughter over man's death
Two police officers will no longer face negligent manslaughter charges over the death of a man after a magistrate ruled the evidence was insufficient.

Home ownership for younger people at generational lows
Inequality from tax settings that favoured housing investment is affecting younger Australians, an advocacy groups says.

Prison officers stage statewide walkout after assault
Corrections officers across a state went on strike after a prisoner accused of assaulting an officer was released from custody before later being charged.

ANU sorry after 'indefensible treatment' of academic
An academic who levelled bullying claims at the leadership of one of Australia's most prestigious universities has received a payout and apology.

China's answer to FJ LandCruiser confirmed
Chery has confirmed it's adding another sub-brand to its growing arsenal in Australia.

New BYD Mako ute rival debuts
Volkswagen has officially revealed a new small pick-up for Latin American markets ahead of it launching initially in Brazil in the first half of 2027.

Keep your cat inside: what the new bird flu means for you and your pets
The highly contagious strain has been on local shores since June.

Convicted murderer's media 'gag order' lifted
A parole condition order prohibiting Susan Neill-Fraser from directly or indirectly contacting the media has been removed.

The long and winding track of the Suburban Rail Loop
Politicians, and parties, have been warring over Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop since the 90km orbital rail line was first announced in 2018.

'I wish that was me': how Luwanna went from backstage to centre stage
See our video sneak peek of the 2026 Footloose production.

Human skull mystery solved as DNA match traces man missing for 25 years
Bones discovered in 2023 belonged to a man missing since 1999.

Broken nose? No worries: Keely sporting new accessory so she plays finals
'I've played a couple of games in it ... I'm pretty used to it.'

The cost of waiting too long to make a compensation claim
RMB Lawyers' 'no win, no fee' model protects your rights and removes financial pressure.

Fossil fuel group's clean energy spend goes up in smoke
Australia's biggest oil and gas producer's profits have surged on the back of the US-Iran war, as it walks away from billions of dollars in new energy projects.

Why WA's GST arrangement is so controversial
The prime minister has promised to keep WA's GST deal in place, but the deal continues to anger other states that claim they are being treated unfairly.

Elite school teens face court on sexual assault charges
Lawyers for a group of teenagers charged with raping a 14-year-old girl have warned that the security of their clients' identities must be protected.

Skull found near beach identified but questions persist
Extensive testing has helped confirm the identity of remains discovered accidentally by a farmer in a gully near a picturesque beach.

'Hawkish' RBA minutes reveal rate rise still an option
An extended conflict in the Middle East, a larger-than-anticipated AI boom and ongoing low productivity growth could force the Reserve Bank to lift rates again.

Controversial artwork takes up pole position in west
The prime minister has announced a $500 million painting, deemed a waste of taxpayer funds when first purchased, will depart Australia's capital for the west.

Court lifts block on Trump mail-in voting restrictions
The US Supreme Court has lifted a temporary block on plans to tighten rules for mail-in voting, just over two months before the congressional midterm elections.

Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms
A state with a high prevalence of poker machines has unveiled a tranche of gaming reforms, although many say they haven't gone far enough.

'Things won't change': PM insists GST deal is iron clad
Anthony Albanese has promised he won't backtrack on a generous GST deal for WA, despite protests from other jurisdictions that it's unfair.

Tips and race by race preview for Wednesday's Canterbury meeting
Co-trainer Sterling Alexiou details Harry's Evidence's growth after a first-up win.

Tough personal issues cut short Greens senator's career
First-term senator for South Australia Barbara Pocock will not run for a second term in 2028 as her partner battles a brain cancer diagnosis.

Ignoring this common complaint could be doubling your dementia risk
Men are putting off this health test at higher rates than women.

Mitsubishi Pajero 4WD reveal date confirmed
Buyers will get their first official look at the much-anticipated Pajero 4WD next week.

XPeng's big promise to Australians
XPeng has confirmed it will not only honour all offers made by previous importer TrueEV, but it will also extend its warranty to every G6 already sold into the Australian market.

New BYD Atto 1 rival debuts
Suzuki has revealed its tiny electric e-Sky kei car and confirms its arrival in the United Kingdom, opening the door to its possible arrival in Australia to rival the Honda Super- One EV.

Then-youth who stabbed prison worker's neck sentenced under adult act
'The consequences could have been catastrophic,' the judge said.

Canada hits back at US as tariff feud explodes
After days of intense negotiations, the US and Canada have failed to reach a trade deal, worsening an already delicate relationship between the two nations.

Labor kicks migration overhaul into the long grass
A planned overhaul of the government's migration policy has been delayed again, with the prime minister confirming it's not on the agenda at national cabinet.

Why Australia is quietly killing cash with almost zero pushback
Where you're about to lose out on your transactions.

Childcare group in the red due to cost, low birth rates
A major childcare centre, which was caught up in an abuse scandal last year, has made an interim loss after deciding to close 40 centres in its network.

'Get it out': ARIA charts ban AI-generated music
Fully AI-generated music will be banned from Australia's ARIA music charts from Friday in a move to support human artistry.

UK, France pledge support on Ukraine's Independence Day
Ukraine's allies must do everything they can to protect the country, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said on a visit to Kyiv.

Cafe launches quirky contest - the winner gets a lifetime of free coffee
Launceston cafe offering the Golden Ticket of coffee.

Developer threatens council with legal action as multi-million dollar bid fails
The council says no deal exists, but the developer disagrees.

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
The US treasury secretary says entities will be barred from the US dollar-based system if they continue to trade with Iran, without giving further details.

Prominent Hunter Valley family buys home of late fashion icon Maggie Tabberer
The property is in one of Australia's most expensive suburbs.

New evidence delays Lockerbie bombing suspect's trial
New evidence has reportedly been discovered in the trial of the man suspected of the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, which exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland.

This airline has a 'cheeky secret class' - and the upgrade costs just $45
You can upgrade when booking - or even mid-flight, if seats are available.

Griswolds or Corleones? The truth about family holidays that no one tells you
Leave democracy at home when three or more generations are travelling together.

From Kiama to Kalbarri: the Aussie towns competing for 2026's top tourism crown
See which regional destinations made the shortlist.

Rare opportunity as King Island beef portfolio hits sales market
'Largest in decades': King Island beef farm portfolio for sale.

Gang attack on town in Haiti leaves almost 50 dead
A gang has attacked a community nestled in the hills above Haiti's capital, killing almost 50 people, prompting anger over repeated deadly incidents.

Some drivers advised to allow 15 minutes extra during highway upgrades
Motorists have been advised to leave 15 minutes earlier.

Reform calls as big business dodges lobbying register
Federal lobbying rules offer little to voters, an advocacy group says, with current rules excluding businesses which do their lobbying in-house.

Community backs Tamar bridge plan, but a billion-dollar question remains
Business case to back Tasmania's big-dollar funding request.

US to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum
The Trump administration will revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who came to the United States then filed for asylum to stay permanently.

Australia's worst airline for delays might actually be your safest bet
Plus, the popular Australian route with the most cancellations revealed.

'Can't pick up your kids': Veterans living with lifelong health impacts of service concerned about $5000 cap
'It's the small day-to-day things that start to disappear.'

Bee-killing mite second wave raises food security alarm
Varroa mite, which has invaded Australia's beehives, could pose a major risk to food security by wiping out the pollinators before they can do their work.

Spirits high after the first of long-delayed ferries finally comes home
Milestone arrival said to mark 'dawn of a new era for tourism.'

Ask Property: My daughter is buying a new home with a 5 per cent deposit. I'm concerned
Expert advice on the hidden risk of 5 per cent deposit loans.

Two UN peacekeepers killed in attack in South Sudan
The United Nations says two of its peacekeepers have been killed in an attack carried out by unknown perpetrators on a patrol in South Sudan.

Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b
Replacing fuel imports with renewable power could save Pacific countries millions of dollars if they can secure enough investment to make the switch.

Surprise soakings leave southern growers on the cusp of unexpected success
Fungal disease is emerging as a key concern leading into spring.

Aussies lose $88,736 on these scams, here's how to catch them out
How to spot the AI scam fooling seasoned investors.

Club president calls out NTFA's 'bad decisions', vows to keep club alive
'Division two was set up to protect clubs like us.'

Loophole letting barred cars into Oz
Nowadays, Australia may host more car brands than ever before, but we miss out on some very cool models.

Worst new car features
Car makers are always coming up with new features in the name of making our driving time more comfortable, convenient or safe but sometimes the result is the opposite.

To fix the culture, you need to target cocaine
The party drug of choice for young men is often their undoing.

Power hungry: data centre energy use set to skyrocket
Artificial intelligence is set to make a major impact on Australia's electricity network, with a report warning about soaring demand from data centres.

Police link five dead in UK crash to organised crime
Five men who died after hitting a police car on a dual carriageway may have had links to "serious and organised criminal activity," UK police said.

Nissan to unleash 4WD onslaught
Nissan continues to refine its business and product strategy with the under-pressure Japanese carmaker set to reorganise 80 per cent of its global nameplates into three broad families.

Norway king stable in hospital after health worsened
King Harald of Norway has responded to treatment after his condition deteriorated, the palace says, a week after the monarch was admitted to hospital.

Japan MPs in China to mend ties after Taiwan comments
A group of Japanese MPs are visiting China on a quest to "restart a dialogue" months after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan enraged Beijing.

Mediator to hold talks in Iran on US 'economic D-Day'
Pakistan's army chief is in Tehran in a bid to revive mediation to end with war with Washington, as the US prepares to outline punishing new sanctions on Iran.

'Stand with Ukraine': war-torn nation's freedom cries
Australians have gathered to mark war-torn Ukraine's 35 years of independence more than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

Woman dies after car crashes into shopping centre cafe
Police are investigating after a car fatally struck a pedestrian and ploughed into a cafe at a popular shopping centre.

Panettiere was struggling with 'pain' before her death
Hayden Panettiere was struggling with a mysterious condition that left her in agony before her death, her mother Lesley Vogel says.

Leaders join Zelenskiy for Ukraine's Independence Day
Allied leaders are gathering in Ukraine as it marks its independence, as a defiant Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns Kyiv won't accept peace with Russia at any price.

Cadillac could abandon major RHD market
Cadillac is considering abandoning its plans to relaunch in the United Kingdom, according to a report in Auto Car.

The used car lowdown on the Skoda Kodiaq
Skoda is a somewhat strange brand in Australia where it blossomed quite late after being brought into the Volkswagen family. The brand is seen as slightly left of centre in some regards, but utterly practical and sensible in terms of things like layout and packaging.

Renault Symbioz Esprit Alpine E-Tech 2026 review: snapshot |
The Renault Symbioz Esprit Alpine is the flagship model in the new small SUV's line-up. Priced from $45,990, before on-road costs, the Esprit Alpine combines luxury and sporty touches to differentiate it from the Techno hybrid below it in the range.

Ultimate gift guide for the car loving dad
He's a father, a car enthusiast and deserves a great prezzie on his special day of the year.

Two men charged after CFMEU headquarters, homes raided
The office of Victoria's scandal-ridden construction union was among six addresses raided by detectives probing kickback allegations.

Accused stabbed teen to death to avenge girl, jury told
A boy has admitted he killed another teen but has denied he is guilty of murder as prosecutors laid out an alleged motive to jurors.

Troubled frigate build under way after landmark service
Australia has finally begun building its first Hunter-class frigate in Adelaide after major cost overruns and delays plagued the project.

Father of five sentenced after sending photo of his daughter to paedophile
He used his children to entice a man he had sexually fixated on.

I thought I knew Tokyo ... until I spent a few hours inside this spectacular museum
A key cultural centre is grander than ever after a four-year renovation.

'Significant' AUKUS submarines milestone revealed
The federal government has unveiled the location of a multi-billion dollar major naval facility and vowed to support surrounding businesses.

Median rental unaffordable for Australians on $130,000
The median rental costs more than half the pay of an average worker in every Australian capital city, a report by Everybody's Home has found.

US-S.Korea drills ditched due to Iran war constraints
Days after US-South Korean exercises were cut short, another joint drill has been cancelled - this time because America is so stretched by the war with Iran.

Bird flu could wipe out endangered sea lion population
An Australian marine mammal could go extinct if H5 bird flu spreads to local colonies, after authorities flagged a second seal has likely contracted the virus.

How northern businesses are affected as Bell Bay Aluminium remains in limbo
'I'd love to see a 10 year power contract', said Paul Hicks.

Geely EX2 Complete 2026 review: snapshot | BYD Atto 1 rival
The Geely EX2 Complete is a budget-friendly entry into the EV market from fast-growing brand Geely, competing with the likes of the BYD Atto 1, GAC Aion UT and MG4.

Renault Symbioz Techno mild hybrid 2026 review: snapshot |
The all-new Renault Symbioz small SUV range begins with a mild hybrid variant in the Techno trim, priced from $36,990, before on-road costs.

Geely EX2 Inspire 2026 review: snapshot | MG4 rival tested
The Geely EX2 Inspire is the top-spec version of Geely's entry into the small EV market, competing with the likes of the BYD Atto 1, GAC Aion UT and MG4.

BMW iX3 50 xDrive 2026 review: snapshot | Audi Q4 e-tron rival tested
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive is the for-now flagship of the new iX3 range, combining ridiculous range with proper driving fun.

BYD's new 1000km+ range EV
BYD is taking aim at the luxury electric sedan market with its latest model.

BYD Seal 6 Premium 2026 review: snapshot | Skoda Octavia wagon rival tested
The 2027 BYD Seal 6 is a plug-in hybrid rival to the Toyota Camry with a competitive price and a long driving range available either as a sedan in Essential grade, or as a wagon (Touring) in Premium grade.

BMW iX3 40 eDrive 2026 review: snapshot | Audi Q4 e-tron rival tested
The soon-to-arrive BMW iX3 40 eDrive will open the new iX3 range, sitting well below the iX3 50 xDrive in terms of price, but not in terms of equipment, with both models sharing the same features list.

After two battles with cancer, actor Heather Mitchell is embracing joy
The Australian actor on how life can get 'messier' in your 60s.

Musicians help beloved friend and drummer in need with gig, raising $15,000
See the pictures from the fundraiser held for Beau Thomas.

Short-stay units unveiled to alleviate emergency crisis
Sick and injured people forced to wait hours in emergency departments could be assisted by a state government plan to bolster available facilities.

From classical to folk: Young talent celebrated as performers light up stage
See the best photos from the performance challenge.

'Great couple': banter as man allegedly groped by Jones
A radio station staffer and Alan Jones were jokingly called a "great couple" at an event where the younger man was allegedly indecently assaulted.

Council forced to combat spike in anti-Semitic graffiti
One local council has removed almost 1000 pieces of anti-Semitic graffiti in the past two years, a probe called following a terrorist attack has been told.

Jemma's quest to honour North-East roots, hometown's famous footy culture
'I was head down, bum up, trying to do as much as I could.'

The blame game: The uncomfortable truth about Tasmania's health funding stoush
The funding stoush is leaving patients stranded in hospital.

NZ to introduce bill banning social media for children
New Zealand is moving to introduce an Australian-style social media ban for children under 16, with platforms facing hefty fines for non-compliance.

Typhoon lashes China as tens of thousands evacuated
Forecasters are warning of more downpours after torrential rain triggered by Typhoon Narra caused widespread flooding across southwest China.

Modular homes rollout to hasten build times, cut costs
The National Reconstruction Fund's latest investment promises to build apartments 20 per cent cheaper and 50 per cent faster than traditional methods.

Hiker to be honoured as family suggests 'Lily's Law'
A heartbroken family will liaise with a state government to honour the life of a hiker found dead, as her father broke his silence over the weekend.

Zelenskiy details rift with dismissed defence minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he believes holding an election during the war would be a huge risk with the potential to "split Ukraine apart".

Suspect found dead after five bodies discovered in US
A quintuple murder suspect has been found dead, a day after the bodies of five people were discovered on a rural property in the US state of Oregon.

Livestock truckie's emotional return after 10-year medically induced hiatus
Two successive seizures forced Geoff Storr off the road in 2016.

MG EV hatch delivers on price and features
Electric cars are becoming more affordable, but cheap doesn't always mean good. As more manufacturers chase buyers looking for an accessible entry into EV ownership, the challenge is no longer simply getting the price down. It's finding an electric car that offers enough range, practicality and everyday usability without making too many compromises along the way.

KGM ute airbag blunder exposed
KGM Australia has admitted it falsely marketed the airbag count of its Musso EV ute.

'I'd love government subsidies': Chery
It's no secret that Chinese car brands have managed to undercut most legacy brands on price, helping their sales surge. This has led to off-the-record accusations these prices are only possible thanks to subsidies and other financial assistance from the Chinese government.

GAC to reinstate feature after backlash
GAC has confirmed missing safety features in an upcoming new variant of its Emzoom small SUV will be reinstated for the Australian market after feedback.

'Denying problems exist': concerns on aged care package
A federal aged care program has been labelled a "public policy failure" as the government denies issues exist, a former inspector general says.

The mounting toll of Australia's H5 bird flu outbreak
The toll of Australia's highly contagious bird flu outbreak continues to grow and expand beyond wild birds, with the deadly virus now found in seals.

Shelley Fabares, from The Donna Reed Show dies at 82
Shelley Fabares, a beloved US television actress known for roles on The Donna Reed Show, One Day at a Time and Coach, has died aged 82.

Oil markets to remain tight as conflicts drag on
Ampol, which owns one of Australia's two onshore oil refineries, has turned in a stellar first-half profit after oil market dislocation boosted its earnings.

John's raw story of burnout and the community that helped him heal
'It's the relationships that make a massive difference when you're going through a crisis.'

Scandal-hit KPMG rakes in billions, slashes jobs
KPMG, which has been embroiled in an audit and whistleblower scandal, will cut more than 350 jobs after a fall in revenue in its main consultancy business.

Mystery surrounds man found with critical injuries
Police have identified a young man found unconscious and with critical injuries on a popular walking trail, but they don't think he was assaulted.

Nurse banned from care: disturbing emergency department drug swap exposed
Patient painkillers were switched with saline in exposed theft.

Ten venues to get you through the last days of winter in Launceston
How you can keep entertained in the final push towards spring.

It 'erodes your personality': His smile faded but his fight didn't
'You can't run away from it. You got to learn to live with it'.

Shares flat in Asia before Iran sanctions news
The Nikkei is flat, while S&P 500 futures are up a fraction in quiet trade as oil slips ahead of US plans to detail harsh new sanctions on Iran.

Racing NSW and Pony Club NSW join forces with landmark partnership agreement

Nominations now open for Equimillion 2026
Racing NSW invites the public to Experience Equimillion this October Long Weekend.

US vows 'economic D-Day' as Iran threatens to halt oil
Iran and the US are engaged in war of words over US sanctions, as a senior Iranian official vows "not a drop" of oil will flow "if the economic war continues".

Forget Bondi and Manly: this suburb is Sydney's surprise new holiday spot
Once a place to pass through, it is now a destination in its own right.

Government services cost too much? Tell that to someone whose life depends on them
People deserve better than being reduced to budget line items.

Drone attack kills two children in Russia's Krasnodar
Drone debris have hit a childcare centre in southern Russia, killing two children and injuring nine others, the local governor says.

Fresh park search for gangland killing clues
A suburban park is being searched by homicide detectives for possible items left behind by a hit team.

Shark attack victim can 'finally see light' in recovery
A young mother who was was left fighting for life after being mauled by a shark on a popular beach has spoken about her recovery for the first time in months.

Meghan Markle will call the shots over acting comeback
Meghan Markle could seek limits on her potential role in Guy Ritchie's Netflix gangster series The Gentlemen, as negotiations over her TV comeback continue.

Norway to give over $A12.8 billion to Ukraine in 2027
Norway has promised more than $12 billion to Ukraine for military and humanitarian causes, saying it's is "an investment in Europe's own security".

Fast fashion Shein valued at up to $US27b in HK IPO
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein has launched book building for a Hong Kong initial public offering, aiming to raise up to $US1.77 billion ($A2.47b).

Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks to ease tensions
It's hoped that high-level talks in Jordan will ease tensions between Syria and Israel following recent Israeli strikes on Syrian territory.

'Incorrect': Joyce steps in on party's migration target
One Nation has been forced to clarify its stance on migration after its newest MP claimed its numbers would not be much different to Labor's or the coalition's.

Severe storms, floods threaten south-east states
A powerful low-sweeping storm out of WA will dump heavy rain, unleash severe thunderstorms and trigger fresh flooding across southeast and central Australia

Richard E Grant won't forgive certain friends
Richard E Grant has "edited out" people from his life since his beloved wife Joan Washington died, and can't see a way back for them.

Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30
A landslide at a landfill in Guinea's capital has killed 30 people, after heavy rains prompted the collapse of a massive mound of waste.

Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate in Nevada
A wildfire that's destroying homes in the US state of Nevada is burning out-of-control as 90,000 people are told to evacuate

Zelenskiy says Ukraine not behind Nord Stream blasts
Ukraine's government is co-operating with a probe into the blasts that destroyed the Nord Stream gas pipelines, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

After losing her fortune in a divorce, here's how Marcia rebuilt her life
How to protect yourself from the key mistake many women make.

Israel warns Hamas on drone, balloon and kite launches
Gaza Strip medics say a four-year-old boy has been killed in Israeli strikes as authorities warned Hamas about launching drones, balloons and kites.