Greens leader steps down due to health issue
Greens leader Larissa Waters has stood down as leader of the party in search of a slower pace of life as she manages chronic kidney disease.
Greens leader Larissa Waters has stood down as leader of the party in search of a slower pace of life as she manages chronic kidney disease.
Deandra Kontou, 32, has been banned from working with children after police charged her with nine sex offences.
The party will hold a secret ballot of its MPs later this week to elect a new leader.
This week in our Queensland public sector column, Public Circus reveals alleged fraud, a former water chief’s $500k payout, smart glass business as usual, and more.
The last seats for rugby’s showpiece tournament go on sale this week. Surprising data shows people from almost three-quarters of the world’s countries have purchased tickets.
The jointly run companies all donated to the Liberal Party in the space of a week. Experts say it raises questions about the design of Victoria’s cap on political contributions.
Casino operator is suing a multinational insurer, which has declined to pay out a policy the gambling giant expects to help it fund a $72 million class action.
Treasurer says petrol prices are fuelling inflation as a near-record tax haul adds to scrutiny of Labor’s economic management.
Melbourne Football Club’s plan to build a new home base at Caulfield Racecourse is on life support, following fierce opposition from the Melbourne Racing Club.
A giant mammal crashed into a Melbourne couple's yacht, forcing them to abandon ship and await rescue.
I’ve dealt with plenty of criminals. Mostly the bad ones because they’re easier to catch.
The father of the officer who died says he is relieved that the police car driver survived the high-speed crash.
We will soon get a glimpse of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic emblems.
In the first day of an inquest into the 58-year-old’s death, footage showed officers carrying Makai’s limp body into a holding cell.
Formed after World War II to prevent global conflict, it has become an anachronism, as demonstrated when Donald Trump used the forum to effectively declare war on Iran.
A NSW surfer has had a heart-stopping close encounter with a shark.
With petrol prices soaring, all eyes are on the Reserve Bank tomorrow as household budgets reach breaking point.
Police officer Beau Lamarre Condon allegedly told a friend he'd dump bodies in bushland where no one would ever find them.
A teenager accused of stabbing a father allegedly sent a message claiming he would have got away with it if not for his fingerprints.
There are claims the patrol car carrying Constable Mia Lay was possibly travelling at speeds topping 150 kilometres an hour before the fatal collision in Sydney.
The Newcastle Knights have unexpectedly returned to glory.
The horrific events of last December strengthened the bond between the Roosters and their community. Now they want to deliver a premiership for the people of Bondi.
Essendon have pulled off a huge recruiting coup, luring John Longmire away from Sydney to be their new head of performance.
On the eve of Chicago Bulls’ training camp, Australian star Josh Giddey has spoken about the upcoming season, a potential Bulls’ superstar in waiting, and how he is bringing a touch of his home to a hospital in his adopted city.
A community appeal to force a full environmental review of the Redland Whitewater Centre has been dismissed, paving the way for Olympic construction to start in 2027.
Average petrol prices climbed 10¢ a litre and diesel rose 14¢ last week to hit their highest levels since the second month of the Iran war.
One Nation’s Barnaby Joyce says backpackers should be quarantined from cuts because some Australians “are just bung lazy” and won’t do the same jobs.
Nathan Cleary thanks supporters after surgery on his badly broken ankle, writing "I'll be back" in an upbeat Instagram post. Meanwhile, Billy Slater questions the NRL over rule-changes that he says led to the incident that saw Cleary injured.
The nightlife might be confined to wildlife, but my suburb is changing with extra public transport and new housing.
A woman has been charged with murder after a man was allegedly hit and killed by a car in Queensland
Posting from his hospital bed, Nathan Cleary has said he'll be back after a horror injury has ruled him out for at least six months.
From Madonna’s dad jokes to Taylor Swift’s music video premiere, here are the most memorable moments from the 2026 VMAs.
Police said one of the burning vessels was close to a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) bottle.
Red Metal Ltd has swooped in on ground near its two projects in QLD, lodging 17 additional tenement applications for prospective iron oxide-copper-gold deposits.
Veteran Socceroos back Aziz Behich has explained how the side can counter an inevitable Brazilian backlash in Brisbane.
Out of favour at Melbourne, Jack Viney will meet with West Coast, while in a blow to the Bombers, one of Adelaide’s top draft picks from six years ago has sought to move to the Crows’ cross-town rivals.
Take in the curves and character of this historic Potts Point landmark.
The ads, many of which have since been pulled, helped to fuel a mammoth black market that has spawned firebombings and crime around the country.
Bogong moths numbers have surged after years of decline, flying evidence of an ancient transfer of vital nutrients from lowlands to the fragile high country.
This breathtaking clifftop home at Dover Heights topped everyone’s list, and was called sexy and beautiful: “quintessential Sydney”.
Take a guided tour of this Castlecrag home including its red fibreglass bathroom that’s been called “the most beautiful bathroom in the world”.
The pub was originally busted selling over the legal limit when an off-duty senior sergeant came into the bottle shop.
Gold has effectively always cost much more than silver, and nickel more than copper. But the age of electricity is starting to wreak havoc on accepted wisdom.
Victor Radley’s hip drop tackle on Friday night was similar to Phoenix Crossland’s, but drew only a penalty – thanks in part to the league’s outcome-based approach.
Carlo Ancelotti has shut the doors on Brazil’s final training session before Tuesday night’s rematch with Australia as he plots a major overhaul of his team.
It’s outlasted Fantales and Sunny Boys, and it’s the same age as Daryl Somers. A tempting PhD topic, perhaps.
The annual tennis tournament between the Trump administration and the media takes place at the ambassador’s residence, which boasts the only grass court in Washington, DC.
Michael Matthews's second place finish in the road race at the UCI World Championships is the perfect silver lining after he beat a life-threatening illness and suffered a death-defying crash.
AI giant Anthropic will skip Thursday’s Senate hearing on rogue AI agents but send US and Australian executives to parliament next week.
Chelsea winger Alyssa Thompson scored the only goal as her side held off Arsenal to claim a 1-0 Women's Super League victory.