POPULARITY
Categories
Anthony Albanese begins second term with strong mandate after Labor landslide victory; Israel approves plan to fully capture Gaza and maintain an indefinite military presence there; and, in sport, Brisbane Roar part ways with Ruben Zadkovich as search begins for fourth manager in three years.
The death toll rises from a suspicious fire in Toowoomba; Anthony Albanese throws down the gauntlet to the Greens ahead of a new second term parliament; Western Australia signs a deal for an NRL team in Perth.
Anthony Albanese deciding on the shape of his second term government as MPs meet in Canberra; At least three dead in missile strikes on Pakistan-controlled Kashmir; Jarryd Hayne making his official return to rugby league.
A child feared dead in a massive Toowoomba fire; The US closes its office of Palestinian affairs in Jerusalem; Club officials at Port Adelaide have stern words with Willie Rioli over reports of misbehaviour from the power forward.
Global leaders urge India and Pakistan to pull back from the brink of war, Greens leader Adam Bandt expected to lose his seat, Tasmania's premier threatens to call time on the state's dream of an AFL team.
Anthony Albanese says he's focused on the future after his huge election win... Israel approves plan to fully capture Gaza and maintain an indefinite military presence there... and Brisbane Roar part ways with Ruben Zadkovich as search begins for fourth manager in three years.
Labor Party caucus set to meet Friday for ministry discussions... the Liberal Party admits they haven't connected with multicultural communities... and a former actress and equestrian star set to take centre stage for the Brisbane 2032 Games.
Canada's Prime Minister says his country is not for sale, after meeting with Donald Trump; Liberal candidate expected to win back the Victorian seat of Goldstein; and in sport, Australian cyclist Caleb Ewan announces his retirement.
Labor preparing its second term agenda after Saturday's decisive election result; A massive sandstorm hits the capital of Saudi Arabia, forcing residents inside; Casper Ruud wins his first Masters 1000 title at the Madrid Open.
In this bulletin; Anthony Albanese says he'll wait to reshuffle his ministry, with some seats still too close to call, Yemen's Houthi rebels say they will impose aerial blockade on Israel, and in sport, Willie Rioli apologises for a message to a Bulldogs player after a 90-point defeat.
Around fifteen seats still too close to call as counting continues after this year's election; Donald Trump casts doubt on due process rights for immigrants in a new US interview; Australia's Oscar Piastri wins the Miami Grand Prix.
World leaders congratulate Anthony Albanese on Labor's victory in the federal election, The full count for the Senate could take weeks, Umpiring decisions questioned in the Geelong win over Collingwood.
Clive Palmer's Trumpet of Patriots spent millions on the election and didn't win a single seat, Houthi missile from Yemen lands near Israel's main airport, Canberra beats Melbourne after match-deciding penalties.
Anthony Albanese heads home to celebrate Labor's landlside victory; Jim Chalmers says dealing with the US-China trade war is a priority and in the NRL, Reuben Cotter to miss Cowboys' last two games before State of Origin.
An election day news update
Voters split over Labor and Coalition in close races across the country, Pakistan urges calm amid fears of war with India over Kashmir incident, The Roosters defeat the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane
Prime Minister addresses Australians as he claims victory in the 2025 federal election, Opposition leader Peter Dutton accepts responsibility for party's loss as he concedes defeat, The Warriors defeat the Cowboys.
A frantic final day of campaigning for the major parties as polling shows a clear leader; at least ten killed in a multi-car pileup at a Philippines tolling booth; transgender players banned from women's football in the UK.
Three people in hospital after a helicopter crash on the coast of Victoria; A man sentenced for the killing of his former partner in New South Wales; Coco Gauff makes her first final in the Madrid Open.
Voting booths open across the country as Australia elects its next government, Gaza-bound aid activists attacked by a drone in international waters, Surfer Stephanie Gilmore prepares to compete in the Gold Coast Pro.
South Australia's parliament to debate the use of artificial intelligence and explicit deepfakes; Ukraine agrees to a crucial minerals deal with the US; Game one tonight of this year's women's State of Origin series.
Anthony Albanese declares his reluctance to bring back a religious discrimination bill; US authorities defy court orders to return a wrongly deported man; The Kangaroos lay down the law ahead of their Essendon match-up tonight.
Labor says it's never stopped trying to talk about trade tariffs with the US; Canada's opposition leader loses his seat in the general election; Tennis doubles champion Max Purcell banned from the sport for 18 months.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a three-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine ;Anti-gambling advocates criticise major parties' progress on gambling reform; in cricket, an Indian prodigy smashes a record-breaking I-P-L century.
Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese visit marginal seats in the last few days of the federal election campaign; New South Wales confirms the second site of a pill testing trial; No return date yet for Sam Kerr at her UK club, Chelsea.
Protesters interrupt Peter Dutton's campaign stop on the New South Wales South Coast; Mark Carney to remain Canada's Prime Minister - thanks to Donald Trump; Australia's Alex de Minaur caught up in Spain's mass blackout.
Peter Dutton doubles down on his Welcome to Country position; Murder charges laid after a car ramming killed 11 in Canada's Vancouver; A man killed in a crash at the ProMX motocross Championship in South Australia.
A five week inquest begins today into last year's Bondi mass stabbing attack; Fears the death toll could rise after 11 people killed in a Vancouver car ramming; Sydney plays host to the Oceania Sumo Championships.
Peter Dutton criticises Welcome to Country ceremonies as overdone, The Filipino community in mourning after a deadly car-ramming attack in Vancouver, Australian surfer Isabella Nichols claims victory at Bells Beach.
In this bulletin, Australian GP's back Labor's 24/7 telehealth service, Hamas is open to a deal that will see hostages released and a 5-year-truce in Gaza. And in sport, A-League elimination final postponed after torrential rain leaves pitch waterlogged.
Peter Dutton plans a tour of 28 seats in the final week of the election campaign; the public to be allowed to visit Pope Francis' tomb; and in Tennis, Matteo Arnaldi defeats Novak Djokovic at the Madrid Open.
Flags fly at half-mast in Australia to honour Pope Francis; funeral arrangements are organised for the pontiff; and, in swimming, Mollie O'Callaghan wins the 100-metre freestyle national title at the Australian Open Swimming Championships.