MasterChef Australia judges pay emotional tribute to chef Jock Zonfrillo
MasterChef Australia judges Melissa Leong and Andy Allen have paid tribute to fellow judge Jock Zonfrillo on social media, after the chef's death earlier this week. Zo
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The Met Gala 2023 is here: Here's who's expected to show and how to watch it in Australia
It's the first Monday in May. And it's one of the most-photographed events in the world. It isn't enough to just look "nice" at the Met Gala: It's about making sure
Australians mark 108 years since Gallipoli with dawn services across the country
Australians have gathered at Anzac Day dawn services across the country to honour those who have fought and died in conflict. It has been 108 years since Australian an
Australian stage and screen icon Barry Humphries has died aged 89
Renowned Australian actor and satirist Barry Humphries has died at the age of 89. He was best known for his comic alter egos Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, b
Link between climate change, youth mental health concerns highlighted by new national survey
It can be difficult for Harriet O'Shea Carre not to feel completely overwhelmed whenever she thinks about climate change. Which is something of a challenge, given the
Homelessness Australia calls for increased support for young people in federal budget
How far can anyone stretch $13 in a single day? That is what renters on youth allowance and the Commonwealth rental payment are forced to contemplate every day, accord
Elon Musk's SpaceX postpones debut flight of Starship rocket system
Elon Musk's SpaceX has called off a highly anticipated launch of its powerful new Starship rocket, delaying the first uncrewed test flight of the vehicle into space. T
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones backs push for new Canberra stadium to attract big international sporting events
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has thrown his support behind the push for a new Canberra stadium, saying it would allow the national capital to seriously compete for some of
Former NRL player Jarryd Hayne taken into custody ahead of sentencing for sexual assault
Former NRL player Jarryd Hayne has been taken into custody in tears ahead of an "inevitable" jail sentence for sexually assaulting a woman while on a bucks weekend in 201
18,000 cows killed in Texas dairy farm explosion
An explosion at a dairy farm in the Texas Panhandle has killed an estimated 18,000 cows and injured one person in one of the deadliest barn fires recorded since the US An
Bank South Pacific customers in PNG told to repay money after glitch allows accounts to be overdrawn over Easter
A "technical issue" has allowed some customers with Papua New Guinea's largest bank to overdraw money from their accounts, while others have watched their bank balances d
Almost-complete skull of Diamantinasaurus dinosaur discovered in central Queensland reveals ancient secrets
The nearly complete skull of a 95-million-year-old sauropod dinosaur named "Ann" found in Central Queensland, has unearthed new insights into how the massive creature liv
Newcastle Knights defeat Warriors 34-24, Gold Coast Titans edge St George Illawarra Dragons 20-18 in NRL thriller
Newcastle has returned to the NRL's top eight for the first time in more than a year by holding off a gutsy Warriors side in a 34-24 win. In Sunday's earlier match, Go
Former NRL player Jarryd Hayne guilty of sexual assault after third trial
A jury has found former NRL star Jarryd Hayne guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in her bedroom more than four years ago, after a third trial over the allegations.
TikTok to be banned from Australian government devices
The federal government is expected to impose a ban on TikTok on government devices, following fears the app's security is compromised, and the platform could be used for
US to open Vanuatu embassy in latest move to counter China in Pacific
The United States plans to open an embassy in the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, the State Department has said, in Washington's latest move to boost its diplomat
Pope Francis leaves hospital after recovering from bronchitis episode, says 'I'm still alive'
Pope Francis has left hospital and returned to the Vatican after being treated for bronchitis, making light of his illness by saying: "I'm still alive, you know." The
Ice Cube and Cypress Hill still do it better than most
It's the biggest hip hop tour of 2023 so far, and a line-up like this will take some beating. Californian icons Ice Cube and Cypress Hill are in town, 29 years after t
Pope Francis in hospital with respiratory infection ahead of busy Easter week
Pope Francis has a respiratory infection and will need to spend "a few days" in hospital for treatment, according to a Vatican statement. The statement said the 86-yea
Early pregnancy loss grief recognised with little handmade coffins
Losing a baby before 20 weeks' gestation can be an isolating experience. There are no legal requirements to register the pregnancy loss, and no formal funeral requirem
How female truckies are helping more women get their 'foot in the door' as heavy vehicle drivers
Women in the trucking industry are encouraging more female truckies to join the workforce, amid fears of a national shortage of drivers. Despite many women holding a h