Stuart MacGill has denied facilitating a cocaine deal between his brother-in-law and a street-level dealer but revealed his reasons for introducing the pair to a jury.
Steve Zemek
The ASX 200 has lost $200bn in just three weeks as the impact of US President Donald Trump’s brutal tariffs reverbate through markets.
Cameron Micallef
Gold Coast City mayor Tom Tate has been holidaying in the US after travelling to Vegas for the NRL, and has been unable to return ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Jessica Wang
Sickening details of how one of Sydney’s worst rapists lured his “young, vulnerable” victims have been revealed in court.
Rhiannon Lewin
Police are searching for a 12-year-old girl who has been missing from the Brisbane area since Wednesday as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches southeast Queensland.
Alexandra Feiam
Aussie households are spending more on one thing, lifting consumer spending, new data has revealed.
A lifeline for casino operator Star Entertainment has fallen through, piling more pressure on the embattled business.
The PM was asked to offer certainty on whether Labor would hand down a budget on March 25, after-party members were sent invites for the fundraiser.
Residents defying evacuation orders have been warned they will be “literally by yourself” as emergency services brace for Cyclone Alfred.
Nathan Schmidt
A popular music and arts festival has been cancelled at the 11th hour, days after getting permit approval from the local council.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has plunged more than 80,000 homes into darkness, with those impacted potentially facing weeks without power.
Blake Antrobus, Blair Jackson, Jessica Wang
The Broncos didn’t have time to properly celebrate their big win over the Roosters, with the team having to race to the airport to get back into Queensland.
Martin Gabor
A “volatile” builder who left clients needing tens of thousands of dollars in repairs hugged his lawyer as he walked free from court with a fine.
Liam Beatty and Zoe De Koning
A trio of stronger than expected economic data was not enough to stop Australia’s share market trading heavily in the red on Thursday.
A 17-year-old boy accused of attempting to hijack a Jetstar flight allegedly declared “I’ve got bombs in my bag”.
Blair Jackson and Liam Beatty
Flash flooding and storm surges are the chief concerns as Tropical Cyclone Alfred surges toward millions of people, bringing with it torrential rain and strong winds.
Blair Jackson
All eyes will be on one man when the Wests Tigers start their season on Friday night and Jarome Luai’s coach has tried to take the pressure off him.
News Corp Australia
The AFL is entering uncharted territory with its time slot for one of the two postponed Opening Round matches.
The Australian batting line-up at the Champions Trophy could have used former star Shane Watson if his blitz in a Masters tournament is any indication.
Radical and abhorrent content on the all-powerful social media platforms is slipping through a series of gaps, a new Australian report finds.
Cricketing great Stuart MacGill has become emotional as a court was read details of his alleged kidnapping as he battles allegations he facilitated a drug deal.
A landmark report found the criminal justice system needs to “do better” to achieve justice for victim survivors of crimes like rape, sexual abuse and harassment.
St Kilda’s bayside push has taken its first step with one of its brightest young players committing to the club on a long-term extension.
An Australian tennis playing and broadcasting legend has died and the tributes are flowing.
