Victoria Makes Public Transport Free for Under-18s From January 2026
Public transport will be free for everyone under 18 across Victoria from 1 January 2026, under a budget measure Premier
AEC Confirms Missing Barton Ballot Papers Found Intact at Sydney Worker’s Home
Nearly 2000 ballot papers were safely recovered after a mishap transporting the federal election votes in Sydney. Credit: Getty Images
Ballard’s 122nd-Minute Header Sends Sunderland to Championship Play-Off Final
Dan Ballard heads home in the final seconds to propel Sunderland to a Wembley date with Sheffield United in the playoff final. Photograph: Steve Welsh/PA
Aiava and Schoolkate Awarded French Open Wildcards
Destanee Aiava celebrates her first ever grand slam win. Credit: AAP
Nottingham Forest Confirm Awoniyi Is Recovering After Urgent Abdominal Surgery
Taiwo Awoniyi was injured when he collided with the goalpost. Credit: Getty
Toxic Algae Bloom Kills More Than 200 Marine Species off South Australia
A dead shark found on a beach in South Australia is among dozens of marine species killed by a toxic algal bloom. Photograph: L Cameron
Remains of Tasmanian Aboriginal Man Returned Home After 170 Years in Scotland
The University of Aberdeen bought the remains in 1852. Andrew Milligan/PA Images/Getty Images/File
Central Coast Mariners Beat Melbourne City to Reach A-League Women Grand Final
The Mariners celebrate their win over Melbourne City in the second leg of their semifinal. (AAP: Joel Carrett)
Why Bunnings’ Price Promise Fails on 9,000 Home Brands
Bunnings promises shoppers that it will beat a competitor’s lower price by 10 per cent on the same stocked item.
First Nations Team Opens ‘Home’ Pavilion for Australia at Venice Architecture Biennale
Home, at the 2025 Venice Biennale of Architecture. The work by The Creative Sphere. Photograph: Peter Bennets