Roger Franklin
Olympian Zali Steggall joins the push to oust Tony Abbott from Warringah
Australia’s most successful alpine skier, Zali Steggall, has formally announced she will stand as an independent in former prime minister Tony Abbott’s...
‘Yellow vests’ turn for eleventh week of mass protests again Emmanuel Macron and his government
Thousands of “yellow vest” demonstrators have marched in Paris and other French cities, clashing with police on the 11th consecutive weekend of...
Thunderstorm fails to damp down raging Canberra bushfire
A thunderstorm has had minimal impact on a bushfire raging in Canberra’s south-west, with rain barely reaching the site. The 147-hectare blaze,...
AFL releases its fixture for the 2019 season
The AFL has stuck with its now-traditional season opener between battlers Carlton and powerhouse Richmond. The clubs will meet at the MCG...
Caulfield Cup 2018: Best Solution takes the honours in a thriller
Best Solution has won the $5 million Group One Caulfield Cup in a photo finish from the Lloyd Williams-trained Homesman, with The...
PNG volcano’s rain of ash forces thousands to flee their villages
An island volcano has erupted on the north coast of Papua New Guinea, forcing 2000 villagers to flee from lava flows, the...
Queensland P-plater’s 215kph scorcher leaves police ‘flabbergasted’
Queensland Police have released footage of a P-plate driver allegedly travelling more than 100 kilometres over the speed limit on Flinders Highway,...
Qld Child Safety Minister Shannon Fentiman had a kiddie-porn offender on her office payroll
Queensland’s Child Safety minister Shannon Fentiman says she is “horrified” a man with child pornography convictions was working in her electorate office....
No ‘ifs’ about this butt: Winston Churchill’s half-smoked cigar sells for $15,185
What does the man who has everything really need? One wealthy buyer might have the answer after splurging $A15,185 on a half-smoked...
UN demands Australia recognise ‘divorce equality’ for gay couples
Australian laws stopping same-sex couples who married overseas from getting divorced violate international human rights obligations, the United Nations has found. In...