A public inquiry hears that Met Police managers permitted undercover officers to form sexual relationships with activists. Whistleblower Peter Francis gives shocking evidence. Read the full story.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro vows to defend the nation as the US considers escalating military action. Tensions soar over US strikes and a major Caribbean deployment. Read the latest.
The White House confirms 'many options' are being considered, including land attacks on Venezuelan drug gangs, amid high tensions and a major US military deployment in the Caribbean. Read the latest.
NSW Police uncover an international satanic child sex abuse material ring, charging four Sydney men. Learn the shocking details of the investigation.
Massive chemical recycling plant explosion in Sydney sends fireball 500ft high, injuring firefighters and raining concrete debris. Investigation underway into cause of inferno.
Former North Yorkshire Police trainee Brogan Canning has been placed on the barred list after a panel ruled her unwanted sexual advances towards a colleague amounted to gross misconduct.
A Swiss woman has died in a shark attack in Australia. Her partner is in critical condition after fighting to save her. Authorities are reviewing harrowing footage.
A Swiss woman has died and a man was injured in a bull shark attack at a remote NSW beach. Beaches have now reopened after surveillance. Learn more about the incident and safety advice.
New South Wales reforms doli incapax, removing court requirements to consider a child's moral capacity. Critics warn this risks incarcerating more vulnerable children. Explore the implications.
Severe storms batter NSW, leaving one dead and thousands without power. Queensland faces prolonged heatwave with temperatures up to 8°C above average. Stay informed on recovery efforts.
Sydney recovers from severe storms with 119km/h winds, leaving one dead, thousands without power, and significant damage. Explore the aftermath and emergency response efforts.
Two National Guard members critically injured in Washington DC shooting as residents blame Trump's militarisation of the capital. Read the latest developments.
A woman in her 20s has died and a man critically injured in a shark attack at Crowdy Bay beach on NSW mid-north coast. Emergency services responded to the incident early Thursday morning.
Venezuela's President Maduro swears to defend every inch of his country as US President Trump increases military pressure in the Caribbean. Read the latest developments.
Former NSW Labor staffer gives secret evidence about 2014 phone call from Chris Minns querying fundraiser donations. Premier denies any wrongdoing. Read the latest developments.
Victoria Police gain authority to conduct random searches without warrant in inner Melbourne for six months. Critics warn of racial profiling risks as Premier defends public safety move.
The NSW state coroner is reviewing 22 draft proposals, including permanent police wanding powers and mental health reforms, following the Westfield Bondi Junction mass stabbing. Read the key findings.
New South Wales confronts its most severe bushfire conditions in over two years, prompting widespread school closures and total fire bans. Stay informed about emergency updates.
New South Wales experiences first catastrophic fire warning in two years as Labor and Greens negotiate environment protection laws in parliament's final days.
A 15-year-old boy will spend Christmas behind bars after being charged with murdering a 17-year-old in a Sydney park. The alleged attack occurred in broad daylight.
Coronial inquest into Bondi Junction stabbings concludes significant mental health investment is needed to prevent future tragedies. Read the urgent call for reform.
Police watchdog recommends misconduct proceedings for four officers over handling of domestic abuse case before Harshita Brella was found dead. Read the full investigation.
The US escalates pressure on Venezuela's Maduro, labelling him a terrorist and preparing new military options. Read the full analysis of the looming crisis.
Sydney hardcore band Speed has won the first-ever NSW Music Prize, an $80,000 award designed to support local artists against international streaming competition. Discover their inspiring story.
A teenage boy has died after being stabbed in Rouse Hill, Sydney. Police and homicide squad investigating the tragic incident that occurred near local schools.
The Coalition launches parliamentary attack on Climate Minister Chris Bowen over his Cop negotiation presidency while experts dismiss criticism as 'culture cringe'. Plus: NSW housing plans and Trump's Ukraine proposal.
New South Wales launches architect-designed pattern books for mid-rise apartments, aiming to deliver 112,000 homes faster while maintaining design quality and heritage appeal.
Groundbreaking NSW survey exposes alarming rates of sexual harassment among young men. Government pledges urgent action to address toxic masculinity crisis. Read the full findings.
Shawny Williams, Vallejo's first Black police chief, testifies about racist threats and harassment that forced his resignation. Read the shocking details of police reform resistance.
A New South Wales man becomes the first convicted of gender identity hate speech after posting violent YouTube comments. Read about this landmark legal case.