National News

Inside Daydream’s lavish launch party

News Two years since the devastation of Cyclone Debbie, Daydream Island Resort is back - hosting one of the year’s most star-studded and glamorous opening parties.

‘This is going to happen again’: Opal Tower chair’s warning

News EXCLUSIVE: Chairman of the owner’s corporation at Opal Tower has warned the incident at Mascot Towers ‘won’t be the last’ unless the NSW government changes the law.

Western Sydney's roads a NSW budget focus

Politics The NSW government has hinted at an imminent opening of the M4 tunnels within Sydney's WestConnex project, two days out from the state's budget 2019-20.

Teen inmates set clothes, food trays on fire during riot

Crime Teen inmates have been thrown into adult jail after causing more than $300,000 in damage — with the riot triggering talks on how to deal with an ongoing crisis.

Coast man horrified after disturbing Maccas find

News A Queensland man has been left horrified after siting down to eat his late lunch Maccas burger.

We’re coming: Activists’ warning to contractors

News Businesses who take on work for Adani are in the firing line, as a “massive influx” of activists travel to central Queensland.

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Dutton revives broader cyber powers plan

Politics Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says the government's spy agencies need better capacity to deal with cyber attacks on domestic networks.

Backpacker’s horror escape from pig shed

Crime A backpacker has spoken out for the first time about her horrifying kidnapping ordeal. Warning: Distressing content.

Hong Kong protester dies after fall

News A protester in Hong Kong has become the first fatality of the state's political unrest after falling from a scaffolding while hanging a political banner.

Super shut-off will affect millions

News If you haven’t checked your super fund or life insurance lately, you could be in for a nasty surprise.

Woman charged over fatal highway crash

Crime A German woman has been charged by police over an accident on the Bruce Highway that left one person dead and others injured.

How daughters helped convict dad

Crime Children of a wealthy Mormon doctor say they knew their father had murdered their mum even before he moved his lover into the family home.

Dutton quizzed over deal to house accused killers

Politics Peter Dutton has faced questions about the transfer to Australia of two men who allegedly confessed to the machete murders of Western tourists in Rwanda.