Neale Daniher, former Australian of the Year and motor neurone disease campaigner, dies at 65

Daniher fought to find a cure for MND after his 2013 diagnosis, a condition he mockingly called "The Beast." [...]

WhatsApp hack on politician revealed, amid onslaught of attempted cyber attacks

Several accounts were hacked through one of the most common forms of cybercrime. [...]

Anti-corruption commissioner resigns amid questions over conflict of interest

A former war crimes investigator, Paul Brereton has faced repeated question about his ties to the military. [...]

In for a soaking: Major rain event set to hit parts of Australia this week

Heavy rain and severe storms are intensifying across eastern Australia as a major rain band tracks east. [...]

The financial factor that could reshape Australia's 'teal' movement

Amid debate over whether teal independents should formally unite, there remains a big money question. [...]

Authorities had no reason to suspect Bondi shooting, royal comission hears

The royal commission was told that the "harrowing" details of 14 December must be examined "sympathetically but unflinchingly". [...]

Independents rule themselves out of teal party as Turnbull denies role in talks

Some teal independents say voters want "alternative solutions" to the major parties and One Nation. [...]

Inquest hears child sex abuse allegations against Dezi Freeman

The inquest is being held into the deaths of two police officers killed by Dezi Freeman in north-east Victoria last year. [...]

White House shooting suspect identified as update given on injured bystander

Court records reveal the suspect Nasire Best had tried to enter White House grounds at a different checkpoint last year. [...]

Australians returning home from Gaza-bound aid flotilla allege abuse by Israeli authorities

Israel has denied the allegations, saying the detainees were "held in accordance with the law". [...]

'Tragic incident': Man dead after shark attack at popular Queensland diving spot

The 39-year-old was attacked by a shark while spear-fishing off Tully Heads with a second person. [...]

Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into peace deal with Iran

The US president has downplayed hopes of a permanent ceasefire, a day after saying a deal had been "largely negotiated". [...]