China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi makes waves at Asian Games

Japan's Emperor Naruhito declared the 20th Asian Games open on Saturday, as athletes compete in more than 40 sports including regional favourites like sepak takraw and kabaddi. [...]

Grandmother killed in Bondi Beach as mother and children stabbed in the Blue Mountains

NSW leaders including Premier Chris Minns have decried the shocking crimes, with three of them alleged domestic violence-related murders. [...]

Why has Pauline Hanson joined forces with Muslim and Vietnamese-born MPs

Pauline Hanson, Fatima Payman and Dai Le have found an unlikely common cause. It comes down to who controls their staff. [...]

Australia wants a seat at the UN's most powerful table. What power would it yield?

Australia wants a UN Security Council seat in 2029. Here's what it would allow the country to do, and why it matters. [...]

'Still gets the heart going': What I learned from over 50,000 Australian Magpie swoopings

A community-led tracking network is helping Australians navigate high-risk neighbourhood zones as peak swooping season begins. [...]

'Unjustifiable': Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza war after Macklemore controversy

Ed Sheeran performed in his first show on Sunday since his tour plunged into turmoil, ignited by his opening act's pro-Palestinian comments. [...]

John Farnham to skip tribute concert amid worsening health, family says

Music legend John Farnham's health has deteriorated, ruling him out of attending a tribute concert in his honour. [...]

Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital; flames, smoke seen near Riyadh

Houthis say they have launched missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia in response to an attack in the Yemeni capital. [...]

We came to the Apple mothership to meet Tim Cook, but left with just a few photos and a silent movie

Anthony Albanese has held a one-hour, closed-door meeting with Tim Cook on Australia's social media reforms, ahead of a trip to the UN. [...]

The future of this Australian island is in danger. How its residents are fighting back

From coconuts to cultural knowledge, a new Indigenous Protected Area is helping Masig buffer against the tide. [...]

The baby in this photo isn't the story. What it reveals is

A new mum in the Senate is putting parliament's support for working parents to the test. [...]

How the government's new migration crackdown could give domestic abusers more power

Recently announced migration system changes could put domestic violence victim-survivors at greater risk, one expert has warned. [...]