Socceroos Soar to 2026: From Shaky Start to Smooth Sailing
The Socceroos qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, capped by a late penalty save from Mat Ryan.
Australia
Sienna Toohey: From Water Polo Wannabe to Breaststroke Boss
Sixteen-year-old Sienna Toohey won the 100m breaststroke at the Australian trials in a personal-best 1:06.55 to qualify for the world championships in Singapore.
From Bent Badge to Straight Shooter: Jeremy Lindsay Taylor’s Return to Summer Bay
Jeremy Lindsay Taylor is returning to Home And Away.
Queensland’s Most Treacherous Rides: Mount Glorious Tops the List
Queensland’s Mount Glorious has topped a list of the state’s most dangerous roads for motorcyclists, as RACQ calls for point-to-point speed cameras.
Aussie Families Set for a Fair Dinkum Cash Boost from July 1
Family assistance and parenting payments rose by 2.4 per cent from 1 July 2025, while pension rates were not part of the July indexation.
Aussie Property Shock: Two-Bedder in St Marys Sells for $1.91M
A two-bedroom home on a 1,208 square metre block in St Marys sold for $1.91 million, about $300,000 above reserve, setting a suburb record.
Chadstone House Fire: Heroic Rescue Amidst Suspicious Blaze
A mother and her two daughters were rescued unconscious from a suspicious fire at their Chadstone home. A male occupant has been ruled out as a suspect.
Perth’s Peak Hour Turns Tragic: Dirt Bike Rider Killed in Crash with Toyota Yaris
A 28-year-old dirt bike rider died after colliding with a car at Bassendean about 5:30pm on 20 May, and the Major Crash squad is investigating.
From Heartbreak to Legal Headaches: Brisbane Mum’s Death Leaves Kids Stuck in Global Tug-of-War
The husband and brother-in-law of 23-year-old Muzhda Habibi have been charged with her domestic violence murder, leaving her two young sons in a cross-border custody fight.
Sydney Train Network Short-Circuits: Commuters Left in the Lurch
A fallen power line trapped about 300 passengers and threw Sydney’s train network into chaos in May 2025, leading to a fare-free day and an independent review.