‘DANGEROUS’: China defies US with risky move in face of blockade
Welcome to our live coverage of the US and Israel’s war with Iran.
14 Apr, 2026News.com.au
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake rocks NSW
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake has rocked the city of Orange in Central West NSW.
14 Apr, 2026News.com.au
Idol makes history as winner is announced
It feels like a hot minute since the show returned to our screens but Australian Idol has just crowned their 2026 winner.
14 Apr, 2026News.com.au
Woman dies on Qantas flight
A woman has died on a Qantas flight from the US to New Zealand.
14 Apr, 2026News.com.au
Coachella fans slam ‘criminal’ food prices
For a festival that costs a minimum of $750 to attend, it’s little wonder the on-site food is equally as expensive.
14 Apr, 2026News.com.au
‘Hell of a struggle’: Cult bakery shuts up shop
A cult-favourite Sydney bakery has been forced to shut its doors after a decade of serving the community, amid rising cost-of-living pressures.
14 Apr, 2026News.com.au
60+ Palestinians hidden in a garbage truck
More than sixty Palestinians were found hiding inside a garbage truck in an attempt to cross into Israeli-occupied territory unnoticed.
14 Apr, 2026News.com.au
‘Most sexually active woman’ seen at church
A string of high-profile sex workers have been spotted doing the least likely thing ever at a Brisbane church.
14 Apr, 2026News.com.au
Trump enforces ‘system of kill’ in strait
The US naval blockade on all ships leaving or entering Iranian ports has come into effect, with Donald Trump warning any “fast attack ships” that approach will be...
13 Apr, 2026News.com.au
Trump lashes out at European ally Meloni amid tensions over Pope and NATO
The US president says Giorgia Meloni "does not care" about Iran getting a nuclear weapon, after the Italian PM defended the pope and cancelled a military deal with...
14 Apr, 2026ABC News (AU)
Live: Israel-Lebanon talks set to get underway as US eyes second Iran meeting
The talks come as both the US and Iran continue to impose their own separate restrictions on the flow of vessels in and out of the Strait of...
14 Apr, 2026ABC News (AU)
Carney wins majority government as Canadian by-elections boost Liberals
The Canadian prime minister said voters had "placed their trust" in his government and its "clear understanding of what this moment demands".
14 Apr, 2026ABC News (AU)
IMF warns of inflation surge, growth slump if Strait of Hormuz remains shut
The International Monetary Fund paints three economic outlook scenarios that each get progressively worse depending on how long Middle East energy supplies are disrupted.
14 Apr, 2026ABC News (AU)
Breaking: Magnitude-4.5 earthquake felt across large parts of NSW
The NSW Central West has been hit by a one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in the region.
14 Apr, 2026ABC News (AU)
Prince Harry and Meghan kick off Australia visit with stop at Melbourne hospital
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have begun their multi-day visit to Australia in Melbourne, meeting with patients at a children's hospital.
14 Apr, 2026ABC News (AU)
ASIC investigating 'individuals' within Sanjeev Gupta's collapsed empire
After years of financial red flags, corporate watchdog ASIC confirms it has multiple investigations underway into Sanjeev Gupta's troubled empire, following multiple collapses that have left hundreds of...
14 Apr, 2026ABC News (AU)
Judgement day looming for high-stakes battle of iron ore dynasties
Gina Rinehart, the wealthiest person in Australia, expects a judgement to be handed down on Wednesday in an explosive court battle with the family of her father's former...
14 Apr, 2026ABC News (AU)
GP suspended for helping patient use almost $20K in super to fund cosmetic lipo
The healthcare regulator and tax office are cracking down on health practitioners who help patients access their superannuation early after one Perth doctor signed off on a $20,000 withdrawal...
14 Apr, 2026ABC News (AU)
Breaking: Qantas cuts domestic flights and raises fares as fuel costs blow out
Qantas will cut domestic flights due higher fuel costs and the uncertainty of the Middle East war, as it flags as much as $800 million in extra fuel...
14 Apr, 2026ABC News (AU)