'Pam' swaps bird for Spider-Man as more charges laid Prosecutors have more than tripled the number of charges against alleged graffiti vandal "Pam the Bird", who changed into a Spider-Man suit to leave court. AAP · Jul 24, 2025
Vapes smoke gums, lozenges for those struggling to quit More doctors could soon be prescribing vapes to those stuck in a smoking cycle as a trial suggests vaping is more effective than traditional quitting aids. AAP · Jul 14, 2025
Rone's global street art starts in this shared studio Street artists Rone and Callum Preston are throwing open the doors of their shared studio for the first time, as part of Melbourne's Open House weekend. AAP · Jul 4, 2025
Police missed chance to protect woman killed by partner A coroner has criticised how police responded to repeat reports of family violence before a woman was killed by her abusive partner. AAP · Jul 1, 2025
'Spectacular fall from grace': elder jailed for abuse A former Senior Victorian of the Year award-winner has mouthed "I'm alright" to his supporters in court as he was jailed for child sex abuse. AAP · Jun 23, 2025
Cost-of-living crisis blamed for soaring crime rates Youth offending is at a record high in one state, latest figures reveal, as police attribute cost-of-living pressures to a jump in property crimes. AAP · Jun 19, 2025
Low pharmacy vaping uptake fuels black market fears Only about 40,000 vapes have been sold via the federal government's pharmacy model, which critics say shows black market sales are still thriving. AAP · Jun 16, 2025
Timeline of abuse indicates key patterns: study Researchers have established a timeline to help map how different types of abuse emerge in violent relationships. AAP · Jun 12, 2025
Girl 'frustrated' with care after murder charge dropped A girl, who had a murder charge withdrawn, wants more freedom to go outside and to go to the gym, expressing frustration with the lack of progress in her case. AAP · Jun 10, 2025
Experts flag increasing sexual violence in conflicts For the first time, Australia is hosting an international conference on conflict-related sexual violence, drawing attention to the issue in the Indo-Pacific. AAP · Jun 2, 2025
Knives out for machete sale ban after shopper terror An Australian-first ban on retailers selling machetes will be rushed out the door after a gang brawl sent thousands of shoppers fleeing for their lives. AAP · May 25, 2025
Machetes wielded in gang brawl at busy shopping centre A brawl involving machete-armed members of two rival gangs has forced a shopping centre into lockdown and left visitors terrified. AAP · May 25, 2025
Bombers' Dreamtime record intact as Gresham returns Jade Gresham's return from injury ensures Essendon have fielded at least one Indigenous player in each of the 21 "Dreamtime at the G'' clashes with Richmond. AAP · May 21, 2025
Legends demand AFL action on falling Indigenous numbers Two of footy's Indigenous greats hope Sir Doug Nicholls Round can spark action to reverse the falling number of First Nations players on AFL club lists. AAP · May 21, 2025
AAP · May 17, 2025 Credit watchers keep eagle eye on state budget debut One state's taxpayers could soon be forking out $25 million a day in interest with credit rating agencies looking for fiscal discipline in the upcoming budget.
AAP · May 14, 2025 Remoteness a risk factor amid rise in domestic killings Spouses and partners are perpetrators in half the assaults that land women in hospitals across Australia, while homicides have increased in the past five years.
AAP · May 14, 2025 Vandalised Captain Cook statue's removal ignites debate The decision to remove a controversial Captain Cook memorial after repeated acts of vandalism has sparked debate among leaders.
AAP · May 9, 2025 Audition for fun swings scientist into hot musical role One of the stars of Hadestown is a cancer scientist who auditioned with friends for a laugh and found himself cast in the hit musical.
AAP · May 9, 2025 Regaining trust: duel to decide future Liberal leader Deputy leader Sussan Ley and shadow treasurer Angus Taylor have emerged as the two contenders to lead the Liberal Party after its devastating election defeat.
AAP · May 7, 2025 Victims of violence honoured in candlelight vigils Australians have gathered to honour those lost to family and domestic violence and push for change to support women and children affected by the crisis.
AAP · May 7, 2025 Book prize follows copycat claims against cupcake queen A cookbook author who claims her recipes were copied by a cupcake aficionado has won a prestigious publishing industry award for a second time.
AAP · May 7, 2025 Liberal seizes seat in teal rematch, Greens leader gone A former Liberal frontbencher has not ruled out a leadership tilt after reclaiming his seat from a teal independent, while the Greens leader has lost his seat.
AAP · May 3, 2025 It's not easy being Greens: two MPs set to lose seats Two first-term Australian Greens MPs are set to lose their seats, but the losses could be offset elsewhere with a number of contests too close to call.
AAP · Apr 30, 2025 From a galaxy far, far away, comes LEGO Star Wars show Billed as the largest LEGO exhibition in the universe, the Star Wars show recreates spaceships, characters, battles and weaponry using tiny plastic bricks.
AAP · Apr 29, 2025 Inside ex-Liberal heartland where roads, wind rule vote Rundown roads, offshore wind farms and drought assistance are on the minds of voters in a now-marginal electorate the size of Belgium.