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Asia Group chairman and co-founder Kurt Campbell says the Indo-Pacific’s ‘security situation is severe’. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

POLITICSPremium‘Severe’: Huge China warning to Australia

Former US president Joe Biden’s top adviser on the Indo-Pacific has dropped a dire warning on Australia.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Charlie Kirk hands out hats before speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP)

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SA police worker probed over Charlie Kirk assassination post

A South Australia police employee is being investigated for a social media post allegedly calling the death of US conservative figure Charlie Kirk ‘wonderful’.

Blair Jackson

The 22-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk reportedly sent a confession message to friends.

World News‘It was me’: Alleged Kirk shooter appears to confess

THE WASHINGTON POST: The 22-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk reportedly sent a confession message to friends on Discord just hours before surrendering to authorities

Hannah Knowles, Shawn Boburg, Aaron Schaffer

A Black bear forages (Stock photo by Jonathan Newton/Getty Images)

World NewsCommentsMan mauled by black bear in front of son dies

A man has died after being attacked by a black bear while working on his land in a tragic incident that has left his family heartbroken.

Kimberley Braddish

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UPDATEDPremium‘Willing to die?’: Key question on war pact

Anthony Albanese has been hit with a key question about a historic war pact with Australia’s closest neighbour.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Intense Israeli airstrikes have battered Gaza City as hundreds of thousands continue to flee.

World NewsComments‘Human atrocity’: Trump warns Hamas over moving hostages

Israeli tanks have moved into Gaza City, triggering a new wave of civilian panic and evacuation, while Donald Trump has issued a warning to Hamas over reports hostages are being used as ‘human shields’.

Kimberley Braddish

The FBI has revealed new evidence that has been positively matched to Tyler Robinson.

DNA matches suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting case

The FBI has revealed new evidence that has been positively matched to Tyler Robinson, the suspect in custody for the killing of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University.

Kimberley Braddish

The Australian pilot was the only one on board the light plane which crashed while carrying the drugs.

World NewsCommentsAussie pilot found dead with 200kg of SpaceX cocaine

Authorities have confirmed a pilot found dead after flying a plane that crashed carrying $80 million worth of SpaceX-branded cocaine, is Australian.

Matt Shrivell

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh is the sole survivor of the crash that killed more than 240 people on board. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsCommentsHeartbreaking update on sole Air India plane crash survivor

Months after the Air India plane disaster, the sole survivor is facing a heartbreaking decision that could change his life forever, and his family fears he may never return home.

Madeline Cove

Vice President JD Vance, right, Second Lady Usha Vance, centre, and Erika Kirk deplane Air Force Two, carrying the body of Charlie Kirk.

World News‘Tomorrow’: Vance’s big Kirk announcement

‘Please join me as I pay tribute to my friend.’

Max Corstorphan

Addison Brown, 22, is charged with arson, attempted murder and domestic violence.

World NewsWoman allegedly tried to kill her sister in savage way

A 22-year-old has been charged with attempted murder, accused of a brutal act while a minor was home.

Kimberley Braddish

Authorities are probing Tyler Robinson's 'leftist ideology' after Charlie Kirk was assassinated.

World NewsCommentsAgents probe Kirk shooting suspect’s ‘leftist ideology’

Authorities have revealed new information about Tyler Robinson, the alleged shooter of Charlie Kirk, including the ‘dark’ corners of the internet where he spent time and his relationship with a trans person.

Annabelle Timsit, Jeremy Roebuck

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says many will find the climate risk assessment ‘confronting’. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

UPDATEDPremiumBombshell claim on doomsday report

The Coalition has made an explosive claim about the first-ever climate risk assessment, ahead of new emissions targets tipped to be handed down later this week.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer, Thomas Henry

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is abandoning his office of more than 30 years due to ‘aggressive protesters’. NewsWire / Damian Shaw

POLITICSPremiumAlbo’s shock move after ‘aggressive protesters’

‘Aggressive protesters’ have forced the Prime Minister out of his electorate office in Sydney’s inner west.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer and Jessica Wang

The man accused of killing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk reportedly sent joking messages.

World NewsComments‘Doppleganger’: Kirk shooting suspect’s messages revealed

The man accused of killing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk reportedly sent joking messages in a group chat, even as surveillance photos and news of the manhunt spread.

Kimberley Braddish

Anthony Albanese is in PNG for the nation's 50th anniversary celebrations. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

World NewsDefence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Papua New Guinea will soon be seen as an Australian ally on the same level as New Zealand and the United States.

Rachael Ward and Lloyd Jones

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson.

World NewsMaking a murderer: Inside secret life of alleged assassin

Alleged assassin Tyler Robinson bragged about his long-range shooting skills to a co-worker before Charlie Kirk was brutally shot dead at a Utah university.

Caleb Runciman and Matt Shrivell

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is ‘confident’ the Nakamal Agreement will be signed. Prime Minister’s Office / Handout

politicsPremiumWhy Albo’s Vanuatu mission failed

Anthony Albanese was supposed to sign a deal to counter China’s designs on the regions in Vanuatu. What went wrong?

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Nepal's interim leader Sushila Karki has met with people injured during anti-corruption protests. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsNepal's prime minister urges calm after deadly protests

Nepal's new prime minister has taken office and urged calm after violent protests left at least 72 people dead

Binaj Gurubacharya

Zoe Crowther was stabbed to death.

World News‘Smell’: Woman killed friend, lived with body for 11 days

A woman has been convicted after killing her friend and living with the body for 11 days before a foul odour from the residence alerted police to the killing. WARNING: Graphic content

Matt Shrivell

Australian authorities have charged two men over an alleged plot to arm the rebel group responsible for a New Zealand pilot's 592-day captivity.

NEWSPremiumDuo charged over guns to West Papua rebels

Two Australian men have been charged with trafficking weapons to a West Papuan paramilitary group that held a New Zealand pilot captive for 592 days.

Elodie Jakes

Father’s tip leads to Tyler Robinson’s arrest over Charlie Kirk murder after intense manhunt.

KIRK ASSASINATIONVideoNew twist comes to light in arrest over Charlie Kirk shooting

‘Tyler, is this you? This looks like you.’

John Miller

Tyler Robinson is accused of killing conservative campaigner Charlie Kirk.

World NewsVideoSecret life of alleged Charlie Kirk killer revealed

‘I believed he was transitioning’: Alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, was seen with his partner weeks before he killed conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

Matt Shrivell

A manhunt is on after Brantley Worley (left) was allegedly shot by Timothy Ramsey (right).

World NewsCommentsManhunt after senior cop shot in the throat

A massive manhunt is underway as an experienced police officer lays in a critical condition after being shot in the US.

Matt Shrivell