The Daily Briefing

A coronial inquest investigates whether a man staged a car crash to cover up his mother's death. Authorities examine forensic evidence in a case that has shocked the local community.

CQU to repay $1.3 million to over 1,000 staff members following a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation into decade-long wage discrepancies and payroll errors.

Plans for 800 new homes at the former Tweed hospital site spark debate over affordable housing needs in a region facing critical shortages.

Australian authorities gain rare insight into Myanmar's evolving scam industry as syndicates move into remote jungles to target local victims.

Washington identifies fallen personnel in Jordan as regional tensions with Iran intensify, bringing total service member losses to 17.

Russia launches its largest ballistic missile barrage on Kyiv since the war began. President Zelenskyy confirms the scale of the overnight strikes as global tension rises.

New British PM Andy Burnham pledges immediate cost-of-living relief and signals a fresh approach to the AUKUS alliance in his first address.

Pauline Hanson's international tour ends on a muted note after addressing a nearly empty hall at CPAC London. Analysis of the One Nation leader’s reception in the UK.

The Victorian Liberal Party has revoked Moira Deeming’s candidacy for the November election, ending her political career within the party after a failed apology stand-off.

Brisbane AirTrain faces intense scrutiny as financial reports reveal its foreign owners paid zero income tax over a ten-year period, sparking calls for urgent fiscal reform.

ASIC warns that every working Australian faces private credit risks via their superannuation, raising alarms over market transparency and retirement security.

IMF warns of global economic vulnerability as strategic oil reserves reach critical lows, threatening future fuel price stability.

Experience the thrill of the Swans vs Crows blockbuster at the SCG. Live updates as Sydney fights for a crucial win in a potential finals preview.

Cricket legends and apex predators collide at the Daly River's Barra Classic. Follow the action from Australia's premier barramundi fishing tournament.

NSW secures a historic State of Origin series win with a legendary victory over Queensland at Lang Park. Read the full analysis of the Blues' record-breaking performance.

Telstra CEO warns future outages are possible after a bizarre maintenance error sent systems back 20 years. Read the full analysis on Australia's latest digital infrastructure failure.

Meta faces a landmark lawsuit as former employees claim AI algorithms unfairly targeted those on parental leave for redundancies. Is automated HR the new corporate risk?

Victoria announces a ground-breaking compressed CO2 battery storage system in its coal heartland, marking a significant milestone in Australia's renewable energy transition.