Internet shutdowns rob Kashmiri activists of lifeline
Indian activists who rely on social media to share information in times of tension are being frustrated by a wave of internet shutdowns.
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Amber alert mother: Qld health system 'just don’t care about our children'
Cini Walker, the mother of four-year-old Chase Walker-Steven who was at the centre of an Amber Alert on Friday, has issued a call to arms for her supporters to stand up against the Queensland health system.
AFL Saturday live scores, stats and blog: Hawks v Saints
It's a big Saturday of footy, with five crucial matches across four states. And we've got it all covered.
Breakthrough as Kenya poised to elect first female governors
None of Kenya's 47 counties, which manage local infrastructure, are headed by a female governor, but this could change soon.
Darwin woman almost killed by faulty Takata airbag subjected to worldwide recall
An Australian woman is fighting for life after becoming the first local victim of a global airbag recall crisis that has left drivers with gruesome injuries.
Roosters star urges CBA focus on five-day turnarounds
Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves wants the ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations to further reduce the amount of five-day turnarounds as some of the game's biggest stars struggle through a brutal stretch of three games in 10 days.
Buddha Birth Day Festival brightens South Bank
One of the festival's main attractions is the Buddha bathing ceremony.
Government vows to overhaul solitary confinement system in youth jails
Ross Cameron loses appeal against suspension from NSW Liberal Party
Former MP and media personality Ross Cameron has lost an appeal against his suspension from the Liberal party.
Prison stabbing of underworld player Little Tommy may have been revenge attack
A simmering grudge over a brutal jailhouse stabbing three years ago may have sparked two attacks in Barwon Prison on Friday, including one against well-connected underworld figure Thomas "Little Tommy" Ivanovic.
Major underworld player Tommy Ivanovic stabbed in prison
The prisoner stabbed in the exercise yard of Barwon maximum security prison yesterday is well-connected underworld figure Thomas "Little Tommy" Ivanovic, who is currently serving a sentence for murder.
Two men punched and kicked by group in Caroline Springs McDonald’s
A group of men have chased, punched and kicked two men in a terrifying assault at McDonald's fast food outlet in Caroline Springs.
The problem with Footscray’s ‘Little Africa’
Often they hear them before they see them. A bottle smashing. A woman screeching. The sounds of scuffle.
France's Macron urges 'morally weak' rivals to unite against Le Pen
With just over a week to go until the run-off vote, the independent centrist is tearing up France's political rule book.
Will the tide turn for Nathan Buckley?
It remains one of the major debating points of a season suddenly spiralling out of control for the Magpies. While Nathan Buckley insists the focus on his future is "definitely still outside of the four walls" of the club, he must know more defeats will surely change that.
Half arrested in Trump's immigration raids had traffic convictions or no record
About half of the 675 immigrants picked up in roundups across the United States in the days after President Donald Trump took office had no or minor convictions.
Steve Mascord's Stupid Saturday NRL blog
Follow full live coverage of all of Saturday's NRL action.
Camp fire to blame for blaze that shut Tonkin Highway
Police have charged a 44-year-old man of no fixed address in relation to the bush fire that closed parts of Tonkin Highway on Friday.
Man under the influence caught driving while disqualified twice in less than 24 hours
Driving the same car, the man was arrested in Lyneham, and less than 24 hours later arrested again in Curtin.
Tippett a late out for the Swans
Winless Sydney Swans have lost key forward Kurt Tippett for Saturday's must-win clash against lowly Carlton at the MCG.
Between lobbing missiles, Kim Jong-un looks to Russia for support
Kim Jong-un knows how to time his missile tests to maximum effect.
Canberra Hospital Auxiliary 'disrespected' over lack of consultation on main foyer redevelopment plans
For almost 45 years, a group of volunteers at the Canberra Hospital's Auxiliary Shop have been there, supporting patients, staff and visitors and raising at least $4.8 million for much-needed equipment, staff development and research.
Woman stabbed to death at home in Brisbane's north
Officers were initially called to a disturbance at the Stafford Heights home.
Police search for thief who stole elderly man's car containing precious mementos
A thief has stolen an elderly man's car which contained precious photographs and a memorial plaque of his wife who died two years ago.
Like Hollywood but with dirty money, welcome to London's richest suburbs
Kleptocracy Tours takes you through the city with the highest concentration of dirty money in the world.
Ashes test to remain at the WACA as Perth Stadium races toward completion
It looks like Perth's new stadium will miss out on hosting the Third Test of the Ashes series in December with the match set to remain at the WACA.
Man refused bail over car break in and theft
The man was already on bail for aggravated burglary.
Saudi entertainment chief sees cinemas, fun returning, eventually
Government wants Saudis to have fun in their own country, not abroad, and is seeking to change their citizens' cloistered lifestyle.
UK singer-songwriter Billy Bragg's powerful sermon to the port city faithful
English singer-songwriter and all round provocateur Billy Bragg reckons Aussie men are in the midst of a masculinity crisis.
Tributes for Albanvale man David Whimpey after man charged with his murder
The heartbroken brother of an Albanvale man found dead near Lake Eppalock has expressed his grief after a man was charged with his murder.
State MPs banned from taking spouses on junkets
State MPs will be banned from taking their spouses on publicly funded junkets as the Andrews government ramps up its efforts to regain public trust in the wake of the Spring Street rorts scandal.
North Korea test-fires ballistic missile, news agency reports
North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile early on Saturday from a region north of its capital, Pyongyang, Yonhap news agency reported citing South Korea's military.
'I am going to come through for you,' Trump vows to NRA on 99th day
The NRA claims 5 million members, including many white rural voters, a demographic that helped tip the electoral college in Trump's favour.
Police step up manhunt for two men wanted over indecent assault
Detectives would like to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of the incident between 6pm and 7pm who may have seen the men.
Armed robbers target Kambah bakery twice in one night
Two men armed with knives robbed a Kambah bakery twice in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Scott's admission set to be a game-changer
Brad Scott's game-changing admission that he and North Melbourne could reach an amicable parting at the end of 2017 has created a new path in the coaching landscape.
Rare timber to go under the hammer in WA's South West
The collection features marri, karri, jarrah (logs and featured slabs), jarrah burls (whole and sliced), blackbutt, sheoak, tuart, woody pear, sugar gum (kiln dried boards), manna gum (kiln dried boards), poplar, box tree and olive.
Donald Trump's first 100 days
The Trump administration has not just broken the old rules, it appears to have no idea that any existed in the first place.
Police call for witnesses to fatal Dianella crash
Police said about 2pm a 41-year-old man driving a gold Holden Commodore on Grand Promenade collided with a white Honda CBR motorcycle travelling in the opposite direction near Alexander Drive.
Westminster knife suspect was aid worker, part of Gaza blockade convoy
A terror suspect arrested metres from Downing Street with a rucksack full of knives took part in a controversial aid convoy to Gaza, it has emerged.
Guard rail crash on Horse Park Drive leaves $35,000 clean-up bill
A car colliding with a guard rail on Horse Park Drive has left a $35,000 clean-up bill.
New artificial reefs in place off Perth to bring anglers more luck
The fish towers have been specially designed as artificial reefs that will attract both pelagic and demersal fish species, creating new fishing opportunities for anglers.
Star Blues to face Swans but Thomas back in VFL
Carlton coach Brendon Bolton says out-of-sorts Dale Thomas will have to earn his spot in the senior side.
Civilised discourse needs a truly free press
At the National Media Section meeting on the day of the 2016 Walkley Awards in Brisbane, I found myself in a strange, though perhaps not totally unusual situation.
Bunnings issues urgent recall amid fears oil heaters could burst
Bunnings has issued an urgent recall for an oil heater amid fears the device could rupture and spray out hot oil.
Three keys to the Western Derby for the Eagles and Dockers
Here are three reasons why both the Eagles and Dockers could get up for the four points in Western Derby 45.
Papalii axed from Kangaroos over drink-driving charge
Josh Papalii twice called the police to report his own dangerous actions.
Police investigate suspicious fire in Ascot Vale
Police are investigating after a suspicious fire tore through a block of units in Ascot Vale on Friday night.
Wave warning after quake off Philippines
A strong earthquake measuring 6.8 has struck off the coast of the island of Mindanao in the Philippines and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is a risk of large waves as far away as Indonesia.
Footage shows moment NSW mother drives into oncoming freight train near Taree
A mother has sobbed in court as footage was played showing the terrifying moment she drove into the path of an oncoming freight train with her three children in the car.