Govt will fund disability royal commission

A royal commission into abuse and neglect in the disability services sector is one step closer today with Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowing to fully fund the inquiry.

‘Got him’: Pollies react to Pell sentence

Australian politicians have responded to George Pell’s sentencing, slamming the disgraced cardinal for his crimes, and questioning the possible outcome of an appeal.

George Pell’s costly fall from grace

Cardinal George Pell will lose his title, his house in the Vatican, his car and driver if he is defrocked in the wake of his jailing for child sexual abuse.

NRL SuperCoach teams analysis: Round 1

Three star cheapies have emerged in a crazy Round 1 teams day. Get the lowdown with NRL SuperCoach Editor Tom Sangster.

Queensland woman killed in horrific crash

A Queensland woman in her 60s is one of two people killed in a horrifying car crash in Sydney’s southwest. A man has been arrested after he was caught driving an allegedly stolen car invol...

Truck driver dead after highway collision

A truck driver has died after colliding with a ute on a highway west of Cloncurry.

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Clear out some space on the wall or ditch the photo of your family on your smartphone background. Corey Oates is here! Download your subscriber exclusive hero artwork now.

Safety No1 priority: Virgin snubs Boeing crash jet

Virgin Australia has confirmed it will not be introducing any Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft to their fleet after two crashes in the last five months killed more than 300 people.

Joyce hits back at leadership speculation

As talk of a leadership spill causes chaos for the Nationals, Barnaby Joyce insists party leader Michael McCormack has his full support ... but he hasn’t ruled out making a play for the to...

Why these teachers wear matching outfits

Two teachers from Brisbane’s southside are causing a stir with their matching outfits — and the reason why is inspiring.