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Aussie Tudhope makes solid start in Winter Paralympics medal hunt After claiming bronze four years ago in Beijing, Australia's Ben Tudhope impresses in the qualifying stage of the men's para snowboard program at the Milano Cortina Games.

After claiming bronze four years ago in Beijing, Australia's Ben Tudhope impresses in the qualifying stage of the men's para snowboard program at the Milano Cortina Games.

All-ages heavy metal music events not dead as young people keep headbanging In community halls across Western Sydney young people are headbanging, crowdsurfing and forming mosh pits.

In community halls across Western Sydney young people are headbanging, crowdsurfing and forming mosh pits.

Brisbane cops heavy rain as tropical low continues south A tropical low crossed the coast near Innisfail on Friday afternoon, bringing heavy rain and flooding to large swathes of Queensland.

A tropical low crossed the coast near Innisfail on Friday afternoon, bringing heavy rain and flooding to large swathes of Queensland.

Tehran clerics vow to pick new leader as Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard' It came as Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed Mr Trump's demand for the country's surrender as a "dream" and apologised to Gulf states for missile and drone attacks.

It came as Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed Mr Trump's demand for the country's surrender as a "dream" and apologised to Gulf states for missile and drone attacks.

What time the Australian Grand Prix starts and how to follow the race Here's all you need to know about the F1 Australian Grand Prix, including when the race begins and the make-up of the starting grid.

Here's all you need to know about the F1 Australian Grand Prix, including when the race begins and the make-up of the starting grid.

Live: Fresh wave of US-Israeli attacks on Iran after Trump warning it will be 'hit hard' Follow live.

Follow live.

Reclaiming humanity post Bondi attack Michael Visontay explores the deep roots of Jewish life in Bondi, and the impact of loss on this close-knit community.

Michael Visontay explores the deep roots of Jewish life in Bondi, and the impact of loss on this close-knit community.

SA government attributes email to wrong man after death, traumatising family A grieving woman "feels sick" after the government releases an email it claims was written by her deceased partner praising his hospital care, after she said ambulance ramping had denied him dignity in his final hours.

A grieving woman "feels sick" after the government releases an email it claims was written by her deceased partner praising his hospital care, after she said ambulance ramping had denied him dignity in his final hours.

Trump promised peace but launched nine foreign military actions The Australian government has avoided stating whether it supports or opposes many of Trump's operations.

The Australian government has avoided stating whether it supports or opposes many of Trump's operations.

Insist you're the best at trivia all you want — I know the truth I'm so glad you're back for another round! Just kidding, as if I'd ever say that. Let's play, HARD!

I'm so glad you're back for another round! Just kidding, as if I'd ever say that. Let's play, HARD!

Five must-see works from Newcastle Art Gallery's $145 million collection The newly expanded gallery reopens with a blockbuster exhibition, Iconic Loved Unexpected, that places local artists alongside international stars.

The newly expanded gallery reopens with a blockbuster exhibition, Iconic Loved Unexpected, that places local artists alongside international stars.

'You had to think on your feet': How Ranger Stacey became loved by Australian kids Nineties kids didn't dawdle on the way home from school in the afternoon. This was the age of appointment television, and that appointment was with Ranger Stacey on Totally Wild.

Nineties kids didn't dawdle on the way home from school in the afternoon. This was the age of appointment television, and that appointment was with Ranger Stacey on Totally Wild.

Farrer's vast swathe of Coalition heartland 'at a crossroads' and up for grabs The upcoming Farrer by-election is already being talked about as a litmus test for the new opposition leader and an ascendant One Nation. It'll also be a measure of major party politics.

The upcoming Farrer by-election is already being talked about as a litmus test for the new opposition leader and an ascendant One Nation. It'll also be a measure of major party politics.

Will higher fuel prices drive EV uptake? We crunched the numbers As deepening conflict in the Middle East causes fuel prices to rise, will EVs boom? We've compared operating costs to see how they compare to petrol cars.

As deepening conflict in the Middle East causes fuel prices to rise, will EVs boom? We've compared operating costs to see how they compare to petrol cars.

As a middle power Australia will have to stand up to allies Middle powers may have a larger role to play in the emerging world order, but the same old dilemma persists: how far are they willing to defend the rules when the countries bending them are their closest allies?

Middle powers may have a larger role to play in the emerging world order, but the same old dilemma persists: how far are they willing to defend the rules when the countries bending them are their closest allies?

Breaking: Former rapper's political party wins Nepal election in landslide Balen Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party has won a commanding share of parliamentary seats, defeating Nepal’s traditional political heavyweights.

Balen Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party has won a commanding share of parliamentary seats, defeating Nepal’s traditional political heavyweights.

Labor on track to win Nightcliff by-election, taking NT's single Greens seat Labor is on track to win the Nightcliff by-election, taking the Greens' first and only seat held in the Northern Territory parliament.

Labor is on track to win the Nightcliff by-election, taking the Greens' first and only seat held in the Northern Territory parliament.

SA Liberals to preference One Nation over ALP as Bernardi comments condemned South Australia's Liberal opposition will preference One Nation over Labor at the upcoming state election as parties condemn "outrageous" comments by One Nation's Cory Bernardi.

South Australia's Liberal opposition will preference One Nation over Labor at the upcoming state election as parties condemn "outrageous" comments by One Nation's Cory Bernardi.

Quick hits: Verstappen's big crash and Mercedes accused of sandbagging Mercedes blitzed the competition in Melbourne, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri declaring the Silver Arrows had dropped the "sandbags" from their car. These are the key moments from qualifying at Albert Park.

Mercedes blitzed the competition in Melbourne, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri declaring the Silver Arrows had dropped the "sandbags" from their car. These are the key moments from qualifying at Albert Park.

Polls close as vote counting begins in Nightcliff by-election Nightcliff by-election candidates expect a close race as counting begins.

Nightcliff by-election candidates expect a close race as counting begins.

‘No way’ Iran’s women footballers can return, as calls grow to protect them in Australia The Iranian women's football team is facing an impossible situation. Return home, and possibly face punishment from the Islamic Republic regime for its silent protest, or stay in Australia and their families could instead suffer retribution.

The Iranian women's football team is facing an impossible situation. Return home, and possibly face punishment from the Islamic Republic regime for its silent protest, or stay in Australia and their families could instead suffer retribution.

Agricultural businessman to stand for One Nation in Farrer by-election David Farley, 69, defeats two other candidates in today's preselection battle at the Albury Entertainment Centre.

David Farley, 69, defeats two other candidates in today's preselection battle at the Albury Entertainment Centre.

Brisbane man drowns in surf on Sunshine Coast A Brisbane man has died on the Sunshine Coast after he went missing in the surf on Saturday afternoon.

A Brisbane man has died on the Sunshine Coast after he went missing in the surf on Saturday afternoon.

Honest radio and an antidote to depression. Why these fans love Kyle and Jackie O An actress, electrician and real estate agent all have one thing in common – their love for Kyle and Jackie O. Here's why they've stuck by the pair through thick and thin.

An actress, electrician and real estate agent all have one thing in common – their love for Kyle and Jackie O. Here's why they've stuck by the pair through thick and thin.

SA Liberals back One Nation as leader won't condemn Bernardi comments South Australia's Liberal opposition will preference One Nation over Labor at the upcoming state election, as other parties condemn "outrageous" comments by One Nation's Cory Bernardi.

South Australia's Liberal opposition will preference One Nation over Labor at the upcoming state election, as other parties condemn "outrageous" comments by One Nation's Cory Bernardi.

Hero teen reunited with rescuers who saved family swept out to sea A WA family who made global headlines when they were rescued after being swept out to sea have been reunited with the local heroes who saved them.

A WA family who made global headlines when they were rescued after being swept out to sea have been reunited with the local heroes who saved them.

Live: Titans' new era starts against Sharks in Cronulla The Gold Coast Titans kick off the Josh Hannay era at Shark Park before Manly halfback Jamal Fogarty faces his old Raiders teammates at Brookvale Oval. Follow live.

The Gold Coast Titans kick off the Josh Hannay era at Shark Park before Manly halfback Jamal Fogarty faces his old Raiders teammates at Brookvale Oval. Follow live.

Media personality, broadcaster, and Agro puppeteer Jamie Dunn dies aged 76 Dunn was a long-standing host of the B105 breakfast program but was known across the country as Agro — a puppet made out of a bath mat that rose to fame in 1990s.

Dunn was a long-standing host of the B105 breakfast program but was known across the country as Agro — a puppet made out of a bath mat that rose to fame in 1990s.

Live: Perry at the crease as Australia aims for first-innings lead on day two Australia will be hoping its star-studded middle order can provide it a first-innings lead as India searches for wickets on day two at the WACA. Follow live.

Australia will be hoping its star-studded middle order can provide it a first-innings lead as India searches for wickets on day two at the WACA. Follow live.

Live: Giants, Hawks clash in Sydney before premiers open campaign in Brisbane An injury-hit GWS side opens their season against Hawthorn in Sydney, before the Brisbane Lions unfurl their premiership flag against the Bulldogs. Follow live.

An injury-hit GWS side opens their season against Hawthorn in Sydney, before the Brisbane Lions unfurl their premiership flag against the Bulldogs. Follow live.