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Secrecy, 'manipulation', and guns: Sajid Akram's road to Bondi Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
Sajid Akram was a man of unusual secrecy — even to his own family. New details uncovered by Background Briefing shed light on his downward spiral into violence.
What is a town camp? The site of Kumanjayi Little Baby's tragic alleged abduction Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
Kumanjayi Little Baby is believed to be taken from her bed in the night while visiting a town camp near Alice Springs with her mother. This is how town camps came to be and what it is like to live in one.
Gas vs beer: How Pocock's 57 seconds caused the government a tax headache Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
David Pocock was struggling to find cut-through on the issue of gas taxes, but then a question about beer excise sparked a social media war of words.Â
Donald Trump's 'wishful thinking' over his blockade of Iranian oil Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
Analysis of how much oil Iran is producing, shipping and having to store shows pressure is mounting on Tehran, but while experts agree the US blockade is effective, there are questions about whether it can really force Iran back to the negotiating table.
A shift in the Middle East has implications for countries like Australia Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
Donald Trump's earlier signalling that he will neither walk away from the war declaring a victory, or escalate it but will try to starve the Iranians out, all suggests there is no clear sign of how this war could end.
ABC 50/50 quiz: Test your knowledge of an iconic album, a shredding Banksy and that creepy dancing baby gif Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
Every question has only two options: one is right, and the other is wrong. You have an even chance of guessing correctly each time.
A guide to the six books vying for the $60,000 Stella Prize Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
A memoir by Geraldine Brooks and a historical novel by actor-turned-author Tasma Walton are among the eclectic works up for one of Australia's most prestigious literary awards.
Four for the weekend: Apex, Margo's Got Money Troubles and massaman curry Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
What to watch, read, listen to and eat this weekend, according to our culture and food teams.
'No way to treat close partners': Trump hikes tariffs on EU cars to 25% Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
US President Donald Trump says he's ordered the higher tariff because the European Union was "not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal".
Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's new proposal to end the war Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
Peace talks between the United States and Iran have stalled, with US President Donald Trump threatening to "blast them to hell" if they don't reach a deal.
Tie property tax changes to income tax cuts, productivity chief says Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood says there is a "case" for property tax changes, but for it to be serious reform, the economic benefit must flow to workers. Â
Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
More than 100 activists, including six Australians, on ships bound for Gaza were intercepted by Israeli forces earlier this week.
Suspect charged after stabbings of Jewish men in London Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
UK police charge a 45-year-old man over the stabbing of two Jewish men in north London, the latest in a string of attacks targeting Britain's Jewish community.Â
Chinese company launches legal action over forced sale of Port of Darwin Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
Anthony Albanese pledged at the federal election that Labor would return the port to Australian hands, saying it necessary for national security.
Crows claim epic after two goals inside final minute as Freo downs Dogs Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
Adelaide claims a remarkable one-point victory over Port Adelaide after Hayden Young fires the Dockers to victory over the Bulldogs.
May temperature records fall across Victoria as warm weather continues Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
Weather records fall across the state, as a spell of summer-like conditions tips into the first day of May.
Community 'disappointed' by Sheraton high-rise approval Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
Activists appealed the local council's approval of the 18-storey resort on the grounds that it would endanger local wildlife. The community fears the court's green light for the development will permanently change their seaside town.
Former teacher jailed for grooming teenage boy Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
A woman who groomed and sexually abused a teenage boy while she was working as a high school teacher near Newcastle has been sentenced to at least two years in prison.
Tough-on-crime NT government snubs youth incarceration Senate inquiry Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
The inquiry heard calls for more scrutiny over how Commonwealth money is spent in the NT, which is trending backwards on seven Closing the Gap targets.
School traffic warden hit by delivery truck in regional WA Posted on Friday May 01, 2026
The man in his 80s was working a school zone crossing in Australind, near Bunbury in WA, when he was hit by the Woolworths truck.
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Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising officers who arrested Golders Green suspect Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 The Green leader was facing a growing backlash for appearing to back criticism of arresting officers. Trump repeats that he is 'not happy' with Iran as deadline to seek approval for war looms Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 President Trump said on Friday that said a deal has been hard to reach in part because Iranian leadership was "very confused". Golders Green stabbing suspect in court on three charges of attempted murder Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 Essa Suleiman, 45, is also accused of attempting to murder a third man on the same day in south London. Woman charged over fatal Wimbledon school crash Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after a car crashed into the Study Preparatory School in July 2023. Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn - but he can't pocket it Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet - so far he has not. King Charles visits Bermuda in first British overseas territory trip Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome. Zayn Malik cancels US tour and cuts UK dates after hospital bed photo shared Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 The former One Direction singer has taken to Instagram to update fans as he cuts his world tour dates Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25% Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July. Superdry co-founder guilty of rape Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 James Holder, 54, attacked a woman after a night out in Cheltenham in May 2022. Man charged after explosion at Dunmurry police station Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 The 66-year-old was arrested under the Terrorism Act on Tuesday 28 April in the Dunmurry area. French PM fuels row with trip to buy baguettes Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 Sébastien Lecornu visited a boulangerie on Labour Day, defying unions who say 1 May must remain a mandatory rest day. The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group. The Renters' Rights Act is here - this is what it means for tenants and landlords Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people. How did Banksy put up a statue in central London? Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face. 'Microcosm of the US': Retirement community shows its political colours ahead of Trump visit Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 Politics have become an increasingly thorny issue in the Villages, Florida, which is home to 150,000 people. Manchester born and bred, but moving to Israel Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 Richard Manville has lived in the UK all his life, but now he's leaving for Israel because he says the antisemitism here is intolerable. Whisky tariffs deal sparks political squabble over who claims credit Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 Party leaders quickly changed their campaign plans after Donald Trump's announcement on the tariffs deal. Weekly quiz: Who walked off the I'm A Celebrity live final? Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026 How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Labour's London squeeze exposes a fragmented British politics Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 London offers an insight into the dilemma Labour faces about which direction to take. Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight Posted on Friday May 01, 2026 The airline said the Academy Award was safely in its care in Frankfurt and was arranging its return.
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