Australian News

Live: Iran fires missiles at Israel's north as a 'warning' after strikes

Iran war live updates: Iran fires missiles at Israel's north as a 'warning' after strikes in Beirut Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 7:18am Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has launched a series of strikes against northern Israel in a "warning" of a broader response if "aggressions" are repeated.

ABC News – Australia · 5 minutes ago

Denmark star Christian Eriksen ‘doing well’ after collapsing during match against Ukraine

Christian Eriksen was conscious and undergoing further tests in the hospital after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark’s national.

7 News – Sport · 6 minutes ago

Three adults, four children flee suspicious Melbourne house fire

Three adults, four children escape suspicious Melbourne house fire Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 7:25am Police say seven people have escaped a suspected arson attack in Gladstone Park. ( ABC News ) Seven people have escaped a suspicious house fire in Gladstone Park in Melbourne's north.

ABC News – Australia · 6 minutes ago

Levi powers away for long-range try

Maddison Levi scores a long-range try as Australia defeat New Zealand in the women's final of the 2025-26 World Sevens Series.

Brisbane Times · 6 minutes ago

Aussie pole vaulter hands Duplantis first loss in more than 1,000 days

Australia's Kurtis Marschall defeats Armand Duplantis in men's pole vault at Stockholm Diamond League Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 7:26am Kurtis Marschall came out on top at the Stockholm Diamond League meet. ( Getty Images: David Lidstrom ) Kurtis Marschall won the men's pole vault at the Stockholm Diamond League meet with a successful clearance of 5.90 metres.

ABC News – Australia · 6 minutes ago

Trump refuses to rule out using ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for Capitol rioters who

Trump refuses to rule out using ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for Capitol rioters who attacked police US president says ‘I’d pay the kind of money they deserve’ amid questions over his administration establishing fund Donald Trump declined on Sunday to definitively rule out compensating individuals who were charged with assaulting police officers when his supporters attacked the US Capitol on 6 January.

The Guardian Australia · 16 minutes ago

Spyro the Dragon returns with a new game after almost two decades

Spyro the Dragon returns with a new game after almost two decades 90s PlayStation fans, rejoice: California studio Toys for Bob is making Spyro: Realms Beyond, intended to ‘inspire love, joy and laughter’ As the gaming mascots of millennial childhood have been resuscitated one by one for a nostalgic audience, one has remained notably absent: 1990s PlayStation hero Spyro.

The Guardian Australia · 16 minutes ago

Delivery pain for UK dad as baby magazine arrives 19 years late

Delivery pain for UK dad as baby magazine arrives 19 years late Paul Edwards ordered the publication before the birth of his son in 2007, but experienced pregnant pause before receiving it this week When Paul Edwards ordered a parenting magazine in 2007, he was hoping that it would provide helpful advice and offers to help him navigate the stresses.

The Guardian Australia · 16 minutes ago

A Voice for Ukraine’s Soldiers

Meet the rights defender charged with protecting the country’s fighters — not from Russia, but from abuses by their own commanders.

NYT – World · 16 minutes ago

Man found dead outside Melbourne pub

Detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a man overnight outside a Melbourne.

Brisbane Times · 16 minutes ago

King's Birthday honours List

Broadcasters, former premiers have led the King’s Birthday honours.

Brisbane Times · 16 minutes ago

Bob Packwood, senator who resigned amid sexual misconduct scandal, dies aged 93

Bob Packwood, senator who resigned amid sexual misconduct scandal, dies aged 93 The moderate Republican, an advocate of abortion rights, resigned in 1995 amid accusations of sexual harassment Former US senator Bob Packwood, a moderate Oregon Republican whose reputation as a champion of abortion and women’s rights was spoiled at the end of his career by allegations of sexual harassment,.

The Guardian Australia · 25 minutes ago

Ice Spice Ordered to Sit for Deposition in Wig Company Lawsuit

Ice Spice 's debt drama is getting harder to brush off ... because the rapper is now scheduled to sit for a deposition in her ongoing wig-company lawsuit.

TMZ · 25 minutes ago

Outback cake decorator stops reporting vandalism because 'nothing gets done'

Mount Isa cake decorator stops reporting vandalism because 'nothing gets done' Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 7:01am Ishani Harney kept a shard of glass from the first time her shopfront was smashed in 2023.

ABC News – Australia · 25 minutes ago

Match clock stops on 44 seconds

The AFL clock stops ticking at 44 seconds during the Essendon and Carlton clash.

Brisbane Times · 25 minutes ago

Richard Scolyer, acclaimed melanoma researcher who tried experimental treatment on his own

Richard Scolyer, acclaimed melanoma researcher who tried experimental treatment on his own brain cancer – obituary Pathologist and athlete who was Australian of the year in 2024 underwent a bold experimental treatment after devastating brain cancer diagnosis At the peak of his career and fitness, the leading melanoma researcher, pathologist and athlete Prof Richard Scolyer received a devastating diagnosis.

The Guardian Australia · 25 minutes ago

Big Freeze to honour Neale Daniher

Blue beanies will flood the MCG today in honour of Neale Daniher.

Brisbane Times · 25 minutes ago

'Disgusted': Albanese, Gillard condemn 'ditch the witch' campaign targeting Allan

'Disgusted': Albanese, Gillard condemn 'ditch the witch' campaign targeting Allan A billboard truck spotted in Melbourne was displaying the same slogan infamously used against former prime minister Julia Gillard. A billboard truck carrying the slogan "ditch the witch" and an image of Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has been seen around Melbourne.

SBS News – Australia · 25 minutes ago

Cancer pioneer Richard Scolyer dies aged 59

Acclaimed melanoma expert and former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer has died, aged 59.

Brisbane Times · 26 minutes ago

Aussie first-timer Kurtis Marschall pulls off epic Diamond League upset over hometown

Kurtis Marschall has pulled off one of the boilovers of the sporting year as the Australian beat the seemingly unbeatable pole vault king Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis in front of his home fans in the Stockholm Diamond League meeting.

7 News – Sport · 26 minutes ago