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'It's sacred to us': register of Bounty mutineer's descendants returns to South Pacific

The Guardian

Pitcairn Register details lives of 'extraordinarily resilient' Tahitian women enslaved during notorious mutinyIt is a book that records the 19th-century descendants of some of the most notorious troublemakers in naval history: the sailors responsible for the mutiny on the Bounty.Now, the Pitcair...

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 2:00 pm

Newcastle Jets crowned A-League premiers with help from arch rivals

ABC Australia

Newcastle has claimed a maiden A-League Men's Premiers Plate after local rivals Central Coast stunned second-placed Auckland.

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 8:29 am

Learner driver charged over Supanova expo death at Melbourne showgrounds

The Guardian

Werribee man, 33, was charged with dangerous driving causing death and culpable driving after a man was struck and killed at Comic Con event Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA learner driver has been charged with killing a pedestrian after a car ploughed into a group outsid...

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 8:23 am

More than 20 arrested over Queensland's controversial 'from the river to the sea' laws during weekend of protests

The Guardian

Activists vow to challenge laws in the high court after a weekend of mass protests across BrisbaneGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPro-Palestinan activists have vowed to challenge new Queensland laws banning the phrase 'From the River to the Sea' in the high court after...

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 7:11 am

'I will never give up': Ben Roberts-Smith denies war crime allegations in first public statement since his arrest

The Guardian

The Victoria Cross recipient faces five charges of war crime murder over allegations he killed unarmed civilians during his service with the Australian SAS in AfghanistanGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith says he has "never run from a ...

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 5:07 am

Ben Roberts-Smith denies war crimes allegations - As it happened

The Guardian

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDefence Minister Richard Marles says the success of Australia's alliance with the United States should not be measured against a single president or federal government in Canberra, insisting the longstanding ties wil...

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 4:39 am

Eddie Nketia runs 100m faster than any Australian ever, but it doesn't count

ABC Australia

Newly minted Australian sprinter Eddie Nketia breaks the national all-conditions 100m record set 23 years ago by Patrick Johnson.

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 4:25 am

Eels stun Bulldogs after having spirit and desire publicly questioned

ABC Australia

One week after their coach publicly questioned their spirit and desire, Parramatta produces a boilover to beat the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 3:18 am

Blues aware Hollands was 'struggling in the game' as AFL demands answers

ABC Australia

Carlton chief executive Graham Wright has "at this stage" ruled out alcohol and illicit drugs being a factor in Elijah Hollands' MCG mental health episode.

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 3:00 am

Demons cling on for epic win over Lions as Freo makes light work of Eagles

ABC Australia

Melbourne digs deep to complete a thrilling two-point victory after a sensational tussle with Brisbane, while Fremantle claims Western Derby bragging rights with a 56-point humbling of West Coast.

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 2:50 am

Socceroos striker Toure nets second hat-trick in England

ABC Australia

Young Socceroo Mohamed Toure continues to shine in the lead-up to the World Cup, scoring another hat-trick for English Championship side Norwich.

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 12:35 am

Did Harry and Meghan tour Australia to make money - or cosplay a return to royal life?

The Guardian

Along with a luxe wellness retreat and MasterChef appearance, the faux royal tour included time spent on causes the couple clearly care aboutPrince Harry and Meghan's visit to Australia - in picturesIn Aussie parlance, Meghan and Prince Harry's whirlwind visit down under was the very definitio...

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 12:00 am

Devils coach a psychic medium who leans into the 'witchy stuff'

ABC Australia

Georgia Walker describes herself as a psychic medium, which she combines with her skills as a counsellor and teacher, as head coach of the Tasmania Devils' women's VFL team.

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 10:25 pm

'No rush': Crows won't put timeline on Dawson's return to play

ABC Australia

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says there will be no rush for captain Jordan Dawson to return to playing after the death of his brother last week.

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 9:22 pm

The Sunday read: Who gets to be Australian? - podcast

The Guardian

This week, in the wake of opposition leader Angus Taylor announcing the Coalition's new hardline immigration policy, author Yumna Kassab questions how Australia views itself and its migrantsRead more: Continue reading...

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 8:00 pm

'Independent' group Energy for Australians that ran anti-Labor ads received more than $1m from coal lobby

The Guardian

Coal Australia denies its donations to the 'community-driven association' amount to astroturfing, but critics accuse the group of misleading the publicFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn "independent, community-dri...

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 8:00 pm

Twenty protesters arrested for violating Queensland's ban on pro-Palestinian phrases

SBS News

Those who recite or display "from the river to the sea" or "globalise the intifada" in Queensland can face up to two years' jail.

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 10:55 am

Wallaroos take tornado 'core memories' but no wins away from series in US

ABC Australia

Australia loses 33-12 to the USA Eagles in their Pacific Four Series after storms in Kansas City delay kick-off by almost three hours.

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 8:37 am

Country town buzzing as Lance Franklin returns to footy

ABC Australia

Lance Franklin has pulled on the boots to help the Dowerin Tigers, where he played his formative footy, raise much-needed funds for lights and facilities.

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 6:24 am

One Nation rejects allegations Victorian candidate was told to use personal bank account for campaign finances

The Guardian

Pauline Hanson says reports contain 'false allegations' during a shambolic press conference in VictoriaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation says reports that its Victorian state president, Warren Pickering, told a candidate to use his personal bank account for ca...

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 5:55 am

Gout celebrates early to win another title, says magic mark 'coming soon'

ABC Australia

Gout Gout waves goodbye to his opponents en route to another national under-20 title in the 100m, as the wait goes on for him to dip below the 10-second barrier.

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 4:56 am

Haas expected to miss several weeks as Broncos count cost of brave win

ABC Australia

Brisbane's horror run of injuries has continued with Payne Haas limping off in the first half of the Broncos' one-point win over Wests Tigers.

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 4:21 am

Jess is a champion boxer but she has to pay for her fights

ABC Australia

Jess Messina is an Australian champion but she has dropped a weight class to find a fight and struggles to find promoters prepared to back her financially.

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 4:01 am

Crows sensationally down Saints after emotional scenes at Adelaide Oval

ABC Australia

The Crows hold on by one point in a thriller at Adelaide Oval, as the club pays tribute to grieving skipper Jordan Dawson.

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 2:45 am

Australia 'prepared to provide assistance' in the strait of Hormuz, PM says, as 'fragile' opening expected to ease fuel prices

The Guardian

Anthony Albanese was in meeting of 49 countries to discuss key shipping route when news broke that Iran was reopening straitGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians can expect further falls in fuel costs but it could be a week before a dramatic drop in global oil prices...

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 2:40 am

LIV Golf facing fight to 'keep going', CEO admits in deleted interview

ABC Australia

The future of LIV Golf remains in doubt as chief executive Scott O'Neil admits in an interview that the league is "funded through the season" but work is required beyond that "to keep us going".

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 1:16 am

This type of croquet is a far cry from the Alice in Wonderland version

ABC Australia

Golf croquet helps isolated elderly people reconnect with others through social competition, morning tea and laughs.

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 12:27 am

What Gallipoli can teach us about today's war in the Middle East

SBS News

The war in the Middle East reminds how easily small strategic moves can mushroom into expanding military commitments.

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 12:23 am

Amid misogynistic criticism, Marie-Louise Eta is set to break new ground

ABC Australia

Amid a storm of misogynistic criticism, Marie-Louise Eta will become the first woman to take charge of a men's football team in one of Europe's top five leagues. But she just wants everyone to focus on the football.  

Posted on 17 April 2026 | 11:55 pm

The 'real tightrope' Australia will have to walk to ease inflation and cut oil dependence

SBS News

Experts say the fuel crunch and war in the Middle East present an opportunity to reduce Australia's dependence on imported fuels.

Posted on 17 April 2026 | 11:18 pm