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When 'the birdman' of St James tunnel died, Sydney commuters streamed past his body for days

The Guardian

Exclusive: The strange and lonely death of Bikram Lama exposes a glaring gap in homelessness services. What hopes and dreams brought him to Australia, and what went wrong?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBikram Lama had a morning ritual.The rough sleepers of Hyde Park remem...

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 3:00 pm

The vulnerable children charged with possessing extremist material - podcast

The Guardian

Nour Haydar speaks with investigations reporter Ariel Bogle about how a 'bad' law means children charged with possessing extremist material may not always understand they have committed a crimeRead more: Continue reading...

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 3:00 pm

Don't call me a teal: independent Michelle Milthorpe carves a fresh path as she takes on One Nation in Farrer byelection

The Guardian

Milthorpe - a teacher and advocate for child sexual assault survivors - says city MPs have little understanding of challenges facing the regionsMichelle Milthorpe has come a long way since 29 February 2024 when she first typed "how to become an independent" in her phone's browser while sit...

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 3:00 pm

How desperate is the NSW government to build housing? This unassuming site may provide a clue

The Guardian

The planning minister will shortly decide whether to approve a Sydney aged care development on a site at risk of serious floodingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn aged care development in Sydney's inner west is looming as a key test of the New South Wales government's...

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 3:00 pm

'A white man's fantasy': if we want to rebuild social cohesion, we need to acknowledge where it all started to unravel

The Guardian

Australia has a serious problem with social cohesion, but it's no good pretending it's recent. Koori civilisation has been torn asunder ever since the convict ships dropped anchorWarning: This article contains racist and offensive language that may be distressing to some readersThings fall apart...

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 3:00 pm

Labor accused of ignoring anti-racism plan as documents reveal repeated pleas to take action

The Guardian

The government has defended its response, citing the upcoming royal commission and work done by the Islamophobia and antisemitism special envoysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFederal Labor has been accused of dragging its feet on a plan to combat systemic racism in Austra...

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 3:00 pm

The kindness of strangers: My car was stuck in the middle of a highway. I felt hopeless - until some burly truckies lent a hand

The Guardian

I was only in my teens when, late at night, my Datsun ended up dangling off a median strip. Bracing to be harassed, I walked into a truck stop to ask for help …Read more in the kindness of strangers seriesMy first car was a Datsun, in a delightful shade of baby-poo brown. I'd only been on my Ps ...

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 3:00 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

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

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

Walking for truth: Travis Lovett's 500km journey to remind Albanese of his promise to create a First Nations truth-telling commission

The Guardian

Former Yoorrook justice commissioner says he wants to start a national discussion on a subject that is often misunderstood by the wider publicFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTravis Lovett's kangaroo skin cloak bears t...

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 8:00 pm

Australia's coalmine emissions are increasing. Is this how a major policy to cut climate pollution is meant to work?

The Guardian

The Albanese government overhauled policy and promised significant pollution cuts - but carbon offsets are still being used as an excuseSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton's free Clear Air newsletter hereIs this how a national scheme to cut climate pollution is supposed to wor...

Posted on 18 April 2026 | 8:00 pm

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

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

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

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

World Cup fans to be charged $200 for 15 minute train trip

ABC Australia

A 15-minute round-trip train fare from New York to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium will set World Cup football fans back more than $200 as officials struggle to cover rising costs.

Posted on 17 April 2026 | 10:54 pm

When I hear an Australian politician announce a tough new immigration policy, I think dystopia | Yumna Kassab

The Guardian

Sorting migrants into good and bad is a lot easier than affording people human rights, dignity and freedomWhen I was writing my second novel, Australiana, I deliberated over the title for a long time.I had many stories that were set in a regional community, and I had an essay and then a whole series...

Posted on 17 April 2026 | 3:00 pm

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