A 14-year-old girl with special needs was found living in squalor, abandoned by her parents who moved 90km away. A note with 87 tallies detailed her mother's refusals to help. Read the shocking details.
The Adelaide Festival Corporation has reinstated Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah to Writers' Week and apologised after her controversial exclusion caused mass boycotts and the 2026 program's collapse.
Iconic Australian slang like 'hard yakka' is disappearing from daily use. Experts warn that without active effort, our unique linguistic heritage could be lost for good. Read why we need to give our lingo a fair go.
Former minister Amanda Vanstone argues the cancellation of Adelaide Writers Week was not a free speech issue, but a result of protestors inflicting damage. Read her full analysis.
The full program for Adelaide Writers' Week 2026 is out! Discover the dates, featured authors, and key events for Australia's premier literary festival. Plan your visit now.
Former US President Donald Trump pledges support for Iran in a controversial 2026 speech, triggering swift condemnation from the White House and global allies. Read the full analysis.
Tiny crystals from space act as a 'cosmic clock', revealing the deep history of Australia's iconic red landscapes. Discover how Aboriginal songlines align with stellar science.
Newcastle Herald readers share diverse views on Australia Day's meaning, hate speech laws, local scams, and community safety in a series of passionate letters to the editor.
A month after the Bondi Beach Hanukkah festival attack that killed 15, including a child, the Jewish community's grief remains raw. Read the powerful call for action against antisemitism.
At least 22 people are dead after a train collided with a crane truck in Thailand. Authorities fear the death toll could rise as rescue efforts continue.
A grisly discovery of skulls in a car led US police to a basement filled with stolen human remains. Jonathan Christ Gerlach faces hundreds of charges. Read the shocking details.
NASA has ordered an urgent early return of four International Space Station crew members after a serious medical condition. The mission is cut short by a month. Read the latest updates.
New ACT hate speech laws propose jail for inciting violence, but community leaders fear limited consultation and gaps in protecting other minorities. Read the full debate.
The iconic Adelaide Writers' Week festival has been officially abandoned for 2026. Organisers express 'deep regret' over the decision, marking a major blow to South Australia's cultural calendar.
Discover how forgotten words like 'fopdoodle' and 'snollygoster' perfectly describe modern figures from Donald Trump to Anthony Albanese. Plus, the old terms for our holiday woes.
A 26-year-old woman pleads not guilty after a boat allegedly collided with a police jet ski during a climate protest at Newcastle Harbour. Over 120 other activists also face court.
Adelaide Writers' Week descends into chaos as director Louise Adler resigns, protesting the board's decision to cancel Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Over 100 authors have now withdrawn.
A stark warning from columnist Ben O'Shea: global warming and 'post-apocalyptic' politics could make 2026 even more challenging. Read the full analysis of the looming crises.
A Canberra pro-Palestine rally in Garema Place turned confrontational when a man allegedly tore down a banner. Police issued move-on orders as organisers cite safety concerns. Read the full report.
The expulsion of Iran's ambassador from Australia foreshadows a potential regime collapse in Tehran, a critical event that could reshape the Middle East. Explore the risks and what comes next.
A visual recap of Canberra's December 2025, featuring a towering Braddon mural, Big Bash action at Manuka, and the Hallyu! exhibition launch at the National Museum.
The Bondi Junction stabbing attack demands a national reckoning. We must challenge the vile hatred that inspired this terror and stand united against extremism.
Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman has donated $10,000 to an ICE agent involved in a fatal shooting, following his near-$100k gift to Bondi hero Ahmed Al-Ahmed. The case has sparked protests and a political rift.
The Adelaide Writers' Festival faces mass withdrawals and board resignations after disinviting author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Federal Minister Madeleine King supports the decision, citing 'vile commentary'. Read the latest.
24-year-old Jacob Ure is using TikTok and Instagram to share Newcastle's hidden history, reaching a massive online audience. Discover how he's making the past accessible.
Adelaide Writers' Week faces collapse as chair and directors resign after removing Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, sparking mass withdrawals. Premier defends decision.
The Duchess of Sussex could visit Britain for the first time since Queen Elizabeth's funeral. Prince Harry hopes improved relations with King Charles will pave the way. Read the latest.
US President Trump hints at intervention in Iran as anti-regime protests escalate across 31 provinces. Over 500 reported killed. Experts analyse the potential for military action.
Geelong's beloved Bollard Walk faces an uncertain future. Historian Colin Mockett urges the city to preserve and expand this unique public art, not dismantle it. Join the call to save a piece of local heritage.
A terminally ill Illawarra woman fractured her hip in a domestic violence assault. After initially being denied, she won a $5000 victim's payment on appeal. Read her fight for justice.