Game day Mexican tacos with Michael Weldon

AFL season inspires a Mexican feast featuring chipotle chicken tacos, classic beef tacos, and fresh accompaniments. Michael Weldon from Cooking with Coles demonstrates quick marinades, homemade guacamole, and various salsas including pineapple, tomato, and black bean and corn varieties. A clever ha…

Melbourne gripped by Formula One fever

Melbourne's Albert Park hosts the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, drawing enthusiastic crowds who began queuing from 9:30pm the previous night despite practice sessions not starting until the following day. Pre-race festivities include the glamorous 'Glamour on the Grid' function attended by ce…

Australians flee Dubai amid missile strikes

Australian families were reunited at Sydney Airport following an emergency evacuation flight from Dubai, where residents experienced missile interceptions and government alerts during escalating Middle Eastern conflict. Sam and her young daughter fled Dubai with only an hour to pack after learning …

Accused High Country killer Greg Lynn awaits bail decision

Greg Lynn, accused of murdering Carol Clay in Wanangatta during a 2020 camping trip, awaits a bail decision in Melbourne. His murder conviction and 32-year sentence were overturned, and his lawyer is seeking bail before a retrial, arguing prejudicial media coverage prevents a fair trial. The prosec…

K-pop superstars ATEEZ return to Australia

ATEEZ, an eight-member South Korean K-pop group with 1.6 billion YouTube views and 11 million Instagram followers, is touring Australia with arena shows in Melbourne and Sydney. The group, who last visited Australia in 2019, has collaborated with Kylie Minogue and amassed over 436 million TikTok li…

US submarine sinks Iranian ship off Sri Lanka

An American submarine has torpedoed and sunk an Iranian vessel off the coast of Sri Lanka, marking the first time a US submarine has destroyed an enemy ship in 80 years and the first torpedo sinking since World War II. The attack occurred 5,000 kilometres from Australia and 4,000 kilometres from Ir…

Australian emergency teams deploy to Middle East

Australian government emergency response teams have deployed to the Middle East to provide consular assistance to Australians in Iran, Israel, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Australians are being urged to register online for travel updates and reconsider travel plans to Europe for the next fiv…

Beckhams offer olive branch on Brooklyn's 27th birthday

David and Victoria Beckham have publicly wished their son Brooklyn a happy 27th birthday on social media, sharing childhood photos and a message of love. The tribute comes six weeks after Brooklyn released a statement cutting ties with his family. Brooklyn appears to be celebrating with Australian …

Middle East tensions drive up freight and fuel costs

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are disrupting critical shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, forcing vessels to divert around Africa's Cape of Good Hope and adding over 14 days to transit times. Freight costs and surcharges are already rising across the supply chain, wit…

Collingwood releases documentary series ahead of AFL season

Collingwood Football Club has released a three-part documentary series providing unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the iconic AFL club. The series captures raw and honest moments from the players' personal and professional lives during the previous season, showcasing the highs and lows of e…