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Battery woes cost Lawson as Kiwi misses points in Melbourne season-opener

The Racing Bulls driver couldn't capitalise on fast qualifying in the season opening GP.

Lawson finishes 13th after horror start at Australian GP

All the action from Melbourne's Albert Park Street Circuit.

Australia weighs request to help Gulf states fend off Iranian attacks

Australia is weighing Gulf requests while ruling out attacks or ground troops.

500 teens gatecrash sweet 16th party, riot squad and police helicopter deployed

Gatecrashers reportedly threw cans of alcohol at police officers.

Starmer: Mandelson's appointment was my mistake

Newly released emails reveal Mandelson got briefings before vetting was done.

Muldoon-era car-less day final stage of a long plan, Nicola Willis says

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei also called for the closure of US bases across the region.

Gunman dead after shooting at Michigan synagogue

The unidentified assailant exchanged gunfire with security.

Suspect reportedly dead in active shooter incident at Michigan synagogue

The FBI has responded to an active shooter, where smoke could be seen billowing from a Michigan synagogue.

Suspect reportedly dead in active shooter incident at Michigan synagogue

Middle East conflict wrap: 12 March 2026

Music, War and Stolen Children: Ukrainian-Canadian group 'Daughters of Donbas' perform in Auckland

Middle East conflict wrap: 11 March 2026

Triple murderer in court accused of killing UK child killer Ian Huntley

Anthony Russell, 43, is already serving a whole life term for three murders.

Emails show scramble to summarise Epstein file info on Trump and others

New York Times: It was an early sign of DoJ's effort to prepare the records for release.

Psychedelics beat nicotine patches in study to help smokers quit, study says

A dose of psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, was effective, study says.

Kneecap rapper wins new court victory over ‘witch hunt’ terror charge

The Irish punk-rap group have faced concert bans abroad over alleged militant links.

Easter at New World just got a little bit saucy

The Geraldine-made hot cross bun winning nationwide fans.

Experience It All, Houston

The gateway to the American south is also the perfect place to explore by car.

Sponsored: Make waves with water-inspired design

You can warm it up, cool it down or drench your interior in nature.

Backing locals, every day

From theatres to sportspeople to food parcels, local giving makes a difference.