The Editorial Team

Alex began as a sport reporter at news.com.au before shifting to news in recent years. He has a keen interest in global affairs, painfully obscure rock music, Italian meats and Formula 1. As an eternal pest, he spends most of his time deleting sentences that simply won’t fly in civilised society.

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NSW & ACT

A cake made by Sydney baker Oven Bakery by Fu Fu has been criticised. Picture: Supplied

‘Abuse’: 4yo’s cake horrifies Australia

A bakery in Sydney in under investigation after an alarming photo of a four-year-old’s birthday cake emerged online.

Health Problems

Image of H5N1 viruses Avian influenza. Bird flu. Virus.

First Australian case of bird flu confirmed

A child in Australia has been confirmed as the first case of H5N1 bird flu in Australia.

QLD Politics

Opposition MP Ros Bates has sparked outrage in the Queensland parliament after yelling “cross your legs” during question time this morning.

MP’s ‘disgraceful’ comment sparks outrage

A Liberal MP has sparked fury after making a “disgraceful” remark – but she has hit back with the truth.

Travel Incidents

Geoff Kitchen, 73, reportedly died on a Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence

Victim named after jet hits deadly turbulence

A person has died and dozens injured after a Singapore Airlines jet, full of Australians, was smashed by horror turbulence.

Sydney & NSW

As older generations of homeowners reap the benefits of gargantuan price rises, young people are being forced to come to terms with Australia’s ugly new reality.

Sad truth young people need to hear

As older generations reap the benefits of gargantuan price rises, young people are being forced to come to terms with Australia’s ugly new reality.

Asia

Taiwan’s newly inaugurated president William Lai has urged China to stop “threatening” his country and to accept its status as a sovereign state.

Leader of small nation stands up to China

Taiwan’s newly inaugurated president has urged China to stop “threatening” his country as fears continue to mount over Beijing’s ambitions.

Leaders

Internet loses it over Putin, Xi’s bodyguards

A pair of opposing bodyguards have shown the world that, no matter how official your job is, it’s important to show your humanity once in a while.

UpdatedMiddle East

World on a knife edge after president’s death

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has been confirmed dead after search and rescue teams found the wreckage of the helicopter he was travelling in with “no signs of life”.

Military

Ghost Shark is being jointly developed and funded by a partnership between Defence and Anduril Australia, and will become Mission Zero (0) for the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA). *** Local Caption *** Ghost Shark is being jointly developed and funded by a partnership between Defence and Anduril Australia, and will become Mission Zero (0) for the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA). Only Defenceâs highest priorities are used to select ASCA missions and there must be an identified pathway for the innovation to transition to capability. Ten Australian companies have partnered with Anduril Australia to be ready for the manufacture of Ghost Shark, and there are 42 Australian companies who stand to benefit in the supply chain. Ghost Shark will provide Navy with a stealthy, long-range autonomous undersea warfare capability that can conduct persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike. It will also enhance Navyâs ability to operate with allies and partners. ?The Ghost Shark will form part of the Albanese Governmentâs investment of up to $7.2 billion for the development and acquisition of subsea warfare capabilities and new autonomous and uncrewed maritime vehicles. The Government is spending more than $10 billion on autonomous and uncrewed systems, including armed systems, as part of a comprehensive plan to provide the ADF with capabilities it needs to meet strategic circumstances. ?Navy will also explore the potential for synergies between Navyâs XL-AUV program and future trilateral collaboration through AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Picture: NCA NewsWire handout

Terrifying new Aussie weapon unveiled

As technology develops rapidly, militaries are investing billions to stay ahead of the curve. But Australia’s latest addition to its military arsenal is downright spooky.

Melbourne & VIC

Wildly controversial call to fix housing crisis

A prominent property figure has made a bold suggestion to usurp one of Australia’s favourite pass-times to fix a city struggling with a housing availability crisis.

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