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Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16 Indonesia will be the first country in Southeast Asia to restrict the access of children to social media.

Indonesia will be the first country in Southeast Asia to restrict the access of children to social media.

Breaking: Missing swimmer found dead on Sunshine Coast The alarm was raised when the 18-year-old failed to return to the beach on Wednesday, setting off a major search operation.

The alarm was raised when the 18-year-old failed to return to the beach on Wednesday, setting off a major search operation.

Man dead after reports of fight in Melbourne's north Police are investigating a man's death in Melbourne's north this evening after reports of a group of men fighting.

Police are investigating a man's death in Melbourne's north this evening after reports of a group of men fighting.

ADF helicopter forced to take evasive action during interaction with Chinese aircraft The Australian Defence Force says a Seahawk helicopter launched from the Australian frigate HMAS Toowoomba was confronted by a Chinese helicopter and was forced to "take evasion to maintain a safe flight".

The Australian Defence Force says a Seahawk helicopter launched from the Australian frigate HMAS Toowoomba was confronted by a Chinese helicopter and was forced to "take evasion to maintain a safe flight".

Man ramped in his final hours added to 'lack of dignity', partner says An Adelaide man spent some of his final moments stuck in an ambulance outside a major Adelaide public hospital, his partner says.

An Adelaide man spent some of his final moments stuck in an ambulance outside a major Adelaide public hospital, his partner says.

Hundreds of jobs at risk as Tahmoor mine ordered into liquidation A Supreme Court judge approves a winding-up order for the embattled Tahmoor mine, owned by billionaire Sanjeev Gupta.

A Supreme Court judge approves a winding-up order for the embattled Tahmoor mine, owned by billionaire Sanjeev Gupta.

Woman who put holes in friend's condoms found not guilty of intent to harm A Bunbury woman has been found not guilty of intent to cause harm after she admitted to tampering with her housemate's condoms while she was in a "fit of rage".

A Bunbury woman has been found not guilty of intent to cause harm after she admitted to tampering with her housemate's condoms while she was in a "fit of rage".

Live: Suns face big test against grand finalists Geelong at Carrara Gold Coast have big wraps after last year's breakthrough finals campaign, but they face a stern test to kick off their season against grand finallists Geelong at Carrara. Follow live.

Gold Coast have big wraps after last year's breakthrough finals campaign, but they face a stern test to kick off their season against grand finallists Geelong at Carrara. Follow live.

Plucky Bangladesh teases much-needed Asian Cup jeopardy against North Korea For 45 minutes, minnows Bangladesh pushed North Korea all the way. It was a breath of fresh air for a tournament desperately lacking close matches.

For 45 minutes, minnows Bangladesh pushed North Korea all the way. It was a breath of fresh air for a tournament desperately lacking close matches.

Jackie O denies quitting hit radio show she hosted with Kyle Sandilands Jackie "O" Henderson has denied she quit her hit KIIS FM radio show she hosted with Kyle Sandilands, saying she was left in "shock" by the news.

Jackie "O" Henderson has denied she quit her hit KIIS FM radio show she hosted with Kyle Sandilands, saying she was left in "shock" by the news.

Sculpture by the Sea exhibition returns to Perth after funding battle The annual Sculpture by the Sea art exhibition returns to Cottesloe Beach in Perth after a funding shortfall forced its cancellation last year.

The annual Sculpture by the Sea art exhibition returns to Cottesloe Beach in Perth after a funding shortfall forced its cancellation last year.

West Melbourne mosque closed after reports of suspicious package A mosque in West Melbourne has temporarily closed while police investigate reports of a suspicious package.

A mosque in West Melbourne has temporarily closed while police investigate reports of a suspicious package.

Aussie Rules official heard describing women as 'breeders' A southern NSW football club says an official has stepped down after making derogatory comments about players on its women's team.

A southern NSW football club says an official has stepped down after making derogatory comments about players on its women's team.

Labor flips against Lee Point development ahead of Nightcliff by-election During its eight years in government, Territory Labor supported an 800-home defence development in Darwin, but just before the Nightcliff by-election its candidate reveals the party's position has changed.

During its eight years in government, Territory Labor supported an 800-home defence development in Darwin, but just before the Nightcliff by-election its candidate reveals the party's position has changed.

Breaking: ADF helicopter forced to take evasive action during interaction with Chinese aircraft The Australian Defence Force says a Seahawk helicopter launched from the Australian frigate HMAS Toowoomba was confronted by a Chinese helicopter and was forced to "take evasion to maintain a safe flight".

The Australian Defence Force says a Seahawk helicopter launched from the Australian frigate HMAS Toowoomba was confronted by a Chinese helicopter and was forced to "take evasion to maintain a safe flight".

Ex-youth camp operator sentenced to 12 years' jail for child sexual abuse A man details in court how his life was affected by the sexual abuse perpetrated against him by a World War II veteran and Order of Australia Medal recipient, now aged 99.

A man details in court how his life was affected by the sexual abuse perpetrated against him by a World War II veteran and Order of Australia Medal recipient, now aged 99.

Family shares heartbreak as murder investigation turns double homicide Police say they are treating the death of a 69-year-old grandmother as a double homicide investigation, after her son, who was also found at the scene with serious injuries, died.

Police say they are treating the death of a 69-year-old grandmother as a double homicide investigation, after her son, who was also found at the scene with serious injuries, died.

Live: DCE makes Roosters debut against Warriors before epic 2025 finals rematch The Roosters start their season in New Zealand against the Warriors before defending premiers Brisbane host the Panthers in a rematch of last year's epic preliminary final at Lang Park. Follow live.

The Roosters start their season in New Zealand against the Warriors before defending premiers Brisbane host the Panthers in a rematch of last year's epic preliminary final at Lang Park. Follow live.

Family of Indigenous man who died in custody say justice 'won't be done' The inquest heard that Greg Merriman had a heart attack and died alone in his locked cell after tear gas was deployed by Corrective Services officers in his prison wing.

The inquest heard that Greg Merriman had a heart attack and died alone in his locked cell after tear gas was deployed by Corrective Services officers in his prison wing.

Shown pornographic images, asked for threesomes: SES women's claims of sexism A review into SES member experiences hears allegations of sexual harassment, stalking and pockets of "boys' clubs" operating throughout the state.

A review into SES member experiences hears allegations of sexual harassment, stalking and pockets of "boys' clubs" operating throughout the state.

Jack wins back bus service after two years of walking through swamp Changes to bus services meant Jack Triffitt's had to walk to school every Friday, traversing across a swamp, multiple hills, a dirt road and a bridge. So he lobbied politicians, government departments and Metro for change.

Changes to bus services meant Jack Triffitt's had to walk to school every Friday, traversing across a swamp, multiple hills, a dirt road and a bridge. So he lobbied politicians, government departments and Metro for change.

F1 team in 'scary place' as risk of missing Melbourne GP grows Aston Martin is running the risk of not being able to participate in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, at least, as issues grow for the beleaguered team.

Aston Martin is running the risk of not being able to participate in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, at least, as issues grow for the beleaguered team.

Police seize car as search for missing woman Trisha Graf concludes A renewed search for Trisha Graf, 41, in the remote SA outback has wound up and a vehicle of interest seized at Andamooka will be forensically examined.

A renewed search for Trisha Graf, 41, in the remote SA outback has wound up and a vehicle of interest seized at Andamooka will be forensically examined.

Man in custody as police investigate death of 69yo A man has been taken into custody as police investigate the death of a 69-year-old man at Burpengary, north of Brisbane.

A man has been taken into custody as police investigate the death of a 69-year-old man at Burpengary, north of Brisbane.

Fears for Iran's women's football team after state TV labels them 'traitors' There are concerns for the safety of Iran's female footballers after they were condemned on Iranian state TV as wartime traitors for not singing the national anthem before their first game.

There are concerns for the safety of Iran's female footballers after they were condemned on Iranian state TV as wartime traitors for not singing the national anthem before their first game.

Live: Australia set to take on India in Perth women's Test match Australia is out to seal a multi-format series victory over India as the sides meet for the sole Test match, in what will also be Alyssa Healy's final game for Australia. Follow live.

Australia is out to seal a multi-format series victory over India as the sides meet for the sole Test match, in what will also be Alyssa Healy's final game for Australia. Follow live.

Families aboard Middle East flights criticise DFAT's Iran response Flights from Middle Eastern travel hubs are arriving in Australia half-empty despite thousands of Australians remaining stranded in the region.

Flights from Middle Eastern travel hubs are arriving in Australia half-empty despite thousands of Australians remaining stranded in the region.

Former Canberra Reptile Zoo employee jailed for sexual abuse, grooming A former employee at the Canberra Reptile Zoo is sentenced to more than five years' jail after being found guilty of grooming a girl under 16, and sexually assaulting a girl under 18, that he met through their shared interest in reptiles.

A former employee at the Canberra Reptile Zoo is sentenced to more than five years' jail after being found guilty of grooming a girl under 16, and sexually assaulting a girl under 18, that he met through their shared interest in reptiles.

Trump hints at which country he may focus on next after Iran war Almost a week into the war being waged by the US and Israel on Iran, Donald Trump has hinted Cuba could become his next focus.

Almost a week into the war being waged by the US and Israel on Iran, Donald Trump has hinted Cuba could become his next focus.

Mud and debris destroys Alice Springs drug and alcohol rehab site A therapeutic rehabilitation service may have to find a new home after a severe flood in Alice Springs left its rooms unusable.

A therapeutic rehabilitation service may have to find a new home after a severe flood in Alice Springs left its rooms unusable.