Vision showed thick smoke billowing from a large site with ruined buildings and debris strewn around the area.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/asia/blast-at-china-fireworks-factory-kills-21-20260505-p...

“Business as usual” isn’t working. But there are answers.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/i-know-how-to-get-more-people-into-houses-here-are-some-solutions-20260501-p5zszt.html?ref=rss&utm_medi...

Beauty is youth? No, I’m going to earn every wrinkle AI has given me.

https://www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/i-m-not-even-40-but-love-my-80-year-old-selfie-so-i-m-with-bad-bunny-20...

Remarks you shared about getting the job because you have “tits and a vagina” aren’t just unpleasant – they are completely unacceptable, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

https://www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle...

The US and Iran have traded fire in the Strait of Hormuz, as Donald Trump seeks to reopen the vital waterway.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/tensions-escalate-in-strait-of-hormuz-20260505-p5ztx2.html...

Former AFL great Nicky Winmar has faced a Victorian court over serious assault allegations.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/former-afl-great-nicky-winmar-faces-court-over-assault-allegations-202605...

A Canberra driver has captured two couch-riders appearing to power a couch using e-scooters down a dark street in the rain.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/canberra-driver-captures-couch-being-driv...

Jack Wighton leaves the field carrying his arm after an ugly tackle on Kalyn Ponga.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/concern-as-wighton-departs-the-field-20260503-p5ztay.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss...

The new $10 billion fuel security package is a major shift in government policy to deal with the impacts of the Iran war.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal/australia-to-build-government-owned...

The AFL has hit Carlton with a $75,000 fine over its handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode during a game against Collingwood.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/afl/carlton-fined-75k-over-el...

The deadly virus is contracted after exposure to rodent faeces, urine or saliva, with further cases suspected on board a vessel.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/the-rare-rat-virus-behind-cruise...

City of Fremantle councillors have unanimously voted to amend a local planning law in a bid to curb illegal tobacco sales at convenience stores across the CBD.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/weste...

Australia’s most famous soldier has been taken into custody over the alleged murders of unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/ben-roberts-smith-arrested-over-multi...

A cruise ship has run aground on a reef near a tropical island in Fiji.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/cruise-ship-runs-around-in-fiji-20260406-p5zloh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_na...

Navy days make for grape memories.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/dutch-courage-with-a-tuscan-tendency-20260403-p5zl5f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Andrew Lethlean confirmed he would seek preselection to run for the Nationals in November, having nearly pinched the overlapping federal seat last year.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/victoria/ben...

If the US president had launched his missile strikes, Tehran would have increased the civilian death toll.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/middle-east/trump-stands-accused-but-a-chilling-message-has-e...

Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase will switch to Japanese rugby at the end of the season – but that could be a problem for the Wallabies.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/rugby-union/why-nawaqanitawase...

As holidaymakers swarm to the region for the Easter weekend, residents have been left with more questions than answers after police released two people over allegations they had assisted the fugitive....

Fiona Wright was a renter for 14 years – then she landed on a killer idea to fast-track home ownership which in turn became a novel.

https://www.watoday.com.au/property/news/is-getting-rid-of-boomers-t...

Manly face the Dolphins in their first game under interim coach Kieran Foran after the sacking of Anthony Seibold. Follow the action as it happens.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-round-5-live...

Fresh images give new insight into the conditions Dezi Freeman was living in at a makeshift campsite on a property in rural Victoria.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/fresh-images-show-makeshift-cam...

Alex Johnston reflects on his record-breaking achievement.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/aj-i-was-trying-not-to-cry-20260313-p5oaf0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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Australia is spending billions on new roads, rail lines and airports. But without water, cities will run short of new homes.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal/thirsty-work-australia-s-growing...

Blacktown City Council’s new offices were originally costed at $144 million. Now the project will cost $605 million, and the council is running out of cash.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/the-...

'That's noted': Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is keen to silence some cocky Americans.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/soccer/thats-noted-popovic-on-cocky-americans-20260311-p5o9id.html?ref=rss&utm_med...

The decision to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader while Iran was in active negotiations has reinforced the view among Moscow hardliners that diplomacy is fragile and maybe even pointless.

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Economists are predicting two more rate rises in the next eight weeks. But with oil prices climbing, it could also mean an Australian recession.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal/what-do-war-...

Jonah Pezet talks to Nine's panel after the Eels' win over the Broncos.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/pezet-reveals-coachs-spray-helped-inspire-win-20260312-p5oa1s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&ut...

“People don’t see themselves any more being reflected in the candidates or MPs being put up by the major parties,” says Tracee Hutchison.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/victoria/the-former-triple-...