ABC News (Australian News)

ANU head apologises for failing to protect Jewish staff, students

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:55:02 +0000

The interim vice-chancellor of the Australian National University has apologised for the institution's failure to protect the psychological safety of Jewish students and staff during pro-Palestinian encampments in 2024.

Victoria's top cop helps arrest alleged armed offender in Melbourne CBD

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:03:03 +0000

Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush has helped arrest a man who had fled from police, helping to take down the man in while driving past in the CBD.

Police investigate attempted sexual assault of Melbourne dog walkers

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:58:19 +0000

Police are investigating after two women reported that a man attempted to assault them before the dogs they were walking chased him away.

Sydney uni chief regrets handling of pro-Palestinian encampments

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:21:45 +0000

A royal commission hears how both the universities of Melbourne and Sydney have improved processes for students to make complaints in the wake of antisemitic experiences by staff and students, which escalated in 2024.

Melbourne home sprayed with bullets for second time in a week

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:26:49 +0000

A shooter opened fire on Kealba home, in one of two drive-by shootings in Melbourne's north-west overnight.

Moira Deeming drops court bid against party after last-ditch plea to retain candidacy

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:40:43 +0000

Victorian MP Moira Deeming faces being disendorsed as a Liberal candidate for refusing to apologise to former party leader Matthew Guy, after accusing him of assaulting her at a community event in May.

Truck driver's sacking for $100k ice cream bungle was fair, finds commission

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:55 +0000

The Fair Work Commission rules a trucking company was within its rights to fire a driver after he set the temperature of his trailer full of ice cream more than 20 degrees too warm.

Melbourne council bans e-bikes after six-year trial

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:30:07 +0000

Yarra Council says e-bike operator Lime refused to take responsibility for retrieving dumped bikes.

Jewish student tells of her disgust at TikToks in Auschwitz car park

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:10:53 +0000

Paris Enten has told the antisemitism royal commission her experiences of Monash University, including during an overseas trip, caused her mental health to deteriorate.

Victorian teachers set to strike again following deadlocked negotiations

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:55:36 +0000

A fresh statewide strike by Victorian public school teachers will he held next week, after negotiations with the Victorian government reached an impasse.