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‘It’s so beautiful’: Melbourne student Bianca Adler, 18, becomes youngest Australian to summit Everest on second attempt

  • Published:May 21, 2026

A year ago, she turned back 400 metres from the top. On Wednesday morning, just after 2am Nepalese time, Bianca Adler stood at the highest point on earth.

Latrell Mitchell rules himself out of Origin opener in blow to NSW Blues ahead of Game One squad announcement

  • Published:May 17, 2026

He didn't want to let his state down, so he made the call himself. Latrell Mitchell has ruled himself out of the State of Origin series opener, leaving NSW with a significant hole at left centre to fill before Game One on May 27.

Supermarket worker escapes injury after man allegedly swings axe at him in western Sydney

  • Published:May 17, 2026

A supermarket worker in Sydney's west had a terrifying end to his Friday shift when a man allegedly attempted to assault him with an axe before fleeing on foot. Police made an arrest within the hour.

Kmart and Target pull Anko walkie talkies after decade-long blunder toys were tuned to licensed radio frequencies

  • Published:May 16, 2026

They were sold as children's toys for over a decade. But the Anko Long Range Walkie Talkies were quietly tuned to a radio frequency they had no legal right to use and the regulator wants them off shelves immediately.

The Coles ruling was meant to protect shoppers. A retail expert says it could end up costing them more.

  • Published:May 15, 2026

The court said a discount must be genuine. A retail expert says that means prices will now stay high for at least 12 weeks before they can come down.

Federal Court finds Coles deliberately misled shoppers with fake Down Down discounts in landmark ruling

  • Published:May 14, 2026

A can of dog food priced at $4 for nearly a year, raised to $6 for one week, then dropped to $4.50 and marketed as a Down Down price.

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