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Iconic Melbourne theatre La Mama to pause operations due to funding cuts
The not-for-profit theatre says it company cannot afford to continue making work. ⌘ Read more
Personal dispute behind alleged abduction wrongly branded as racially motivated
A pair accused of the kidnapping and bashing of a St Albans man had been involved in a disagreement with their alleged victim before the incident. ⌘ Read more
William took the photo but Kate took the fall
Catherine tweeted out her apology while convalescing. But what was she really apologising for? And why? ⌘ Read more
The artist who won an $80,000 award by involving her kids and parents
The winner of this year’s La Prairie Art Prize is a deeply symbolic and emotional work that highlights the importance of family. ⌘ Read more
Coffee with a mafioso: The time I met John Latorre
Sitting in a coffee shop in downtown Melbourne, the now-dead Latorre told me I’d confused a police conspiracy with a group of Calabrian Australians who looked out for each other. ⌘ Read more
‘It takes everything away from you’: Why Dean Widders went to the Leniu hearing even though it opened old wounds
Watching Monday night’s judiciary hearing at NRL HQ brought back bad memories for the NRL education manager, who was the victim of a racial slur during a game in 2005. ⌘ Read more
How the new short dropout rule has already spawned game-changing tactics
The NRL’s latest rule change has led to 80 per cent of dropouts now going short instead of long. So what does this mean for the game’s best attacking kickers? ⌘ Read more
The GST system is broken and Scott Morrison’s fix has only made things worse
Every Australians’ life is affected by how the GST is allocated. But the latest carve-up of cash shows the entire system is broken and needs fixing – now. ⌘ Read more
Ramadan in Gaza begins with hunger worsening, no end to war in sight
The war has driven around 80 per cent of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million people from their homes and pushed hundreds of thousands to the brink of famine. ⌘ Read more
Teen car thieves who ‘post and boast’ can be jailed for two years
Premier Chris Minns says youth crime is a worsening problem in regional NSW and the government will take action. ⌘ Read more
It was too hot to dance until the Balkan punk band gave us no choice
Ziggy Marley, an uninvited band, mixed messages, and a closed stage: the WOMADelaide festival dancing through its challenges. ⌘ Read more
‘He literally stopped’: Djokovic complains to umpire in shock loss to 20-year-old lucky loser
World No.1 Novak Djokovic was stunned 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 by lucky loser Luca Nardi in the third round of Indian Wells. ⌘ Read more
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Philip Lowe backs RBA’s caution on rate cuts
The former Reserve Bank governor has joined the chorus of voices warning that interest rates may have to stay higher for longer. ⌘ Read more
Gang jailed for stealing 53 luxury cars
The men targeted keyless vehicles using a 'master device' to break into Bentleys, Rolls Royces and Range Rovers ⌘ Read more
Where is Kate Middleton? Social media searches for a princess
The Princess of Wales’ desire to retain privacy about her health has only fuelled wild conspiracy theories. ⌘ Read more
Chile to investigate Boeing plane’s big drop, injuring 50 onboard
The Chilean aviation authority will examine the sudden altitude drop of a Sydney to Auckland flight over the Tasman Sea, as the flight data and voice recordings are seized. ⌘ Read more
Man, woman found dead on Warrandyte street
Police are investigating after the bodies of a man and woman were found on a residential street in Melbourne’s north-east. ⌘ Read more
Six months’ rain in 24 hours severs WA from eastern states
A vital freight route to South Australia has been severed as thunderstorms expected to persist throughout Tuesday pose risks of life-threatening flash flooding. ⌘ Read more
'I don't know why these players are playing'
Kane Cornes has taken aim at several senior Tigers players for sub-par performances in Opening Round, saying the club would be better off playing younger players. ⌘ Read more
New workers vulnerable to picking poor performing super funds
Employees risk choosing poorly performing super funds if advertising by super funds on workplace management platforms continues. ⌘ Read more
US Navy cuts Virginia-class submarine from budget in potential blow to pact
If approved, the proposal could have “a profound impact” on the navies of Australia and the US, and on the AUKUS military pact, according to an American congressman. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
Aussie teen wows in halfpipe
Valentino Guseli, an 18-year-old from the south coast of NSW, shredding in the halfpipe at the 2024 Calgary World Cup meet. ⌘ Read more
Australia yet to ask India to search for man wanted over woman’s body in wheelie bin
An Indian politician said the grieving parents of Chaithanya Madhagani did not know their daughter was dead until their son-in-law turned up at the weekend with the couple’s three-year-old son. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
Police on alert for revenge attacks after suspected mafia figure executed in gangland hit
Former Liberal Party donor John Peter Latorre, 64, who had Calabrian mafia links, was shot dead outside his Greenvale home, underworld and police sources have confirmed. ⌘ Read more
ASX edges up as Wall Street treads water; BHP falls, Bitcoin jumps
The Australian sharemarket is having a lukewarm session as investors await a key US report that could show how realistic Wall Street’s hopes for rate cuts are. ⌘ Read more
Australia's life expectancy increases amid global decrease
The global life expectancy fell by 1.6 years during the pandemic but Australia is one of 32 countries to record an increase. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after more than 50 firefighters battle ferocious blaze in Granville
A man has been arrested in relation to a massive building fire in Granville which took more than 50 firefighters to extinguish this morning. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
‘Callous, brutal’: Son who killed parents with sledgehammer gets life in jail
The Supreme Court judge sentencing the murderer said images of the couple’s injuries were enough to make him sick. ⌘ Read more
Leader of AWU through ‘proxy war’ of turbulent shearers’ dispute
Michael O’Shea led the Australian Workers Union during the bitter dispute over shearing equipment during the 1980s. ⌘ Read more
Man sentenced to 57 years for murder of 17-year-old neighbour
US man sentenced to 57 years for the murder of 17-year-old neighbour who was missing for months. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
William and Kate have badly misjudged their target audience
The furore surrounding Princess Catherine’s edited photograph has perhaps surpassed the notorious Oprah interview with Prince Harry and Meghan. ⌘ Read more
Jimmy Kimmel vs Jo Koy: What makes a good awards show host?**
Did Jimmy Kimmel strike the right notes? We take a look at the four things that stand between nailing a hosting gig and bombing. ⌘ Read more
Murder charge after fatal car park stabbing on Gold Coast
A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after a man was allegedly stabbed to death in a Gold Coast car park. ⌘ Read more
Carey bounces back from Ashes death threats as McDonald defends Smith
The abuse Akex Carey received on social media after stumping Jonny Bairstow when he left his crease at Lord’s last year also included threats to his family. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
Princess of Wales apologises for photo furore
The Princess of Wales has apologised for any "confusion" over the photo released by the royal family for Mother's Day in the UK. ⌘ Read more
Man dies during fire at Brisbane aged care home
Police are investigating a fire at a Brisbane aged care home that left an 83-year-old man dead. ⌘ Read more
The price of preservation: What will it take to protect Fremantle’s endangered heritage?**
Everyone loves Freo’s gorgeous Gold Rush-era streetscape, but there are deep divisions within the community about how to save it. ⌘ Read more
Salary packaging tax break sends EV demand rocketing
The portion of EVs salary packaged with novated leases has risen to 40 per cent, following a tax change in 2022. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate shooting in Melbourne's north
Police are investigating a shooting in Melbourne's north. ⌘ Read more
America puts the blowtorch on a Chinese giant
If there’s one thing that unites an otherwise bitterly divided Washington, it’s China. Enter TikTok’s owner ByteDance. ⌘ Read more
William and Kate have badly misjudged their target audience
The furore surrounding Princess Catherine’s edited photograph has perhaps surpassed the notorious Oprah interview with Prince Harry and Meghan. ⌘ Read more
Liberal councillor blames ‘gay boys’ for lack of female representation
Former Waverley Council mayor Sally Betts told a private Liberal women’s group chat “the gay boys are … a bit (sic) issue and carry a lot of power”. ⌘ Read more
Courtney Mangan reveals her life-saving message
Skin cancer survivor Courtney Mangan reveals the simple message that's saving Aussie lives. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
The fundamental flaw in Sydney’s tolling strategy – and how we can do better
Sydney’s tolling system has delivered us a world class network of motoroways, But it has also become a needless drag on the economy. ⌘ Read more
Trump won’t let US fund Ukraine defence if elected, says Moscow-ally Orban
The Hungarian leader visited Trump last week and has entered the US election campaign declaring the world would be better if Trump returned to the White House. ⌘ Read more
‘First people to tear you down’: McKay ready for pressure at Essendon
Ben McKay is a big defender on a hefty salary at a new club. That means he’ll have weighty expectations on his shoulders this year, but he’s not fazed by the attention. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
Inside a Boeing 787-9 cockpit
XLRS Aviation was given a rare look inside a United Airlines Boeing 787-9 cockpit. ⌘ Read more
The Icarus of reality TV: Did Vanderpump Rules fly too close to the sun?**
Thanks to Scandoval, Vanderpump’s previous season was its biggest and most shocking ever. Will it be able to maintain that momentum, or will it run out of steam? ⌘ Read more
Around the clubs: Galvin tipped for Tigers debut, Souths lose Arrow to injury
Benji Marshall is about to make his first big selection call while the Rabbitohs have lost a Queensland Origin star for at least a month. ⌘ Read more
Dragons reject request for Lomax to talk to Eels and rival clubs
Parramatta recently contacted the Dragons to enquire about Lomax’s contract status, with St George Illawarra saying the 24-year-old did not have their blessing to explore his options. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
Around the clubs: Galvin tipped for Tigers debut, Souths lose Arrow to injury
Benji Marshall is about to make his first big selection call while the Rabbitohs have lost a Queensland Origin star for at least a month. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
ASX edges up as Wall Street treads water; BHP falls, Bitcoin jumps
US stocks closed moderately higher ahead of an inflation report that could show how realistic Wall Street’s hopes for rate cuts are. ⌘ Read more
The reclusive family set for a $2.1 billion Reddit windfall
The publicity shy Newhouse family, one of America’s richest dynasties, paid just $US10 million for a big stake in Reddit 18 years ago. Now they are set to reap billions. ⌘ Read more
Climate protestors block traffic in Melbourne's CBD during peak hour
Climate protestors have blocked traffic during the peak hour commute in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Fragrant Thai curry fish cakes
A delicious way to get a dose of heart-healthy omega-3, these Thai-inspired salmon patties are a simple answer to the weeknight “what’s for dinner?” dilemma. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
Gaslight a Victorian gothic museum piece with an inspired twist
This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes a menacing gothic drama, ’80s pop at the Palais with The Human League and The Streets’ commitment to crowd-surfing. ⌘ Read more
‘I lost my ability to fly the plane’: Pilot told passenger his gauges went blank
A passenger on board a Sydney-to-Auckland flight that dropped out of the sky has revealed the “shocked” pilot told him all his gauges blanked out on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. ⌘ Read more
Simpson lifts lid on juggling Olympics, music
Australian swimmer and pop star Cody Simpson has opened up on juggling an Olympics push and a music career. ⌘ Read more
Club's bid to prevent deaths on field
The parent of a young footballer who died on the field has joined forces with a local club to try and prevent another senseless death. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
Passenger speaks after dozens injured on flight
A passenger on a Sydney to Auckland flight that saw dozens injured in a mid-air incident has spoken out. ⌘ Read more
NRL around the clubs: Young gun Galvin tipped for Tigers debut
Benji Marshall is about to make his first big call, with the new Wests Tigers coach expected to hand an NRL debut to teen playmaker Lachlan Galvin. ⌘ Read more
‘I lost my ability to fly the plane’: Pilot told passenger his gauges went blank
A passenger on board a Sydney-to-Auckland flight that dropped out of the sky has revealed the “shocked” pilot told him all his gauges blanked out on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. ⌘ Read more
Suspected Calabrian mafia figure executed in gangland hit
Former Liberal Party donor John Peter Latorre, 64, was shot dead outside his Greenvale home, underworld and police sources have confirmed. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
Kate photo editing fail further fuels royal conspiracy theories
Kate's edited Mother's Day photo has "backfired spectacularly", prompting further conspiracies over her condition. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
'There was tension': Dees divided over Oliver return
The Melbourne Demons are facing an internal battle over embattled star Clayton Oliver's position in the side. ⌘ Read more
There was tension': Dees divided over Oliver return
The Melbourne Demons are facing an internal battle over embattled star Clayton Oliver's position in the side. ⌘ Read more
‘Go Bananas’: Greyhound Racing NSW sacks staffer over Ezra Mam gaffe
On the same night the NRL dealt with Ezra Mam being called a “monkey”, form comment for a dog named Ezra Man running at Maitland read ‘Go bananas’. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
‘I lost my ability to fly the plane’: Pilot told passenger his gauges went blank
A passenger on board a Sydney-to-Auckland flight that dropped out of the sky has revealed the “shocked” pilot told him all his gauges blanked out on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. ⌘ Read more
‘I lost my ability to fly the plane’: Pilot told passenger his gauges went blank
A passenger on board a Sydney-to-Auckland flight that dropped out of the sky has revealed the “shocked” pilot told him all his gauges blanked out on the Boeing Dreamliner. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
Felipe Massa says this crash cost him the 2008 F1 title. Now he’s suing
Felipe Massa has long claimed he was the “rightful” 2008 champion after Nelson Piquet jnr deliberately crashed in Singapore. He finished runner-up by one point. ⌘ Read more
Man shot dead outside Greenvale home
Two well-placed underworld sources told The Age the deceased is fruiterer John Peter Latorre, 64. ⌘ Read more
Man dies during fire at Brisbane aged care home
Police are investigating a fire at a Brisbane aged care home that left an 83-year-old man dead. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate shooting in Melbourne's north
Police are investigating a shooting in Melbourne's north. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: Behind the Qld elections most won’t vote in; Two arrested after Gold Coast stabbing
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to edge up as Wall Street treads water; Bitcoin jumps
US stocks are slipping as Wall Street prepares for a report on inflation that could show how realistic its hopes for easier interest rates are. ⌘ Read more
Two people arrested after man fatally stabbed near Gold Coast shopping centre
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the man was stabbed near Hope Island shopping centre. ⌘ Read more
King Charles records message for Commonwealth Day celebration
King Charles has spoken of 'the many challenges we face' during a video recorded for Commonwealth Day amid cancer battle. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Taskforce wants rich Boomers to use super for aged care; Big money to be taken out of politics in electoral overhaul
Taskforce wants rich Australians to use super for aged care, electoral overhaul to see big money taken out of politics and Coalition’s housing policy slammed. ⌘ Read more
India's 'CAA' explained
Law grants citizenship to refugees who came to India before 2015, due to religious persecution. ⌘ Read more
Joe Biden launches blitz to shore up youth support
Facing headwinds, the US president’s campaign has embarked on an outreach program targeting about 155 million people in the hope of countering voter apathy at November’s election. ⌘ Read more
Man dies during fire at Brisbane aged care home
Police are investigating a fire at a Brisbane aged care home that left an 83-year-old man dead. ⌘ Read more