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Queensland government spurns call to demolish Gabba
Queensland Premier Steven Miles says he won't demolish the Gabba and replace it with a new stadium for the Olympics, despite the recommendation of a review he commissioned. ⌘ Read more
World of photos, March 19, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. ⌘ Read more
Ring the bell and use your hands: Lively new Hopper Joint set to get Greville Street jumping again
Sri Lanka’s food culture is on full display at this loud Prahran restaurant where eating with your hands isn’t just allowed –
it’s encouraged. ⌘ Read more
President Vladimir Putin claims re-election a sign of Russia's 'trust'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been re-elected in what he said was a sign of the country's trust in him. ⌘ Read more
Uber to pay $272 million to Australian taxi operators
Uber will pay $272 million to Australian taxi operators for their loss of income after a five-year class action battle. ⌘ Read more
Interest rate cuts remain months away, experts say
Economists have warned not to expect interest rate cuts until September despite lower than expected inflation. ⌘ Read more
Airport strike feared to impact Easter travel plans
Australia’s airport firefighters are voting whether to stop work across Easter, potentially impacting Easter travel plans nationwide. ⌘ Read more
‘It’s now or never’: ‘City of Dreams’ is battling for survival
Three decades of casino money have made Macau rich and fast, but dive beneath the shimmering surface and you will find a centuries-old culture disappearing. ⌘ Read more
The epic Bennett spray that ignited The Hammer – and signalled danger
There were two moments away from his three-try heroics that signalled danger for rival clubs. And a trademark spray was at the heart of it. ⌘ Read more
‘He’s a killer, he’s a gangster’: What six more years of Putin means
The landslide victory underlined that the Russian leader would accept nothing less than full control of the country’s political system and its agenda. ⌘ Read more
Young lawyer identified as man left for dead on road in Sydney's east
A man who was left for dead on a road in Sydney's eastern suburbs has been identified as 28-year-old lawyer, Mitch East. ⌘ Read more
The gut-busting play that sparked Fremantle’s comeback win
We break down the highs and lows from the Dockers and Eagles’ round one efforts. ⌘ Read more
Alan Jones reveals 'poor health', returns to Australia amid allegations
Alan Jones has returned to Australia after an extended hiatus in the UK, following a string of indecent assault allegations made against him. ⌘ Read more
Young lawyer identified as man left for dead on road in Sydney's east
A man who was left for dead on a road in Sydney's eastern suburbs has been identified as 28-year-old lawyer, Mitch East. ⌘ Read more
China is finally reaping what it sowed
China’s hypocrisy when it comes to TikTok is stunning. ⌘ Read more
Executive ‘feared for his life’ when he jumped into taxi and drove off
Former Mirvac executive Brett Henson has told a court he was accosted by a group of men who said they were both the “Muslim brotherhood” and the police. ⌘ Read more
Tabcorp scandal is not the only bizarre corporate blooper from last week
To be pinged for making sexual jokes about a person who is in a powerful position over the company’s regulatory fortunes. That’s just next level. ⌘ Read more
Eddie argues 'trojan horse' trying to steal the GF
Eddie McGuire has delivered a message to anyone wanting to change the AFL decider to a best-of-three format. ⌘ Read more
Perth to host first Test of blockbuster India series next summer
Perth will be the big winner when Cricket Australia announces the schedule for next summer’s India Test series, while Adelaide and Brisbane will miss out on their preferred timeslots. ⌘ Read more
ANSTO ratifies Sybella rare earths testing for Red Metal
Tests conducted by rare earths metallurgical specialists ANSTO Minerals have validated Red Metal’s breakthrough leach results from its new Sybella discovery. ⌘ Read more
Visible gold glitters in first Larvotto drilling at Hillside
Larvotto Resources says it has turned up abundant coarse grains of visible gold in its first diamond-core drilling at the Hillside gold-antimony project in NSW. ⌘ Read more
Adam Liaw’s barbecued lamb with mint dressing
Instead of roasting a whole leg, why not cut it into thick steaks and throw it on the barbecue? It’s easier than you think. ⌘ Read more
A missed chance to eradicate fire ants could cost Australia $38 billion
A national outbreak of the pest from its Queensland stronghold would heavily sting the economy – and that’s without even considering the health costs. ⌘ Read more
From smashed avo to smashing bar snacks, Mr & Mrs P is a very Melbourne love story
The devil is in the detail at this husband and wife’s “special” bayside bar and eatery. ⌘ Read more
Crackdown threatened on number of guests at holiday rentals
The big group getaway at an Airbnb could come to an end if the government decides to cap the number of people who can stay at a property at any one time. ⌘ Read more
‘Only one explanation’: Weir faces tribunal on animal cruelty charges
Darren Weir attempted to corrupt the outcome of the 2018 Melbourne Cup by using an electronic device on his sole runner Red Cardinal a week before the race, the Victorian Racing Tribunal heard on Monday. ⌘ Read more
‘He was very impressive’: Tributes for Harvard-educated Tamarama hit-and-run victim
Police are still searching for the driver of a car they say can help with their inquiries after a young lawyer was killed in a suspected hit-and-run. ⌘ Read more
The 18 second passage of play where West Coast didn't touch the ball
The play resulted in a quick turnaround and goal for Port Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of stabbing stranger to death on Perth street has mental illness, court told
Melanie Kizenga, 22, was stabbed to death as she walked home with her cousin on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Miles rejects Victoria Park stadium plan, dusts off Commonwealth Games venue instead
The Miles government has sensationally rejected the signature recommendation of the Quirk review into Olympic venues, instead choosing a $1.6 billion refurbishment of the old QEII Stadium at Nathan, which would save taxpayers money, but leave a lasting legacy of just 14,000 seats. ⌘ Read more
US economy continues to defy expectations but Trump and Biden won’t admit it
Uncle Sam is putting the rest of the world to shame. ⌘ Read more
Annoyingly, Justin Timberlake chooses dignity on his first album in six years
The star sidesteps years of tabloid infamy - it’s disappointing, and lacking in pop business savvy. ⌘ Read more
Jack Fitzgibbon farewelled at funeral after military drill death
Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon was farewelled at funeral service in New South Wales' Hunter region after he was killed in a military drill accident. ⌘ Read more
Around the clubs: Mitchell could have ‘dealt with things in a better way’, says Wighton
New team-mate says Latrell Mitchell could have toned down his language as Lachlan Ilias looks likely to be dropped as halfback after just two rounds. ⌘ Read more
Trial date set for Perth businessman accused of $36.5m ‘Ponzi scheme’ fraud
They spent five years working alongside each other. But on Monday, accused fraudster Chris Marco and alleged accomplice Linda Anne Marissen sat shoulder-to-shoulder in the dock awaiting a date for their Supreme Court mega-trial. ⌘ Read more
Neighbour’s new plan leaves Satterley’s Hills estate high and dry
A proposal to more gently urbanise a landholding across the road from Nigel Satterley’s trouble-plagued Perth Hills housing estate has gained the green light. ⌘ Read more
Airline reviews: A to Z of Traveller's expert flight tests
Taking a flight? Find out what to expect from your seat, service and route with our comprehensive airline reviews. ⌘ Read more
Brianna sat down to read her book. Moments later, she was pulling three men from the ocean
Brianna Hurst was on an idyllic beach holiday from Melbourne. Then she found herself dragging three men to shore at a treacherous beach. ⌘ Read more
Alan Jones has ‘no plans’ to sell Toaster apartment despite secret viewings
Interested buyers have to sign gag orders before they can even be shown the Sydney home of Alan Jones. ⌘ Read more
Executive ‘feared for his life’ when he jumped into taxi and drove off
Former Mirvac executive Brett Henson has told a court he was accosted by a group of men who said they were both the “Muslim brotherhood” and the police. ⌘ Read more
Matthews' 'sacrilegious' Buddy verdict
Leigh Matthews believes the Swans are performing better this season without Lance Franklin. ⌘ Read more
Police provide update after drowning near Apollo Bay
Police have provided an update after a drowning near Apollo Bay. ⌘ Read more
‘Not allowed to talk about that’: Ban revealed as star races the clock
A Broncos star is in serious doubt to be fit for the grand final rematch with the Panthers. ⌘ Read more
Celebrity chefs, steakhouses and sushi: Six cruise lines with outstanding food
Cruise ships are introducing smaller venues and more specialised cuisines to suit a new generation of food-savvy passengers. Here are six of the best. ⌘ Read more
Hawks to challenge Sicily kicking incident
James Sicily was handed a one-match suspension by the MRO for kicking Andrew McGrath. ⌘ Read more
Some of cruising’s most spectacular food experiences aren’t on the sea at all
From dinner under the stars at Uluru to foraging for wild plants in Iceland, Silversea’s onshore excursions are taking cruise dining to unexpected new heights. ⌘ Read more
Sheryl wants to stay in her Gosnells home. But it might not be up to her
Sheryl Houston is a cleaner who has lived in her “nice old place”, faithfully paying rent, for nine years. But she fears she’ll be on the street come Christmas. ⌘ Read more
Five things I wish I knew before my food and wine cruise
Arrive thirsty, hungry and prepared to try anything, Katie Spain advises. ⌘ Read more
Affordable ‘digital nomad’ hotel brand set to expand across Australia
Little National’s hotels offer a unique vibe that deliver affordability combined with the trappings of a luxury digital nomad lifestyle. ⌘ Read more
Why we’re still obsessed with this small-town mystery
How a tiny outback suburb inspired an award-winning podcast, an HBO documentary, and a TV series “inspired by true events”. ⌘ Read more
Around the clubs: Lachlan Ilias facing axe for Roosters clash
Dean Hawkins is expected to become the new halfback for South Sydney, who appear to have lost patience with Lachlan Ilias after just two rounds. ⌘ Read more
Free food, threats and invisible ink: How the Kremlin made Russia vote for Putin
To achieve the desired election result, analysts say the Kremlin used a ‘menu of manipulation’ that included candidate fixing, voter fixing and result fixing. ⌘ Read more
Afterpay and chocolate: What a model on $45,000 spends in a week
On Money Diaries this week, a model/waitress/aspiring writer manages period pain with cranberry tablets and has plenty of cute moments with her boyfriend. ⌘ Read more
Man falls from hot air balloon in Melbourne
A man has died after falling from a hot air balloon in Melbourne's north-east. ⌘ Read more
Alan Jones reveals 'poor health', returns to Australia amid allegations
Alan Jones has returned to Australia after an extended hiatus in the UK, following a string of indecent assault allegations made against him. ⌘ Read more
Set of six: Is Xavier Coates’ try the best of the best?**
The Storm star produced a spectacular match-winning try for against the Warriors. But where does it rank among the other great NRL tries of the modern era? ⌘ Read more
President Vladimir Putin officially declared winner of Russian election
Vladimir Putin has been elected Russian president for a further six years as the nation's election ends. ⌘ Read more
Childcare will be as transformative as Medicare, says business leader
A major report into childcare and early education is due later this year. Businesswoman Sam Mostyn says it is as important to the economy as public education. ⌘ Read more
‘Crypto kings’ scamming fortunes from Australians to fuel lives of luxury
Drug empires, life-destroying scams and extravagantly lavish lifestyles have been fuelled by a spike in cryptocurrency crime as criminals exploit its anonymity to manipulate extraordinary amounts of cash. ⌘ Read more
Savvy bank of mum and dad buy as family joins forces for $3.48m home
The buyer and their parents are both selling their homes to live in this one together, rather than move further out of Sydney separately. ⌘ Read more
Harvard-educated lawyer identified as Tamarama hit-and-run victim
Police are still searching for the driver of a car they say can help with their inquiries after a young lawyer from New Zealand was killed in a suspected hit-and-run. ⌘ Read more
Nuclear is OK if it makes economic sense. But Mr Dutton, in Australia, it doesn’t**
Australians would pay the highest carbon price in the world if the opposition’s plan to transform our energy system around nuclear is adopted. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of children strip-searched by police over summer
NSW Police strip-searched children, including 12 and 13-year-olds, in the four months after the Minns government promised to review the practice, an FOI has revealed. ⌘ Read more
Man falls to death from hot air balloon in Preston
A man’s body was found in Preston on Monday morning while the hot air balloon landed safely at Yarra Bend Park in an incident police are not treating as suspicious. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news LIVE updates: 2032 Olympic review revealed; Qld Labor in trouble after council election
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Young lawyer identified as man left for dead on road in Sydney's east
A man who was left for dead on a road in Sydney's eastern suburbs as been identified as 28-year-old lawyer, Mitch East. ⌘ Read more
Farewell the State Theatre (for now) with a trip down the rabbit hole
This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Gluttony: A Play in Three Courses, Perhaps...Who Knows, and more. ⌘ Read more
Good Food’s essential guide to great cruise dining and drinks
From the best food and drink on the high seas to clever drink collabs, here’s the gourmet guide to great cruising. ⌘ Read more
ASX retreats as Wall Street extends losing streak
Real estate investment trusts and tech companies weighed down the local bourse on Monday after Wall Street closed out its second straight losing week. ⌘ Read more
Harvard-educated lawyer identified as Tamarama hit-and-run victim
Police are still searching for the driver of a car they say can help with their inquiries after a young lawyer from New Zealand was killed in a suspected hit-and-run. ⌘ Read more
Putin says landslide election vindicates war, shows protests had no effect
Putin, 71, will easily secure a new six-year term that will enable him to overtake Stalin and become Russia’s longest-serving leader for more than 200 years. ⌘ Read more
Let’s leave polos where they belong, on daggy dads and school students
Rihanna is about to lead an impressionable generation down the fashion toilet. ⌘ Read more
The Oscars speech that has divided Hollywood
The director of the Academy Award-winning Son of Saul has become the latest Hollywood voice criticising director Johnathan Glazer’s acceptance speech about Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Dockers hit by injury carnage in win over Lions
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says worrying injuries to Brennan Cox, Karl Worner and Oscar McDonald have taken some of the gloss off his team’s impressive 23-point AFL win over Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Man falls to death from hot air balloon in Preston
A man’s body was found in Preston on Monday morning while the hot air balloon landed safely at Yarra Bend Park, police have confirmed. ⌘ Read more
$2.6 billion: The cost of gaining nothing from the Olympic Games
The cost of a new Brisbane Olympic stadium at Victoria Park has been estimated at $3.4 billion, but the cheapest option presented to the Queensland government was just $800 million less. READ THE FULL REPORT ⌘ Read more
England young gun scores first Test try
Tommy Freeman scored his first Test try for England at the death against France in the final Six Nations clash. ⌘ Read more
Manoush-style pizzas with prawns and chilli
Start the timer. Dinner will be ready in 20 minutes – quicker than order-in pizza ⌘ Read more
France seal win with last-minute penalty kick
Thomas Ramos kicked the decisive penalty for France to beat England by a meagre two points. ⌘ Read more
Man falls to death from hot air balloon in Preston
A man’s body was found in Preston on Monday morning while the hot air balloon landed safely at Yarra Bend Park, police have confirmed. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder over ‘unprovoked’ Balga street stabbing
Melanie Kizenga was stabbed to death as she walked home with her cousin on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Man falls to death from hot air balloon in Preston
A man’s body was found in Preston on Monday morning while the hot air balloon landed safely at Yarra Bend Park, police have confirmed. ⌘ Read more
Incredible lip-out robs star of $6.8m playoff
Wyndham Clark lipped out on the final hole to miss a playoff against Scottie Scheffler at The Players Championship. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Labor plans new immigration defence; TikTok faces new calls for ban
The federal government will move to block the release of more immigration detainees by mounting a new defence in the High Court. ⌘ Read more
Person falls from hot air balloon in Melbourne's north-east
Emergency services are responding to reports a person has fallen from a hot air balloon in Melbourne's north-east. ⌘ Read more
Person falls from hot air balloon in Melbourne's north-east
Emergency services are responding to reports a person has fallen from a hot air balloon in Melbourne's north-east. ⌘ Read more
Preston street shut after hot air balloon incident
Police have swarmed a suburban street in Melbourne’s north after a serious incident believed to involve a hot air balloon on Monday morning. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Labor plans new immigration defence; TikTok faces new calls for ban
The federal government will move to block the release of more immigration detainees by mounting a new defence in the High Court. ⌘ Read more
Person falls from hot air balloon in Melbourne's north-east
Emergency services are responding to reports a person has fallen from a hot air balloon in Melbourne's north-east. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Labor plans new immigration defence; TikTok faces new calls for ban
The federal government will move to block the release of more immigration detainees by mounting a new defence in the High Court. ⌘ Read more
United reach FA Cup semis after extra-time thriller
Manchester United have advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals after an extra-time win over Liverpool. ⌘ Read more
Action after detainees released by the High Court
Law makers are returning to Canberra as the Federal government scrambles to correct a visa mess regarding 150 detainees released by the High Court. ⌘ Read more
Dragons prop binned for high tackle
Dragons prop Francis Molo was sin-binned for a high shot on Jarrod Wallace. ⌘ Read more
Uber to pay $272 million to Australian taxi operators
It is the fifth-largest class action settlement in Australian legal history and comes after a protracted five-year legal battle. ⌘ Read more
Ricciardo ripped for response to Horner scandal
Daniel Ricciardo has come under fire for his response to a question about the ongoing scandal involving Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Labor plans new immigration defence; TikTok faces new calls for ban
The federal government will move to block the release of more immigration detainees by mounting a new defence in the High Court. ⌘ Read more
Alan Jones reveals 'poor health', returns to Australia amid allegations
Alan Jones has returned to Australia after an extended hiatus in the UK, following a string of indecent assault allegations made against him. ⌘ Read more
Boeing in crisis
External panels falls off Boeing 737 MAX during US flight. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Labor plans new immigration defence; TikTok faces new calls for ban
The federal government will move to block the release of more immigration detainees by mounting a new defence in the High Court. ⌘ Read more
Uber to pay millions after class action lawsuit
Uber will pay out millions of dollars following a massive class action lawsuit. ⌘ Read more