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Adelaide City Council considers 7 per cent rate hike
The cost of dining out and parking in Adelaide could skyrocket as the Adelaide City Council considers a 7.4 per cent rate hike. ⌘ Read more
Family calls on SA Government to toughen laws on elderly drivers
A grieving Adelaide family is calling on the SA government to be tougher about getting elderly drivers off the road. ⌘ Read more
Slim chance Keli Lane could be released, experts say
Legal experts say there is a slim chance convicted baby killer Keli Lane will be granted parole this week. ⌘ Read more
Trio charged over alleged $5 million drug ring
Three men were charged over an alleged $5 million ‘dial-a-dealer’ drug ring operating out of Sydney. ⌘ Read more
‘He was there to learn not to be violent towards women, including me’**
A Brisbane service is helping young people break the cycle of abuse. But extra funding is desperately needed before more people get hurt. ⌘ Read more
If these are the Games Brisbane will deliver, perhaps it’s not worth it
Premier Steven Miles has picked the worst of the available Olympic stadium options – and it’s not going to save taxpayers a whole lot of money. ⌘ Read more
‘We were hopeful’: Lions disappointed new stadium ruled out so fast
While the Brisbane Lions await more details on the latest Gabba plan, cricket bosses are already looking forward to the 2032 Olympic Games. ⌘ Read more
How a car wash and kebab shop show Melbourne can’t build homes any more
A proposed six-storey apartment in the city’s inner north is the latest residential development to be bogged down by a planning dispute. ⌘ Read more
Fines may be crippling, but should be even higher for some
Readers react to Victoria’s soaring road fines, which some accuse of being unnecessarily punitive. ⌘ Read more
Family of Vyleen White call for stronger police presence in Redbank
The family of Redbank Plains Grandmother Vyleen White are calling for a stronger police presence at the shopping centre where she was killed. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane family has pets stolen in broad daylight
A south Brisbane family has had their beloved pets stolen in broad daylight with the dog-nappers caught in the act on camera. ⌘ Read more
Gidgegannup fire spurs urgent warning for Perth Hills residents
Residents in Perth’s north-east have been urged to flee as a firefighters battle a blaze in the City of Swan. ⌘ Read more
Terrifying Brisbane highway crash caught on video
A truck ramming a car across the M1, causings the woman behind the wheel to scream for her life, has been captured on video. ⌘ Read more
Heated debate after Gabba redevelopment scrapped
There’s been heated debate in the fallout of a review into the controversial redevelopment of the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
Three studies, hundreds of kilos: Did we find the weight loss silver bullet?**
Scientists have linked three common and cheap pantry items with significant weight loss. But are these silver bullets as mythical as werewolves? ⌘ Read more
This festival has the best, and worst, shows in Australia – that’s why I keep going back
A safe program is a dull program. You get exceptional shows by pushing at boundaries – the price of that, however, is that occasionally one will fall flat. ⌘ Read more
Glen Bartlett calls for his defamation case to be heard in Federal Court
Glen Bartlett has argued his defamation case should be heard in the Federal Court. ⌘ Read more
Worker trapped in collapsed mine remains in hospital
The 21-year old worker who was trapped by the deadly rockfall at the Ballarat Gold Mine remains in the Alfred Hospital tonight. ⌘ Read more
Man who sparked casino brawl admits to causing more violence
A man who sparked a wild brawl at Crown Casino after attacking a total stranger has confessed to more violence on the same night. ⌘ Read more
Wallabies winger to miss again as Rebels’ cash woes continue
Filipo Daugunu will miss a second game for the Melbourne Rebels on Friday after an unpaid $7000 debt owed to him by the club led to him withdrawing from the side. It comes as the Rebels continue to chase money they say Rugby Australia owes the besieged club. ⌘ Read more
Hawks skipper escapes suspension; Lyon questions if Magpies can ‘flick the switch’**
James Sicily will be free to play this week, while Craig McRae has spoken about the struggles of the winless premiers. ⌘ Read more
Council worker loses control of ATV, reverses down cliff
A council worker lost control of his four-wheeled ATV and reversed down a cliff near Sydney’s Bronte Beach. ⌘ Read more
Millions of Australians set for power bill relief
Millions of Australians are finally set for some much-needed relief in the form of electricity price drops of up to 7 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania deserves better than the AFL jumper equivalent of a mullet
Weaving the spirit of an entire state in a football jumper is a challenge, but this design ignores the present and fears the future. It looks like an Aldi version of a VB can. ⌘ Read more
When my mum died, an artwork provided unexpected comfort
Commissioned during Mum’s final weeks, the painting was a reminder of the power of art in times of grief. ⌘ Read more
Pregnant woman's loungeroom roof caves in at her Melbourne home
A pregnant woman's loungeroom roof has caved in at her home in Melbourne's north east. ⌘ Read more
Millions of Australians set for power bill relief
Millions of Australians are finally set for some much-needed relief in the form of electricity price drops of up to 7 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne teen granted bail after allegedly driving into two cyclists
A teenager accused of deliberately mowing down two cyclists along Beach Road has been granted bail. ⌘ Read more
Deputy distances himself from Pesutto comments in Deeming defamation threat
David Southwick sought to fend off a legal threat from exiled MP Moira Deeming by arguing he can’t be held responsible for comments made by his party leader. ⌘ Read more
A 24th home and away game? AFLPA’s word of caution about expanding season
AFL boss Andrew Dillon floated the possibility on the weekend of adding another match to the schedule for each club, but the idea has hit a roadblock in the form of the players. ⌘ Read more
Why the Broncos can get their Grand Final revenge without Adam Reynolds: QLDER - Ep3
With the 2023 Grand Final rematch headlining round 3 of the 2024 NRL Premiership season, Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer believe the Brisbane Broncos can cause an upset even without Adam Reynolds. The Immortal, Wally Lewis, gives a massive wrap to a young Dolphins halfback. Broncos legend Darren Lockyer be ... ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Brisbane on Tuesday, March 19
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Can the Broncos get their Grand Final revenge without Adam Reynolds?: QLDER - Ep3
With the 2023 Grand Final rematch headlining round 3 of the 2024 NRL Premiership season, Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer believe the Brisbane Broncos can cause an upset even without Adam Reynolds. The Immortal, Wally Lewis, gives a massive wrap to a young Dolphins halfback. Broncos legend Darren Lockyer believes ... ⌘ Read more
Albanese’s sudden retreat on religious discrimination sparks Dutton fury
The prime minister told the Labor caucus meeting he did not want a divisive debate on religious freedom laws - but this move has angered many. ⌘ Read more
Dutton’s nuclear option a prop for fossil fuel industry
The conclusion must be drawn, that having lost the argument that climate change is real, the Opposition are promoting nuclear to pretend that they have an actual policy, provide an alternative that keeps them at odds with the government, knowing full well that it will never eventuate, and to keep the fossil fuel industry in business for as long as possible ... ⌘ Read more
RBA scraps explicit warning on rate rises, but inflation war not over yet
The RBA kept rates at 4.35 per cent on Tuesday. But a key change to the statement explaining its decision convinced financial markets to price in a winter rate cut. ⌘ Read more
Man charged over alleged hit-run in dispute with neighbour
A man has been charged over an alleged hit-and-run following a dispute with his neighbour over dogs. ⌘ Read more
Man rushed to hospital after ATV falls down cliff
A man has been rushed to hospital after his ATV fell down a cliff near Sydney’s Bronte Beach. ⌘ Read more
RBA leaves interest rates on hold
The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate at 4.35 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Cricket Australia postpones Afghanistan series in support of women’s rights
Cricket Australia has maintained its position of not playing Afghanistan’s men’s team in bilateral series, citing deteriorating human rights for women and girls under the ruling Taliban. ⌘ Read more
Millions of Australians set for power bill relief
Millions of Australians are finally set for some much-needed relief in the form of electricity price drops of up to 7 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of Australians caught up in Telstra outage
Thousands of Australians were unable to make calls after a two-hour Telstra outage. ⌘ Read more
Top cop’s unforced errors put Minns government into damage control
Self-inflicted controversy continues to dog NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb. Can the state’s top cop weather another scandal? ⌘ Read more
Cavanough once again seeking success on city mission with mare
Once Again My Girl has had only six starts but is building an imposing record with three wins and two seconds to her name. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race tips and preview for Wyong on Wednesday
Sydney’s midweekers head north to the Central Coast with eight races programmed. ⌘ Read more
What’s so special about cancer? Nothing, says one of our great writers
Novelist and doctor Peter Goldsworthy has written a remarkable memoir of his illness and how he has approached it ⌘ Read more
Six little words that give hope to Australia’s mortgage-holders
The Reserve Bank now says that when it comes to interest rates, it is “not ruling anything in or out”. ⌘ Read more
Victoria's Big Build promises thousands of new homes by 2024, but do its numbers stack up?**
The Big Housing Build was slated to deliver 12,000 new social and affordable homes by 2024, but will the government meet it's target before May's Budget? ⌘ Read more
Thousands of Australians caught up in Telstra outage
Thousands of Australians were unable to make calls after a two-hour Telstra outage. ⌘ Read more
‘Message must be sent’: Jail terms almost tripled for climate activists who shut down West Gate Bridge
Two Extinction Rebellion activists who used a hire van to block peak hour traffic – leading to a woman to give birth on the side of the road – have had their jail terms almost tripled on appeal. ⌘ Read more
Two neighbours were out walking their dogs. One is fighting for life
A dispute between neighbours turned ugly when a driver allegedly hit a man and woman with an SUV, leaving the woman seriously injured and the man fighting for life. ⌘ Read more
Around the clubs: Hastings the latest casualty of $5m halves headache
Newcastle have joined the list of clubs replacing high-profile playmakers with second-string options in the NRL this weekend. ⌘ Read more
Millions of Australians set for power bill relief
Millions of Australians are finally set for some much-needed relief in the form of electricity price drops of up to 7 per cent. ⌘ Read more
ASX lifts after RBA, Bank of Japan rates decisions
The Australian sharemarket advanced on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank left the cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent, in line with expectations, and the Bank of Japan tightened monetary policy for the first time in 17 years. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump unable to make $707 million bail in fraud case
Donald Trump is unable to make the $707 million bond in his civil fraud case, his lawyers have told court. ⌘ Read more
Alleged thieves take off with ATM
Police are hunting down alleged thieves that took off with an ATM. ⌘ Read more
Arena to bring life to precinct between Suncorp Stadium and CBD
The only proposed inner-Brisbane venue to survive Monday’s Games turnaround is a 17,000-seat entertainment centre that will be used to transform the western CBD. ⌘ Read more
Man charged over alleged hit-run in dispute with neighbour
A man has been charged over an alleged hit-and-run following a dispute with his neighbour over dogs. ⌘ Read more
RBA leaves interest rates on hold
The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate at 4.35 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Man rushed to hospital after ATV falls down cliff
A man has been rushed to hospital after his ATV fell down a cliff near Sydney’s Bronte Beach. ⌘ Read more
How the AFL has developed a culture of concealment
Over the past eight years, a number of basic facts that the AFL once reported have been removed from the public gaze. ⌘ Read more
Australians’ power bills set to fall after two years of huge increases
Homes and businesses will start to feel some relief from soaring power bills within months. ⌘ Read more
McRae knows where Pies need to improve, but Lyon questions if premiers can ‘flick the switch’**
Craig McRae has spoken about the struggles of the winless premiers, coming as the Saints look set to welcome back a star defender to face the Magpies in a key Thursday night clash at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Electrical company HQ’s spectacular transformation into Gatsby-esque hotel
At Sommerro, there are seven restaurants and bars, a private cinema, a library, a theatre, the city’s first rooftop pool and a sprawling basement spa and wellness area so vast they give you a map. ⌘ Read more
Police commissioner’s new spin king prompts backlash
The announcement of veteran news figure Steve Jackson’s appointment to head the police media unit was delayed as police became aware of Jackson’s colourful history in Sydney’s media industry. ⌘ Read more
Are the world’s favourite oozy cheeses in danger of extinction?**
Experts warn brie and camembert may fall victim to their own success. ⌘ Read more
Male lawyer sues Mona over women’s-only ‘ladies lounge’**
The space was designed by Kirsha Kaechele, the wife of Mona founder David Walsh, and inspired the discrimination faced by women in public places. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: RBA holds interest rates at 4.35 per cent; power bills set to fall
Australia’s central bank will decide on interest rates today, push for Gazans to receive more generous visas and states want four-year GST forecasts. ⌘ Read more
See what’s happened to your school zone in state’s boundary shake-up
The state government has released an updated map of school boundaries. Explore our before-and-after maps to see how your zone has been affected. ⌘ Read more
Dinner is sorted with this one tin everyone has in their pantry
Put that can of tomatoes to delicious good work in a vibrant pasta, lamb curry, vegie tagine or cheat’s chicken pomodoro. ⌘ Read more
He was told to retire at 19. But Karl Oloapu is targeting a miracle comeback
Two specialists told young Canterbury playmaker he risked a catastrophic injury if he returned to the field after neck surgery. He’s out for 2024, but hopes to defy the odds by returning to the NRL next year. ⌘ Read more
‘Victimhood culture’: King’s School head takes aim at ‘wokeness’**
Headmaster Tony George says children attending non-government schools are being increasingly ridiculed. ⌘ Read more
How the power bill changes will affect you
Electricity prices are tipped to fall across the eastern seaboard, but small price increases are coming for large pockets of the country. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: RBA holds interest rates at 4.35 per cent; power bills set to fall
Australia’s central bank will decide on interest rates today, push for Gazans to receive more generous visas and states want four-year GST forecasts. ⌘ Read more
Swans, Giants top of the ladder and Longmire couldn’t be happier
AFL in NSW has been one of the big beneficiaries of the NRL’s Las Vegas venture, according to Swans coach John Longmire. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine envoy slams ABC over ‘bowl of vomit’ documentary
Ukraine’s top representative in Australia has labelled the Four Corners documentary focusing on the perspective of Russian troops fighting in the country “total garbage.” ⌘ Read more
His parents made him wear a Rabbitohs jersey – and he hated it. Now he’s a Roosters star
Tricolours halfback Sam Walker was once photographed in a Souths jersey after a Charity Shield. That was bad enough – but watching a Russell Crowe film sealed his hatred of the red and green. ⌘ Read more
Golden Slipper favourite drew the perfect gate ... so why weren’t owners happy?**
Bookmakers loved barrier two for $30 million colt Storm Boy, but his connections were hoping for something a little wider in Saturday’s Golden Slipper. ⌘ Read more
Australia’s class ceiling isn’t just a problem for the poor
If we want a truly efficient economy and higher living standards for all, we need to improve social mobility. ⌘ Read more
Rozelle Interchange fix ‘has created rat runs in the suburbs’**
Drummoyne and Gladesville residents gathered at a local pub on Monday to tell transport officials their thoughts about attempts to improve Rozelle Interchange. ⌘ Read more
Photo of Queen Elizabeth – taken by Catherine – recalled over manipulation
A photograph of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren – taken by Catherine, Princess of Wales – was “digitally enhanced at source”. ⌘ Read more
Albanese puts religious discrimination reform on hold unless Dutton backs it
The new position marks a retreat from a Labor promise at the last election to bring forward laws to ensure religious freedom. ⌘ Read more
Labor to put religious discrimination reform on hold without Coalition support
Labor is preparing to shelve a controversial change to religious discrimination law to avoid a bitter dispute in the community about the reform. ⌘ Read more
Gone in 24 hours: Tickets for British and Irish Lions tour almost sold out
The woes of the 2023 Rugby World Cup have been quickly forgotten by Wallabies fans keen to secure seats during the 2025 Lions series. ⌘ Read more
Chemistry can make or break a great romcom – and One Day doesn’t have it
I wish I shared the passion that others seem to have for the new Netflix adaptation of David Nicholl’s book starring Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: RBA holds interest rates at 4.35 per cent; power bills set to fall
Australia’s central bank will decide on interest rates today, push for Gazans to receive more generous visas and states want four-year GST forecasts. ⌘ Read more
How three Boral directors gave Kerry Stokes the finger
In a gutsy move, three directors of the Boral board not aligned with Seven Group have moved against Kerry Stokes’ plan to acquire the rest of the company. ⌘ Read more
Spurs still going ‘full throttle’ and ready for Angeball’s MCG homecoming
Three days after their final Premier League fixture, Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham Hotspur will head to Melbourne to play Newcastle United. Two days after that match, Arsenal’s Matildas’-stacked women’s team will play at Marvel Stadium. ⌘ Read more
Powerhouse Castle Hill officially opens
Weeks after the closure of Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo, the doors are to open on the museum’s new $44 million storehouse extension to be home for some of the dislocated iconic objects. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: RBA holds interest rates at 4.35 per cent; power bills set to fall
Australia’s central bank will decide on interest rates today, push for Gazans to receive more generous visas and states want four-year GST forecasts. ⌘ Read more
Blistered tomato, fig and crispy pita with herb dressing
The perfect light, fuss-free meal as late summer drifts into autumn. Swap the labne (strained yoghurt) for unsweetened coconut yoghurt to make this dairy-free. ⌘ Read more
RBA leaves interest rates on hold
The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate at 4.35 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Labor to put religious discrimination reform on hold without Coalition support
Labor is preparing to shelve a controversial change to religious discrimination law to avoid a bitter dispute in the community about the reform. ⌘ Read more
‘Someone will die’: Perkins warns of potential athlete deaths at Enhanced Games
The swimming great says performance-enhancing could have fatal consequences for athletes and the idea of an event that celebrates their use is “borderline criminal”. ⌘ Read more
Young workers missing higher super returns by taking the default option
More than 5.2 million young Australians are investing their retirement savings in default MySuper accounts rather than investigating higher-growth investment options. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: RBA holds interest rates at 4.35 per cent; power bills set to fall
Australia’s central bank will decide on interest rates today, push for Gazans to receive more generous visas and states want four-year GST forecasts. ⌘ Read more
Reserve Bank holds interest rates steady
The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate at 4.35 per cent as inflation continues to ease and economic growth all but stalls. ⌘ Read more
Police commissioner’s new spin king prompts backlash
The announcement of veteran news figure Steve Jackson’s appointment to head the police media unit was delayed as police became aware of Jackson’s colourful history in Sydney’s media industry. ⌘ Read more
Astronaut whose space handshake with a Soviet helped thaw Cold War
Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov said, in English: “Very good to see you!” Stafford voiced the same sentiment in Russian, but in a broad Oklahoma accent. ⌘ Read more
Deputy distances himself from Pesutto comments in Deeming defamation threat
David Southwick has distanced himself from John Pesutto’s comments on Moira Deeming, saying he would seek to dismiss defamation action if the exiled MP pursues him in court. ⌘ Read more