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Manhunt underway for at least four behind crime spree
A manhunt is underway for at least four alleged offenders behind an early-morning crime spree. ⌘ Read more
NRL 2024 round five LIVE updates: Melbourne Storm, Brisbane Broncos resume rivalry at AAMI Park
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Storm and Broncos square off in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Grandfather found dead in floods south of Brisbane
A grandfather has been found dead in floods south of Brisbane ⌘ Read more
Queensland’s most dire hospital placed under code yellow
Ipswich Hospital, which is experiencing the worst ambulance ramping in the state, has been placed under a code yellow. ⌘ Read more
Pilot details abrupt emergency landing
A pilot has detailed the abrupt emergency landing he was forced to make after discovering the light aircraft’s landing gear wasn’t working. ⌘ Read more
I have a full head of hair, but I’m jealous of bald guys
The past decade has seen a new variant of barber emerge – the fancy ones. ⌘ Read more
‘Not good enough’: Israel may pay compensation to killed aid worker families
Labor MP Julian Hill is also calling for regulators to address concerns Australians are claiming tax deductions to fund Israeli settler activities in the West Bank. ⌘ Read more
Aid workers were unloading a million meals. Here’s how the IDF killed them
An Australian aid worker was helping unload 400 tonnes of food at a makeshift jetty in Gaza. She was killed by drone strikes less than 24 hours later. ⌘ Read more
World of photos, April 5, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. ⌘ Read more
Sporting codes welcome prospect of $300m roof at Accor Stadium
Accor Stadium’s major tenants have been asked about a roof as part of a feasibility study formally commissioned by the NSW government. ⌘ Read more
AFL round four teams and expert tips: Port’s Wines out with hamstring
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round three. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out, and come back on Thursday night for all the ins and outs. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round four LIVE updates: Demons face Crows and are pushing to be first to four season wins
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Demons and Crows face off at Adelaide Oval. ⌘ Read more
NRL 2024 round five LIVE updates: Melbourne Storm, Brisbane Broncos resume rivalry at AAMI Park
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Storm and Broncos square off in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Allegations ‘do not reflect’ culture says Seven, as executives distance themselves from Spotlight boss
Outgoing commercial director Bruce McWilliam distanced the network’s senior executives from Spotlight executive producer Mark Llewellyn in fresh evidence in court on Thursday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Business owners fear police horse stench could force them to close
Adelaide business owners fear the stench from a new police horse yard could drive away customers and force them to close. ⌘ Read more
Energy bill relief seemingly extended for another year
Energy bill relief for struggling households and small businesses looks set to be extended for another year. ⌘ Read more
Lottery winner plans to donate winnings to charity
An instant lottery winner is planning to donate her multi-million-dollar winnings to charity and share some with her family. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round four LIVE updates: Demons face Crows and are pushing to be first to four season wins
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Demons and Crows face off at Adelaide Oval. ⌘ Read more
Victorian hospitals told to make million-dollar cuts
Victorian hospitals have been told to make million-dollar cuts in what some doctors worry will be detrimental to patient care. ⌘ Read more
Gather Round takes over Adelaide
Gather Round has begun today and has already taken over Adelaide, with thousands of Crows supporters filling out the city. ⌘ Read more
Aftershocks hit as 100 still missing after Taiwan earthquake
Aftershocks are rattling Taiwan as rescuers work to free more than 100 people still trapped after yesterday's powerful earthquake. ⌘ Read more
Australian aid worker's body transported out of Gaza
The body of aid worker Lalzawmi "Zomi" Frankcom has been transported out of the Gaza Strip after a series of Israeli airstrikes killed her and six others. ⌘ Read more
NSW government fast-tracks 100 preschools
The NSW state government has approved the fast-tracking of 100 new pre-schools across the state. ⌘ Read more
Charges over alleged home invasion of former bikie
A man has been charged over an alleged home invasion and assault which left a former bikie member with serious injuries. ⌘ Read more
Good Taylor, Naughty Taylor do battle in a bomb-throwing display
Taylor Auerbach’s evidence was the wildest and weirdest development in a case that has careened from the Canberra bubble to the Emerald City. ⌘ Read more
To apostrophe, or not to apostrophe …Taylor Swift’s new album is dividing internet pedants
As someone who herds words for a living, I never expected to weigh in on a discussion over a decision made by Taylor Swift, but I feel duty bound to dip into the debate that’s emerged over the title of her new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Note the lack of apostrophe. ⌘ Read more
When three feminists gave their mic to a comedian, they betrayed their own audience
Blame for the abysmal failure of Clementine Ford, Antoinette Lattouf and Yumi Stynes’ event shouldn’t be placed solely on the male comedian now being dragged online. ⌘ Read more
The farmers who want to look their livestock in the eye before slaughter
Driven by decreasing access to major slaughterhouses, this small pork and beef farmer will build its own abattoir after fending off a VCAT challenge by neighbours. ⌘ Read more
Daylight saving is ending. Here is how to help your kids adjust
Find out how to ensure your little ones get the sleep they need without waking the household at dawn. ⌘ Read more
New analysis reveals why you're paying so much for fuel
The NRMA has found that fuel price cycles have got longer over the past five years, while the gap between wholesale and retail prices has also increased. ⌘ Read more
TV producer gives evidence in Lehrmann defamation trial
Ex-Seven producer Taylor Auerbach has taken the stand in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial. ⌘ Read more
Two Hells Angels members arrested over separate alleged assaults
NSW Police have raided the homes of two high-ranking Hells Angels members in Sydney's Inner West. ⌘ Read more
Popular Melbourne playground closes after asbestos found
A popular Melbourne playground has closed after asbestos was found in mulch. ⌘ Read more
Ex-AFL star Sam Fisher pleads guilty to trafficking cocaine
Ex-AFL star Sam Fisher has pled guilty to trafficking cocaine and meth between Victoria and Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Parts of NSW issued with flood warnings
Parts of New South Wales have been issued with flood warnings with a downfall forecast for the next few days. ⌘ Read more
One-punch killer Kieran Loveridge granted parole
Kieran Loveridge, the man convicted of manslaughter over the 2012 one-punch killing of 18-year-old Thomas Kelly, has been granted parole. ⌘ Read more
Push to remove Goyder as Woodside faces investor climate heat
Australia’s largest oil and gas company is at risk of facing an investor backlash over its response to climate change at an upcoming shareholder vote. ⌘ Read more
Dragons open contract extension talks with Ben Hunt for 2026
The Dragons have held informal conversations with their captain about playing on beyond 2025, with the Queensland representative intimating he was keen to finish his career at the club. ⌘ Read more
WA regulator investigates separate workplace deaths on horror Wednesday
Investigators from the state’s work safety watchdog are reviewing the deaths of two men in separate incidents on Wednesday that occurred just two hours apart. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round four LIVE updates: Adelaide Crows, Melbourne Demons open Gather Round
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Demons and Crows face off at Adelaide Oval. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Ex-Seven producer gives evidence in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case; Zomi Frankcom’s family back Israel war crimes investigation
The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has backed an investigation into whether the Israeli soldiers responsible for her death should be charged with war crimes, and households and small business ... ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Brisbane on Thursday, April 4
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
AFL round four teams and expert tips: Port’s Wines out with hamstring
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round three. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out, and come back on Thursday night for all the ins and outs. ⌘ Read more
Lehrmann invoiced Seven for ‘bender’ with cocaine and sex workers, court told
Taylor Auerbach, a former senior producer on Seven’s Spotlight program, claims Bruce Lehrmann purchased a bag of cocaine while they were dining at a Sydney restaurant. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Ex-Seven producer gives evidence in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case; Zomi Frankcom’s family back Israel war crimes investigation
The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has backed an investigation into whether the Israeli soldiers responsible for her death should be charged with war crimes, and households and small bus ... ⌘ Read more
US will ‘find a way’ to deliver subs promised to Australia despite construction delays
State Department official Kurt Campbell says not only will Washington do whatever it takes to make AUKUS work, it will also expand it to other countries. ⌘ Read more
AFL round four teams and expert tips: Port’s Wines out with hamstring
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round three. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out, and come back on Thursday night for all the ins and outs. ⌘ Read more
‘He was like a three year-old’: A secret skill made Mark Blicavs football’s Mr Versatile
Sure, he’s 198 centimetres tall and can run like the wind. But at Geelong, when teammates and coaches are asked what sets Blicavs apart, they invariably identify qualities that can’t be measured or timed. ⌘ Read more
‘The aftershocks were terrifying’: Hundreds still trapped after quake
About 690 people were either still trapped or out of contact on Thursday, including more than 600 who were stranded inside a hotel. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Ex-Seven producer gives evidence in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case; Zomi Frankcom’s family back Israel war crimes investigation
The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has backed an investigation into whether the Israeli soldiers responsible for her death should be charged with war crimes, and households and small bus ... ⌘ Read more
Battle of Wills: Greens’ pro-Palestinian plan to grab prize Labor seat
Will Muslim voters in the working-class north of this Labor stronghold unite with middle-class progressives in the south to vote for Greens because of Gaza? ⌘ Read more
Tech stocks fuel ASX advance after Wall Street stalls
The Australian sharemarket held steady after major US stock indices stalled after a stellar run from November to March. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Ex-Seven producer gives evidence in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case; Zomi Frankcom’s family back Israel war crimes investigation
The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has backed an investigation into whether the Israeli soldiers responsible for her death should be charged with war crimes, and households and small bus ... ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race preview and tips for Muswellbrook on Friday
All you need to know to pick a winner on the eight-race card in the Hunter Valley. ⌘ Read more
‘Everything had to go right’: Doncaster favourite Wil’s his way there
Another Wil and Jimmysstar had the same Doncaster goal. One arrives as favourite, but the other won’t even be at Randwick on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
McDonald restricts book to focus on his next group 1 winner
James McDonald will once again carry punters’ hopes on the first day of The Championships as surges towards a couple of milestones. ⌘ Read more
Former RBA boss warns Australian living standards in firing line
Phil Lowe says the current tax system is hurting Australia’s productivity, with the GST rate too low and income tax too high. ⌘ Read more
Lomax has secret dinner with Arthur family as Eels close in on signature
Parramatta have fired the first shot in their campaign to lure the disgruntled Dragons star to the club, with Arthur claiming he was “very impressed” with the 24-year-old. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Ex-Seven producer set to give evidence in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case; Zomi Frankcom’s family back Israel war crimes investigation
The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has backed an investigation into whether the Israeli soldiers responsible for her death should be charged with war crimes, and households and sma ... ⌘ Read more
AFL round four teams and expert tips: Top player back for Melbourne
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round three. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out, and come back on Thursday night for all the ins and outs. ⌘ Read more
Teenage girl dies after e-scooter crash in Perth’s north
The scooter and a car collided on Wanneroo Road in Wanneroo just after 2pm on March 28. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Ex-Seven producer set to give evidence in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case; Zomi Frankcom’s family back Israel war crimes investigation
The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has backed an investigation into whether the Israeli soldiers responsible for her death should be charged with war crimes, and households and sma ... ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Ex-Seven producer set to give evidence in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case; Zomi Frankcom’s family back Israel war crimes investigation
The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has backed an investigation into whether the Israeli soldiers responsible for her death should be charged with war crimes, and households and sma ... ⌘ Read more
Ex-AFL star Sam Fisher pleads guilty to trafficking cocaine
Ex-AFL star Sam Fisher has pled guilty to trafficking cocaine and meth between Victoria and Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Cortnee Vine says she almost quit soccer
Matildas star Cortnee Vine opens up about the time she almost quit playing soccer ⌘ Read more
Popular Melbourne playground closes after asbestos found
A popular Melbourne playground has closed after asbestos was found in mulch. ⌘ Read more
TV producer gives evidence in Lehrmann defamation trial
Ex-Seven producer Taylor Auerbach has taken the stand in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial. ⌘ Read more
Two Hells Angels members arrested over separate alleged assaults
NSW Police have raided the homes of two high-ranking Hells Angels members in Sydney's Inner West. ⌘ Read more
One-punch killer Kieran Loveridge granted parole
Kieran Loveridge, the man convicted of manslaughter over the 2012 one-punch killing of 18-year-old Thomas Kelly, has been granted parole. ⌘ Read more
Parts of NSW issued with flood warnings
Parts of New South Wales have been issued with flood warnings with a downfall forecast for the next few days. ⌘ Read more
Beloved restaurant closes after diners refuse to pay $50 for meal
A beloved restaurant has been forced to close with the owner saying diners have refused to pay $50 for a main course meal. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Ex-Seven producer set to give evidence in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case; Zomi Frankcom’s family back Israel war crimes investigation
The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has backed an investigation into whether the Israeli soldiers responsible for her death should be charged with war crimes, and households and sma ... ⌘ Read more
The overlooked secret weapon for career success: mentorships
Having a mentor is ‘a secret weapon to access that helps you throughout your life,’ says mentorship coordinator Breeda Crowley. ⌘ Read more
Pregnant woman punched, kicked in Perth’s south
A 51-year-old woman faced court on Thursday after being charged over the violent attack. ⌘ Read more
Spotswood playground landscaper won’t answer asbestos questions
Hobsons Bay Council is working with the EPA to examine other sites using the recycled mulch after a father alerted them to the cancer-causing fibres near a playground. ⌘ Read more
Beyond the cliches and crowds: Europe’s 10 best underrated destinations
Once you’ve copped a sunburn in Florence and nursed a rosé hangover in Aix-en-Provence, where in Europe do you explore? Where do you discover the next Tuscany? ⌘ Read more
How two brothers created one of the skinniest houses in the world
It’s six feet wide at its thinnest and took 24 goes to get through the local council, but the result is clever and intriguing. ⌘ Read more
When sporting worlds collide: Robinson warns against NFL-style kick-off change
Roosters coach Trent Robinson said rugby league had to keep player safety a priority, but cautioned against making the game “unrecognisable”. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Ex-Seven producer set to give evidence in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case; Zomi Frankcom’s family back Israel war crimes investigation
The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has backed an investigation into whether the Israeli soldiers responsible for her death should be charged with war crimes, and households and sma ... ⌘ Read more
Why investors want to tear down this corporate giant
Lendlease, the company that built Barangaroo in Sydney and the Melbourne Quarter, “is a plaything”, says activist shareholder John Wylie. ⌘ Read more
Empire leading the charge in Beetaloo gas revolution
The NT’s onshore Beetaloo basin is thought to be harbouring almost biblical-scale gas deposits and ASX-listed Empire Energy is in the vanguard of those seeking to prove its commercial viability. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Ex-Seven producer set to give evidence in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case; Zomi Frankcom’s family back Israel war crimes investigation
The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has backed an investigation into whether the Israeli soldiers responsible for her death should be charged with war crimes, and households and sma ... ⌘ Read more
‘Frankenstein’s bride’: Student visa architect takes aim at Labor’s uni clampdown
The man who helped create the university risk ratings in 2016 said they were meant to help streamline student visa applications, not be used for a migration crackdown. ⌘ Read more
Why I’d rather give my kid a flaming Sambuca than a smartphone
Why do people throw children into the scream chambers of misery and self-loathing that come with smartphones? ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Ex-Seven producer set to give evidence in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case; Zomi Frankcom’s family back Israel war crimes investigation
The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has backed an investigation into whether the Israeli soldiers responsible for her death should be charged with war crimes, and households and sma ... ⌘ Read more
Beware the ‘Black Nor’easter’: Sydney braces for heavy rain, flooding
A severe weather warning was issued for Sydney on Thursday morning as NSW prepares for up to 300 millimetres of rain to start the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Watch live: Ex-Seven producer says Lehrmann bought ‘bag of cocaine’, hired sex workers
Taylor Auerbach, a former senior producer on Seven’s Spotlight program, has emerged as an unlikely witness in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case against Ten. ⌘ Read more
Sydney's new underground metro train hub
The massive train station beneath Sydney’s Martin Place is almost complete. ⌘ Read more
‘Lost control of my own life’: Father left quadriplegic by driver on wrong side of the road
Father-of-three Paul Shipway was riding his motorbike when an illegal parked car pulled out in front of him, causing a crash that a judge said was easily avoidable. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Ex-Seven producer set to give evidence in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case; Zomi Frankcom’s family back Israel war crimes investigation
The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has backed an investigation into whether the Israeli soldiers responsible for her death should be charged with war crimes, and households and sma ... ⌘ Read more
Ciraldo rebuffs claims of Gus power grab
Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo bats away claims that Phil Gould has started picking the first grade team. ⌘ Read more
Trump denied delay in hush-money case while hoping for immunity
The ruling clears the way for the first of Trump’s four criminal cases to start as planned on April 15. ⌘ Read more
The median cost of a Perth house has just hit a new record high
While there is a lot of talk about eastern states investors paying top-dollar for homes in WA, REIWA members report it was usually local buyers willing to pay more. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry reacts to Meghan receiving a text from Beyoncé**
Watch Prince Harry's hilarious reaction to Meghan Markle receiving a text from Beyoncé ⌘ Read more
Officials have a plan to end years of monkey mayhem in Thailand
The macaques that roam Lopburi, north of the capital Bangkok, are a symbol of local culture and a major tourist draw. And a nuisance. ⌘ Read more
$361 for a steak? A butcher says the tomahawk is ‘a bit overrated’**
The axe-shaped steak is favoured for its showpiece-worthy size, but if you’re going to splash your cash, you can do better. Here’s what to order instead. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Ex-Seven producer set to give evidence in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case; Zomi Frankcom’s family back Israel war crimes investigation
The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has backed an investigation into whether the Israeli soldiers responsible for her death should be charged with war crimes, and households and sma ... ⌘ Read more
Zelensky lowers Ukraine’s fighting age, cracks down on draft dodgers
Volodymyr Zelensky has signed into law three measures aimed at replenishing the ranks of his country’s exhausted and battered army. ⌘ Read more
Don’t waste your time, the ‘perfect’ career move doesn’t exist
Do not waste your life trying to make the perfect decision, they do not exist. Instead, be prepared to change. ⌘ Read more
Celebrating a mum, a stalwart of society
Betty Mackay, an introvert by nature, with a broken childhood, without family support and without much education built a family unit with strong family values. ⌘ Read more