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‘You know more, or you’ve done it’: Cop pressured child witness before tot’s death case thrown out
Police have launched an investigation into how a teenager was questioned by officers before a Supreme Court trial was abandoned. ⌘ Read more
‘Serious injury’ blow thrusts Australia’s No.1 back for Brisbane battle
Australia will battle for a place in the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Brisbane from Friday, and will be forced to overcome a serious injury concern. ⌘ Read more
Sarina Russo wins right to build unit block twice the allowed height
High-profile Brisbane businesswoman Sarina Russo has been given planning permission to build a unit block at twice the allowable height in Brisbane’s inner south. ⌘ Read more
Hastings steps Roosters silly
Jackson Hastings made it look easy against the Roosters defence as he scored the first try of the night. ⌘ Read more
Palestinian statehood suggestion is premature
Readers discuss the idea that Palestine should be recognised as its own state - but most say any steps towards this must be slow and cautious. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round five LIVE updates: Brisbane’s big battle to avoid fourth defeat against red-hot Dees
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Demons and Lions play at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Rivalling the Dream Team: NBA superstars bound for ‘an Olympics like no other’**
LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama and the NBA’s superstars are all lining up for Paris 2024 and Brian Goorjian knows he will need a gritty Boomers team to stare down an Olympic field like no other. ⌘ Read more
World of photos, April 12, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round five LIVE updates: Brisbane’s big battle to avoid fourth defeat against red-hot Dees
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Demons and Lions play at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 6 LIVE: Newcastle Knights v Sydney Roosters at McDonald Jones Stadium
The Knights shoot for two wins in a row and can keep pace with the top eight with victory at home over an injury-stricken Roosters outfit. ⌘ Read more
Second man charged over execution-style killing of Gavin ‘Capable’ Preston
Rabii Abram Zahabe was arrested on unrelated matters in Sydney, prompting Victoria Police homicide squad detectives to head north to charge him over Preston’s murder at a suburban cafe. ⌘ Read more
New search launched in hunt for Samantha Murphy's body
Specialist police are today scouring a previously untapped stretch of bushland, two months after the Ballarat mum vanished. ⌘ Read more
Thieves use axe during supermarket armed robbery in Melbourne
A group of thieves have used an axe during an armed robbery in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
War Memorial scandal: Morrison pushed $500m project before business case was handed down
The controversial project was spruiked by Scott Morrison just months into his prime ministership and has since seen cost blowouts and conflicts of interest over key contracts. ⌘ Read more
Samantha Fraser's family pause action as her killer appeals conviction
The family of Samantha Fraser have had their compensation bid delayed because the killer is fighting to appeal his conviction. ⌘ Read more
Back to Black is a tasteless melodrama that that tarnishes Winehouse’s legacy
No one had a voice like Amy Winehouse. The film about this once-in-a-lifetime singer disappoints. ⌘ Read more
Heartbreak High already has an iconic soundtrack. Meet the woman who made it
It might only be for a few seconds in the background, but landing a song on the soundtrack of the Netflix series can mean the world to the lucky few. ⌘ Read more
Five ideas to make life easier for renters and first homebuyers
Two NSW MPs have urged the Liberal Party to adopt policies to help tenants, lest it become irrelevant. ⌘ Read more
Second man charged over shooting death of Gavin ‘Capable’ Preston in Melbourne
Detectives have charged a second man over the fatal shooting of Melbourne underworld figure Gavin "Capable" Preston. ⌘ Read more
Cost of second-hand electric cars drop, but are they worth it?**
The cost of second-hand electric cars is tumbling much faster than their petrol counterparts, but are they good value? ⌘ Read more
NRL hits Sharks with $5000 fine after trainer incident
The NRL has made a call on the Cronulla staff member who ran next to Raiders halfback Jamal Fogarty as he tried to kick a goal. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round five LIVE updates: Brisbane’s big battle to avoid fourth defeat against red-hot Dees
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Demons and Lions play at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
AFL round five teams and tips: Bulldogs drop Caleb Daniel
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round five. 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 five LIVE updates: Melbourne Demons, Brisbane Lions test finals claims in MCG showdown
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Demons and Lions play at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
‘We back Mike’: Owner’s vow to support Cup-winning trainer
Stable staff will take over the operations of Mike Moroney’s Flemington and New Zealand operations as the trainer starts hospital treatment. ⌘ Read more
Australia, Japan and the United States make new missile pact
Australia, Japan and the US have deepened their military relationship with the announcement of a new defence deal. ⌘ Read more
Man hospitalised after alleged stabbing in Kingsgrove
A man has been hospitalised after an alleged stabbing in Kingsgrove. ⌘ Read more
Sneakergate: Is it bad for brands if politicians like their clothes?**
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is the latest politician making an unexpected impact on style after he wore a popular style of sneakers to an interview. ⌘ Read more
Take a Giza at this: Hotel that serves drinks with a Sphinx is on the market
The famous North Geelong hotel with a grand – and fake – Sphinx could be yours, but it will cost you a pharaoh bit. ⌘ Read more
Car ploughs through front yard, just misses home
Five students are lucky to be alive after a car ploughed through their front yard, narrowly missing their house. ⌘ Read more
Schuster on personal leave from Manly as NRL rivals shy away
The prodigious talent wasn’t on the plane that flew the Sea Eagles to Auckland on Thursday – and could find it difficult finding another NRL club. ⌘ Read more
The billionaire’s donation for girls at this public high school
One vice chancellor says ATARs should not be the only factor for university entry, as Harvey Norman’s chief executive makes a multimillion-dollar pledge to help disadvantaged girls reach higher education. ⌘ Read more
$1.3 million fund to fix asbestos-ridden playground frozen after public school budget cuts
Parents from a Western Sydney public school have been left furious after millions in funding, dedicated to fixing an asbestos-riddled playground, was frozen by the State Government. ⌘ Read more
Police demand answers over partnership
Police are demanding answers over a bizarre partnership between Crime Stoppers International and the world's largest distributor of online pornography. ⌘ Read more
Eighty years on, Andrew Forrest closes in on family’s biggest mystery
Their family is best known for mining billionaire “Twiggy”, Australia’s richest man. But another personality has haunted the Forrests for decades. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann’s karaoke is killing the neighbourhood
The former political staffer’s partying is bringing epic levels of irritation to his new neighbours in North Sydney. The man who offered to put him up for a few days says he “ropeable”. ⌘ Read more
'Chemical smell' forces evacuation of Brisbane CBD building
A chemical smell inside an office building has sparked an emergency situation and forced hundreds of workers to evacuate in Brisbane CBD. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round five LIVE updates: Melbourne Demons, Brisbane Lions test finals claims in MCG showdown
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Demons and Lions play at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
AFL round five teams and tips: Bulldogs drop Daniel
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round five. 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
Wong right to raise issue of Palestinian statehood
Congratulations to Penny Wong for taking the brave steps to commence a debate on the conflict in the Middle East. ⌘ Read more
Construction underway on Western Sydney Airport Business precinct
Businesses have been formally invited to join the Western Sydney International Airport's Business Precinct as the development breaks ground today. ⌘ Read more
Cash seized as police claim suspected criminal operation laundered $1 billion
Police have seized more than half a million dollars in cash as they investigate what's suspected to be a billion-dollar money-laundering scheme. ⌘ Read more
Dusty-like Harley Reid firmly on Tigers’ radar
Reid shrugged a total of seven Swans opponents, including one in a passage of play that led to his first senior goal with a classy snap in the opening term. ⌘ Read more
Man under arrest after alleged double stabbing in Sydney
A man is under police guard in hospital after an alleged double stabbing in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Federal government unveils Australia's future investment strategy
The Federal Government has laid out labor's plan for Australia's future unveiling a streamlined investment strategy to boost local manufacturing. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race preview and tips for Wellington on Friday
Everything you need to know to find a winner. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Biden considering dropping Assange prosecution; PM pledges boost to local manufacturing
US President Joe Biden says he is considering a request from Australia to drop the decade-long US push to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange and in a bid to define the economic agenda of the next election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will put a new la ... ⌘ Read more
It’s on for young and old in race to be named Australia’s best
Cascadan and Ceolwulf are at different ends of their careers but the Queen Elizabeth Stakes brings them together at Randwick on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Waller’s wild week could end with more Championships memories
Chris Waller will be happy to get back to normality on the second day of The Championships after the emotional sale of Winx’s filly. ⌘ Read more
McDonald ready to overpower Queen Elizabeth rivals on Via Sistina
The European mare produced a dazzling Australian debut win on Golden Slipper day, but James McDonald believes Via Sistina has another gear. ⌘ Read more
Woolworths and Coles are hoarding land, IGA operator tells Senate inquiry
The boss of Metcash Food has called for even stronger merger laws, while Aldi Australia’s boss explains why it has no stores in Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
Battery maker charged up by Albanese’s pledge to spend billions bringing clean tech back home
Companies say the PM’s ‘Made in Australia’ project is the boost they need to build locally but one economist calls it ‘manufacturing fetishism’. ⌘ Read more
Influencer warned about eclipse before stabbing partner and pushing girls out of moving car
The woman, who described herself as a “divine healer”, had told her more than 100,000 online followers that the impending total solar eclipse was “the epitome of spiritual warfare”. ⌘ Read more
Traffic chaos as Kwinana Freeway southbound closed near Berrigan Drive
Police said at about 2pm a motorcycle collided with a truck travelling in the same direction. ⌘ Read more
Three girls charged after rock narrowly misses cleaner at leisure centre
Three girls have been charged after a rock narrowly missed a cleaner at Kununurra Leisure Centre in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Biden considering dropping Assange prosecution; PM pledges boost to local manufacturing
US President Joe Biden says he is considering a request from Australia to drop the decade-long US push to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange and in a bid to define the economic agenda of the next election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will put a n ... ⌘ Read more
‘Dumping ground’: Labor Senate team under spotlight for being union-heavy, minister-light
Labor must recruit future MPs from more diverse backgrounds to remain relevant, two federal MPs argue, as the party’s primary vote sits at historic lows. ⌘ Read more
Biden reveals he’s considering Australia’s request to drop Assange prosecution
“Enough is enough,” Anthony Albanese said on ABC TV in reply as members of WikiLeaks founder’s family also spoke in support of Assange being freed. ⌘ Read more
‘Dumping ground’: Labor Senate team under spotlight for being union-heavy, minister-light
Labor must recruit future MPs from more diverse backgrounds to remain relevant, two federal MPs argue, as the party’s primary vote sits at historic lows. ⌘ Read more
Construction underway on Western Sydney Airport Business precinct
Businesses have been formally invited to join the Western Sydney International Airport's Business Precinct as the development breaks ground today. ⌘ Read more
Biden reveals he’s considering Australia’s request to drop Assange prosecution
“Enough is enough,” Anthony Albanese said on ABC TV in reply as members of WikiLeaks founder’s family also spoke in support of Assange being freed. ⌘ Read more
The crime commission demanded action. Gamblers called their bluff
An early test of a plan to thwart the billions of dollars in dirty money being laundered through pubs and clubs has highlighted a key weakness. ⌘ Read more
Stranger leaps onto Queensland woman's car
A man has been filmed leaping onto a woman's car in Queensland and smashing the windscreen with his fists in a terrifying encounter. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Biden considering dropping Assange prosecution; PM pledges boost to local manufacturing
US President Joe Biden says he is considering a request from Australia to drop the decade-long US push to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange and in a bid to define the economic agenda of the next election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will put a n ... ⌘ Read more
Melbourne needs housing – but developers still get incentives to build offices
Parkland, affordable housing and commercial office spaces still earn developers bonuses to build in Melbourne’s CBD. The code was meant to be reviewed but it hasn’t been touched. ⌘ Read more
Man under arrest after alleged double stabbing in Sydney
A man is under police guard in hospital after an alleged double stabbing in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Federal government unveils Australia's future investment strategy
The Federal Government has laid out labor's plan for Australia's future unveiling a streamlined investment strategy to boost local manufacturing. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Biden considering dropping Assange prosecution; PM pledges boost to local manufacturing
US President Joe Biden says he is considering a request from Australia to drop the decade-long US push to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange and in a bid to define the economic agenda of the next election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will put a n ... ⌘ Read more
Car ploughs through front yard, just misses home
Five students are lucky to be alive after a car ploughed through their front yard, narrowly missing their house. ⌘ Read more
Corrupt? No. Acceptable behaviour for an MP? Also no
Former minister Tim Crakanthorp’s only punishment for breaching public trust is a seat on the backbench, but his actions could not be more problematic. ⌘ Read more
Police halt new search for body of missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy
Cadaver dogs were used to scour Enfield State Park and its surrounds for the remains of the mother of three, with searching due to resume on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Laidley ponders coaching return
Danielle Laidley has revealed she is open to a return to coaching in the future but conceded that a full-time role in football may be behind her. ⌘ Read more
ASX sinks as inflation report rattles Wall Street
Interest-rate sensitive sectors dragged the local bourse lower after US stocks slumped following a report revealing larger-than-expected US inflation. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Biden considering dropping Assange prosecution; PM pledges boost to local manufacturing
US President Joe Biden says he is considering a request from Australia to drop the decade-long US push to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange and in a bid to define the economic agenda of the next election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will put a n ... ⌘ Read more
Sarytogan unveils 3rd potential graphite revenue stream
Sarytogan Graphite will use the by-product graphite from its lithium battery product to enter the substantial consumer goods battery market. ⌘ Read more
Police employee accused of hacking computer, selling info to stalker
A Queensland Police Service employee has allegedly been paid to access information and release it to a domestic violence perpetrator. ⌘ Read more
Man protects child after trio storm home claiming to be police in Melbourne
A heroic neighbour has told how he protects a young boy after a family home in Melbourne was allegedly stormed by three people. ⌘ Read more
Thieves use axe during supermarket armed robbery in Melbourne
A group of thieves have used an axe during an armed robbery in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Kangaroos or Rabbitohs: Why Meninga faces tough choice
South Sydney’s plan to appoint Mal Meninga as an interim coach for the remainder of the season could be scuppered. ⌘ Read more
New search launched in hunt for Samantha Murphy's body
Specialist police are today scouring a previously untapped stretch of bushland, two months after the Ballarat mum vanished. ⌘ Read more
How Ryan Gosling fell for the Harbour Bridge
The director and producer of The Fall Guy tell how the Hollywood star's eyes were popping as he filmed one of film's most audacious stunts. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Biden considering dropping Assange prosecution; PM pledges boost to local manufacturing
US President Joe Biden says he is considering a request from Australia to drop the decade-long US push to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange and in a bid to define the economic agenda of the next election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will put a n ... ⌘ Read more
Schuster on personal leave from Manly after week of turmoil
The prodigious talent wasn’t on the plan that flew to Auckland today. ⌘ Read more
‘Dumping ground’: Labor Senate team under spotlight for being union-heavy, minister-light
Labor must recruit future MPs from more diverse backgrounds to remain relevant, two federal MPs argue, as the party’s primary vote sits at historic lows. ⌘ Read more
Freddy's concern for 'in trouble' Roosters
Brad Fittler believes the Roosters have become a target for opposition times to compare themselves against. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Biden considering dropping Assange prosecution; PM pledges boost to local manufacturing
US President Joe Biden says he is considering a request from Australia to drop the decade-long US push to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange and in a bid to define the economic agenda of the next election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will put a n ... ⌘ Read more
‘Shoot it’: The day a tiger had Sydneysiders on the run
The Warwick Farm station horse is the latest chapter in a storied history of unlikely animals roaming free in metropolitan Sydney. Not all of them ended well. ⌘ Read more
Albanese has a new slogan. Just don’t play a drinking game with it
The phrase is a vital part of the PM’s bid to win the election, and is so blatantly retail that anyone who is against it almost sounds un-Australian. ⌘ Read more
Immortal forecasts salary hit for Daly Cherry-Evans: Immortal Behaviour - EP04
Andrew Johns discusses the lasting legacy of Daly Cherry-Evans and his belief that he will take a salary cut to maintain a strong Manly side. Alongside host Danika Mason, the Immortal shares his opinion on the fate of Josh Schuster at the Sea Eagles, discusses the possibility of a Mal Meninga and Wayne Bennett team u ... ⌘ Read more
Qantas baggage haunts under-pressure Goyder at Woodside
After chairing Qantas during a period when it fell from grace, Richard Goyder is under intense pressure for the second time in less than a year. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Brisbane rents hit record high; Four things Bluey finale could reveal
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
‘Perilously close to zero’: Vacancy rate plunges as rents hit all-time high
Perth’s rental crisis has worsened as unit and house rents reach fresh highs off the back of a record-low vacancy rate. ⌘ Read more
Consumer stress finally starts to ease as shoppers cut their spending
Consumers have been struggling with high inflation, interest rates and tax for months – but there are signs the pressure on shoppers is moderating. ⌘ Read more
Albanese says the entire world wants a two-state solution. But do Israelis and Palestinians?**
Well-meaning global manoeuvring on a two-state solution is occurring in isolation from the people whose views matter most. ⌘ Read more
‘Saw it on TikTok’: Clicks mean cash for Queensland businesses, report finds
From camels to cookies, three SEQ locals tell us how TikTok has helped their business grow. ⌘ Read more
How an EPL powerhouse kept Gulden at the Swans and ‘out of the Melbourne bubble’**
At age 21m Errol Gulden was faced with the biggest decision of his career: whether to stay at the club he grew up in or seek riches elsewhere. He stayed. ⌘ Read more
Rapist involved in Janine Balding murder to be released in weeks
Wayne Wilmot will be under strict conditions including electronic monitoring, but it is his NDIS support that has stoked state and federal government tensions. ⌘ Read more
Princess Anne recalls 1974 attempted kidnapping
Princess Anne recalls her "scrupulously polite" discussion with her would-be kidnapper in 1974. ⌘ Read more
EU approves new laws to address illegal migration – few admit to being happy with them
The plan was drawn up after 1.3 million people, mostly those fleeing war in Syria and Iraq, sought refuge in Europe in 2015, overwhelming the EU’s asylum system to collapse. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Brisbane rents hit record high; Four things Bluey finale could reveal
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more