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Australia news LIVE: Defence spending plan released today; Australian house prices soar on global debt scale
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ Read more
Debt-saturated markets may soon face a ‘Minsky’ moment
Sell in May and go away, says the old stock market adage. Maybe that should be brought forward a week or two this time around. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to fall as Fed chair Jerome Powell flags rate-cut delay
The Australian sharemarket is set to open lower after the world’s biggest bond market was hammered anew and Wall Street edged lower as Jerome Powell signalled policymakers are in no rush to cut interest rates. ⌘ Read more
National weather forecast for Wednesday April 17
National weather forecast for Wednesday April 17 ⌘ Read more
Madge sends Origin message to Latrell
NSW coach Michael Maguire has left the door open for Latrell Mitchell to be selected. ⌘ Read more
‘Everybody is crying’: Spire collapses as fire engulfs Copenhagen’s historic stock exchange
Passers-by rushed to save priceless paintings and valuables when a fire broke out in one of Copenhagen’s most famous buildings. ⌘ Read more
‘Everybody is crying’: Spire collapses as fire engulfs Copenhagen’s historic stock exchange
Passers-by rushed to save priceless paintings and valuables when a fire broke out in one of Copenhagen’s most famous buildings. ⌘ Read more
Mum, 53, named as suspected mushroom poisoning victim
A 53-year-old woman, Rachael Dixon, has been named as the woman who fell ill and died after consuming a drink police suspect contained magic mushrooms. ⌘ Read more
Candles have been lit and flowers left at Sydney church where priest was stabbed
Community members leave floral tributes at Sydney church where a Bishop was stabbed. ⌘ Read more
Olympic torch lit, with 100 days to go until Paris Games
Countdown to Paris Olympics has hit a new milestone with the lighting of the torch at ancient birthplace of Games. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Australian house prices outpace the globe; Exclusive pasta club returning to Brisbane
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Federal government preparing for a fresh fight over immigration detention
High Court to hear case of Iranian migrant who wants to be released into community. ⌘ Read more
Bus driver charged over a fatal crash in Sydney's north-west
A 40-year-old bus driver has been charged over a deadly collision. ⌘ Read more
Fire grips Brisbane construction site
Police are investigating the devastating fire at a Brisbane building site. ⌘ Read more
The swimmers with everything to prove at the Australian titles
Here’s what you need to know about Australia’s swimmers as the greatest show on earth approaches. ⌘ Read more
Taylor Swift’s poetic licence: why all the fuss around her new album title?**
Grammar pedants have been swift to judge, but pop often plays loose with punctuation. ⌘ Read more
Why Harley Reid could prove to be football’s biggest bargain
The decision by the AFLPA to make standard the first three years of a player’s contract is a bonus for the Eagles and other clubs with early draft picks in this year’s draft, but it has upset many player managers. ⌘ Read more
You don’t always have to preheat your oven. Here’s when it matters
Alice Zaslavsky settles the debate once and for all in the interests of saving time, energy, and money every time we cook. ⌘ Read more
‘We’ve had that chat’: Why Lomax is waiting in wings for Maguire after taking centre stage
NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire explains where the in-form flyer and Latrell Mitchell are positioned six weeks out from naming his first State of Origin side. ⌘ Read more
Julian Assange extradition moves closer as US provides British court with assurances
Julian Assange’s wife Stella, whom he married while in prison in London, said the guarantees did not satisfy their concerns, describing them as “blatant weasel words”. ⌘ Read more
MPs urge calm as attack brings up trauma for scarred migrant communities
As the nation remains in shock over the weekend’s Bondi murders, Peter Dutton on Tuesday wrote to Anthony Albanese offering rare bipartisan co-operation. ⌘ Read more
Should we use savings to pay down mortgage or invest in shares?**
Once you get to the point where your mortgage isn’t weighing you down, you can explore other investment options. ⌘ Read more
Eager investors push Australian ETF market to near $200 billion
The Australian-listed ETF market has almost doubled in value during the past three years, partially due to a strong showing from bitcoin-linked funds. ⌘ Read more
Want to retire early? Consider these things first
Chasing the allure of FIRE – financial independence, retire early – could leave you worse off in the long run. ⌘ Read more
Victoria’s treasury asked for emergency cash to cover interest bill
The Department of Treasury and Finance asked Treasurer Tim Pallas for extra money to cover the interest payments on the state’s debt portfolio, weeks before last year’s budget. ⌘ Read more
The unexpected country that has delivered an influx of international students to WA
While the number of students coming from China has so far failed to meet rebound expectations in WA, another country has taken its place. ⌘ Read more
Our museum is thriving because we do things differently
Museums are trusted messengers, so we need to be less hubristic about gateways to knowledge. ⌘ Read more
Last-ditch bid to save WA contractor and jobs, as creditors decide fate
One of WA’s biggest Aboriginal-owned and run contracting services companies has been given a lifeline following a bid to pull it out of administration and secure more than 120 jobs. ⌘ Read more
How Francis Ford Coppola beat the odds to become a cinematic genius
Sam Wasson sees the director’s films as reflections of his mode of being, his temperament and moral character. ⌘ Read more
Step aside Palm Beach: Court rules on another northern beaches restaurant saga
The maximum number of patrons allowed at the Whale Beach restaurant will vary by the hour in an attempt to protect scarce parking at the idyllic coastal hamlet. ⌘ Read more
Lehrmann’s lies and Lisa’s angry text flag possible new skirmishes
A message Lisa Wilkinson sent to a rival TV program suggesting Bruce Lehrmann had breached legal confidentiality rules has been confirmed by Justice Michael Lee. ⌘ Read more
How Marija went from being homeless at 15 to a homeowner at 22
The dream of stable housing is growing further out of reach for many, but Marija’s dream last year became a reality. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide no longer wants to be nicknamed ‘Radelaide’? Too bad
You get the name you’re given in Australia. And if you want to change it, whatever you do, don’t say so. ⌘ Read more
Help, my boss asked me to lie to get a colleague fired
There are serious legal implications if someone is dismissed based on false information, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson. ⌘ Read more
WA’s unlikely poster child can help it ditch ‘dig and ship’ reputation
WA’s known for mining natural resources, not so much making things with them. But a new announcement will mean major changes for the state’s product offering. ⌘ Read more
The chart that shows how happy you are, just as long as you’re old enough
The good news: Australia is one of the world’s happiest nations. The bad news: our happiness peaked years ago and young people are the gloomiest. ⌘ Read more
Sydney Comedy Festival 2024: our guide to the best laughs
The Sydney International Comedy Festival kicks off on April 22. Here’s a preview of what you could bring your nan to and when best to leave her at home. ⌘ Read more
What the Lehrmann case means for the future of defamation law in Australia
There is little doubt that lawyers do well in defamation cases. But you rarely find a plaintiff who, at the end of the trial, believes they made the right move in suing. ⌘ Read more
How a Perth chef turned a love of barbecue into one of the planet’s best open-fire dining restaurants
In May, local boy done good Dave Pynt brings the party back to Perth for one heck of a homecoming. ⌘ Read more
Abbey fought a crisis crippling half of athletes. Paris, and more, now nears
A Brisbane Olympian admits she has long suffered with self-doubt. Now, a revolutionary new project is set to extend the careers of her and her rivals. ⌘ Read more
Every show ever made is ours on demand. But television has never been so lonely
Having every program, from every era, available when we want has its upsides. But we might have lost something along the way. ⌘ Read more
Defiant Deborah Conway addresses antisemitism in autobiographical show
As songstress Conway looks back on 40 years as a performer, it becomes clear the music is only the beginning. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, April 17, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Business defaults soar as Australian house prices outpace the globe
Australian house prices are out-performing most of the world, even after inflation, but pressure is growing on the business sector. ⌘ Read more
These schools won money for much-needed upgrades. But the funding could run out
More than 60 public schools will get money for essential upgrades, but the one-off funding program is expiring with no commitment for its renewal. See if your school made the list. ⌘ Read more
Surge in manufacturing, technology drives demand for industrial property
Renewable and electric technologies and other sustainable industries will underpin the future demand for industrial property, according to a new report by a leading real estate services company. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Wednesday, April 17
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Lion’s lifeline: Cameron escapes with fine as AFL Tribunal notes ‘a rare case’**
In a rare decision, Charlie Cameron’s clean record over more than 200 games paid dividends after the Brisbane livewire escaped with a fine at the tribunal for his sling tackle on Jake Lever. ⌘ Read more
Lion’s lifeline: Cameron escapes with fine as AFL Tribunal notes ‘a rare case’**
In a rare decision, Charlie Cameron’s clean record over more than 200 games paid dividends after the Brisbane livewire escaped with a fine at the tribunal for his sling tackle on Jake Lever. ⌘ Read more
Reynolds breaks silence over Lehrmann judgment, vows to pursue Higgins
Former Coalition minister Linda Reynolds has vowed to proceed with her own civil case against Brittany Higgins and her partner David Sharaz. ⌘ Read more
SA government reviewing building regulations
The SA government is reviewing building regulations to safeguard homeowners from dodgy operators. ⌘ Read more
Saints suffer injury blow to key forward
St Kilda's Max King is unlikely to run out against the Bulldogs in their must-win clash. ⌘ Read more
Teen injured in cliff fall in Perth’s south-east
A teenager has been rescued after falling 10 metres down a cliff in Perth’s south-east. ⌘ Read more
WA government considering knife crackdown
The WA government is considering giving police stronger powers to crackdown on knife crime. ⌘ Read more
Bevo shuts down rebuild suggestions
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says his club isn't going through a rebuild, because he doesn't believe in them. ⌘ Read more
Damning report into grandfather’s death
Report reveals damning findings after a Queensland grandfather was ramped for hours before death. ⌘ Read more
New prostate cancer treatment trial in Brisbane
A world-first trial of a new prostate cancer treatment is under way in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Lion’s lifeline: Cameron escapes with fine as AFL Tribunal notes ‘a rare case’**
In a rare decision, Charlie Cameron’s clean record over more than 200 games paid off after the Brisbane livewire escaped with a fine at the tribunal for his sling tackle on Jake Lever. ⌘ Read more
Australia's top contenders for Paris 2024 gold
Ahead of Paris 2024, these are some of the athletes who are favoured to win gold for Australia. ⌘ Read more
WA MP served no-grounds eviction notice from Guildford landlord
A WA politician is calling for an end to no-grounds evictions after he was handed his own notice. ⌘ Read more
An exclusive pasta club is returning to Brisbane – for one day only
Tickets are on on sale now for this colourful DJ-driven lunch, but you’d best be quick. ⌘ Read more
Spire collapses as fire rips through historic Copenhagen stock exchange
Passersby rushed to save priceless paintings and valuables when a fire broke out in one of Copenhagen’s most famous buildings. ⌘ Read more
Lehrmann ruling sets a new high standard
Readers respond to the verdict of the Lehrmann defamation case and the performance of Justice Michael Lee. ⌘ Read more
Church stabbing, Bondi Junction highlight X’s failure to moderate
The misinformation and persistence of graphic videos can cause real harm to a huge audience. ⌘ Read more
Australia must not lose the war within over religion, ideology and politics
While there is a huge difference between spilling blood and paint, recent episodes reflect a radical intolerance for different political, ideological and religious views. ⌘ Read more
Country coppers help Lehrmann give media the slip
Police on the NSW Central Coast let the disgraced former Liberal staffer use the station’s back door to escape pursuing media pack in the hours after the ruling in his defamation case. ⌘ Read more
The shocking attack on a ‘TikTok Bishop’ and eruption of a febrile community
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was preaching to a small congregation, but thousands were tuning in via a livestream. Within minutes, they were arriving by the carload. ⌘ Read more
Church stabbing declared a terror incident, as weapons history of teenage attacker revealed
The 16-year-old boy at the centre of a counter-terrorism investigation was previously suspended from school for carrying a knife, and last year faced a weapons charge. ⌘ Read more
Lion’s lifeline: Cameron escapes with a fine for heavy tackle
Charlie Cameron’s clean record at the AFL Tribunal over more than 200 games has paid off after the Brisbane Lions livewire escaped with a fine for his sling tackle on Jake Lever. ⌘ Read more
AFLW growth has ‘plateaued’ but new boss promises fresh ideas
AFLW general manager Emma Moore will report to the game’s football boss, Laura Kane. Both say they would not be expanding the AFLW season further until TV and match-day audiences justify it. ⌘ Read more
Victoria Beckham spices up being 50 as newest member of ‘Club Ageless’**
With her youthful appearance, the designer and one-time pop star is part of the changing face of older women in fashion. ⌘ Read more
Crows coach to make changes to side before Essendon clash
Crows coach Matthew Nicks will be forced to make two changes to his side for Friday night's clash with Essendon. ⌘ Read more
GPS numbers are in and Matt Lodge is ready for NRL return
Manly coach Anthony Seibold is delighted with the physical condition the front-rower has worked himself into. ⌘ Read more
Peak hour trains grind to a halt amid pay dispute
Peak hour trains ground to a halt in Adelaide amid a bitter pay dispute with rail workers. ⌘ Read more
‘No different to Sonny’: All Blacks coaching legend is excited about Manu move
Why All Blacks legend Steve Hansen is backing Joey Manu to emulate the rugby feats of Sonny Bill Williams. ⌘ Read more
Victim’s family face accused teen killer driver in court
The family of the SA police chief’s son killed in a car crash faced his accused killer in court. ⌘ Read more
Michael Slater refused bail over domestic violence charges
Former cricketer Michael Slater has been refused bail over domestic violence charges. ⌘ Read more
Delivery riders causing danger on motorways
Delivery bike riders are dicing with death and slowing down traffic by travelling on motorways and inside tunnels. ⌘ Read more
‘Hate me, accept me or reject me’: The inflammatory words of bishop stabbed in Sydney attack
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel has amassed a large online following of radical Christians with his fiery sermons. ⌘ Read more
‘Magic mushroom’ probe into woman’s sudden death at wellness centre
Police are investigating if psychedelic mushrooms were used in a drink consumed by a woman who later became unwell and died at a wellness event in Clunes. ⌘ Read more
More resources needed to tackle mental illness epidemic
Joel Cauchi’s father Andrew Cauchi said: “I made myself a servant to my son when I found out he had a mental illness.” If ever there was a heroic statement, this is one. ⌘ Read more
‘Another person’s headstone was there’: Bodies bulldozed, graves resold at cemetery for decades
More than 1800 plots were dug up and resold at Castlemaine Cemetery over several decades, with previously occupied plots still being resold as recently as 2004. ⌘ Read more
The secret to success on dating apps is economical
There are many factors to finding the perfect match online, but a win is always found with the right numbers. ⌘ Read more
Aussie workers could double annual leave at half pay
Aussie workers could double their annual leave at half pay under new submission. ⌘ Read more
Who is Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel?**
Assyrian Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbed on Monday night in what's being investigated as a terrorist attack by the NSW government. ⌘ Read more
Christian leader stabbed multiple times in terror attack
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbed while giving a sermon in what police have deemed a terror attack. ⌘ Read more
Trump describes criminal trial as 'assault on America'
Donald Trump described the first ever criminal trial of a former US president as an "assault on America" while facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. ⌘ Read more
Terrified shoppers run after brawl at Melbourne shopping centre
Terrified shoppers have been forced to flee a shopping centre in Melbourne following a brawl between a group of males. ⌘ Read more
Uncertainty as Iran awaits retaliation from Israel after drone attack
There is uncertainty in the Middle East as Iran awaits a response after a drone attack on Israel. ⌘ Read more
Lehrmann drops out of conference about men being treated unfairly in rape trials
Bruce Lehrmann has pulled out of a conference that promotes the idea that men are treated unfairly in rape trials, following the loss of his defamation case against Network 10. ⌘ Read more
Three men arrested after leading police on chase across Melbourne
Three men have been arrested after leading police on a wild chase across Melbourne's east. ⌘ Read more
Ash Good's family visits Bondi attack memorial
Ash Good's family has paid tribute to the slain mother at a memorial set up at Bondi for the victims of the mass stabbing. ⌘ Read more
Woman dead after allegedly consuming mushroom drink at health retreat
A woman is dead and two others are in hospital after allegedly consuming a drink at a health retreat in the regional town of Clunes, near Ballarat. ⌘ Read more
Woolworths CEO threatened with jail in fiery inquiry appearance
Outgoing Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci has been threatened with jail time and warned he could be found in contempt of the Senate during a fiery inquiry hearing this morning. ⌘ Read more
Victim survivor of family violence shares her story
A victim survivor of horrific family violence reveals her daughter was also targeted. ⌘ Read more
World watching as Trump finally fronts courtroom
Much hinges on Donald Trump’s fate in an American courtroom as he fights for the presidency and his freedom. ⌘ Read more
The stunning rise of Mary Fowler
Mary Fowler has become a key player for the Matildas and Manchester City. Here are some of her most memorable moments. ⌘ Read more
Dutton says Reynolds vindicated, suggests Higgins should apologise
Justice Michael Lee said Brittany Higgins’ claims of a political cover-up in 2021 were “devoid of merit”. ⌘ Read more
Japan’s lower house passes joint-custody bill bringing hope to Australian parents
Dozens of children have been abducted in Japan by one parent under a century-old law. ⌘ Read more
Evans eyes Ramornie riches with Sir Ravanelli
Trainer Terry Evans would like to think his talented grey Sir Ravanelli is the ideal type to aim at Grafton’s feature and hopes he can take a step toward that goal on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more