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US and UK impose new sanctions against Iran
Iran hit with new sanctions by the US and Britain in wake of attack on Israel. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump juror setback
Second juror dismissed in Trump hush-money trial. ⌘ Read more
Sharemarket set for soft start amid interest rate uncertainty
The Australian share market is headed for a weak start after US stocks fell in choppy trading, ⌘ Read more
‘Very unusual clauses’: Tigers boss vows to keep Utoikamanu
The plans to make Stefano Utoikamanu a ‘Tiger for life’ as James Fisher-Harris dropped a big hint about family and New Zealand at the start of the week. ⌘ Read more
Arrest marks latest fall for Scotland’s once high-flying power couple
Nicola Sturgeon, who dramatically quit public life in March last year after eight years as first minister of Scotland, was detained in June. Now her husband has been arrested. ⌘ Read more
Do you really need to brown meat to ‘seal in’ the juices? Five big kitchen myths, debunked
From searing meat to washing rice before cooking, here are five myths put to the test. ⌘ Read more
Lisa Wilkinson won in court, but is this the end of her TV career?**
The Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial is finally behind her, so what can one of TV’s highest-paid presenters have to look forward to now? ⌘ Read more
The forgotten follow-up to Romper Stomper that is finally getting its moment in the sun
“We got the last use of old-time Melbourne.” Newly remastered, 1995’s Metal Skin offers up a wild story of drag racing, sex and satanism in the western suburbs. ⌘ Read more
In India elections are a matter of faith, and criticism is akin to blasphemy
Close to a billion Indians are eligible to vote in a 44-day national election beginning today. It will be the largest democratic exercise in history. ⌘ Read more
Your brain waves are up for sale – a new law wants to change that
Supporters of the bill expressed their concern that neural data could be used to decode a person’s thoughts and feelings or to learn sensitive facts about an individual’s mental health, such as whether someone has epilepsy. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: NSW Police to consider Qld knife laws; SEQ’s new ‘Gateway to Straddie’ in doubt
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Tripologist: Should we travel by train or plane in France and Italy?**
Train travel is preferable to flying, but the only practical way to experience many of the treasures of rural France and Italy is by getting behind the wheel. ⌘ Read more
Heritage wonder or high-rise hell? Forces unite to save Melbourne’s public housing towers from oblivion
Opposition to the state government’s plan to raze 44 towers is mounting, including from a former Labor deputy prime minister and a 97-year-old industry icon, architect Peter McIntyre. ⌘ Read more
‘I was scared to message her’: The Inspired Unemployed comedian on his model girlfriend
“I didn’t know if she felt the same,” says Matt Ford, one half of the comedy duo who recently made headlines for a prank involving three high-profile feminists. ⌘ Read more
Should you wait for interest rate cuts to buy a house?**
Once interest rates fall, property prices would likely go up, but buyers could borrow more money, and new analysis shows whether it would be enough. ⌘ Read more
Marking contests: The surprising way AFL players get concussed
In AFL data with potential ramifications for how the game is coached, this masthead can reveal that of the concussions reported in 2023 – for all games including finals – the largest share came in marking contests. ⌘ Read more
We’ve been told we need to work from the office full-time. Why?**
A blanket everyone-back-to-work policy is rarely a judicious move, especially when so many employees are content with the existing policy. ⌘ Read more
Wylie watches while LendLease deepens its London money pit
John Wylie’s warnings are looking better all the time as the construction giant posts massive losses on its European projects. ⌘ Read more
The pandemic pumped up productivity. Then the bubble burst
Here’s how we’re tracking now, and why putting in more work isn’t the answer. ⌘ Read more
Train stations and car parks: The gardens proving beauty can be found anywhere
After decades of photographing the world’s best gardens, Claire Takacs is looking for inspiration in unexpected places. ⌘ Read more
Home builder’s collapse blows hole in state insurer’s finances
Taxpayers face having to pay for higher insurance premiums on major projects after the Porter Davis collapse hit the state insurance agency’s budget. ⌘ Read more
What does the suburban Italian restaurant of tomorrow look (and taste) like? Head to
Beaufort Street and see for yourself

A mix of familiar and new-fangled, casual and celebratory, Threecoins & Sons is a blueprint for the more modern neighbourhood family restaurant. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police want tougher penalties for parents who let kids carry knives
NSW Police have asked for tougher knife-crime penalties despite data showing the overall rate of violent crimes involving blades has steadily fallen over the last decade. ⌘ Read more
‘We are challenging everyone’: Bulldogs make a statement against tired Saints
After being made the sub a week earlier Bailey Dale led the Bulldogs to an emphatic win over St Kilda to give credence to the notion he needed a circuit breaker to find form. ⌘ Read more
Travel quiz: Which Oneworld alliance airline flies to a whopping 352 destinations?**
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with the weekly travel quiz. ⌘ Read more
There was no conspiracy, so why pursue Higgins over her payout?**
The court decision has made essential findings about what took place, but it is already being used to justify yet another hunt for targets. ⌘ Read more
What is Melbourne’s most disliked place? Take The Age quiz
How well do you know Melbourne and Victoria? Test your trivia and news knowledge with Stephen Brook’s weekly quiz. ⌘ Read more
‘A danger to democracy’: Social media giants in firing line after stabbings failure
Furious Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones will force social media companies to answer to government after the spread of misinformation had turned a “horrific week into something diabolical”. ⌘ Read more
Star chef adds 35sqm laneway to multimillion restaurant property empire
Restaurateur Chris Lucas is building up a tidy property portfolio to underpin his hospitality empire. ⌘ Read more
This overblown Netflix space sequel to Rebel Moon is no Star Wars opera
Director Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon Part 2, lacks the humour of Star Wars or the pomposity of Dune. ⌘ Read more
Ten-goal thumping: Second-heaviest defeat for Lyon the Saint; Beveridge wants to consolidate
Aaron Naughton kicked an equal career-best bag of six goals as the Western Bulldogs eased some of the considerable pressure on coach Luke Beveridge with a 60-point thumping of St Kilda. ⌘ Read more
AFL round six teams and tips: Pendlebury in the clear to play
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round six. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out as the season kicks into gear. ⌘ Read more
‘Explain why Australians are paying more’: Multinationals to face supermarket inquiry
The Senate inquiry into supermarket prices was supposed to have wrapped up this week, but it is now gearing up to potentially put the likes of Nestlé and Coca-Cola through their paces. ⌘ Read more
Ten-goal thumping: Second-heaviest defeat for Lyon the Saint; Beveridge wants to consolidate
Aaron Naughton kicked an equal career-best bag of six goals as the Western Bulldogs eased some of the considerable pressure on coach Luke Beveridge with a 60-point thumping of St Kilda. ⌘ Read more
Ten-goal thumping: Second-heaviest defeat for Lyon the Saint; Beveridge wants to consolidate
Aaron Naughton kicked an equal career-best bag of six goals as the Western Bulldogs eased some of the considerable pressure on coach Luke Beveridge with a 60-point thumping of St Kilda. ⌘ Read more
Ten-goal thumping: Second-heaviest defeat for Lyon the Saint; Beveridge wants to consolidate
Aaron Naughton kicked an equal career-best bag of six goals as the Western Bulldogs eased some of the considerable pressure on coach Luke Beveridge with a 60-point thumping of St Kilda. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, April 19, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Ten-goal thumping: Second-heaviest defeat for Lyon the Saint; Beveridge wants to consolidate
Aaron Naughton kicked an equal career-best bag of six goals as the Western Bulldogs eased some of the considerable pressure on coach Luke Beveridge with a 60-point thumping of St Kilda. ⌘ Read more
This Korean ‘hangover soup’ is one of the most soothing liquids in Sydney
No matter what night of the week you visit, a line for Yeodongsik is inevitable. Callan Boys joins the queue. ⌘ Read more
‘This frankly odd menu is one of the most exciting eating experiences I’ve had in ages’**
Dani Valent gains an informal, intimate insight into Iranian home cooking in a low-key suburban shopping strip. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Friday, April 19
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
AFL round six teams and tips: Pendlebury in the clear to play
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round six. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out as the season kicks into gear. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE: Beveridge already looking ahead as Dogs ‘haven’t always bounced out of healthy wins’**
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE: Beveridge already looking ahead as Dogs ‘haven’t always bounced out of healthy wins’**
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE: Beveridge already looking ahead as Dogs ‘haven’t always bounced out of healthy wins’**
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
Trent Robinson BLASTS refereeing decisions after loss to Storm: NRL Presser
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson fires up in his media conference, alongside captain James Tedesco, after falling short to the Melbourne Storm. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE: Beveridge already looking ahead as Dogs ‘haven’t always bounced out of healthy wins’**
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Bulldogs dine out, go close to inflicting Lyon’s heaviest defeat at Saints
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Bulldogs dine out, go close to inflicting Lyon’s heaviest defeat at Saints
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Bulldogs dine out, go close to inflicting Lyon’s heaviest defeat at Saints
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Bulldogs dine out, go close to inflicting Lyon’s heaviest defeat at Saints
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Bulldogs dine out, go close to inflicting Lyon’s heaviest defeat at Saints
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Bulldogs dine out, go close to inflicting Lyon’s heaviest defeat at Saints
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Bulldogs dine out, go close to inflicting Lyon’s heaviest defeat at Saints
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Bulldogs dine out, go close to inflicting Lyon’s heaviest defeat at Saints
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Dogs dine out on Saints with 10-goal victory
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Dogs dine out on Saints with 10-goal victory
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
NRL Highlights: Roosters v Storm - Round 7
Sydney Roosters host Melbourne Storm in Round 7 of the 2024 NRL Premiership at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Dogs having a night to remember but one player taken out by friendly fire
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Dogs having a night to remember but one player taken out by friendly fire
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Dogs having a night to remember but one player taken out by friendly fire
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Dogs having a night to remember but one player taken out by friendly fire
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Dogs having a night to remember but one player taken out by friendly fire
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Dogs having a night to remember but one player taken out by friendly fire
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Dogs having a night to remember but one player taken out by friendly fire
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
Boy, 10, dies in government care
A 10-year-old boy has died while in the care of the Department of Communities in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Police charge teen suspect in alleged stabbing of bishop with terrorism offence
The 16-year-old boy was refused bail and will appear before a bedside court hearing on Friday, police said. ⌘ Read more
Rubbish truck driver sentenced after hitting boy on scooter
A rubbish truck driver has been slapped with a fine for running over a boy on a scooter in Scarborough. ⌘ Read more
McKeown just smashed another Australian record, but she won’t swim the race in Paris
Kaylee McKeown thought she’d won a bet with her coach that meant she didn’t have to compete in an event she holds a “grudge” against. Instead, she stunned the world. ⌘ Read more
Father injured stopping thieves is 'scarred for life'
The daughter of a man left for dead trying to stop car thieves says he will be physically and mentally scarred for the rest of his life. ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Dogs having a night to remember but one player taken out by friendly fire
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
Munster sent to the sin bin
Melbourne star Cameron Munster sin binned for professional foul ⌘ Read more
AFL Live updates: Dogs having a night to remember but one player taken out by friendly fire
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE updates: Pulsating half by Bulldogs sets up huge lead
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE updates: Pulsating half by Bulldogs sets up huge lead
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE updates: Pulsating half by Bulldogs sets up huge lead
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL round six teams and tips: Pendlebury in the clear to play
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round six. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out as the season kicks into gear. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE updates: Pulsating half by Bulldogs sets up huge lead
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE updates: Pulsating quarter by Bulldogs sets up huge lead
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
Round six teams and tips: Pendlebury in the clear to play
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round six. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out as the season kicks into gear. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE updates: Pulsating quarter by Bulldogs sets up huge lead
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
Jennings pounces in goal
Michael Jennings pounces on loose ball in goal. ⌘ Read more
Hughes charges over
Jahrome Hughes opens scoring in Storm's clash with the Roosters ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE updates: Pulsating quarter by Bulldogs sets up huge lead
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
McKeown takes down record in Gold Coast blitz
Olympic gold medallist Kaylee McKeown broke the Australian record in the women's 200m individual medley, ripping a scorching time at the national swimming championships on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Tennis bosses court Games organisers for more nets in Brisbane
With the Brisbane International regularly selling out, an expected 44 per cent more matches for the Olympics could be too much for the Queensland Tennis Centre. ⌘ Read more
Brewery opening in Franco Cozzo building delayed by dispute over fire hydrant
The highly anticipated opening night of a three-storey brewery in Footscray's Franco Cozzo building has been delayed. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne family warns of dangers against lithium batteries
A Melbourne family has lost everything after a fire was sparked by a lithium battery. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE updates: Weightman on fire as Bulldogs pound St Kilda
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
Frenchmen who confronted Bondi Stabber recounts heroic act
The two bollard-wielding men who confronted Joel Cauchi during his deadly stabbing rampage through Bondi Junction Westfield have spoken about coming face-to-face with the killer. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE updates: Weightman on fire as Bulldogs pound St Kilda
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
SEQ’s new ‘Gateway to Straddie’ in doubt as Walker abandons Toondah Harbour
Queensland Greens senator Larissa Waters wants the Queensland government to upgrade Cleveland’s Toondah Harbour, while protecting endangered wetlands, rather than leaving it to the private sector. ⌘ Read more
McKeown rips record books
Kaylee McKeown broke the women's national record in the 400m individual medley at the 2024 Australian swimming championships. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE updates: Weightman on fire as Bulldogs pound St Kilda
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
Roosters pay tribute to Bondi victims
Sydney Roosters pay tribute to Bondi victims ahead of their match against the Melbourne Storm at Allianz Stadium. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE updates: Weightman on fire as Bulldogs pound St Kilda
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE updates: Sanders the sub for Bulldogs as train delays impact crowd
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
Defence spending: diplomacy should come before sabre-rattling
Readers discuss the federal government’s announcement to double Australia’s defence budget to $10 billion. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE updates: Sanders the sub for Bulldogs as train delays impact crowd
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as St Kilda clash with Western Bulldogs. Both clubs are placed at 2-3 and will be desperate for a win. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 7 LIVE: Sydney Roosters v Melbourne Storm at Allianz Stadium
James Tedesco returns for a Roosters side looking to crack into the top eight and prevent the Storm returning to the premiership summit in the process. ⌘ Read more