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WA children could be safer on the road. Here’s how
A family friend of two children who died in a crash earlier this year has lent weight to experts’ calls for law changes around how children are restrained in cars. ⌘ Read more
‘VicTroll’: Police union boss won’t cop online sass from members
Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt laid down the law on trolling on the union’s Facebook group. ⌘ Read more
Suburbs where landlords haven’t been able to increase the rent for five years
Amid a widespread rental crisis, a handful of neighbourhoods bucked the trend. ⌘ Read more
Where to find the cheapest and most expensive coffee in Melbourne
The price of a cup of coffee in Melbourne varies wildly depending on which suburb you order it in. Search our interactive graphic to find out how coffee prices compare in your suburb. ⌘ Read more
Why won’t Melbourne Writers Festival allow questions anymore?**
In an unusual move, the Melbourne Writers Festival won’t allow the audience to ask questions at its sessions – and some festivalgoers are breathing a sigh of relief. ⌘ Read more
Airline review: I’m in love with this European national carrier
It’s my favourite airline to fly in Europe and they take special care of families. It’s a national carrier Greece can be proud of. ⌘ Read more
Failing golf courses should be reimagined for the many, not the few
When inner-city land for housing or other community purposes is in short supply, aren’t all those lush fairways a luxurious use of land we no longer can sustain? ⌘ Read more
Her investigations were not welcome in Narendra Modi’s India – so neither was she
The ABC’s lead India correspondent Avani Dias has returned to Australia after a campaign of intimidation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. ⌘ Read more
Bid in place for surf life saving to join Olympics
Surf life saving could become an Olympic sport at Brisbane 2032. ⌘ Read more
Renewable energy is slashing emissions, now it’s cutting prices too
Wholesale electricity prices are down as the share of renewable energy in the grid continues to grow. ⌘ Read more
Parramatta’s iconic laksa shop is moving. Here’s why you should visit the OG spot while you still can
After more than three decades in business, Temasek still offers value with a capital V, selling 500 to 600 bowls of laksa every week. ⌘ Read more
Does hot new Filipino restaurant Askal bring the sizzle?**
This Filipino newcomer is fancier, and perhaps even more ambitious, than Serai. ⌘ Read more
Stockland and Ampol rev up superfast EV charging stations
Property landlord Stockland has joined forces with fuel supplier Ampol to roll out AmpCharge fast and ultra-fast electric vehicle charging infrastructure. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Tuesday, April 23
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Is this the first animal to become extinct on Tanya Plibersek’s watch?**
The Yalmy galaxias – a fish the length of an adult’s finger – has spurred seven environment groups to unite in a last-ditch rescue mission. ⌘ Read more
Chalmers prepares for weak economy to hit budget bottom line
Jim Chalmers is on track to deliver successive budget surpluses, but a slowing economy may force the nation’s finances back into the red. ⌘ Read more
After scouring 600 hours of Wakeley riot footage, police set sights on tattooed man
Police have released images of 12 men they believe can help with their investigation into the riot that erupted after a bishop was stabbed in an alleged terrorist attack. ⌘ Read more
Surf Life Saving bidding to join Olympics
Surf Life Saving could become an Olympic sport at Brisbane 2032. ⌘ Read more
Drug driver jailed after injuring senior journalist
A drug driver who nearly killed a senior journalist in a fiery high-speed crash in the city is spending his first night behind bars in South Australia. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, April 23, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist. ⌘ Read more
Woman dies in car and bus collision
A woman has died after the car she was driving collided with a bus carrying children on their way to school. ⌘ Read more
WA farmers sounding alarm on costs
Farmers in Western Australia are sounding the alarm as many stare down the barrel of a dry winter after a record dry summer. ⌘ Read more
Backpacker jokes before shark bite
An Argentinian backpacker bitten by a shark while surfing near Exmouth says he was joking about seeing one before his brush with the predator. ⌘ Read more
WA step closer to new knife laws
WA is a step closer to giving police greater powers to crack down on knife crime. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding
Illustrations by the artist from The Age. ⌘ Read more
WA teachers' strike expected to disrupt more than 80 schools
More than 80 schools across Western Australia are set to be affected by a planned half-day strike by teachers tomorrow. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, April 23, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Man faces dozens of charges after police pursuit in Brisbane’s east
A man is facing dozens of charges after a police pursuit in Brisbane’s east. ⌘ Read more
MasterChef recap: Cue the frantic music and fireballs, it’s back and there’s plenty to salivate over
MasterChef returns with new judges, overenthusiastic contestants and moving montages. There’s also some cooking. Ben Pobjie recaps episode one. ⌘ Read more
Experts blow up over 'disgraceful' decision
Paul Gallen and Phil Gould have criticised the referees over a 'disgraceful' decision in Penrith's win over the Tigers. ⌘ Read more
Schuster's mega payout revealed
Josh Schuster could receive up to $1 million from Manly ahead of his premature exit. ⌘ Read more
Eels meeting revealed after horror 'collapse'
Brad Arthur has put the heat back onto Parramatta's key players after a horror loss. ⌘ Read more
Gus defends 'hot-tempered' Knights enforcer
Phil Gould has defended Jack Hetherington after a bizarre tunnel incident. ⌘ Read more
Gal backs old rivals for finals berth
Paul Gallen believes the influence of Shane Flanagan can lift the Dragons to the finals. ⌘ Read more
A voice so sweet, it has its own dessert
When Toowoomba-raised soprano Jessica Pratt isn’t raising the roof on international opera stages she’s inspiring chefs like Maggie Beer. ⌘ Read more
We all lose under Queensland’s winner-takes-all political games
Practice makes perfect, as the saying goes. And there are few less-practised areas in Queensland politics than collaboration, as the youth justice blow-up shows. ⌘ Read more
Drug driver jailed after injuring senior journalist
A drug driver who nearly killed a senior journalist in a fiery high-speed crash in the city is spending his first night behind bars in South Australia. ⌘ Read more
WA moves on anti-knife laws in wake of Sydney stabbings
New laws being considered by the WA attorney-general would be modelled on Queensland’s “Jack’s Law”, which was brought in following a fatal stabbing on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Sportsman reels after life-altering injuries in hotel incident
A West Adelaide SANFL defender has suffered life-altering injuries after falling through the roof of a Port Lincoln pub. ⌘ Read more
Investigation after Adelaide teen bitten by shark while fishing
An investigation has been launched into the biting of a 16-year-old boy by a great white shark after hauling it onto his family's boat off Glenelg. ⌘ Read more
Derided towers were my home and my heartland
Readers respond to the push to stop the demolition of Melbourne’s public housing towers, and the latest political polling. ⌘ Read more
South Australian man to stand trial for murders
A South Australian man is set to stand trial accused of multiple murders. ⌘ Read more
Daring rescue mission after dog runs into Brisbane tunnel
A daring rescue mission has taken place kilometres below Brisbane after a small dog named Hermione ran into a tunnel. ⌘ Read more
Childhood dementia research receives $500,000 boost
The South Australian government and the Little Heroes Foundation have joined forces to provide a $500,000 grant to a childhood dementia research group. ⌘ Read more
Under-fire Crow Josh Rachele owns errors after Bombers loss
Under-fire Crow Josh Rachele hasn't shied away from owning his errors in Friday night's ⌘ Read more
Young South Australian athletes set their sights on Brisbane 2032
Dozens of young athletes have taken part in a talent search at the South Australian Sports Institute, aiming to secure a spot in the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. ⌘ Read more
‘I wasn’t brave enough’: Crow speaks up on marks missed against Essendon
Young Crows player Josh Rachele said he just “wasn’t brave enough” when he fumbled a mark anticipating contact in a critical moment in the loss to Essendon. ⌘ Read more
New Queensland top cop says policing is 'in his blood'
Queensland's new police commissioner Steve Gollschewski wants residents to be safe and feel safe. ⌘ Read more
'One of Queensland’s most wanted' facing dozens of charges
A man described as one of Queensland's most wanted is behind bars facing dozens of charges. ⌘ Read more
Queensland mum caught allegedly speeding on wrong side of the road
A mother has been caught on camera allegedly speeding on the wrong side of the road and through red lights with two young children in the car. ⌘ Read more
Man shot dead by police in rural Queensland town
A man has died after being shot by police in Queensland's Gladstone region. ⌘ Read more
Major sewage spill labelled Gold Coast’s worst environmental disaster
A major sewage spill along the Albert River is being labelled the Gold Coast's worst environmental disaster. ⌘ Read more
The Star sinks to new low as inquiry delivers more hits
The casino operator’s shares are at their lowest level in company history as executive chair David Foster and former boss Robbie Cooke prepare to give evidence. ⌘ Read more
Count yourself lucky: NRL slams Jack Hetherington for tunnel blow-up
Reed Mahoney has nothing to answer for regarding the tunnel incident, while Hetherington is fortunate to escape with a one-match suspension. ⌘ Read more
‘Degrading, abusive and misogynistic’: Abusive behaviour allegations against MP referred to police
NSW upper house MP Taylor Martin has been expelled by the Liberal Party after an internal investigation into his actions towards former federal MP Lucy Wicks. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne to press pause on new CBD bike lanes
The City of Melbourne plans instead to focus on routes into the city centre. ⌘ Read more
X marks the spot where free speech comes at a cost
Unregulated big tech poses significant threats to the health of our democracy and social cohesion. So how can its power be reined in without killing free speech? ⌘ Read more
Watchdog wins urgent court bid to make X take down stabbing videos
After Elon Musk compared the take-down order to something from a communist regime, politicians have lined up to slam the owner of X for acting like he is above the law. ⌘ Read more
Indonesian court knocks back calls for presidential election re-run
The ruling has sparked street protests from backers of the failed presidential candidates, who had both claimed fraud. ⌘ Read more
Latrell fears allayed by older brother
Shaq Mitchell believes his younger brother Latrell will be back and better than ever for the Rabbitohs. ⌘ Read more
Who needs the trendy inner city? My suburb had the Hemsworths
Inseparable like two peas in a pod, my suburb and its twin are tight-knit communities where families intermingle across their scouts and sports clubs without a second thought. ⌘ Read more
Returning to uni at 36 has convinced me: This is no place for teenagers
Whether they’re getting high distinctions or failing it doesn’t make a difference. They’re all wasting their time, money, arrogance, self-belief and unlined skin. ⌘ Read more
Are you a perfectionist? Here’s how to manage those critical thoughts
Rates of perfectionism have surged in young people, but there are ways to keep your inner critic in check. ⌘ Read more
Police hunt rioters following church stabbing
Police have released the pictures of 11 suspects as they investigate the Wakeley church riot. ⌘ Read more
Call for blood donations after stocks ran low after Bondi stabbing
A top doctor is leading by example amid calls for more blood donations after the shock revelation that Sydney’s supplies fell critically low following the Bondi Junction stabbings. ⌘ Read more
Australians could be disappointed by federal budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says cost-of-living support in the federal budget will largely come in the form of already announced tax cuts. ⌘ Read more
More than a dozen children killed in Israeli attack on Rafah
Twenty-two people, mostly children, have been killed in Israel's latest round of strikes on Rafah. ⌘ Read more
Shocking footage of attack on delivery driver
Shocking vision has emerged of a delivery driver being set upon by a group of youths in the Sydney suburb of Glebe. ⌘ Read more
Rise in violent burglaries prompts neighbourhood watch in Melbourne
Residents in Melbourne's west struggling with the rise in violent burglaries have been forced to set up their own neighbourhood patrols. ⌘ Read more
Primary school bus driver recounts moments after crash
The driver of an Exford Primary School bus has recounted the moment he regained consciousness after the crash. ⌘ Read more
Bluey honoured in London
She's one of Australia's most marketable exports and the one and only Bluey has been honoured in London. ⌘ Read more
Comedian asks mother and baby to leave show over noises
Popular comedian Arj Barker asked a mother and her baby to leave the audience of his Melbourne show on Saturday because the child was making noises. ⌘ Read more
Erin Patterson returns to court
Accused mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson will return to court in a special mention. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murdering young mother in NSW town
Police have charged a 29-year-old man over the "brutal" alleged murder of a young mother in the NSW town of Forbes. ⌘ Read more
Chinese checkers and the WADA cone of silence
The thing about a cover-up is that there’s nothing to see. It’s the smell that gives it away. ⌘ Read more
No Harley on the horizon: Why the 2024 draft won’t provide a quick fix for North
North Melbourne may need to contemplate trading the No.1 pick again – if that scenario eventuates – to address their extreme key-position shortage and avoid adding to a problematic midfield logjam. ⌘ Read more
Numerous hurdles block Dutton’s nuclear pathway
The CSIRO/AEMO GenCost report has said for years, including during the time of Coalition governments, that wind and solar are the cheapest form of new energy for Australia, even when considering additional integration costs such as energy storage and transmission. Nothing has changed. ⌘ Read more
Watchdog files urgent court bid for X to take down stabbing videos
After Elon Musk compared the take-down order to something from a communist regime, politicians have lined up to slam the owner of X for acting like he is above the law. ⌘ Read more
Consumer watchdog refuses to certify green labelling scheme
The ACCC has not certified a key federal government program used by more than 500 companies to promote their environmental credentials. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race preview and tips for Coffs Harbour on Tuesday
Everything you need to know to pick a winner on an eight-race card. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne DJ who worked at school events jailed over 100,000 images, videos of child abuse
Bruce Harrison, a regular performer at weddings and private school formals, spent two decades amassing child abuse material. ⌘ Read more
The thinking behind Erin Patterson’s unexpected legal tactic
Courts are often accused of being out of touch with the community, so there’s an argument for Erin Patterson facing justice on her home patch. But her case has a long way to go. ⌘ Read more
Doyle stable ready to make a splash in Coffs Harbour
Newcastle trainer Nathan Doyle heads to Coffs Harbour on Tuesday with a couple of progessive gallopers which have a liking for heavy conditions. ⌘ Read more
Coalition meltdown casts doubt on Dutton’s nuclear plan
Paul Sakkal reports that the Liberal and National parties are at odds over the selection of six sites for proposed nuclear facilities, delaying the release of the Coalition’s policy blueprint ⌘ Read more
'Let's get bloody': Tszyu's scary call ahead of fight
Nikita Tszyu reveals 'bloody' plans for upcoming fight against Danilo Creati. ⌘ Read more
CCTV shows e-bike crash, man walk away in Eastern Distributor
A man who illegally rode an e-bike in the Eastern Distributor was filmed crashing into a lane divider. Credit: Transurban ⌘ Read more
Man on bail charged with ‘brutal’ alleged murder of former partner
Molly Ticehurst’s body was found at a Forbes home in central western NSW. ⌘ Read more
Baby Reindeer has us asking who’s the real Martha. Is that the wrong question?**
There’s a villain in this based-on-fact English series about a comedian and his stalker, but they almost get away with it. ⌘ Read more
The simple TikTok toffee recipe worrying hospitals
A spike in the number of teenagers presenting to hospitals with burns after following DIY cooking recipes on social media has triggered warnings to parents. ⌘ Read more
Motorist contradicts Exford school bus driver’s account of signalling before crash
Truck driver Jamie Gleeson has faced court, charged over the crash where the Exford Primary School bus rolled and students suffered serious injuries. ⌘ Read more
Comedian Matt Rife welcomes baby on stage
The American comedian interacts with a five-month old baby and its mother at one of his Australian performances. ⌘ Read more
Aussie teen trumps world champion at Diamond League
Torrie Lewis had a breakthrough win on the international stage, winning the 200m at the opening Diamond League event in China. ⌘ Read more
Accused killer mushroom cook fights for case hearing in Gippsland
The evidence in the case of alleged killer Erin Patterson may not be tested publicly until next year as her defence fights to have the matter heard in regional Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Draper and Wright certainties as Scott weighs up tall order
Sam Draper will definitely play. So too will Peter Wright. The club loves what Harrison Jones and Todd Goldstein are doing. But do the all four talls fit in the one team on Anzac Day? ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murdering young mother in NSW town
Police have charged a 29-year-old man over the "brutal" alleged murder of a young mother in the NSW town of Forbes. ⌘ Read more
Comedian asks mother and baby to leave show over noises
Popular comedian Arj Barker asked a mother and her baby to leave the audience of his Melbourne show on Saturday because the child was making noises. ⌘ Read more
Investigations continue following Sydney riot
NSW Police continue investigation into the riot which broke out following the stabbing of bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel. ⌘ Read more
Erin Patterson returns to court
Accused mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson will return to court in a special mention. ⌘ Read more
Seven killed after race car slams into crowd in Sri Lanka
A racecar veered off the track and into crowds during a competition in Sri Lanka, killing seven people, including an eight-year-old girl. ⌘ Read more