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Trump fined over contempt of court, threatened with jail time in hush money trial
The former US president was found to have broken a gag order nine times by making public statements on social media and on his campaign website. ⌘ Read more
‘Path forward remains uncertain’: Spending slumps before RBA’s pre-budget rates call
Retail spending growth over the year to the end of March was just 0.8 per cent – the weakest growth on record outside the pandemic and the introduction of the GST in 2000. ⌘ Read more
Winds of change: New era for offshore energy industry set to blow in
The Albanese government has identified the first fleet of aspiring wind farm developers and issued six permits to build turbines off the Victorian coast. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Wednesday, May 1
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
China investors in the cold as Chalmers makes security a test for budget largesse
Anthony Albanese’s Future Made in Australia will be the centrepiece of the May budget. The treasurer will reveal the five key tests for how it will work. ⌘ Read more
Saint unsuccessful at tribunal; Danger to miss up to six weeks; Pregnant AFLW star to miss season
St Kilda’s Jack Higgins was unsuccessful at the tribunal in getting his three-ban reduced. Meanwhile, Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield’s hamstring injury will sideline him for four to six weeks and Hawthorn will be struggling for tall targets against the Bulldogs. ⌘ Read more
King Charles makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Macmillan Cancer Centre for monarch's first public-facing appearance since cancer diagnosis. ⌘ Read more
Higgins unsuccessful at tribunal; Dangerfield to miss up to six weeks; Pregnant AFLW star to miss season
St Kilda’s Jack Higgins was unsuccessful at the tribunal in getting his three-ban reduced. Meanwhile, Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield’s hamstring injury will sideline him for four to six weeks and Hawthorn will be struggling for tall targets against the Bulldogs. ⌘ Read more
Higgins' fiance won't fight Reynolds defamation case
Brittany Higgins' fiance, David Sharaz, will not fight a defamation case brought against him by former defence minister Linda Reynolds. ⌘ Read more
Higgins unsuccessful at tribunal; Dangerfield to miss up to six weeks; Pregnant AFLW star to miss season
St Kilda’s Jack Higgins was unsuccessful at the tribunal in getting his three-ban reduced. Meanwhile, Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield’s hamstring injury will sideline him for four to six weeks and Hawthorn will be struggling for tall targets against the Bulldogs. ⌘ Read more
AFL clubs push for stand on violence against women
AFL clubs have backed a move by West Coast urging the league to make an organised and coordinated statement this weekend condemning violence against women. ⌘ Read more
Black Saturday arsonist released from prison
An arsonist who deliberately lit a 2009 Black Saturday bushfire that killed 10 people and destroyed more than 150 homes in the Latrobe Valley has been released. ⌘ Read more
DCE avoids first ban of career after charge downgrade
The Manly halfback will be free to face the Raiders on Friday after successfully arguing he was not the main player involved in a dangerous tackle on Shaun Lane. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 1, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson
Some of his best work. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch
Gallery of illustrations by the Sydney Morning Herald artist. ⌘ Read more
Driver allegedly threatened with replica gun
A driver has allegedly been threatened with a replica gun, sparking a dramatic arrest in Perth’s south. ⌘ Read more
WA police union calls for sweeping anti-knife laws
The premier has given the strongest indication yet that he will commit to laws allowing police to use metal-detecting wands in a wide range of public places. ⌘ Read more
Greens councillors tear up membership, slam leadership over ‘surveillance, disinformation, fear’**
Two more councillors have quit the Victorian Greens – and up to five more are tipped to soon follow suit – as a broader internal dispute threatens to split the party. ⌘ Read more
Dangerfield to miss up to six weeks; Carlton star faces fitness test
Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield’s hamstring injury will sideline him for four to six weeks. Meanwhile, Hawthorn will be struggling for tall targets against the Bulldogs, and the Saints are looking to the future with a core group of youngsters. ⌘ Read more
Powers that be are fanning the flames of our DV crisis
So enough with the generic statements and abstract villains like Andrew Tate, let’s look in the mirror and call out those in our own backyard. We can never put out the fire if we allow the usual suspects to continue to fan the flames of our long-running DV crisis. ⌘ Read more
Are we happy our white, male PM has been castigated?**
Readers react to the public clash between Anthony Albanese and rally organiser Sarah Williams. ⌘ Read more
The global turbulence behind Bonza’s backers
Bonza airlines was tipped into voluntary administration. But its problems are just part of wider questions being asked about the financial health of its backer, US investment firm 777 Partners. ⌘ Read more
University investigates dementia in dogs
A new University of Adelaide study investigates how dementia shows up in dogs and what training might help. ⌘ Read more
Family of teacher killed in crash express grief in court
The shattered family of a much-loved teacher, who died in a horror crash in Adelaide’s south, have told the man who killed her of the hole he's left in their lives. ⌘ Read more
Slater lauds Benji, Tigers for 'exciting' recruitment
Billy Slater believes the Wests Tigers can become a force next year. ⌘ Read more
Footy fans and pub goers to be scanned for knives under Qld crime plan
The expansion of arbitrary police metal detection searches form part of the Miles government’s latest effort to address community and political pressure on crime. ⌘ Read more
It’s time to bin Australia’s intrusive Incoming Passenger Cards
Australia is one of the few developed nations in the world still using paper arrivals cards, even for its own citizens. It can be an intimidating experience. ⌘ Read more
My daughter was killed in the Bondi Junction attack. How my family found out is shameful
Seeing the vision of Jade’s last moments and knowing it has been broadcast to millions of people is an appalling breach of privacy and an insult to human dignity. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne Rebels are a cause worth rallying around
Melbourne’s Super Rugby club undoubtedly has its problems, but those with an interest in sport should help those looking to chart a path through this crisis. ⌘ Read more
How a scam artist who conned hundreds in Hollywood was exposed
Documentary maker Chris Smith spent four years trying to track down the Hollywood Con Queen and found it wasn’t the money they were after. ⌘ Read more
Y2K was a flop. But Q-Day could really screw us over
Quantum computing accelerated on Tuesday with a $1 billion injection of government funding. But the rise of the tech poses a key threat to the way we live. ⌘ Read more
Woman jailed accused of biting two officers
A woman is in custody after being accused of biting two police officers and lashing out at a third during a dramatic arrest in Adelaide’s north. ⌘ Read more
Work underway on new Adelaide hospital
Work is officially underway on Adelaide’s new $3.2 billion Women's and Children's Hospital. ⌘ Read more
Youth crime victims march to Queensland parliament
Hundreds of victims of youth crime have marched on Queensland parliament, demanding stronger youth crime laws in the state. ⌘ Read more
Plan to track violent offenders to alert police
The prime minister has also warned about the way boys and men are gaining access to violent and misogynistic content online, raising the prospect of new measures. ⌘ Read more
Promising breakthrough for flu vaccine
Australian scientists have made a promising breakthrough for the flu vaccine, identifying parts of the virus that don't change when it mutates. ⌘ Read more
MP Darren Cheeseman booted from Labor Party room
MP Darren Cheeseman has been booted from the Labor Party room after more allegations of inappropriate behaviour. ⌘ Read more
Souths part ways with Demetriou
Jason Demetriou’s stay at the Rabbitohs is over following two board meetings on Tuesday at the club’s Heffron Park headquarters. ⌘ Read more
Queensland's $1.2 billion plan to tackle crime revealed
A $1.28 billion scheme to tackle crime in Queensland will see hundreds of extra police officers on the ground. ⌘ Read more
Emotions charged as Maroons rise: Why halves will decide Broncos’ fate
A star returns for what is set to be an emotionally charged rematch, as the two halves pairings brace for one of the season’s biggest battles. ⌘ Read more
Bondi shopping centre stabbing massacre victim laid to rest
Bondi shopping centre stabbing massacre victim Pikria Darchia has been laid to rest at a funeral in Matraville. ⌘ Read more
NT teenager wins million dollar fish competition
Australia’s most sought-after fish has been caught, with 19-year-old Northern Territory man winning a prize fish worth $1 million dollars. ⌘ Read more
‘If I get busted, I get done for fraud’: ICAC finds council worker corrupt
Tony Nguyen used fake email addresses, aliases and “dummy bids” to manipulate tender processes for council projects, the corruption watchdog has found. ⌘ Read more
Love him or hate him, Scott Morrison’s mental health was none of our business
Neil Mitchell says a source told him in 2021 of Morrison’s battle with anxiety, creating an ethical dilemma for the veteran broadcaster. He is mistaken in thinking other people’s health should be public knowledge, even when it’s the PM. ⌘ Read more
‘I do, but don’t tell anybody’: Why Gen Z are keeping their marriages secret
Marriage rates in young people have never been lower. But even those who are getting engaged or tying the knot are choosing to keep their news private. ⌘ Read more
Legends split on Queensland halfback: QLDER - Ep09
With the revenge round between the Broncos and Roosters on the horizon, Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer back the Broncos. The Immortal, Wally Lewis, tells all on what makes a player's 'best' game. Broncos legend Darren Lockyer believes the Broncos can soldier on through their Origin losses and still make it to the finals. Plus, Wally and Darren discuss who is the best cont ... ⌘ Read more
Fresh concerns over superannuation accumulation
A new breakdown of how much super Australians should have as they progress through their careers has revealed many people are ignoring the issue. ⌘ Read more
Dangerfield to miss up to six weeks; Carlton star faces fitness test
Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield’s hamstring injury will sideline him for four to six weeks. Meanwhile, Hawthorn will be struggling for tall targets against the Bulldogs, and the Saints are looking to the future with a core group of youngsters. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne councils charge residents for dodgy costs
Melbourne councils are charging residents up to $10 million in dodgy costs, a 9News exclusive has found. ⌘ Read more
Video of large black “cat” near Ballarat goes viral
Locals are baffled after a video of a suspiciously large black “cat” running near Ballarat is going viral. ⌘ Read more
Woman found dead with alleged stab wounds
A woman has been found dead after she allegedly suffered stab wounds to her chest in Brisbane’s north. ⌘ Read more
Detainee accused of violent home invasion wasn’t wearing an ankle monitor
A former detainee accused of a violent assault was not required to wear an electronic ankle monitor and had been bailed by police and courts multiple times this year. ⌘ Read more
AFL clubs push for stand on violence against women
AFL clubs, led by West Coast, are urging the competition to make a statement against violence against women in the lead-in or during this weekend’s round of matches. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: WA news on Tuesday, April 30
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
Several officers gunned down in Charlotte shooting
A US Marshall and other law enforcement officers were shot during a siege in Charlotte, North Carolina. ⌘ Read more
Nurses reject Victorian government wage offer
Public hospital nurses and midwives have voted to step up their wages campaign after rejecting the Victorian government’s offer. ⌘ Read more
MP Darren Cheeseman booted from Labor Party room
MP Darren Cheeseman has been booted from the Labor Party room after more allegations of inappropriate behaviour. ⌘ Read more
Man in hospital after stabbing outside McDonald's outlet in Melbourne
A man has suffered life-threatening injuries after a stabbing outside a McDonald's outlet in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
'Tough time' for thousands as train line shutdown details revealed
The NSW government says thousands of commuters in Sydney will be in for a "tough time" when train services are shut down between Bankstown and Sydenham as the T3 Line is converted into a Metro line. ⌘ Read more
Federal government under fire after released detainee charged with bashing
The federal government has been accused of putting Australians at risk after a former immigration detainee was charged with the brutal bashing of a Perth grandmother. ⌘ Read more
Twelve WA officers face disciplinary action after anti-vax cop loses appeal
WA Police Officer Ben Falconer refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 during the pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Budget airline Bonza cancels multiple flights at major airports
Budget airline Bonza has cancelled multiple flights at major airports across the country. ⌘ Read more
Sister charged with murder over alleged stabbing death of 10-year-old girl
A teenage girl has been charged with murder after the alleged stabbing death of her 10-year-old sister in New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Knife-crime victim's parents lobby for wanding laws in NSW
Brett and Belinda Beasley lost their son Jack to a random stabbing attack in Queensland. Now the parents are on a crusade to bring wanding laws to NSW. ⌘ Read more
Origin, NSW consider keeping Eraring coal plant open for longer
Origin Energy and the NSW government are in detailed talks over the future of Eraring, the largest Australian coal-fired power plant. ⌘ Read more
Detainee accused of violent home invasion wasn’t wearing an ankle monitor
A former detainee accused of a violent assault was not required to wear an electronic ankle monitor and had been bailed by police and courts multiple times this year. ⌘ Read more
Woman found dead in North Bondi unit
A man has been arrested after the body of a young woman was found inside a unit in Sydney's eastern suburbs this morning. ⌘ Read more
Detainee accused of violent home invasion wasn’t wearing an ankle monitor
A former detainee accused of a violent assault was not required to wear an electronic ankle monitor and had been bailed by police and courts multiple times this year. ⌘ Read more
Sister charged with murder over alleged stabbing death of 10-year-old girl
A teenage girl has been charged with murder after the alleged stabbing death of her 10-year-old sister in New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Mother ‘casually lit a cigarette’ before discovering toddlers dead in car
A coronial inquest in Brisbane has heard what a woman did before and after she found her children’s lifeless bodies in the back of her car. ⌘ Read more
Death of woman in Sydney’s east being treated as suspicious
The woman, believed to have been 19, was found dead at a Rose Bay unit. Police have arrested a man on existing warrants. ⌘ Read more
Port Phillip council pulls the plug on kerbside car charging
A trial of private EV charging stations outside residents’ homes will be abandoned over concerns about costs, flood risk and the use of public space. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race tips and preview for Canterbury on Wednesday
Sydney’s midweek meeting heads to the inner-west course with an eight-race card programmed. ⌘ Read more
Conditions favourable for import Kings Valley to find first win
The Ciaron Maher-trained colt looks promising at Canterbury thanks to a soft track and a placing in his first race in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Coalition looks to turbocharge super withdrawals, easy loans in battle for first home buyer votes
Party insiders say the shadow cabinet is weighing which policies to include in Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s budget-in-reply speech. ⌘ Read more
Russian missile hits law school, kills several in Ukraine’s Odesa
“Monsters. Beasts. Savages. Scum. I don’t know what else to say,” Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov said in a video posted on Telegram. ⌘ Read more
ASX extends gains as investors await key Fed meeting
The Australian sharemarket extended its gains on Tuesday as investors marked time ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s key interest-rate meeting later this week. ⌘ Read more
Dangerfield to miss up to six weeks; Carlton star faces fitness test
Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield’s hamstring injury will sideline him for four to six weeks. Meanwhile, Hawthorn will be struggling for tall targets against the Bulldogs, and the Saints are looking to the future with a core group of youngsters. ⌘ Read more
‘One of the more affordable omakase restaurants, up there with those that cost double’**
Shusai Mijo’s midweek “cut and cook” menu is a hot proposition, no wonder it’s booked out through May already. ⌘ Read more
Bonza enters voluntary administration after cancelling all flights until Friday
The airline’s boss Tim Jordan confirmed all Bonza flights have been grounded ahead of the company’s voluntary administration filing. ⌘ Read more
ASX extends gains as investors await key Fed meeting
The Australian sharemarket extended its gains on Tuesday as investors marked time ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s key interest-rate meeting later this week. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: WA police officer loses final COVID vaccine appeal; Police hunt 3rd man in home invasion
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
World of photos, May 1, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors ⌘ Read more
‘I wish her well’: Albanese declines to apologise to Sarah Williams
Pressed on the controversy over his appearance at a women’s rally, the prime minister said: “People can see the video for themselves”. ⌘ Read more
Consumers pay the price as Bonza fights to survive
The cloud hanging over the future of Bonza makes it clear more must be done to encourage new players in Australian aviation – and to support them. ⌘ Read more
The pro-Palestine wave tearing some of America’s most prestigious universities apart
American universities are “walking a tightrope” as one of the nation’s most storied higher education institutions becomes the centre of a national student uprising. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Bonza cancels domestic flights, reports planes repossessed; Accusations of ‘lying’ against PM by violence against women rally organiser
Follow along here for all the latest national political news and breaking stories as it happens. ⌘ Read more
NT teenager wins million dollar fish competition
Australia’s most sought-after fish has been caught, with 19-year-old Northern Territory man winning a prize fish worth $1 million dollars. ⌘ Read more
‘Hearts are breaking’: Town grieves after teen girl allegedly murders 10-year-old sister
The 17-year-old girl allegedly stabbed her sister at a home, south of Newcastle, on Monday afternoon. She has been remanded in custody charged with murder. ⌘ Read more
Youth crime victims march to Queensland parliament
Hundreds of victims of youth crime have marched on Queensland parliament, demanding stronger youth crime laws in the state. ⌘ Read more
‘We’re gonna kill’: Teens allegedly discussed bombs, guns in groups chats
A court heard a 16-year-old discussed a fear of getting caught over their “conspiracy for a terror attack”. ⌘ Read more
Sister charged with murder over alleged stabbing death of 10-year-old girl
A teenage girl has been charged with murder after the alleged stabbing death of her 10-year-old sister in New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
Sydney cinematographer pushing technology at home and Hollywood
A Sydney-based cinematographer has invented his own camera. ⌘ Read more
Redeem free movie passes to see ‘Housekeeping for Beginners’***
Subscribers have the chance to redeem one of 15 free double passes\\* to see acclaimed Australian-Macedonian filmmaker Goran Stolevski’s ‘Housekeeping for Beginners’. ⌘ Read more
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Federal government under fire after released detainee charged with bashing
The federal government has been accused of putting Australians at risk after a former immigration detainee was charged with the brutal bashing of a Perth grandmother. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Bonza cancels domestic flights, reports planes repossessed; Accusations of ‘lying’ against PM by violence against women rally organiser
Follow along here for all the latest national political news and breaking stories as it happens. ⌘ Read more
Origin star backs Edwards for Blues jersey
NSW second-rower has put forward Dylan Edwards' resume as he battles for an Origin debut. ⌘ Read more
Hotel’s $8 million revamp helps overlooked Queensland town into spotlight
This stunning town has emerged from the shadows of its showstopper neighbour the Great Barrier Reef. ⌘ Read more
Yarra Valley finally gets more winery accommodation
A push is on to boost accommodation in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, with several popular wine producers soon to add ‘hotelier’ to their credentials. ⌘ Read more