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Former adult film star Stormy Daniels testifies in Donald Trump hush money trial
Stormy Daniels has taken the witness stand in the hush money trial of former US president Donald Trump. ⌘ Read more
Tourism is booming in Japan and the country is not handling it well
Japan needs to find better solutions to overtourism than simply blocking things off. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Colleges told to stop recruiting fake overseas students; RBA holds rates steady
Private colleges are being told to stop recruiting fake overseas students, the Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady and the Coalition wants overhaul of deportation bill. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Parents of murdered Perth brothers speak in US; Albanese in Perth
Get across the day’s headlines in one place. Today, the state’s hottest topics include immigration detention laws and our housing supply – or lack thereof. ⌘ Read more
Lehrmann costs fight returns to court as Ten seeks financial documents
Ten is seeking access to documents revealing whether the former Liberal staffer had financial assistance in bringing his multimillion-dollar defamation case. ⌘ Read more
Safe spaces for DFV victims in every Queensland police station
Police say the safe spaces will empower survivors of domestic and family violence to come forward and seek the help they need. ⌘ Read more
In just 19 balls, Fraser-McGurk heaps more pressure on Australian selectors
He wasn’t deemed good enough for Australia’s T20 World Cup squad, but Jake Fraser-McGurk’s responded in the best possible way with another IPL batting blitz. ⌘ Read more
Travel chaos at UK airports
A technical problem has impacted passport controls at Heathrow and other UK airports. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Colleges told to stop recruiting fake overseas students; RBA holds rates steady
Private colleges are being told to stop recruiting fake overseas students, the Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady and the Coalition wants overhaul of deportation bill. ⌘ Read more
Tornado destroys building in seconds
A video shows a tornado destroying a building in Nebraska, the US, in seconds. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: Brisbane public servant took work laptops to Cash Converters | Porn star testifies in Trump trial
For news from in and around Brisbane today, follow us live. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Colleges told to stop recruiting fake overseas students; RBA holds rates steady
Private colleges are being told to stop recruiting fake overseas students, the Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady and the Coalition wants overhaul of deportation bill. ⌘ Read more
Fraser-McGurk smashes 19-ball 50 in IPL
Australian young gun Jake Fraser-McGurk smashed a 19-ball 50 to light up the Indian Premier League. ⌘ Read more
Dashcam captures surprising reaction to postie smashing into car
Dashcam has captured a surprising reaction after a postman smashed into a car. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Colleges told to stop recruiting fake overseas students; RBA holds rates steady
Private colleges are being told to stop recruiting fake overseas students, the Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady and the Coalition wants overhaul of deportation bill. ⌘ Read more
Biden holds up some arms shipments to Israel, sources say
They come at a time when Washington is publicly pressuring Israel to postpone its offensive in Rafah until after it has taken steps to avert civilian casualties. ⌘ Read more
Kenyan ace shatters marathon world record
Kelvin Kiptum broke the men's marathon world record at the 2023 Chicago Marathon. ⌘ Read more
Lyon in tears amid Ashes drama
Nathan Lyon is shown in tears after being injured during the 2023 Ashes in the latest edition of The Test docuseries. ⌘ Read more
Security guard shot outside Drake’s mansion in Toronto
The shooting comes amid a heavyweight rap feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Colleges told to stop recruiting fake overseas students; RBA holds rates steady
Private colleges are being told to stop recruiting fake overseas students, the Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady and the Coalition wants overhaul of deportation bill. ⌘ Read more
Australian duo Electric Fields out of Eurovision in nail-biting twist
Their stunning finish is a blow to Australia’s ambitions in the 68-year-old iconic music competition. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to open higher as Wall Street treads water
US stocks are holding relatively steady as trading on Wall Street calms following some sharp recent swings. ⌘ Read more
Dortmund double lead in Champions League semi-final
Mats Hummels extended Dortmund’s lead to 2-0 in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final against PSG. ⌘ Read more
The president, the porn star and the payment: Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump’s hush money trial
In another astonishing moment ahead of this year’s election, the porn star told a jury in explicit detail about her alleged sexual encounter with the former US president. ⌘ Read more
Security guard shot outside rap star Drake's home
A security guard is in hospital after he was shot outside rap star Drake's home in Toronto, Canada ⌘ Read more
‘Pull on that gold jersey again’: Resurgent Wallaby’s future revealed
Amid speculation of an overseas move as he came off contract, Hunter Paisami has confirmed his future. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Colleges told to stop recruiting fake overseas students; RBA holds rates steady
Private colleges are being told to stop recruiting fake overseas students, the Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady and the Coalition wants overhaul of deportation bill. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Colleges told to stop recruiting fake overseas students; RBA holds rates steady
Private colleges are being told to stop recruiting fake overseas students, the Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady and the Coalition wants overhaul of deportation bill. ⌘ Read more
Southwell sisters snubbed for NSW Origin team
Newcastle’s premiership-winning sisters Jesse and Hannah Southwell are among the list of players dropped for game one in Brisbane next week. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Colleges told to stop recruiting fake overseas students; RBA holds rates steady
Private colleges are being told to stop recruiting fake overseas students, the Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady and the Coalition wants overhaul of deportation bill. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Colleges told to stop recruiting fake overseas students; RBA holds rates steady
Private colleges are being told to stop recruiting fake overseas students, the Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady and the Coalition wants overhaul of deportation bill. ⌘ Read more
‘Our hearts are broken’: Parents of Callum and Jake Robinson share their grief
The Australian brothers were on a surfing trip in Mexico when they were allegedly murdered by Mexican nationals attempting to steal car parts. ⌘ Read more
Parents of Australian brothers killed in Mexico speak for the first time
The parents of Jake and Callum Robinson share their heartache for the first time. ⌘ Read more
Dortmund double lead in Champions League semi-final
Mats Hummels extended Dortmund’s lead to 2-0 in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final against PSG. ⌘ Read more
Crime scene set up after explosion of clandestine lab at Chester Hill
Police investigate explosion of reported illegal drugs lab in Western Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: Brisbane public servant took work laptops to Cash Converters | Porn star testifies in Trump trial
For news from in and around Brisbane today, follow us live. ⌘ Read more
Fraser-McGurk smashes 19-ball 50 in IPL
Australian young gun Jake Fraser-McGurk smashed a 19-ball 50 to light up the Indian Premier League. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Colleges told to stop recruiting fake overseas students; RBA holds rates steady
Private colleges are being told to stop recruiting fake overseas students, the Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady and the Coalition wants overhaul of deportation bill. ⌘ Read more
Murray throws heat pack on court
Denver Nuggets star point guard Jamal Murray has come under criticism after he was spotted throwing a heat pack onto the court during play. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Colleges told to stop recruiting fake overseas students; RBA holds rates steady
Private colleges are being told to stop recruiting fake overseas students, the Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady and the Coalition wants overhaul of deportation bill. ⌘ Read more
Murray throws heat pack on court
Denver Nuggets star point guard Jamal Murray has come under criticism after he was spotted throwing a heat pack onto the court during play. ⌘ Read more
Walters explains left-field Broncos selection
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters explained the reason for picking Josh Rogers in the Broncos halves. ⌘ Read more
National weather forecast for Wednesday May 8
National weather forecast for Wednesday May 8. ⌘ Read more
Former adult film star Stormy Daniels testifies in Donald Trump hush money trial
Stormy Daniels has taken the witness stand in the hush money trial of former US president Donald Trump. ⌘ Read more
TikTok is suing to block a US law that could force a nationwide ban
Popular app TikTok is suing the US government to block a potential ban. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry lands in London but won't see King Charles
The Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK to mark the Invictus Games 10th anniversary but won't see his sick dad during the brief trip. ⌘ Read more
Crime scene set up after explosion of clandestine lab at Chester Hill
Police investigate explosion of reported illegal drugs lab in Western Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Minister vows to ‘weed out the bottom feeders’ in university system
Private colleges have been told to stop recruiting fake overseas students within six months or risk losing their licenses. ⌘ Read more
Parents of Australian brothers killed in Mexico speak for the first time
The parents of Jake and Callum Robinson share their heartache for the first time. ⌘ Read more
Unmasked: Notorious Russia cyber criminal who plundered hospitals with ransomware
Attacks by the Lockbit ransomware operation targeted over 100 hospitals and healthcare companies worldwide. Now the world knows Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev is the mastermind. ⌘ Read more
Adam Liaw’s one vegetarian lasagne recipe (with seasonal variations) to rule them all
What’s red, white and delicious all over? This pasta bake, where you get to choose your own vegie adventure. ⌘ Read more
The 13 must-see events at this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival
With the Melbourne Writers Festival kicking off today, here are some of the events that should not be missed. ⌘ Read more
Danger is staying, but here’s why some of the Cats’ biggest names aren’t their highest priorities
Geelong started the season with a long list of free agents to sign, but it won’t change the wait and see approach that has served them well when it comes to their veterans. ⌘ Read more
Apple’s most AI-focused chip debuts in its thinnest device ever
The company has debuted two new lines of iPads, including a larger screen iPad Air and a powerful OLED iPad Pro. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to edge higher as Wall Street treads water
US stocks are holding relatively steady as trading on Wall Street calms following some sharp recent swings. ⌘ Read more
Parents thinking of helping kids into property must consider this
I have long been of the “help sooner rather than later” view, but if you hand over a lump sum to your children, is it going to be a gift or a loan? ⌘ Read more
If I use up my super on a lavish holiday, can I still get the pension?**
Taking an expensive overseas holiday using your superannuation should have no bearing on your pension eligibility when the time comes. ⌘ Read more
Why this is the most poorly understood thing in finance
It’s a factor many investors wring their hands about, but it’s something you really can’t do much about. ⌘ Read more
When politicians fire up on ‘security’, my bulldust detector goes to DEFCON 1
Using “security” as a justification for a policy initiative opens the door to interventions that are, in the words of former Treasury secretary Dr Ken Henry, “frankly, bad”. ⌘ Read more
The food that tastes best (and worst) on board planes
We could improve our enjoyment of airline meals by making wiser choices about what to eat when the trolley comes around. ⌘ Read more
What I wish I’d known about suicide before my son died
He’d come to me and said: “Hey Dad, I’ve made a mistake.” My son was the victim of sextortion. ⌘ Read more
‘Broken system close to collapse’: Critical worker shortages in child protection, domestic violence
NSW is facing a chronic shortage of caseworkers, including child protection workers, leaving vulnerable kids and women facing more harm. ⌘ Read more
Gifts from $50k to $1m the norm: How home deposits soared to record levels
Average workers are priced out, but many property buyers who are left in the market now have extraordinary wealth – often from family. ⌘ Read more
New Melbourne hotel feels like New York meets ... Collingwood
The convenience of a serviced apartment meets the fun and facilities of a hotel at this stylish new Collingwood property. ⌘ Read more
Dullsville? Hardly: Perth people share the city they know
Think Perth is quiet? You just need to know where to go. Here are some Perth punters who can definitely give you some inspiration for what to do this weekend. ⌘ Read more
‘Out of ideas’: Government leans on lobby groups to solve Perth’s deepening housing crisis
The opposition says the state government is out of ideas on how to fix WA’s deepening housing crisis. ⌘ Read more
‘Wit and grit’: Digging into her ancestry, Kathy Lette realises where she’s from
It’s no surprise to discover relatives who share similar looks. But parallel personality traits? ⌘ Read more
How do I manage my poorly performing employee, who has ADHD?**
This is a complex issue but one you will be able to navigate with expert advice and compassion, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson. ⌘ Read more
Goodbye Selina’s: The new plan for Coogee Bay Hotel approved
The famed Selina’s nightclub at the Coogee Bay Hotel will be demolished, while a new 11-cafe laneway will appear in its place. But some locals say it’s still “too big”. ⌘ Read more
This amazing country is now off-limits, but I want to go back
I’ve met so many lovely, kind people in Russia and I know you can’t take media reports or DFAT warnings as the absolute truth. ⌘ Read more
Court document reveals confusion over released Perth detainee’s curfew requirements
A court transcript indicates an immigration detainee released following a High Court decision was granted bail in March by a Perth magistrate who appeared to have no idea he was subject to strict monitoring conditions. ⌘ Read more
Listen up Perth: Here’s the pizza order to test your maker’s skill
Hint: it’s probably not the pizza you’re thinking of. And its presence on a menu speaks to a certain intent. ⌘ Read more
This mediocre airport could do with a personality transplant
The good news is that, for most Australians who pass through, an hour is the longest you’ll have to spend here. ⌘ Read more
‘Dad kicked me out and sent me back to my mother’: Martha Wainwright
The Canadian musician opens up about the men in her life, including her father Loudon and brother Rufus. ⌘ Read more
Is demand for steak fuelling deforestation in NSW?**
The NSW biodiversity outlook suggests the state is set lose nearly a quarter of all known plant and animal species in the next 100 years, and habitat loss from land clearing especially in the agricultural industry is the biggest cause. ⌘ Read more
Our obsession with property is pathological. Something’s gotta give
Forget the Sunday trip to Bunnings - investing in property is the greatest Australian pastime of all, and queuing for house inspections is our national sport. ⌘ Read more
Swiped: How a red-flagged obsession led me to Tinder
Lesson? If you see someone list their occupation as a journalist, swipe left if you have something to hide. We know how to stalk better than a private investigator. ⌘ Read more
I’m about to turn 90, and I didn’t want to give up my licence. One moment changed my mind
I learned to drive on the Bathurst track and back in the day I owned a Ford GT. I know how to handle a car. Yet, I’ve made the heartbreaking decision to give up driving, and to sell my car. ⌘ Read more
Banks open to overlooking student debt in home loans – but there’s a catch
The banks say it should be up to financial regulators to determine whether student debt gets special treatment in mortgage assessments. ⌘ Read more
Epic tale of destruction and family ties: Our latest show to take on the world
Just weeks after The Picture of Dorian Gray made a West End splash, this local stage hit is heading to the US. ⌘ Read more
How Emily took advantage of one of the few ‘good things’ to come out of COVID
Chemotherapy and a transplant makes it hard for Emily West to go outside, but a post-pandemic explosion in telehealth has made it easier for her to get the care she needs. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Wednesday, May 8
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 8, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding
Illustrations by the artist from The Age. ⌘ 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
Officers attend school of student shot dead by police
Police were called to investigate threatening messages circulating at the school attended by a teen shot dead by police. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 8, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Push to protect AFL players from online abuse
There is a new push to protect AFL players from online abuse, which coaches say is getting worse. ⌘ Read more
Gracie Otto began a film about her dad’s one-man show. A diagnosis changed the story
Gracie Otto has made a documentary about her beloved father, who no longer recognises himself in one of Australia’s biggest films. ⌘ Read more
Savvy reader saves Savva’s syntax
Catastrophise that! ⌘ Read more
Manu admits to All Blacks dream
The Roosters centre has denied suggestions he will return to the Roosters after his rugby union stint. ⌘ Read more
Teenage boys are confused. A pile-on won’t help
Readers react to the expulsion of the Yarra Valley Grammar students who ranked their female classmates and the question of male entitlement. ⌘ Read more
Port Adelaide ramping up preparation for Friday night
Port Adelaide is ramping up preparation for Friday night’s crunch game in Geelong. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of stalking women arrested, then released
A man accused of stalking women in Adelaide was arrested then released on bail almost immediately. ⌘ Read more
Cancer patient gets final wish at Adelaide Oval
A cancer patient unable to leave his bed had his final wish granted at Adelaide Oval. ⌘ Read more
Snowtown sick of stigma and considering name change
Sick of being marred by one of Australia’s worst crimes, Snowtown wants to change its name. ⌘ Read more
‘He’ll want to make up for lost time’: Roosters back returning Leniu to keep cool
The Roosters have rushed Spencer Leniu straight back into the side for Sunday’s clash against the Warriors after serving an eight-match ban for the Ezra Mam “monkey’” slur. ⌘ Read more
We might not want what America has in their sports stars, but our players do
We need to create, and then support, an environment that encourages players to be themselves. It will make individuals and the game healthier. ⌘ Read more