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Lehrmann ordered to pay most of Network Ten's legal costs
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been ordered to pay most of Network Ten's legal costs from his failed defamation case against the broadcaster. ⌘ Read more
Why I won’t go to the NGV’s perplexing and problematic Pharaoh blockbuster
When Indigenous artefacts are being returned, and there is global recognition of the sanctity of the dead. Why do we make an exception for Egyptian rulers? ⌘ Read more
Man faces court after allegedly stabbing ex-partner outside gym
A man who allegedly stabbed his ex-partner outside a Sydney gym has faced court in a bedside hearing. ⌘ Read more
First jury discharged in missing campers murder trial
Fourteen jurors have been discharged in the murder trial of an airline captain accused of killing missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay. ⌘ Read more
NRL premiership winner cleared of groping woman
Ex-NRL player George Burgess has been cleared of allegations that he groped a woman during a visit to her home. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round nine LIVE updates: Geelong Cats, Port Adelaide Power battle in Geelong
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions from Friday night football in round nine of the AFL season. ⌘ Read more
Another big-name executive walks from Racing Victoria
A second big name has announced he is finishing up at Racing Victoria as the industry prepares for Gillon McLachlan; clubs fight to host All-Star Mile; super Cox Plate wish list. ⌘ Read more
Chiefs‘s epic chip-and-chase try
Etene Nanai Seturo pulled off an epic solo try for the Chiefs against Moana Pasifika in a superb chip-and-chase effort. ⌘ Read more
Bill Gates to sell $1.1 billion green megayacht – before it’s even set sail
The world’s fourth-richest man is offloading his floating palace, but it comes at a rocky time for the yacht industry. ⌘ Read more
Chiefs star breaks try drought
Quinn Tupaea scored for the Chiefs for the first time since 2022 against Moana Pasifika in Auckland. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round nine LIVE updates: Geelong Cats, Port Adelaide Power battle in Geelong
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions from Friday night football in round nine of the AFL season. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round nine LIVE updates: Geelong Cats, Port Adelaide Power battle in Geelong
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions from Friday night football in round nine of the AFL season. ⌘ Read more
‘Weird’ yellow card for Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika player Irie Papuni was dealt a yellow card for a tackle on the Chiefs’ Ollie Norris. ⌘ Read more
Chiefs star breaks try drought
Quinn Tupaea scored for the Chiefs for the first time since 2022 against Moana Pasifika in Auckland. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Carousel shopping centre plunged into lockdown as incident unfolds
Carousel Shopping Centre has been plunged into lockdown amid unconfirmed reports of a person wielding a knife. ⌘ Read more
Stabbing video not offensive enough to be removed, X Corp tells court
X Corp’s legal team argues that while the video depicts an alleged act of terrorism, it is not overly graphic and does not meet the legal threshold for it to be forcibly removed. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round nine LIVE updates: Geelong Cats, Port Adelaide Power battle in Geelong
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions from Friday night football in round nine of the AFL season. ⌘ Read more
AFL round nine teams & tips: Tigers lose premiership star, Pies name debutant
It’s been a big week at AFL selection tables. Richmond will be without Liam Baker because of a corked leg against the Western Bulldogs, while Collingwood have confirmed a debutant for their clash with West Coast. Check out all the teams and our experts’ tips. ⌘ Read more
Holding all Jews responsible for Israel is unacceptable
Readers debate students’ right to protest Israel’s actions in Gaza and what are its implications when it threatens Jewish students. ⌘ Read more
Australia set to back watered-down UN resolution on Palestine
Australian government sources said a watered-down version of the motion contained major concessions by the Palestinians and Arab nations. ⌘ Read more
People-smuggling boat carrying Chinese caught by Indonesia police
The group was discovered near the city of Kupang, and believed to be heading to Australia. ⌘ Read more
‘Nobody erred on the side of caution’: Racecourse flood wall mistakes identified
A flood management expert says avoiding flood problems means making the right decision at the start - and now the Maribyrnong River’s issues are almost impossible to fix. ⌘ Read more
Freddy calls for Tigers stars to 'stand up'
Brad Fittler believes some of the Tigers players need to help out Lachie Galvin and Apisai Koroisau. ⌘ Read more
‘We are pleased’: Medical regulator welcomes Dolphins change of jersey
The Dolphins will no longer display the logo of a medicinal cannabis company on their jerseys and stadium signage after being reminded of drug advertising laws. ⌘ Read more
NRL round 10 LIVE: Penrith Panthers v Canterbury Bulldogs at BlueBet Stadium
It’s the Panthers up against, well, a host of ex-Panthers as the premiers eye the top of the ladder and the Dogs look to break into the eight. ⌘ Read more
‘Walk the walk’: Clubs cast doubt over Tarryn Thomas’ AFL future as ex-North star faces fresh police investigation
The troubled AFL player was sacked by the club earlier this year after an investigation revealed threatening behaviour towards a woman. ⌘ Read more
Another big name executive walks from Racing Victoria
A second big name has announced he is finishing up at Racing Victoria as the industry prepares for Gillon McLachlan; clubs fight to host All-Star Mile; super Cox Plate wish list. ⌘ Read more
World of photos, May 11, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. ⌘ Read more
ASX caps off positive week after jobs report boosts Wall Street
The Australian sharemarket edged higher Friday, taking its gains for the week to 1.6 per cent, after a strong lead from Wall Street, where the benchmark S&P 500 Index surged to within 1 per cent of its record. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: High Court dismisses immigration detainee challenge; Treasurer wants Australians to have more babies
Billionaire Elon Musk widens his legal fight with Australia, the treasurer would like Australians to have more children and some Labor MPs push back against gas plan. ⌘ Read more
Queenslander comes face to face with US tornado
Storm Chaser Thomas Hinterdorfer came face to face with a tornado in Hawley, Texas. ⌘ Read more
Car worth $100,000 stolen from home in Melbourne's south-east
A car worth $100,000 has been stolen from a home in Melboune's south-east. ⌘ Read more
Pensioners, welfare recipients set for budget boost
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there will be new help in the budget for pensioners and other welfare recipients ⌘ Read more
Sublease space shrinks as big corporates put brake on handing back office space
Big corporates wanting to offload space are struggling to compete with landlords who are offering big incentives in rent deals. ⌘ Read more
Group of delivery riders attacked in Melbourne
A group of delivery riders say they don't feel safe on Melbourne's streets after being attacked by a gang of teenagers. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government grilled over decision to scrap location of Arden Hospital
The Victorian government has been grilled over its decision to scrap the location of the Arden Hospital. ⌘ Read more
Court dissects Sharaz’s stance on defamation row as peace talks loom
The implications of David Sharaz’s public declaration to bow out of his year-long defamation row with WA Senator Linda Reynolds are unclear – even to his lawyers. ⌘ Read more
Gale force heads to Tasmania; Newman fined over bump; Howe forward with Elliott out
Brendon Gale has been announced as the inaugural CEO of the Tasmania Devils, Carlton’s Nic Newman is free to take on Sydney he was fined for a high bump on Alex Neal-Bullen, while injury-hit Collingwood will be without Jamie Elliott against West Coast. ⌘ Read more
'Autopilot' hit-run driver sentenced to nine months after Melbourne crash
A woman who lied to police about her Tesla being on autopilot when she hit a pedestrian has been sentenced to nine months' imprisonment. ⌘ Read more
Former AFL player Tarryn Thomas to face fresh allegations of harassment
Former North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas is facing fresh allegations for allegedly harassing a former partner. ⌘ Read more
Seven minors arrested after pursuit in allegedly stolen car
Seven minors have been arrested after a car was allegedly stolen from a home in Sydney’s northern beaches. ⌘ Read more
Man faces court after allegedly stabbing ex-partner outside gym
A man who allegedly stabbed his ex-partner outside a Sydney gym has faced court in a bedside hearing. ⌘ Read more
Lehrmann ordered to pay most of Network Ten's legal costs
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been ordered to pay most of Network Ten's legal costs from his failed defamation case against the broadcaster. ⌘ Read more
‘No real winners’: Judge rules on multimillion-dollar costs of Lehrmann case
Bruce Lehrmann brought his defamation case on a “knowingly false” basis, Justice Michael Lee said, as he made a costs order in Ten and Lisa Wilkinson’s favour. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: High Court dismisses immigration detainee challenge; Treasurer wants Australians to have more babies
Billionaire Elon Musk widens his legal fight with Australia, the treasurer would like Australians to have more children and some Labor MPs push back against gas plan. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: LNP threatens to replace independent Games body | Have babies, says Treasurer
For news from in and around Brisbane today, follow us live. ⌘ Read more
Government wins crucial High Court detainee case
More immigration detainees will remain behind bars after the High Court ruled it was legal to keep them locked up if they frustrate their deportation efforts. ⌘ Read more
NRL premiership winner cleared of groping woman
Ex-NRL player George Burgess has been cleared of allegations that he groped a woman during a visit to her home. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race preview and tips for Newcastle on Saturday
Everything you need to know to find a winner on The Coast day. ⌘ Read more
Architect Philip Thalis paid the price for being outspoken. Now he’s won the profession’s gold medal
Australia’s newest gold medal winner for architecture has called on those engaged in shaping our cities to be bolder, braver and more vocal. ⌘ Read more
Alexandria stabbing accused allegedly broke knife in three pieces during attack
Police will allege that Anthony Monteleone stabbed his former girlfriend so hard that the knife broke apart at the handle and blade split in two. ⌘ Read more
First jury discharged in missing campers murder trial
Fourteen jurors have been discharged in the murder trial of an airline captain accused of killing missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: High Court dismisses immigration detainee challenge; Treasurer wants Australians to have more babies
Billionaire Elon Musk widens his legal fight with Australia, the treasurer would like Australians to have more children and some Labor MPs push back against gas plan. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: LNP threatens to replace independent Games body | Have babies, says Treasurer
For news from in and around Brisbane today, follow us live. ⌘ Read more
Federal Court dismisses disclosure class actions against CBA
The judge found even though Commonwealth Bank was aware of problems before AUSTRAC’s 2017 case, it had not breached continuous disclosure obligations. ⌘ Read more
When money talks, historic WA Goldfields still delivers
This week’s Bulls N’ Bears Runner of the Week is … Iceni Gold. Other “WA Budget week” runners include Alliance Nickel, OZZ Resources and Caprice Resources. ⌘ Read more
Anna Funder on the ‘beautiful letters’ she received from men who read Wifedom
The Miles Franklin winner took on a “terrifying project” when she wrote about George Orwell and his oft forgotten wife. ⌘ Read more
Your top WA budget questions answered: Our reporters explain the details
Over the past few days, you’ve been sending through your burning budget questions. Here to answer them is WAtoday state politics reporter Hamish Hastie and business reporter Peter Milne. ⌘ Read more
Latest allegations should spell the end of Tarryn Thomas’ career
If new allegations of harassment against former Kangaroo Tarryn Thomas are verified, his case to return to play AFL football must be ruled off for good. ⌘ Read more
Does Saturday mean The Quiz and Dicey Topics? Here’s where to join in live
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions. ⌘ Read more
Michael Ondaatje’s latest work is in praise of long love and experience
The writer’s first collection of poetry in more than 25 years replaces the idea of ageing as diminution with a blazing and sensual testament to what is held close. ⌘ Read more
‘Not well received’ at Harvard, these two writers maintain the rage
Writer Tony Birch reflects on how Miles Franklin Award-winner Kim Scott has intrigued and inspired him. ⌘ Read more
The 19th-century scientists complicit in body mutilation and theft
Cassandra Pybus uncovers the details of the harvesting of Indigenous Tasmanians’ skeletons. ⌘ Read more
‘She’s good for business’: The Overriding factor in Doyle’s emergence
Overrriding is Nathan Doyle’s best horse and is responsible for many more arriving at the Newcastle yard. ⌘ Read more
The singular adult fantasy that is a Marian Keyes novel
The Irish writer brings one of the Walsh sisters back to Ireland after heartbreak in New York. ⌘ Read more
Part mystery, part hostage thriller, this is our fiction pick of the week
Our reviewers assess recent fiction and non-fiction publications. ⌘ Read more
The royal cameo you missed in Jennifer Lawrence's flick No Hard Feelings
Everyone missed Prince Achileas-Andreas of Greece and Denmark's cameo in Jennifer Lawrence's raunchy comedy 'No Hard Feelings'. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: High Court dismisses immigration detainee challenge; Treasurer wants Australians to have more babies
Billionaire Elon Musk widens his legal fight with Australia, the treasurer would like Australians to have more children and some Labor MPs push back against gas plan. ⌘ Read more
Should I stop booing the other team at the footy?**
No! As long as it’s done correctly, writes our Modern Guru. ⌘ Read more
Former UN ambassador urges no vote on Palestinian recognition
But in a call that underscores the divisions within Labor over the emotive issue, a Victorian Labor MP has urged the government to vote yes in a UN General Assembly vote overnight. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: LNP threatens to replace independent Games body | Have babies, says Treasurer
For news from in and around Brisbane today, follow us live. ⌘ Read more
Liberal MP considers defying party to support Greens bill on no-grounds evictions
Despite both Labor and the Coalition promising to end no grounds evictions before the last election, neither has moved to end the practice. One Liberal MP is sick of waiting. ⌘ Read more
Why we are about to see the best of Latrell Mitchell
South Sydney fullback returns from suspension on Saturday evening – and interim coach Ben Hornby says he’s notice a positive change in his superstar’s attitude. ⌘ Read more
From brunch to bakes: 10 brand new recipes your mum will love
Show your mum, or someone else close to you, that you care with these recipes guaranteed to make them smile. ⌘ Read more
‘It could boomerang’: Stormy Daniels testimony on sex, lies and money is risky for both sides
The porn actress’ account was explosive in her indignant delivery and in the details of a sexual encounter with Donald Trump that at times sounded non-consensual. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: LNP threatens to replace independent Games body | Have babies, says Treasurer
For news from in and around Brisbane today, follow us live. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: High Court dismisses immigration detainee challenge; Treasurer wants Australians to have more babies
Billionaire Elon Musk widens his legal fight with Australia, the treasurer would like Australians to have more children and some Labor MPs push back against gas plan. ⌘ Read more
How a broken pipe became a criminal justice issue in Brisbane
In policing, the broken windows theory has been hotly debated for years. But it’s a broken pipe that has the Queensland Police Service defending its methods. ⌘ Read more
‘No real winners’: Judge rules on multimillion-dollar costs of Lehrmann case
The judge who presided over Bruce Lehrmann’s high-stakes defamation case has delivered his decision on legal costs. ⌘ Read more
The cruise industry’s Asia boom will have (delicious) benefits
The focus of cruise energy has long been on North America and Europe. Prepare for a change as Asia takes to the seas. ⌘ Read more
10 undiscovered Sunshine Coast highlights that most people miss
You may need a 4WD to access some, but this diverse region has some truly wonderful attractions that aren’t obvious, unless you know where to look. ⌘ Read more
The best times to visit the Sunshine Coast
The sunny region plays host to countless annual events, including food festivals and triathlons. Here’s when to make the most of its stunning natural assets. ⌘ Read more
20 things that surprise first-time visitors to the Sunshine Coast
From ‘punk’ turtles to trees that cause excruciating pain, the Sunshine Coast certainly has its quirks. Here’s what to know before you go. ⌘ Read more
Best places to eat and drink on the Sunshine Coast
Trendy Asian eateries, retro diners, fresh Mooloolaba prawns and farm-to-table fine dining? Yep, Sunny Coast has something for every gourmand. ⌘ Read more
The best places to stay on the Sunshine Coast, for all budgets
From romantic hinterland hideaways to luxury oceanfront apartments, there’s an accommodation option for every type of traveller on this sunny stretch. ⌘ Read more
Sunshine Coast
Covering more than 100 kilometres, from south of Caloundra to north of Noosa, this is one of the most pleasant playgrounds in the country. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: High Court dismisses immigration detainee challenge; Treasurer wants Australians to have more babies
Billionaire Elon Musk widens his legal fight with Australia, the treasurer would like Australians to have more children and some Labor MPs push back against gas plan. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: LNP threatens to replace independent Games body | Have babies, says Treasurer
For news from in and around Brisbane today, follow us live. ⌘ Read more
Half the detainees freed after High Court ruling have no monitors or curfews
The government has successfully fended off a major legal challenge that would have seen up to 200 more immigration detainees released into the community. ⌘ Read more
Gale force heads to Tasmania; Howe forward with Elliott out; Gawn’s embarrassment
Brendon Gale has been announced as the inaugural CEO of the Tasmania Devils, while injury-hit Collingwood will be without Jamie Elliott against West Coast. ⌘ Read more
‘Not a single government dollar’: Albanese plays down gas policy push after blowback
Six Labor MPs in at-risk seats have spoken out against the future gas strategy spearheaded by Resources Minister Madeleine King. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: High Court dismisses immigration detainee challenge; Treasurer wants Australians to have more babies
Billionaire Elon Musk widens his legal fight with Australia, the treasurer would like Australians to have more children and some Labor MPs push back against gas plan. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: LNP threatens to replace independent Games body | Have babies, says Treasurer
For news from in and around Brisbane today, follow us live. ⌘ Read more
Chalmers wakes the baby debate the country needs
Jim Chalmers is not planning a fertility police squad in next week’s budget. But his comments on the birth rate go to an issue the world needs to debate. ⌘ Read more
Jury discharged on first day of missing campers murder trial
A new trial is expected to begin early next week after former pilot Gregory Lynn pleaded not guilty to the murders of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay. ⌘ Read more
Chalmers wakes the baby debate the country needs
Jim Chalmers is not planning a fertility police squad in next week’s budget. But his comments on the birth rate go to an issue the world needs to debate. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: High Court dismisses immigration detainee challenge; Treasurer wants Australians to have more babies
Billionaire Elon Musk widens his legal fight with Australia, the treasurer would like Australians to have more children and some Labor MPs push back against gas plan. ⌘ Read more
Schaufelle angers fans with hazy drop
Xander Schaufelle has caused a stir after hazy drop. ⌘ Read more
ASX lifts after jobs report boosts Wall Street
The Australian sharemarket edged higher after a strong lead from Wall Street, where the benchmark S&P 500 Index surged to within 1 per cent of its record. ⌘ Read more
Former Home and Away star to plead guilty to assault after three-day manhunt
Melbourne actor Orpheus Pledger has been remanded in custody to face charges after he allegedly assaulted a woman. ⌘ Read more