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Former world champ knocked into retirement
Former world champion Aussie boxer Lucas Browne looks sure to retire after being demolished by Hemi Ahio in Perth. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Harry and Meghan on day three of their trip to Nigeria
Today royal reporter Russell Myers on Harry and Meghan's visit to Nigeria which wraps up today. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
More than 90 Aussies thrilled to be home after several days of being stranded in Vanuatu
Private charter flight brings home Aussies who were stranded by Air Vanuatu collapse. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Four teenagers charged on Gold Coast over alleged theft of luxury cars
Police charge four teenagers over the alleged theft of Maserati and Porsche on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
At least 11 dead, mostly students, in Indonesia bus crash after brakes apparently failed, police say
A bus has slammed into cars and motorbikes after its brakes apparently malfunctioned in Indonesia’s West Java province. ⌘ Read more
Campus protests. A Trump trial. Raging wars. Is everything ‘on fire’?**
The current tumult - and the way it has collided with broader social and political upheaval - echoes some especially tense times in the US’s history. ⌘ Read more
Aurora australis a Sunday no-show, but bright lights could return this year
Stargazers flocked to bayside Melbourne and coastal Victoria overnight hoping to enjoy aurora australis, but sadly, there was no repeat show of Saturday’s extraordinary light show. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Royal author says the royals 'need Harry and Meghan' but the rift may be irreparable
There is a 'Harry-shaped hole' in the royal family, says royal author Tina Brown. ⌘ Read more
NSW Government will consider bail law reforms today
Plans to refuse bail for the most violent abusers to be discussed by NSW ministers today. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Teenager shot dead by police in New York
Teenager Win Rozario was shot dead by police in New York, sparking an investigation into the actions of police. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Contenders to replace injured Cleary
Contenders are lining up to replace halfback Nathan Cleary in the NSW Blues team. ⌘ Read more
Four teenagers charged on Gold Coast over alleged theft of luxury cars
Police charge four teenagers over the alleged theft of Maserati and Porsche on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Top US diplomat defends pause of weapons supplies to Israel
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers some of the strongest criticism of Israel yet. ⌘ Read more
Arsonists cause $1 million in damage at Dandenong truck yard
Police are seeking information about two fires that caused damage to a car yard in Melbourne's south-east. ⌘ Read more
At least 11 dead, mostly students, in Indonesia bus crash after brakes apparently failed, police say
A bus has slammed into cars and motorbikes after its brakes apparently malfunctioned in Indonesia’s West Java province. ⌘ Read more
National weather forecast for Monday May 13
National weather forecast for Monday May 13. ⌘ Read more
Top US diplomat defends pause of weapons supplies to Israel
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers some of the strongest criticism of Israel yet. ⌘ Read more
NSW Government will consider bail law reforms today
Plans to refuse bail for the most violent abusers to be discussed by NSW ministers today. ⌘ Read more
Four teenagers charged on Gold Coast over alleged theft of luxury cars
Police charge four teenagers over the alleged theft of Maserati and Porsche on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: $1.15b budget boost for Sunshine Coast rail link; The young Qlders tasked with selling Brisbane
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ 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
First Look: Bibi Ji, the riotous Indian diner reviving a legendary Lygon Street location
Clashing colours and banana leaf feasts washed down with cocktails bring pulsating energy back to the former site of a beloved Italian restaurant. ⌘ Read more
From Wangaratta with love: Joe Richards on his long road to a Magpies debut
From teaching special education in Wangaratta, to starring for the AFL’s reigning premiers – Joe Richards has taken the long road to the AFL. ⌘ Read more
Jerry Seinfeld’s support for Israel prompts Duke university speech walkout
Figures in robes and caps, some waving Palestinian flags, were seen filing out of crowds of graduates assembled on the grass in the North Carolina University’s football stadium. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to dip to kick off budget week
The Australian sharemarket is set to retreat at the open despite another winning session for Wall Street’s benchmark index. ⌘ Read more
Engine gloom: Unprecedented injury carnage at Tahs demands answers
The Waratahs started the season with 10 front rowers in their squad. Five months on, they are all injured. ⌘ Read more
Man of green steel: Dan Andrews takes the billionaire career path
What happens when an immovable former premier meets an unstoppable billionaire? ⌘ Read more
Building unions, Labor branches clash with state on housing towers demolition
Influential construction unions have joined more than 30 Labor branches in contesting the Allan government’s plans to redevelop Melbourne’s 44 public housing towers. ⌘ Read more
Australian airline passengers are being treated like mugs
Compared to the US and Europe, Australian passengers are treated with contempt here. And that’s just the way the airlines like it. ⌘ Read more
‘It was instantaneous’: Meet Perth’s very own Jerry and George
Friendships are flourishing around Perth, with cafes and bars full of people who clearly love each other; we guarantee that reading this will make you smile. ⌘ Read more
The ABC reporter, the underworld postman and the ‘sinister threats’**
Award-winning ABC reporter Mahmood Fazal passed on menacing messages from an organised crime gang to journalists, one of whom became so fearful he reported it to police. Fazal denies any wrongdoing. ⌘ Read more
Both Albanese and Dutton believe they’re on the right track. But one of them must be wrong
The difficulty in politics is that at some point – and you never know when – the risk calculus flips. Tomorrow’s budget might tell us if we’re there yet. ⌘ Read more
A spectacular railway is just the beginning of this extraordinary region
While undeniably spectacular, Flam’s famously steep railway is just one of western Norway’s many drawcards. ⌘ Read more
Three things I love: Crown Perth chief executive David Tsai
Crown Perth is known for fine dining, but the resort boss loves nothing more than a casual feed with the family at his top Asian locals – shared with you here. ⌘ Read more
The mother of all runway shows from Carla Zampatti
Three years after the designer’s death, Carla Zampatti returns to the runway at Australian Fashion Week. ⌘ Read more
Inside the warped mind of a serial domestic violence offender
This man said he respects women. He threatened to kill an ex-partner with an axe and wouldn’t let her use the toilet alone for three days. ⌘ Read more
Stolen ballot boxes, corrupt officials: The fake information targeting NSW voters
Heard the one about election officials using hidden graphite under their fingernails to change your vote? ⌘ Read more
Good money, good vibes: Why Gen Z doesn’t care about work perks
Free lunches, gym memberships and gimmicky thrills are no longer important to young professionals, according to a survey. ⌘ Read more
Optus desperately needs a reset. Here’s what comes next
Australia’s second-largest telco is priming for a much-needed reboot after suffering the nation’s worst data breaches and telecommunications outages. ⌘ Read more
How Paris is going to gouge tourists this year
Visitors to the French capital during the European summer will pay more for hotels, meals out, entry to tourist attractions and public transport. ⌘ Read more
One in three parents are extremely concerned about children’s mental health. Here’s how to help your kids
Bullying and screen time are the main issues affecting the wellbeing of primary school-aged Australian children, according to new research. ⌘ Read more
‘Iron Dan’: Andrews’ next career move aligns with Forrest’s green dream
The former Victorian premier still has an eye for a big project: joining a billionaire to sell “green” iron to China. ⌘ Read more
Big business has one big problem with Sydney’s tolling shake-up
The big end of town is highly critical of one aspect of an independent review into the city’s patchwork of tolled motorways. ⌘ Read more
Labor’s persistent refusal to fix the JobSeeker payment is shameful
Australia has the lowest benefits for the short-term unemployed among 34 countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. ⌘ Read more
Riding a wave of popularity, surfing comes to Sydney’s west
There was a surge of new surfers during the pandemic and a man-made facility at Sydney Olympic Park could draw even more people to the sport. ⌘ Read more
Where unemployment is highest (and lowest) in Sydney
Unemployment has ratcheted higher in Sydney. Here’s how the city’s regions compare on jobs. ⌘ Read more
Inside Chris Dawson’s murder appeal
The convicted killer has asked the state’s top criminal appeal court to overturn his conviction for the murder of his wife Lynette Simms, who vanished in 1982. ⌘ Read more
Eating ultra-processed meat linked to greater risk of early death
A landmark Harvard study has found regular consumption of products such as sausages and ham increases the chance of dying earlier. ⌘ Read more
Why Martin Place is set to become Sydney’s hot new go-to hospitality hub
With a new metro station and a flush of new venues set to open in coming months, diners will be flocking to the historic city strip. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Monday, May 13
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Sunshine Coast rail link to get $1.15 billion budget boost
The extra funding, to be announced in Tuesday’s budget, will take the federal contribution to $2.75 billion – just a fraction of the $12 billion to complete the planned line. ⌘ Read more
The budget promises good news on inflation and interest rates – but there’s a flipside
Inflation has not been within the Reserve Bank’s target band for a decade. Tuesday’s budget will forecast it slipping below 3 per cent by year’s end. ⌘ Read more
Your snake oil is in the mail
While the apostrophe makes way. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 13, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Panel debate the Cameron incident
Geelong’s decision to leave Jeremy Cameron on the field has left heads turning. ⌘ Read more
Teen granted bail after Perth Westfield knife scare
A 16-year-old boy has been granted bail after he was charged for an alleged knife scare at Perth Westfield. ⌘ Read more
Relief payments available after homes destroyed by freak tornado
$4000 relief payments will be available for Bunbury residents whose homes were destroyed by a freak tornado. ⌘ Read more
A ‘piping hot portion of salmonella’ sends another MasterChef contestant packing
It’s masks on for the blind cube taste test, followed by an elimination that pushes things to the pink chicken brink. ⌘ Read more
Saints young gun's manager caught in bizarre Twitter moment
Mattaes Phillipou's manager has provided an explanation for his stinging criticism of Ross Lyon. ⌘ Read more
Freddy, Gal debate NRL's injury crisis
Brad Fittler and Paul Gallen have put the increased workload on NRL players under the microscope. ⌘ Read more
Victoria has the biggest debt and least ability to repay it
Readers comment on Victoria’s debt burden and argue it’s far worse than the government has admitted to. ⌘ Read more
Shoot the aurora australis like a pro – even on a smartphone
These stunning photos of the southern lights were taken by a professional, but most smartphones can take top shots too. ⌘ Read more
‘Ultimate distraction’: Why this top Sydney school has resisted screens in class
While many students are asked to bring their own devices into schools across the state, some are resisting the trend to have iPads or laptops in lessons. ⌘ Read more
NSW government considers urgent domestic violence reforms
The NSW government is considering urgent bail law reform to better protect women from domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
This comfort home item is a winter warmer but could be harming your neighbours
Many of us have fond memories of huddling around a wood heater or fire pit in winter. But are they doing more harm than good? ⌘ Read more
Tobacconists allegedly torched in overnight attacks
Two tobacconists have allegedly been torched in overnight attacks in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Lions, Crows gobsmacked in draw
Brisbane and Adelaide played in the AFL's second draw of the 2024 season, with crowds stunned to a silence at Adelaide Oval. ⌘ Read more
Lloyd's praise for flying Swans
Matthew Lloyd says he simply can't see any flaws in Sydney's game plan or list after round nine. ⌘ Read more
Albanese government considers urgent domestic violence reforms
The Albanese government is considering urgent bail law reform to better protect women from domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
Surfers' tribute Aussie brothers killed in Mexico
Surfers have paddled out in tribute for the two Australian brothers who were killed in Mexico. ⌘ Read more
Police hunt attacker after man killed in Brisbane park
Police are hunting for an alleged stabber after a man was killed in a Brisbane park. ⌘ Read more
Four in custody after two dramatic car chases
Four people are in custody after police chased two allegedly stolen luxury cars through the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Super for paid parental leave at forefront of federal budget
Super for paid parental leave and health will be at the forefront of this year’s federal budget. ⌘ Read more
Magpies’ injury woes deepen despite thumping win; Crows and Lions second draw of the season
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Sunday games play out for round nine. ⌘ Read more
South Australia mulls banning social media for children
South Australia is considering to ban social media for children under the age of 14. ⌘ Read more
Israel tells thousands more Palestinians to leave Rafah
Israel has told thousands more Palestinians to leave Rafah, suggesting an expansion of its military campaign in southern Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Warragamba Dam spills as rain continues in NSW
Warragamba Dam has spilled amid flood warnings for parts of NSW as torrential rain continues for Sydney. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round nine LIVE updates: Magpies’ injury woes deepen despite thumping win; Crows and Lions second draw of the season
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Sunday games play out for round nine. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round nine LIVE updates: Magpies’ injury woes deepen despite thumping win; Crows and Lions set for close finish
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Sunday games play out for round nine. ⌘ Read more
Sleeping giants have awoken: The signs these Bombers are finally the real deal
Essendon are different this year. They have changed and improved, and Brad Scott has them playing a vastly better style of football. ⌘ Read more
Form no longer concerns McRae as Magpies return to top eight, but injury list grows
Collingwood suffered three more injuries in the win over West Coast, but have forced their way into the top eight and their form is improving by the week. ⌘ Read more
Accidental tackle causes Worrell injury
Crow Josh Worrell was in agony after going down with a nasty wrist injury, after a tackle from Lion Cam Rayner. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round nine LIVE updates: Magpies’ injury woes deepen despite thumping win; Crows and Lions set for close finish
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Sunday games play out for round nine. ⌘ Read more
There is plenty of life in the old cash yet, thank you
Bec Wilson asserts the banks believe cash will disappear in seven years (“Cash is dead. Why are we still pretending it isn’t?“, May 11). She should have written that the banks want cash to disappear in seven years. This is so they can charge retailers more in transaction fees who can then pass it on to consumers. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round nine LIVE updates: Magpies’ injury woes deepen despite thumping win; Crows and Lions set for close finish
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Sunday games play out for round nine. ⌘ Read more
NRL Highlights: Titans v Cowboys - Round 10
Gold Coast Titans host North Queensland Cowboys in Round 10 of the 2024 NRL Premiership at Cbus Super Stadium. ⌘ Read more
Robbo backs Luke Keary Origin chance
James Tedesco and Trent Robinson discuss Luke Keary’s campaign for Origin callup. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round nine LIVE updates: Magpies’ injury woes deepen despite thumping win; Crows and Lions set for close finish
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Sunday games play out for round nine. ⌘ Read more
AFL 2024 round nine LIVE updates: Magpies’ injury woes deepen despite thumping win; Crows and Lions in arm wrestle
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Sunday games play out for round nine. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race preview and tips for Muswellbrook on Monday
Everything you need to know to find a winner in the nine-race program. ⌘ Read more
Neasham’s latest foreign star set to make a splash at Muswellbrook
Four-year-old French mare Junebug has only ever raced on wet ground and is set to strut her stuff. ⌘ Read more
Housing system is broke and broken, but government alone can’t solve this crisis
No silver bullet is going to fix our housing woes, but there is now a window of opportunity through which real and significant change can occur. ⌘ Read more
'Smart play' gets Cowboys on the board
Chad Townsend set up back-rower Jeremiah Nanai to score for North Queensland. ⌘ Read more