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Australia news LIVE: Budget to forecast second surplus; Defence whistleblower David McBride sentenced to jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his third budget, defence whistleblower David McBride will find out if he will be jailed and universities face cap on international students. ⌘ Read more
Lincoln to showcase graphite credentials to European Union
Lincoln Minerals says it has all the attributes needed to push it to the forefront of the graphite supply chain – and it plans to show how in Europe next month. ⌘ Read more
Federal budget 2024 LIVE updates: Jim Chalmers set to hand down budget as cost of living pressures continue to bite Australians
Treasures Jim Chalmers is delivering his third federal budget. Tune in for rolling coverage, including live updates from the treasurer’s address and all the analysis from our team of experts. ⌘ Read more
Golden goals on Fashion Week day two as designers switch it up to chase customers
On the second day of Australian Fashion Week, the Matildas’ favourite off-pitch brand stepped out of its comfort zone. ⌘ Read more
Grandfather of allegedly murdered schoolgirl takes stand in trial
The grandfather of murdered schoolgirl Charlise Mutten has revealed the child's fondness for her now accused killer Justin Stein, who has pleaded not guilty. ⌘ Read more
Paul Kent appears in court following affray charge
Journalist Paul Kent has appeared in court following a video which allegedly shows him in a fight in the city's inner west. ⌘ Read more
‘He’s not ready’: Moses no certainty to return before Origin I as Trindall named for Sharks
Mitchell Moses is out of Magic Round – and no certainty to return for next week’s final Origin I audition – as Cronulla recall Braydon Trindall. ⌘ Read more
Man charged after allegedly threatening three teenagers
A 37-year-old man has been charged after allegedly threatening three teenagers at a Sydney wharf. ⌘ Read more
Three contractors charged over alleged stolen copper plot
Three contractors have been charged accused of stealing more than $2.5 million worth of copper. ⌘ Read more
Households expecting cost of living relief ahead of Federal Budget
Households are expecting cost of living relief measures ahead of the Federal Budget. ⌘ Read more
Major bail reform for accused violent domestic violence offenders
The NSW Government has announced drastic changes to the state's bail laws following the alleged murder of Molly Ticehurst last month. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget to forecast second surplus; Defence whistleblower David McBride sentenced to jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his third budget, defence whistleblower David McBride will find out if he will be jailed and universities face cap on international students. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Qld’s supermarket probe takes full flight; Teen jailed for North Lakes murder
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Harry and Meghan’s Archewell charity issued with ‘delinquency notice’**
A 2022 tax filing published online suggests that Archewell suffered a $16 million drop in donations on the previous year. ⌘ Read more
World’s oldest Chinese dragon vandalised in attack on Australian museum
Two separate dragons, the world’s oldest and one of world’s longest, were damaged in the attack. Police have released images of two suspects they are looking for. ⌘ Read more
Cheap and clever, this new crime series throws you in the deep end
Tapping into contemporary concerns, After the Flood makes a welcome change. ⌘ Read more
Fiction is a sort of warning call, and we’re ignoring history
American writer Celeste Ng’s first two novels were realist domestic fiction, but her third was a more political creation. ⌘ Read more
DV bail changes make a big difference, but Minns missed one big red flag
The NSW government’s proposed laws will make it much harder for the most serious offenders to inflict harm. But there are other protections it can and must deploy. ⌘ Read more
Struggle over gun led to missing campers’ accidental deaths: defence
The trial of Gregory Lynn, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria’s Alpine region in 2020, is under way in the Supreme Court. Follow the updates. ⌘ Read more
The ends of the Earth
The Arctic and Antarctic are otherworldly places of furious extremes, where unfamiliar rhythms and patterns will keep you in a perpetual state of wonder. ⌘ Read more
Pass the bad luck repellant: The Argentinian flown in to solve NSW’s prop crisis
Argentinian Enrique Pieretto is the Waratahs’ newest starting prop after season-ending injuries to everyone else. ⌘ Read more
Former pilot claims hunting dispute led to campers’ deaths in tragic accident
Gregory Lynn has revealed to a jury what he says happened at a remote campsite that led to the deaths of campers Russell Hill, 74, and Carol Clay, 73. ⌘ Read more
AFL off to the races? League could build ovals in middle of Moonee Valley
The AFL could build two new football ovals in the centre of Moonee Valley racecourse under a long-term lease agreement that would help the league keep up with the sport’s growing demands. ⌘ Read more
This ship can go where other ships cannot
As Antarctica becomes crowded with ships, the Le Commandant Charcot can push through pack ice and into regions of seas typically only reached by military or scientific vessels. ⌘ Read more
‘He’s a weapon’: Roosters utility emerges as Blues bolter
This time last year, Connor Watson wasn’t sure if he would ever play in the NRL again. Now he’s in the frame for an unlikely State of Origin debut. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Perth residents win battle to have paedophile removed from street; Bunbury maternity hospital to close
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
Why a South African leader is poised to unlock Australia’s opener debate
An old foe is taking the reins of an Australian cricket nursery. Can he unlock its potential and end the nation’s opener debate? ⌘ Read more
Want to know what happens in ACMI’s playful new show? It’s up to you
Visitors need only keep moving to experience their own animated world inside ACMI’s Beings exhibition. ⌘ Read more
Qantas scraps direct flights to Shanghai as Chinese tourists stay away
The airline will suspend all flights from Sydney to Shanghai at the end of July, citing a lack of demand since the route relaunched after COVID border closures. ⌘ Read more
Australian Fashion Week 2024: The best street style looks so far
All the best street style looks from Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2024, so far. ⌘ Read more
Paul Kent seeks mental health, alcohol treatment after alleged brawl: court
High-profile NRL journalist Paul Kent has asked a court to give him time to seek mental health and alcohol treatment. ⌘ Read more
The one destination no traveller can ever be fully prepared for
There’s an astonishing prep-list before you can even set foot on the White Continent. But, in this harsh environment, even the most prepared can expect the unexpected. ⌘ Read more
End to a secret deal that locked in coal exports and Sydney truck traffic
The Port of Newcastle has paid $13 million so that it is no longer prohibited from competing with the Port Botany and can diversify away from coal. ⌘ Read more
The criminal reason we should bring back blue light discos
How to keep the minds of bored teenagers off pinching a Nissan Skyline or accosting strangers at a train station? The answer is clear to me. ⌘ Read more
Struggle over gun led to missing campers’ accidental deaths: defence
The trial of Gregory Lynn, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria’s Alpine region in 2020, is under way in the Supreme Court. Follow the updates. ⌘ Read more
Trevor Long reviews the all-new iPad Pro, iPad Air and Apple Pencil Pro
After their announcement last week, Trevor Long has a first hands-on look at the all-new iPad Pro, Apple's thinnest ever product. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget to forecast second surplus; Defence whistleblower David McBride sentenced to jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his third budget, defence whistleblower David McBride will find out if he will be jailed and universities face cap on international students. ⌘ Read more
Roosters rally around Angus Crichton after Fifita signing
Roosters players Terrell May and Victor Radley said they hope to have Angus Crichton at the club next year. ⌘ Read more
Victoria’s hospitals are driving up costs by competing against each other
Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas has flagged the state is considering amalgamating Victoria’s 76 health services because they are spending money competing with each other. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Qld’s supermarket probe takes full flight; Teen jailed for North Lakes murder
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Shadow boxing on as BHP eyes being crowned world’s copper king
Anglo American has rejected BHP’s second, higher takeover offer. But playing hard is getting harder. ⌘ Read more
Man banned from Sydney’s eastern suburbs after alleged wharf incident
Jack Doyle allegedly threatened to use a firearm on a group of teenagers fishing at Watsons Bay wharf before being pulled over by police hours later. ⌘ Read more
Harry and Meghan’s Archewell charity issued with ‘delinquency notice’**
A 2022 tax filing published online suggests that Archewell suffered a $16 million drop in donations on the previous year. ⌘ Read more
The show all musical theatre lovers should see at least once arrives in Perth
Everyone onstage seems to relish channelling the rebellious energy of the downtrodden artistic demimonde, who live and love on their terms and stand ready to stick it to the man. ⌘ Read more
High-profile Sydney lawyer charged with sharing details of sexual assault complainant
Abdul Saddik has represented several members of one of the main clans embroiled in Sydney’s drug war. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget to forecast second surplus; Defence whistleblower David McBride sentenced to jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his third budget, defence whistleblower David McBride will find out if he will be jailed and universities face cap on international students. ⌘ Read more
The rare sound of perfection: Don’t miss this Mahler performance
Our reviewers run a critical eye over the latest shows around town. ⌘ Read more
Qld reheats calls for migration ‘moderation’ – and more federal cash
The push – on federal budget day and ahead of the state’s own pre-election budget – calls for faster, not deeper, action on arrivals. ⌘ Read more
Bombers back in prime time as AFL finalises schedule for rounds 16-23
Essendon’s resurgence has been reflected in the AFL’s updated fixture, the league handing the Bombers a blockbuster-laden fixture while leaning on the drawing power of Carlton, Collingwood and Sydney to fight the Olympics. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget to forecast second surplus; Defence whistleblower David McBride sentenced to jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his third budget, defence whistleblower David McBride will find out if he will be jailed and universities face cap on international students. ⌘ Read more
Lea landed a huge modelling contract after being rejected because of her armpits
Wear Nala and Bella Management's Lea Combres landed a huge modelling contract after being rejected because of her armpits. ⌘ Read more
Mortgage lender suffers hack, credit card details published on dark web
Firstmac customers are being warned they may need to replace their identity documents after copies of them were stolen by a ransomware gang. ⌘ Read more
Patient seriously harmed after equipment fails during heart surgery
Between July 2021 and June 2022, 151 people died because of preventable errors in Victorian hospitals according to data obtained by The Age. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Perth residents win battle to have paedophile removed from street; Bunbury maternity hospital to close
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget to forecast second surplus; Defence whistleblower David McBride sentenced to jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his third budget, defence whistleblower David McBride will find out if he will be jailed and universities face cap on international students. ⌘ Read more
High-profile Sydney lawyer charged with sharing details of sexual assault complainant
Abdul Saddik has represented several members of one of the main clans embroiled in Sydney’s drug war. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Bunbury maternity hospital to close; Dockers’ young brother forced to retire at 18
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Qld’s supermarket probe takes full flight; Teen jailed for North Lakes murder
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
World’s oldest Chinese dragon vandalised in attack on Australian museum
Two separate dragons, the world’s oldest and the world’s longest, were damaged in the attack. Police have released images of two suspects they are looking for. ⌘ Read more
Michael Cohen, Trump’s fixer-turned-foe, takes the stand in the hush money trial
The prosecution will hinge on how well Cohen can convince a jury that Trump falsified business records with the intent to commit campaign finance violations. ⌘ Read more
Queensland authorities capture large and aggressive crocodile
Wildlife authorities have captured a large crocodile in Queensland after the reptile lunged at the resident of a houseboat at Cardwell Marina. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget to forecast second surplus; Defence whistleblower David McBride sentenced to jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his third budget, defence whistleblower David McBride will find out if he will be jailed and universities face cap on international students. ⌘ Read more
Defence whistleblower sentenced to years in jail
Justice David Mossop said David McBride was not a nefarious character but had become “obsessed with the correctness of his own feelings”. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget to forecast second surplus; Defence whistleblower David McBride sentenced to jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his third budget, defence whistleblower David McBride will find out if he will be jailed and universities face cap on international students. ⌘ Read more
Fewer women and children confirmed dead but Gaza toll still over 35,000**
Israel has questioned why the figures, provided by the Hamas-run Health Ministry, for the deaths of women and children has halved. ⌘ Read more
Leisurely late breakfasts and shaken tahini lattes star at this cruisy beach cafe
Excellent scrambled eggs, a za’atar-flecked brekky plate and exemplary service are just the ticket at Noon in Manly. ⌘ Read more
Tyson, Paul face-off in New York
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson faced off in New York ahead of their July fight. ⌘ Read more
Struggle over gun led to missing campers’ accidental deaths: defence
The trial of Gregory Lynn, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria’s Alpine region in 2020, is under way in the Supreme Court. Follow the updates. ⌘ Read more
Sarytogan gets nuclear green light for Kazakhstan graphite
Sarytogan Graphite says product purified to 99.999 per cent from its Kazakhstan project has met key content criteria to enable its use in nuclear reactors. ⌘ Read more
Fire tears through two homes under construction
A fire has torn through two new homes that were under construction in Brisbane's north. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget to forecast second surplus; Defence whistleblower David McBride sentenced to jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his third budget, defence whistleblower David McBride will find out if he will be jailed and universities face cap on international students. ⌘ Read more
ICAC investigating former Canterbury-Bankstown Council employee and contractor
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption will hold a hearing next month after the council’s general manager reported conduct to the body. ⌘ Read more
Charlise Mutten asked if her alleged killer would make a good dad, jury told
The nine-year-old girl was excited to visit her mother Kallista Mutten and her mother’s fiance Justin Stein before her alleged murder, her grandfather has said. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget to forecast second surplus; Defence whistleblower David McBride sentenced to jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his third budget, defence whistleblower David McBride will find out if he will be jailed and universities face cap on international students. ⌘ Read more
Ricciardo scorches Miami qualifying
Daniel Ricciardo was one of the star performers of qualifying, recording the fourth-fastest time. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Bunbury maternity hospital to close; Darling escapes suspension over Magpie bump
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
Ex-pilot allegedly killed campers, hid bodies, concealed evidence: prosecutor
The trial of Gregory Lynn, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria’s Alpine region in 2020, is under way in the Supreme Court. Follow the updates. ⌘ Read more
Greenline project’s future in doubt as council pulls ongoing funding
The City of Melbourne unveiled its $781 million draft budget on Tuesday, which crept into surplus for the first time in five years. ⌘ Read more
‘Madge understands’: Why Wighton will not play for NSW
Jack Wighton will not go back on his representative retirement despite the NSW side facing a catastrophic injury toll. ⌘ Read more
Man found dead in Gold Coast park
A man's body has been found with injuries in a Gold Coast park. ⌘ Read more
‘You feel like you’re in a Greek village’: Festival to draw thousands
Musgrave Park is expected to host 50,000 festival goers for Paniyiri, the two-day celebration of Greek culture and cuisine. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget to forecast second surplus; Defence whistleblower David McBride to find out fate
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his third budget, defence whistleblower David McBride will find out if he will be jailed and universities face cap on international students. ⌘ Read more
Ex-pilot allegedly killed campers, hid bodies, concealed evidence: prosecutor
The trial of Gregory Lynn, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria’s Alpine region in 2020, is under way in the Supreme Court. Follow the updates. ⌘ Read more
End to a secret deal that locked in coal exports and Sydney truck traffic
The Port of Newcastle has paid $13 million so that it is no longer prohibited from competing with the Port of Botany and can diversify away from coal. ⌘ Read more
Wighton won't end Blues retirement
Jack Wighton says he will not come out of State of Origin retirement even if new Blues coach Michael Maguire asks him to. ⌘ Read more
Four dead, several feared trapped as billboard falls over during Mumbai rainstorm
At least four people are dead after a massive billboard fell during a rainstorm in India’s financial capital of Mumbai. ⌘ Read more
Crews conduct controlled demolition on Baltimore bridge span as cleanup continues at collapse site
Crews conducted a controlled demolition to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. ⌘ Read more
‘Unacceptable’ pro-Palestine protesters ordered off Deakin campus
Despite the order, protesters at the Burwood encampment have refused to budge, arguing that their small protest is lawful. ⌘ Read more
‘As soon as possible’: No timeframe for rollout of ankle bracelets for DV offenders
Premier Chris Minns repeatedly declined to put a timeline on law changes that will see men who are released on bail after being accused of a serious domestic violence offence required to wear an ankle bracelet. ⌘ Read more
Luxury car swindler targeted as burning cars slam into suburban home
An SUV and a ute were set alight in the early hours of Tuesday and driven into a multimillion-dollar Essendon property linked to former bankrupt Andrew Triantafyllos. ⌘ Read more
Treasurer to announce Australia's first consecutive budget surplus in 20 years today
Today's budget aims to balance providing cost-of-living relief with controlling inflation. ⌘ Read more
Two cars set alight and driven into Melbourne mansion overnight
Man and woman in Melbourne mansion escape injury after two cars were driven into their home. ⌘ Read more
Judge takes aim at Dawson’s ‘convenient’ claim about wedding ring
Chris Dawson claimed his wife Lynette never returned home after he dropped her at a Mona Vale bus stop. A top judge asked a pointed question. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget to forecast second surplus; Defence whistleblower David McBride to find out fate
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his third budget, defence whistleblower David McBride will find out if he will be jailed and universities face cap on international students. ⌘ Read more
Ex-pilot allegedly killed campers, hid bodies, concealed evidence: prosecutor
The trial of Gregory Lynn, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria’s Alpine region in 2020, is under way in the Supreme Court. Follow the updates. ⌘ Read more
ASX opens lower on budget day after lacklustre session on Wall Street
The Australian sharemarket started its session lower on the eve of the federal budget after US stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish overnight. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Qld’s supermarket probe takes full flight; Teen jailed for North Lakes murder
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
‘Heart and soul of Melbourne’s gastronomy’: Legendary Italian grocer to close after 70 years
It’s the end of an era for a family-run business that helped change Melbourne’s eating and drinking landscape. ⌘ Read more
Ex-pilot allegedly killed campers, hid bodies, concealed evidence: prosecutor
The trial of Gregory Lynn, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria’s Alpine region in 2020, is under way in the Supreme Court. Follow the updates. ⌘ Read more
That’s a rap: Why Chalmers no longer pumps out the pre-budget hip-hop
The three leading players behind Tuesday’s federal budget take us inside their pre-game rituals ⌘ Read more