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Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
Fury in Georgia as ‘Russian law’ bill passes parliament
Moscow uses similar legislation to crack down on independent news media, nonprofits and activists critical of the Kremlin, opposition says. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
Ricky Stuart extends as Raiders coach until 2029
The 500-game coach will be at the Canberra Raiders until the end of the decade after signing on with the club for another five years. ⌘ Read more
Fury in Georgia as ‘Russian law’ bill passes parliament
Moscow uses similar legislation to crack down on independent news media, nonprofits and activists critical of the Kremlin, opposition says. ⌘ Read more
Man stabbed after altercation with group in Melbourne's north
A man has been rushed to hospital after a suspected stabbing near a train station in Melbourne's north. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
Over half a million displaced Palestinians looking for safety
More than half a million of displaced Palestinians have fled the fighting Rafah and northern Gaza, looking for safety as the Israeli army ramps up operations. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
Last piece of strategic Arctic archipelago up for sale for $490 million
The last piece of privately-owned land in the Arctic archipelago is up for grabs for $490 million. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Winthrop house engulfed by fire; West Australians to get two energy rebates
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
Winthrop house fire
Flames have engulfed a home in Perth's southern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
Coming soon: Supernormal team to also open Euro-inspired riverside bar
Overseeing both venues is a hatted former Paper Daisy and Raes on Wategos chef, who has also worked at Attica and Stokehouse. Here’s what’s in store. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: What the budget means for SEQ; Your suburb’s most popular coffee
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Palestine protesters block city traffic after targeting ABC, Seven
The deputy premier’s office was among the buildings sprayed with fake blood overnight, before protesters brought Melbourne’s roads to a halt during peak hour. ⌘ Read more
Parents of allegedly murdered surfer plead for killer to come forward
Parents of a young NSW surfer allegedly stabbed to death say they have lost their faith in humanity as the alleged killer remains on the run. ⌘ Read more
Roosters pull Fifita offer, Queensland star set to stay put
Gold Coast star David Fifita will remain with the Titans after the Roosters sensationally withdrew a big-money offer to lure the in-demand forward to Bondi. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
Frederik and Mary attend gala in Norway
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark attend a gala hosted by the Norwegian royal family. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: What the budget means for SEQ; Your suburb’s most popular coffee
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race tips and preview for Randwick Kensington on Wednesday
Eight races are set down for Sydney’s midweek meeting on the Kenso surface at headquarters. ⌘ Read more
Fifita offer withdrawn by Roosters
The Roosters have sensationally withdrawn their $3.3m offer to gun backrower David Fifita. ⌘ Read more
Roosters pull Fifita offer, Queensland star set to stay put
Gold Coast star David Fifita will remain with the Titans after the Roosters sensationally withdrew a big-money offer to lure the in-demand forward to Bondi. ⌘ Read more
Police release CCTV over Wardell fatal crash
Four people died in a car crash in northern NSW in February and police are now treating it as a homicide investigation. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Palestine protesters block city traffic after targeting ABC, Seven
The ABC’s Southbank office was sprayed with fake blood, before protesters later brought Melbourne’s roads to a halt during peak hour. ⌘ Read more
Alice Munro, Nobel winner, revered short story master dies 92
Often ranked with Anton Chekhov, John Cheever and a handful of others, Munro achieved stature rare for an art form traditionally placed beneath the novel. ⌘ Read more
Aussie surfer blocked by rival
A Portuguese surfer blocked Aussie rival Willy Hardy in an attempt to help her compatriot progress from the U18 women’s repechage at the ISA world junior championships. ⌘ Read more
Roosters pull Fifita offer, Queensland star set to stay put
Gold Coast star David Fifita will remain with the Titans after the Roosters sensationally withdrew a big-money offer to lure the in-demand forward to Bondi. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
‘Cult of Donald Trump’ goes on trial - and on display - in hush money case
Michael Cohen testified that after his home was raided in 2018, he received a call from Trump who told him: “Don’t worry - I’m President of the United States...You’re gonna be ok”. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
Queen Mary and King Frederik mark 20th wedding anniversary in Norway
Queen Mary and King Frederik arrive in Oslo, Norway for first official visit as monarchs, on their 20th wedding anniversary. ⌘ Read more
Federal budget provides tens of billions of dollars in financial relief for Australians
There are concerns today budget spending on cost-of-living relief will stoke inflation. ⌘ Read more
Roosters pull Fifita offer, Queensland star set to stay put
Gold Coast star David Fifita will remain with the Titans after the Roosters sensationally withdrew a big-money offer to lure the in-demand forward to Bondi. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
City in box seat for fourth straight EPL crown after win over Spurs
Tottenham are out of the Champions League race in Ange Postecoglou’s first season in north London and Arsenal are all but out of the title race after City’s 2-0 win. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: What budget means for SEQ; Your suburb’s most popular coffee
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
De Minaur falls to Tsitsipas in final French Open tune-up
Alex de Minaur’s final match before this month’s claycourt grand slam ended in a humbling defeat as he bids to improve his underwhelming record in Paris. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
Spurs downed by Manchester City
Manchester City jumped to the top of the Premier League standings with a win over Tottenham. ⌘ Read more
Tensions rise between UK and China after three charged with ‘spying for Hong Kong’**
China’s ambassador has been summoned by the UK Foreign Office amid rapidly deteriorating diplomatic relations between the two nations after the arrests. ⌘ Read more
French authorities launch major manhunt after prison van was ambushed and two guards shot dead
Armed men ambush prison transfer van in France, killing two guards. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
Federal budget provides tens of billions of dollars in financial relief for Australians
There are concerns today budget spending on cost-of-living relief will stoke inflation. ⌘ Read more
City in box seat for fourth straight EPL crown after win over Spurs
Tottenham are out of the Champions League race in Ange Postecoglou’s first season in north London and Arsenal are all but out of the title race after City’s 2-0 win. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
Premier League LIVE: Haaland scores after Son denied, City in box seat for EPL title
Tottenham are all but out of the Champions League race in Ange Postecoglou’s first season and Arsenal are all but out of the title race as things stand. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
Premier League LIVE: Time running out for Postecoglou after Haaland goal
Ange Postecoglou’s dreams of qualifying for the Champions League in his first year in England face the toughest test possible. ⌘ Read more
Gunmen stage deadly ambush to free drug dealer ‘The Fly’, manhunt under way in France
The brazen, morning attack at a toll booth in northern France underlines the growing threat of drug crime across Europe, the world’s No.1 cocaine market. ⌘ Read more
Federal budget provides tens of billions of dollars in financial relief for Australians
There are concerns today budget spending on cost-of-living relief will stoke inflation. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
Premier League LIVE: City keeper off after Haaland breaks Spurs deadlock
Ange Postecoglou’s dreams of qualifying for the Champions League in his first year in England face the toughest test possible. ⌘ Read more
Premier League LIVE: Haaland puts City ahead in crunch Premier League clash
Ange Postecoglou’s dreams of qualifying for the Champions League in his first year in England face the toughest test possible. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
The code-breaking maths whiz who built a $48 billion fortune
Jim Simons was working for the US government cracking codes and ciphers used by the Soviet Union when he had a brainwave. ⌘ Read more
Premier League LIVE: Haaland puts City ahead in crunch Premier League clash
Ange Postecoglou’s dreams of qualifying for the Champions League in his first year in England face the toughest test possible. ⌘ Read more
National weather forecast for Wednesday May 15
National weather forecast for Wednesday May 15. ⌘ Read more
Federal budget provides tens of billions of dollars in financial relief for Australians
There are concerns today budget spending on cost-of-living relief will stoke inflation. ⌘ Read more
French authorities launch major manhunt after prison van was ambushed and two guards shot dead
Armed men ambush prison transfer van in France, killing two guards. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed. ⌘ Read more
King Charles unveils first completed official portrait of himself since his coronation
King Charles made a joke about the hidden meaning behind the first painted portrait of himself to be completed after his coronation. ⌘ Read more
‘Betraying our future’: Georgia’s parliament passes ‘foreign influence’ bill at centre of weeks of protest
The bill has been dubbed “the Russian law” because Moscow uses similar legislation to crack down on independent news media, nonprofits and activists critical of the Kremlin. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne’s first hatted lasagne restaurant is coming to Sydney for one night only
Jamie Oliver “hoovered” up this lasagne during his Australian visit. Now Sydneysiders get a chance to try it. ⌘ Read more
Schoolboys ranked this smart young woman. Her response is thrilling
As a student, Emmanuelle Mattana faced the kind of schoolboy misogyny that made headlines last week. Her play, Trophy Boys, might just make a difference. ⌘ Read more
‘Red light and speed camera ahead’: The ambiguity of Google Maps
Are there two cameras, one for speeding and one for lights? Or just one camera? Voiced messages lack the punctuation to eliminate the doubt. ⌘ Read more
The list-demographics sweet spot fuelling the high-flying Bombers in 2024
We should have seen Essendon’s uprising coming – and the reason why helps explain two other fringe Melbourne-based finals contenders not meeting external expectations. ⌘ Read more
King Charles’ first portrait since coronation reveals ‘deep humanity’**
The portrait by artist Jonathan Yeo depicts Charles against a background of vivid red hues, wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards military unit, with a butterfly just above his shoulder. ⌘ Read more
ASX eyes gains as Wall Street advances; Meme stocks surge
Stocks drifted higher in afternoon trading on Wall Street, leaving the market hovering just below the record high it set in late March. ⌘ Read more
WA’s government promised to deliver 5000 infill homes. Six years on, how many have been built?**
One parcel of land earmarked for development had been sitting idle for so long it has revegetated itself, according to an MP and urban development expert. ⌘ Read more
Supreme Court throws out WAtoday-Andrew Hastie conspiracy claim
A Perth property developer claimed the federal MP was part of a conspiracy with WAtoday reporters to damage his reputation. ⌘ Read more
Got somewhere to be? Never try to arrive the same day
The recent deluge that soaked Dubai with more than 25 centimetres of rainfall in a single day holds a lesson for travellers. ⌘ Read more
‘It’s shameful’: Judge demands companies front court in WA waste-to-energy plant ‘lock out’ row
A Federal Court judge has lashed the companies embroiled in a long-running stoush over East Rockingham’s trouble-plagued waste-to-energy plant, claiming they are wasting the court’s resources. ⌘ Read more
A lonely campsite, deadly chaos and competing narratives
A Supreme Court jury heard for the first time what Gregory Lynn told police about the death of two campers. ⌘ Read more
What it costs to live in the Perth suburbs where wellbeing is highest
A suburb’s wellbeing was measured on several indicators including health, environment, jobs and income – but it comes at a price. ⌘ Read more
We asked every Cumberland councillor about the same-sex book ban. Here’s what they said
The Sydney council will probably overturn its controversial ban at a meeting on Wednesday night, as it is revealed the banned book was borrowed once in five years. ⌘ Read more
China’s ambassador summoned by UK after men charged with ‘spying for Hong Kong’**
The three men appeared in court on Monday charged with assisting Hong Kong’s intelligence service and foreign interference. ⌘ Read more
Sex appeal: Epic adult industry court case set for another round
The owner of the Maxine’s strip club has warned that a legal battle against an estranged former business partner may not be over yet, ⌘ Read more
The battle for carry-on bag space on planes has become a joke
I’m guilty of taking a bit more than is strictly allowed in my carry-on but some people – there’s no polite way to say this – are absolute piss-takers. ⌘ Read more
New and old, local and global: inside the next chapter at Wines of While
A familiar face returns to the influential William Street wine bar while a special guest is coming to Perth to launch the new Sunday lunch. ⌘ Read more
Tom once sat at the back of his classroom and cried. He has a message for Australian teachers
If teachers are to win back control of classrooms, they will need more than a well-planned lesson. ⌘ Read more
On the road with the Blues Brothers and a mission from God
Journalist Daniel de Visé tells the story of the classic comedy starring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. ⌘ Read more
Fears Elon Musk’s ‘tantrum’ sackings could hit Australian EV drivers
Mercurial chief executive Elon Musk’s decision to fire the team responsible for Superchargers, widely considered to be the gold-star model of charging stations, has left the industry reeling. ⌘ Read more
Unwitting Australians are doing Putin’s dirty work for him
There is a creeping acceptance of views branding Australia and its allies as imperialists and using whataboutism to deflect moral arguments against tyrants. Much of it is home-grown. ⌘ Read more
Despite my complaint, the person who sexually harassed me was made permanent. How do I cope?**
Regardless of what you decide to do next, you need to know that this is unacceptable, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson. ⌘ Read more
The cossie lives, but knits are overtaking bikinis at fashion week
Once dominated by swimwear brands, Australian Fashion Week is broadening the definition of ‘resort’ wear – one sweater at a time. ⌘ Read more
No panacea, but domestic violence bail reforms strike the right balance
Meddling with bail laws is a balancing act state governments often get wrong. By taking his time, the premier has got it right. ⌘ Read more
‘Capital raising is dead’: Failed fintech Sargon has its finances put under microscope
Liquidators are questioning witnesses in the Federal Court about the finances of failed fintech venture Sargon, over allegations the company potentially traded while insolvent. ⌘ Read more
A bullet train gets you to a part of Japan tourists are yet to discover
Edo period architecture, lush gardens, gold leaf beating and moss spotting are all good reasons to add this little-known city to your Japan visit. ⌘ Read more
Premier League LIVE: Ange’s Spurs eye Champions League spot against rampant City
Ange Postecoglou’s dreams of qualifying for the Champions League in his first year in England face the toughest test possible. ⌘ Read more
Australian drug smuggling suspects right at home as Dubai makes world’s worst welcome
A mega-leak of property records reveals how suspected drug traffickers and other criminals call the United Arab Emirates a safe haven as the Gulf state looks the other way. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Wednesday, May 15
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
This budget will make us better off now, worse off later
It seems the top priority of Anthony Albanese’s government is not to have any priorities. ⌘ Read more
We asked these Australians what they thought of the budget. This is what they told us
We spoke to people about their thoughts and concerns ahead of, and immediately after, the budget. Here’s what they had to say. ⌘ Read more