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Aaron staged a protest in Australia, then Chinese police paid his parents a visit
Aaron, an international student studying in Sydney, knows all too well that the industrial-scale surveillance deployed by the Chinese government doesn’t stop at the border. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Palestine protesters defy warnings to leave Melbourne Uni building
Pro-Palestine protesters have moved to occupy one of the University of Melbourne’s main buildings, as Deakin University protesters say they will defy an order to leave. ⌘ Read more
Rugby Australia refuse early release request from Waratahs skipper
In the midst of another disappointing Waratahs season, captain Jake Gordon has been linked with an early move to France. ⌘ Read more
Halfway through Fashion Week, two front rows couldn’t have been more different
Two vastly different labels stood out at Australian Fashion Week by getting personal with their customers. ⌘ Read more
Want to help the housing crisis? Bring back the pensioner savings account
Part of solving the current housing crisis needs to be removing financial barriers for people who want to downsize. Pensioners are a good place to start. ⌘ Read more
‘Out for numero uno’: Anne Edmonds, Lloyd Langford take on Taskmaster
Can Australia’s best-known comedy power couple survive the inspired silliness of Taskmaster Australia? ⌘ Read more
A talking hanky, alien invasion – is this the most silly, joyful horror film of all time?**
Nick Roth and Lindsey Haun created the low-budget Hanky Panky with a camera won in a competition and a bunch of movie business pals, including Seth Green. ⌘ Read more
Affable and curious, Tony Armstrong hits the road in this neat ABC series
In Extra-Ordinary Things, the ABC News Breakfast sports reporter sets out to find objects from the past that illustrate Australia’s unique history. ⌘ Read more
This remarkable documentary is filmed on a barge for psychiatric patients
Nicolas Philibert, the director of On the Adamant, rewrites the conventions of the documentary in the Berlin Film Festival-winning On The Adamant. ⌘ Read more
Mothballing Nauru’s detention centre could save $250 million in a year
Home Affairs expects the centre to move from an “active state” to “enduring capability” – empty but operated by a skeleton staff. ⌘ Read more
Endangered greater glider found dead next to department logging site
Conservationists are furious after they warned government about the presence of greater gliders and Leadbeater’s possums in trees identified for removal. ⌘ 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
Chris Dawson’s alleged ‘odd behaviour’ over children’s portraits
A top prosecutor tells Chris Dawson’s murder appeal that the convicted wife killer appeared to show a “complete lack of sentiment towards his own children”. ⌘ Read more
‘We’re giving far more than we’re getting’: WA fires warning shot over GST blowout
WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti reckons critics of the current GST should “read the other parts of the budget where WA revenues are propping up” much of the federal government’s revenue. ⌘ Read more
The story behind a Queensland player’s one-fingered salute to the crowd
When Queensland forward Tazmin Rapana “flipped the bird” at the NSW crowd last year, she was also sending a signal to a former Maroons great. ⌘ Read more
Dart sharpens drill focus in Victorian gold hunt
Dart Mining has stepped-up its quest to find high-grade gold at its highly-prospective Victorian gold play, with the completion of two more diamond drillholes. ⌘ Read more
Portrait Gina Rinehart doesn’t want you to see: mogul demands National Gallery remove her image
Australia’s richest woman wants the gallery to remove a portrait of her from an exhibition by Archibald Prize-winning Indigenous artist Vincent Namitjira. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Machete hold-up at Carine petrol station goes wrong; Saffioti defends WA’s GST deal after $52b blow-out
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
NRL admits Harry Grant sin-bin ‘may be considered harsh’**
Graham Annesley has urged his match officials to use discretion when making contentious calls after finally giving his verdict on the most scrutinised refereeing decision of the year. ⌘ Read more
Coalition slams the billionaires’ budget as miners cheer
The likes of Andrew Forrest and Gina Rinehart’s companies will receive an indirect boost to mine and process critical minerals or develop green hydrogen. ⌘ Read more
Salman Rushdie’s memoir is the work of a supreme storyteller
The novelist’s account of the brutal attack on him and how he survived is moving, ghastly and full of self-scrutiny. ⌘ Read more
Watch: The unremarkable Sandown race that was referred to betting investigators
This is the footage of the last 150 metres of a low-profile race at an unremarkable, barely attended Sandown meeting in the winter of 2022 that caught the stewards’ eye – and, after questioning the jockey and trainer, was referred to racing’s betting intelligence unit. ⌘ 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
Australian Winter Olympics flag bearer banned for sexual misconduct
Brendan Kerry, who was an Australian flag bearer at the Beijing Winter Olympics, has been barred from US figure skating after an investigation led by the country’s peak sports abuse authority. ⌘ 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
Pro-Palestine protesters warned to leave Melbourne Uni building
Pro-Palestine protesters have moved to occupy one of the University of Melbourne’s main buildings, as Deakin University protesters say they will defy an order to leave. ⌘ Read more
Two shock Wallabies bolters emerge. A trial by fire could seal their fate
A pair of Queenslanders have thrust themselves into the mix for shock Wallabies call-ups. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Machete hold-up at Carine petrol station goes wrong; Saffioti defends WA’s GST deal after $52b blow-out
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
If I drop to part-time, can I use super to top up my income?**
Managing an income while drawing down from your super can be a delicate balance, but there are plenty of ways to make it work. ⌘ Read more
Boycott threat by cricket’s biggest states forces women’s T20 change
Australia’s two most populous cricket states, Victoria and New South Wales, considered boycotting a new women’s Twenty20 tournament and playing matches among themselves before reaching a compromise with Cricket Australia on the competition format for this season. ⌘ 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
Keffiyeh scarf effectively banned from floor of Victorian parliament
Tuesday’s development comes a week after Greens MP Gabrielle de Vietri was asked to leave the chamber for refusing to take off her keffiyeh scarf, which is commonly worn to show support for Palestine. ⌘ Read more
BHP says Anglo American shareholders must decide merger fate
BHP boss Mike Henry has thrown down the gauntlet to Anglo American’s shareholders, after the London-based miner rejected the Australian giant’s latest takeover offer. ⌘ Read more
‘Dereliction of duty’: Coalition tries to push through DV bail laws without reading them
Shadow attorney-general Alister Henskens wanted to suspend standing orders to allow new domestic violence laws to pass without consultation. ⌘ Read more
Struggling past players must receive more help: Longmuir
“We can always do more,” Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir said. “The Cam [McCarthy] situation should bring it to the forefront, and more discussions should be had to see if we can improve.” ⌘ Read more
Mothballing Nauru’s detention centre could save $250 million in a year
Home Affairs expects the centre to move from an “active state” to “enduring capability” – empty but operated by a skeleton staff. ⌘ 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
Diamonds for sale: Inside the plan to spoil BHP’s $64 billion party
Anglo American chief Duncan Wanblad has shown his hand as the company tries to fight off BHP. ⌘ Read more
Russell Hill told fellow campers about his love for the High Country. A week later he was killed there
Campers who came across Russell Hill in the Alpine region have told a Supreme Court jury he was a kind-natured and approachable man. ⌘ Read more
CFA makes record $3.5 million settlement to victim of horrific bullying
A former volunteer firefighter who was duct-taped to the bull bar of a fire truck when she was just 17 has received the payout after the landmark legal case. ⌘ 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
Have you heard the one about the scientist who does stand-up?**
Scientists are increasingly crossing over into comedy. ⌘ Read more
Defence truck crashes into Queensland servo
Video has emerged showing an ADF truck after it crashed into a service station near Mackay, Queensland. ⌘ 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
Marmota drilling to connect SA uranium jigsaw puzzle
Marmota is putting its Junction Dam uranium project jigsaw puzzle together, with a 114-hole drill program to test two geological targets at its Bridget deposit. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Machete hold-up at Carine petrol station goes wrong; Saffioti defends WA’s GST deal after $52b blow-out
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
‘Korean classical girl band’ now impressing the string quartet world
No longer exclusively female or Korean, the Esme Quartet completed their first Musica Viva tour with feeling and crystalline clarity. ⌘ 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
WA news LIVE: Machete hold-up at Carine petrol station goes wrong; West Australians to get two energy rebates
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
Two teens charged after fire destroys homes under construction in Brisbane
Two teenagers have been charged after a fire destroyed two new homes that were under constriction in Brisbane’s north. ⌘ Read more
Man killed after allegedly struck by teenage driver
A man has been killed after he was allegedly hit by a car driven by a teenager in Sydney's south. ⌘ 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
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
Miners lead ASX higher after federal budget
The Australian sharemarket stepped up on Wednesday following the federal budget on Tuesday night, with miners, healthcare and consumer discretionary stocks leading the way. ⌘ Read more
Deakin tent city still standing after eviction order as protesters plan campus rally
The Zionist Federation of Australia is calling for all pro-Palestine protesters to be evicted from university encampments, but a lawyer is warning that heavy-handed enforcement should be the last resort. ⌘ 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
Vulgar bumper sticker on car allegedly involved in fatal crash
A 17-year-old boy is in police custody after a pedestrian was killed in a crash in Sydney’s south. The car was found parked in a nearby street, sporting an offensive sticker. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Winthrop house engulfed by fire; West Australians to get two energy rebates
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
The bittersweet story of the Harley that was sold and later found
It was one of those ideas that families talk about but don’t often go through with. If they could pull it off, it would put an end to years of regret. But it needed to be done secretly, to maintain an element of surprise. ⌘ 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
Horrific bus crash in Florida leaves eight dead and 45 injured
At least eight people are dead and several others have been injures following a crash involving a bus carrying farm workers in Marion County, Florida. ⌘ 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 ... you’re gonna be OK.” ⌘ 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
WA news LIVE: Winthrop house engulfed by fire; West Australians to get two energy rebates
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
The bittersweet story of the Harley that was sold and later found
It was one of those ideas that families talk about but don’t often go through with. If they could pull it off, it would put an end to years of regret. But it needed to be done secretly, to maintain an element of surprise. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump's former lawyer tells court of fake invoices at hush money trial
Michael Cohen resumes his testimony in the Donald Trump hush money case. ⌘ Read more
Restaurant chains gutted by suspicious fire in Melbourne
Two restaurants have been gutted by fire in Melbourne's inner suburbs. ⌘ Read more
The man trying to spoil BHP’s $64 billion party
Anglo American chief Duncan Wanblad has shown his hand as the company tries to fight off BHP. His “radical” Plan B looks a lot like BHP’s Plan A. ⌘ 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
Protests descend into chaos as Georgia’s foreign influence bill sparks division
Demonstrations outside the parliament of Georgia over the country's divisive foreign influence bill have intensified as riot police move in on protestors. ⌘ Read more
Inside the $22 million facelift for Australia’s oldest parliament
Removing mould and termite damage was one thing, finding someone to manufacture 14,000 buttons was quite another. ⌘ 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, with a butterfly just above his shoulder. ⌘ 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 deadly price of a perfect strawberry
We’re running out of medicines that can treat deadly fungal infections. A new agricultural chemical could make things even worse. ⌘ Read more
How the Hawks helped Bateman through the darkest point of his life
Chance Bateman is no stranger to racism in football, but it’s also where he has found a deep sense of belonging. It’s why he in honoured to have helped design Hawthorn’s Indigenous guernsey this year. ⌘ Read more
Premier League has exposed Postecoglou as a purist in an impure world
The Australian is running Tottenham with principle. But English football is not always good and nourishing, and Postecoglou is not always patient with deviation. ⌘ Read more
If the US election were held today, Trump would win
Trump’s many outrages plain for all to see, yet thus far he is playing the winning hand against Joe Biden. ⌘ Read more
Plan to mothball Nauru’s detention centre could save $250m in a year
Home Affairs expects the centre to move from an “active state” to “enduring capability” – empty but operated by a skeleton staff. ⌘ Read more
Wayne Bennett agrees to $3 million, three-year deal with South Sydney
South Sydney officials held a meeting with Bennett in Brisbane days out from Magic Round as they prepare to announce his return to the Rabbitohs. ⌘ 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
Students have a right to protest. Peacefully. On campus. Universities must be defended
Calls for “intifada” and cries of “from the river to the sea” are antisemitic, but it is not clear that police should or would shut down an entire protest in response to isolated criminal offences. ⌘ Read more
‘I need to report my daughter missing’: Triple-zero call from Charlise Mutten’s mother
A jury has heard Kallista Mutten’s call on the morning of January 14, 2022, sobbing as she said she had last seen her nine-year-old daughter “two nights ago”. ⌘ Read more
Titans speak after Fifita stays put, Roosters pull offer
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
Brisbane News Live: What the budget means for SEQ; Your suburb’s most popular coffee
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Why the Roosters won’t lose any more sleep over Fifita flip
“No” is a word the Roosters have heard with unusual regularity in recent times. However, the club isn’t overly concerned about the David Fifita knockback. ⌘ Read more
‘Do it for the families’: Mother’s plea for information as fatal crash treated as homicide
Four victims, aged 24 to 50, were killed when a Mazda Ute lost control and hit a tree. Now, police believe a second car was chasing them. ⌘ Read more
Wayne Bennett agrees to $3 million, three-year deal with South Sydney
South Sydney officials held a meeting with Bennett in Brisbane days out from Magic Round as they prepare to announce his return to the Rabbitohs. ⌘ 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
Titans boss grilled over Fifita absence
Gold Coast boss Steve Mitchell was grilled as to why David Fifita did not front cameras after backflipping on a Roosters deal to stay with the Titans. ⌘ 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
Miners lead ASX higher after federal budget
The Australian sharemarket stepped up on Wednesday following the federal budget on Tuesday night, with miners, healthcare and consumer discretionary stocks leading the way. ⌘ Read more
Tony Armstrong reveals the ‘thing’ he’ll never give up
The popular ABC News Breakfast presenter criss-crossed the country on a bike in search of people’s most precious possessions for his new show. ⌘ Read more
Bureau of Meteorology on La Niña watch
The Bureau of Meteorology has announced it is now on La Niña watch. ⌘ Read more
WATCH LIVE: Titans boss to speak after Fifita opts 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
Christina Applegate opens up about anorexia battle
Married... with Children star Christina Applegate opens up about her battle with anorexia on the set of the hit TV show in latest podcast episode. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Palestine protesters splash fake blood on deputy premier’s office
Ben Carroll’s Niddrie office was defaced in a spate of vandalism that also targeted Seven and the ABC, before protesters halted Melbourne’s peak-hour traffic. ⌘ 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