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‘He was absolutely shocked’: The moment Alisha told her dad he’d passed on mutation linked to female cancers
Tens of thousands of Australians are unaware they carry genetic mutations that can cause aggressive cancers and require them to make life-changing – or life-saving – decisions. ⌘ Read more
Doctors told him he’d never play NRL again. On Monday, Cody Ramsey was back on the training field
After 550 days out of the game due to a series of major medical issues that left doctors fearing the worst, St George Illawarra speedster took the first steps towards a miracle return. ⌘ Read more
Snapchat’s worst feature is turning Gen Z into narcissistic, paranoid stalkers
Addiction is one concern here, sure. But more dangerous still is the culture this creates. ⌘ Read more
Unprecedented building cost blowouts leave city dwellers in the lurch
Two key statistics indicate that Australia’s housing affordability crisis will continue to worsen, even as governments scramble to ease supply constraints. ⌘ Read more
How to do the most expensive part of Europe on the cheap
Denmark, Sweden and Norway are expensive, but there are ways to save money in these amazing travel destinations. ⌘ Read more
More trucks on roads feared as long-promised freight hub in Melbourne’s west put on ice
Premier Jacinta Allan once said the Western Intermodal Freight Terminal should be the ‘first cab off the rank’ to be built. Her government has deferred it indefinitely. ⌘ Read more
‘It’s not going to stop until she’s dead’: Rising number of men ignore domestic violence orders
A teenage boy found his father holding a brick over his unconscious mother two weeks after his mother had taken an ADVO out against her husband. ⌘ Read more
A social media ban for under-16s won’t work. Here’s what will
Calls have been growing louder for age limits to be raised from 13 to 16. To add to the momentum, some say a ban is the only way to protect our kids. But is it? ⌘ Read more
‘Massive burden’: Perth ranked one of world’s most car-dependent cities
Out of nearly 800 cities across 61 countries, Perth has gained a dubious honour. ⌘ Read more
Airline review: Believe it or not, this US budget carrier is excellent
Free Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment, complimentary snacks and drinks, plenty of legroom – this budget airline exceeds expectations. ⌘ Read more
Feeling tense? The best ways to loosen up pesky muscle knots
Those painful bumps can be tough to ignore. Experts recommend the best way to soothe and prevent knots. ⌘ Read more
How WA’s new gun laws might have applied to the Floreat murderer
Mark Bombara was a law-abiding gun owner – right up until he wasn’t. New laws under debate cannot bring back lost loved ones, but may alter the ownership landscape. ⌘ Read more
A man who can’t organise an umbrella can’t possibly organise a teenage army
Sorry to rain on Rishi Sunak’s parade, but this is a bold idea for an unpopular government to stake its future on. ⌘ Read more
I put my dog in the hold for a flight. I swore I would never do it again
Australian airline passengers will soon, for the first time, be able to bring their pets on board with them. I’m surprised it has taken so long. ⌘ Read more
Netanyahu admits ‘tragic mistake’ after Israeli strike on Rafah camp kills dozens
An Israeli airstrike triggered a fire that killed 45 people in a tent camp in the Gazan city, officials said, prompting an outcry from global leaders. ⌘ Read more
One in five former detainees charged with new crimes since release
At least 28 of the 153 people released after indefinite detention was declared unlawful have allegedly gone on to commit fresh crimes. ⌘ Read more
‘I don’t know if it’s the last time’: Nadal casts doubt on future after defeat
Rafael Nadal is unsure if he will be back next year at Roland-Garros – the tournament he won 14 times – after bowing out in the first round. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Tuesday, May 28
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Woman gives birth on banks of Cooks River, then disappears
Police found evidence of a birth on the banks of the inner west’s Cooks River, sparking a desperate search for mother and child. ⌘ Read more
‘He was law-abiding, until he wasn’t’: How murderer of WA women owned 13 guns
The Perth man who murdered two innocent women inside their suburban home on Friday was a licensed gun owner, it has been revealed. ⌘ Read more
Unwanted history made as Saville joins Australia’s Roland-Garros casualty ward
There are no women left in the Roland-Garros draw after Daria Saville joined Ajla Tomljanovic in suffering a first-round exit on the second day of the claycourt major. ⌘ Read more
‘It is getting worse’: Anne Summers says rise in domestic violence ‘horrific’**
Summers pointed to the increasing use of technology to spy on women as one sign of the increase in abuse. ⌘ Read more
Man who shot dead Perth mother and daughter had no criminal history
A man who shot dead a Perth mother and daughter while hunting his ex-wife had no criminal history. ⌘ Read more
Aged care worker jailed for murdering patient
An aged care worker in Perth has been jailed for more than 20 years for murdering a patient. ⌘ Read more
New underwater drones helping map shipwrecks off WA coast
New underwater drones are helping map shipwrecks off the WA coast. ⌘ Read more
Lloyd's concerns for young Saints
Matthew Lloyd's major concern about the Saints, headlined by their young list and Ross Lyon's loss of direction. ⌘ Read more
Why Pies can't win flag, says Lloyd
Matthew Lloyd fears that Collingwood's injury list will be the reason they can't go back-to-back in 2024. ⌘ Read more
Cornes' huge call on Gawn's future
Kane Cornes says Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn will be in the Australian Football Hall of Fame in years to come. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 28, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding
Illustrations by the artist from The Age. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson
Some of his best work. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, May 28, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
Cellular count makes the blood boil
Content creators make the wrong call. ⌘ Read more
Hunt parks talks for Dragons extension
Ben Hunt will get through to the Origin series before signing a new contract, while a Dragons teammate closes in on a return. ⌘ Read more
Australia to send aid to PNG after up to 2000 people buried alive in landslide
The death toll in Papua New Guinea is expected to rise following a catastrophic landslide that destroyed a village in remote Enga province. ⌘ Read more
DCE confident in new halves partner
Daly Cherry-Evans has urged Tom Dearden to play his own game for the Maroons. ⌘ Read more
Ex-deputy mayor found guilty of murdering his mother after killing brother
Paul Cohrs has been found guilty of murder over the shooting death of his 81-year-old mother, one hour after he shot dead his brother amid a years-long family dispute. ⌘ Read more
Gus makes surprise NSW comparison
Phil Gould compared the 'work ethic' of the new-look Blues to the Maroons style. ⌘ Read more
Concerns raised over Blues squad
The lack of coverage for the halves or outside backs could be an issue for Michael Maguire. ⌘ Read more
Gus, Gal explain shock Koroisau snub
Phil Gould and Paul Gallen weighed in on the decision to omit Api Koroisau from the Blues. ⌘ Read more
Politicians trying to win votes before an election? You don’t say
Labor hopes 50c transport fares will turn heads and votes, even if it’s been on Steven Miles’ mind since the 1990s. How else should contenders try to woo you? ⌘ Read more
Tolls set to rise, Brisbane CBD parking now most expensive in Australia
As the Queensland government slashes the cost of public transport, it is becoming more expensive to use a car in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Alleged drink driver charged after car crash sparks fire
A man has been charged after a car crashed and caused a massive fire in Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Rex launches new Adelaide-Perth flights
Regional airline Rex has announced the launch of a new route from Adelaide to Perth. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of sex crime against child faces court
Man accused of a sex crime against a child at an Adelaide fast food outlet has faced court. ⌘ Read more
Sharma hosted far-right Israel group disavowed by other Jewish associations
The senator hosted the screening of a film rejecting the two-state solution, organised by controversial Australian Jewish Association president David Adler. ⌘ Read more
‘No shortage’: Producers reject minister’s gas supply claim
Victoria’s gas companies have declared there is no shortage of local reserves to fill impending shortfalls. ⌘ Read more
Have NSW set themselves up for another ‘Damien Cook at centre’ fiasco?**
The shadow of the specialist hooker replacing Tom Trbojevic with last year’s series on the line looms large over the two Origin sides picked this week. ⌘ Read more
NSW debutant reveals classy Tedesco gesture
Dylan Edwards has revealed a text message exchange with axed NSW fullback James Tedesco. ⌘ Read more
Trbojevic gets blessing from ex-Blues skipper
Boyd Cordner has endorsed NSW captain Jake Trbojevic ahead of this year's Origin series. ⌘ Read more
Man, 41, and 11-year-old girl killed when car rolled in road crash in Milperra
A man and a child have died and two others are in a serious condition following Sydney crash. ⌘ Read more
Disgraced union official sues for $1.3 million over denied claim for mental illness
Kathy Jackson, the former Health Services Union national secretary, claims she was left unable to work two days after the union took steps to remove her over allegations of gross misconduct. ⌘ Read more
The film so scary even its star doesn’t want to see it
There is no way Robyn Nevin will go to see her upcoming movie Sting. The star of stage and screen – who has also directed three of our state theatre companies – is adamant. ⌘ Read more
Construction experts demand criminal penalties for shoddy builders
Apartment owners are reporting defects in alarming numbers, prompting experts to demand harsher penalties to stamp out unscrupulous builders. ⌘ Read more
The man trying to knock NIMBYs off your council
An army of people saying Yes In My Backyard will be deployed across Sydney in a bid to get more pro-housing councillors elected. ⌘ Read more
Country Road calls in investigators amid harassment, bullying complaints
The fashion retailer has launched an independent investigation after staff said it did not adequately handle their sexual harassment and bullying complaints. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of kidnapping boy from skate park granted bail
A man accused of kidnapping a 10-year-old boy from a Logan skate park has been granted bail. ⌘ Read more
Vandals smash more than a dozen car windows
Vandals have smashed more than a dozen car windows in a rampage across Brisbane’s southside. ⌘ Read more
Mum remembered after deadly alleged hit-and-run
A single mum is being remembered after a deadly alleged hit-and-run in Hervey Bay. ⌘ Read more
Debris sent flying in highway crash that killed cop, court hears
A witness saw ‘debris fly in the air’ during the highway crash that killed Queensland police officer David Masters, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Hawthorn racism claim terminated by Australian Human Rights Commission
The commission has terminated a claim against Hawthorn by First Nations ex-players and their partners after the parties failed to come to a deal. ⌘ Read more
Man lucky to be alive after alleged hit-and-run
A man is lucky to be alive after an alleged hit-and-run during an evening stroll south-west of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Thai restaurant declared crime scene after stabbing
A Thai restaurant in Townsville has been declared a crime scene after a stabbing. ⌘ Read more
The exercises you should be doing to lower blood pressure
Experts agree that one of the best way to prevent and lower hypertension is by working out. ⌘ Read more
On the mean streets of 1970s Fitzroy, even the trees looked like they wanted to die
The Fitzroy of today – filled with bars, cafes, markets and designer boutiques – was unimaginable. But back then, locals loved the cheap rent and “anything goes” attitude. ⌘ Read more
Magpies’ injury pain: Abdominal tear keeps De Goey sidelined, Cox, Richards also out
Collingwood’s injury list continues to mount with impressive mature recruit Joe Richards suffering a foot injury, while Mason Cox will miss up to six weeks. ⌘ Read more
At least 35 killed in latest air strikes on Rafah
At least 35 people have been killed in the latest air strikes on a camp in Rafah in southern Gaza. ⌘ Read more
More than 2000 people feared buried alive after Papua New Guinea landslide
More than 2000 people are feared buried alive after the deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea. ⌘ Read more
Government to introduce hate speech laws to combat anti-semitism
The government is preparing to introduce hate speech laws to combat a rise in anti-semitism. ⌘ Read more
Man, 41, and 12-year-old girl killed when car rolled in road crash in Milperra
A man and a child have died and two others are in a serious condition following Sydney crash. ⌘ Read more
Police search for missing Victorian man
Police are appealing for public assistance as they continue to search for a missing man in Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Two teenagers arrested after 'knife incident' at Melbourne shopping centre
Two teenagers, including a 13-year-old girl, have been arrested following an alleged stabbing at a shopping centre in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Police on search for armed offender after attempted robbery in Melbourne
Police are searching for a man involved in an attempted robbery in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Families of those killed in Hunter bus crash meet with NSW attorney-general
Families of those killed in a bus crash after a wedding in the Hunter Valley have met with the NSW attorney-general after manslaughter charges for the driver were dropped. ⌘ Read more
Mother of Charlise Mutten takes stand for first time
The mother of slain schoolgirl Charlise Mutten has taken the stand at her ex-partner’s murder trial. ⌘ Read more
Son guilty of murdering mother after killing brother
A man has been found guilty of murder over the shooting death of his 81-year-old mother, one hour after he killed his brother. ⌘ Read more
Two rock fishermen die after being swept off rocks at Kurnell
Two rock fishermen have died after being swept off rocks in Sydney’s south. ⌘ Read more
Accused skate park kidnapper walks free on bail
Tauvela Soe, along with two other people, allegedly forced a boy into the back seat of an SUV after a rock was thrown into his windscreen. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Rental inflation expected to soar; Ukraine still waiting for urgent shipment of Australian coal
‘Extraordinary’ numbers signal years of pain for renters, Ukraine pleads with Penny Wong for urgent coal shipment and the migration debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Rental inflation expected to soar; Ukraine still waiting for urgent shipment of Australian coal
‘Extraordinary’ numbers signal years of pain for renters, Ukraine pleads with Penny Wong for urgent coal shipment and the migration debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Race-by-race preview and tips for Tuesday meeting at Kembla Grange
All the information you need to make your selections for the NSW feature meeting. ⌘ Read more
Happy Saturday kicks off hopeful Tuesday for Pride
Warwick Farm trainer Joseph Pride has three leading chances lined up in suitable events at Kembla Grange. ⌘ Read more
Ginnivan says coach Mitchell picked his brain to plot Hawks win
Although he says he sometimes had to don an “invisible cloak” at Collingwood, Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan says his three years at the Magpies did teach him how to win close games; intel he is now sharing with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell. ⌘ Read more
Violence against women isn’t a women’s issue - it’s an issue of men’s leadership
We are deeply committed to our work in primary prevention, calling men and boys in to help change the attitudes and behaviours of their peers that drive men’s violence and abuse. ⌘ Read more
Parents and educators call for federal MPs to pass proposed vaping reforms
Parents, educators and doctors are putting more pressure on Federal MPs and senators to pass proposed vaping reforms, warning an impending health catastrophe. ⌘ Read more
Two teenagers arrested after 'knife incident' at Melbourne shopping centre
Two teenagers, including a 13-year-old girl, have been arrested following an alleged stabbing at a shopping centre in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Sydney light rail services disrupted over fallen wires
Some Sydney light rail services have stopped after overhead wires fell. ⌘ Read more
Two rock fishermen die after being swept off rocks at Kurnell
Two rock fishermen have died after being swept off rocks in Sydney’s south. ⌘ Read more
Families of those killed in Hunter bus crash meet with NSW attorney-general
Families of those killed in a bus crash after a wedding in the Hunter Valley have met with the NSW attorney-general after manslaughter charges for the driver were dropped. ⌘ Read more
Landlords warned by police about leasing stores to tobacconists in Victoria
Police will warn commercial landlords in the coming weeks about the risk of leasing their shops to tobacconists. ⌘ Read more
Son guilty of murdering mother after killing brother
A man has been found guilty of murder over the shooting death of his 81-year-old mother, one hour after he killed his brother. ⌘ Read more
Mother of Charlise Mutten takes stand for first time
The mother of slain schoolgirl Charlise Mutten has taken the stand at her ex-partner’s murder trial. ⌘ Read more
Police search for missing Victorian man
Police are appealing for public assistance as they continue to search for a missing man in Victoria. ⌘ Read more
‘He was law-abiding, until he wasn’t’: How murderer of WA women owned 13 guns
The Perth man who murdered two innocent women inside their suburban home on Friday was a licensed gun owner, it has been revealed. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Rental inflation expected to soar; Ukraine still waiting for urgent shipment of Australian coal
‘Extraordinary’ numbers signal years of pain for renters, Ukraine pleads with Penny Wong for urgent coal shipment and the migration debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Nine investigates newsroom behaviour that ‘damaged trust and fairness’**
Nine chief executive Mike Sneesby has told staff there will be an independent investigation into newsroom behaviour following allegations against former television news boss Darren Wick. ⌘ Read more
WA Premier vows to tighten gun restrictions after double murder-suicide
Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has vowed the state will have 'the toughest gun laws in Australia' after Perth mum Jennifer Petelczyc and her daughter Gretel were killed in their home on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Rental inflation expected to soar; Ukraine still waiting for urgent shipment of Australian coal
‘Extraordinary’ numbers signal years of pain for renters, Ukraine pleads with Penny Wong for urgent coal shipment and the migration debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Police on search for armed offender after attempted robbery in Melbourne
Police are searching for a man involved in an attempted robbery in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more