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Animal rights group pastes over King Charles portrait
Activists pasted a large image of the well-known animated character ‘Wallace’ on the official portrait, which was unveiled last month. ⌘ Read more
CCTV released following theft of air-conditioning unit at Adelaide church
Police are investigating the theft of an air-conditioning unit and copper pipes from a church in Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Australia to send $10 million in aid to Gaza
Australia has committed a further $10 million in humanitarian aid for the devastated Gaza region. ⌘ Read more
King Charles’ first official portrait vandalised by activists
Activists from an animal rights group have vandalised the first official portrait of King Charles, currently on display in a London gallery. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Chalmers vows to pilot economy to a ‘soft landing’; Hunter Biden found guilty
The Treasurer will use a speech on Wednesday to set a series of government targets including keeping unemployment below 5 per cent, plus President Joe Biden’s embattled son Hunter Biden has been convicted for gun crimes and now faces the prospect of a jail sentence. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Chalmers vows to pilot economy to a ‘soft landing’; Hunter Biden found guilty
The Treasurer will use a speech on Wednesday to set a series of government targets including keeping unemployment below 5 per cent, plus President Joe Biden’s embattled son Hunter Biden has been convicted for gun crimes and now faces the prospect of a jail sentence. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Chalmers vows to pilot economy to a ‘soft landing’; Hunter Biden found guilty
The Treasurer will use a speech on Wednesday to set a series of government targets including keeping unemployment below 5 per cent, plus President Joe Biden’s embattled son Hunter Biden has been convicted for gun crimes and now faces the prospect of a jail sentence. ⌘ Read more
Proud Dad's emotional moment
Three years after a horror bike crash, Alexa Leary booked her ticket to Paris at the Australian Swimming Trials. Her parents couldn't have been prouder. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Public servants could be moved out of CBD; What Treasurer Dick didn’t tell Queenslanders
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Teen arrested over fake AI nudes of schoolgirls
A teen has been arrested and released as police investigate the circulation of AI nudes of Victorian schoolgirls online. ⌘ Read more
National weather forecast for Wednesday June 12
National weather forecast for Wednesday June 12. ⌘ Read more
Son of US President Joe Biden found guilty on gun charges
Hunter Biden, son of US president, faces up to 25 years in prison after being convicted on gun offences. ⌘ Read more
Weather warning for south-east Australia
Severe winds forecast for Tasmania, Victoria and southern New South Wales, with gusts reaching up to 100km/h. ⌘ Read more
German youth looks right, far-right in latest elections
A social media campaign helped a political party classified as a suspected right-wing extremist organisation win a record number of votes and reverberate across the Continent. ⌘ Read more
How Eddie snub and a French mega-club reignited Noah’s Wallabies dream
Noah Lolesio’s Test future seemed clouded after he was overlooked for the World Cup. It ended up providing clarity. ⌘ Read more
The unassuming 15-year-old who smashed Liesel Jones’ breaststroke record
Sienna Toohey’s 100m breaststroke final almost flew under the radar at the Olympic trials, but it bettered a long-standing benchmark from one of Australia’s all-time greats. ⌘ Read more
Pope repeats gay slur again, Italian media reports
Francis repeated the term on Tuesday as he met Roman priests, saying it was better that young men with a homosexual tendency not be allowed to enter the seminary. ⌘ Read more
The Pendlebury-like gun putting elite junior footy on notice; why Hawks’ Gunston deal is paying off
This teenager isn’t a household name yet, but might be one day given the on-field traits he shares with a modern-day great. Plus, we explore the contract status of one of the Blues’ most underrated cogs. ⌘ Read more
Should parking inspectors feel bad about doing their job?**
Even these derided professions deserve some respect, surely. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to slide, Wall Street mixed ahead of inflation, Fed meeting; Apple jumps
Stocks are mixed on Wall Street ahead of several key inflation reports this week and the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate policy decision. ⌘ Read more
Could a self-managed super fund be right for you?**
Having full control over your superannuation sounds great in theory, but there’s much more to self-managed super than meets the eye. ⌘ Read more
I’m retired and working as an Uber driver. Do I need to log my hours?**
Keeping your affairs tax compliant can be a tangle, especially once you’re retired. ⌘ Read more
How to be good with money, even if you find it boring
A lot of mainstream advice makes good money management seem akin to a part-time job, but in reality, it can be very hands-off. ⌘ Read more
Want a $100k job in WA but think you need a degree? Think again
There is a rising trend in WA university graduates ditching jobs they’re qualified for to choose higher-paying, relatively unskilled jobs – not all remote. ⌘ Read more
This once-sleepy coastal pocket is Asia’s next big thing
Ho Tram is an undiscovered gem that’s ripe to play a big part in Vietnam’s plans to grown tourist numbers. ⌘ Read more
My small business has two employees and I need to let one go. Help?**
It is never easy to let someone go but the sooner you are honest the better, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson. ⌘ Read more
The big myth about drinking alcohol on planes
There’s a classic school of thought that your tastebuds change significantly in flight because of the altitude. ⌘ Read more
A father was charged with killing his baby, but experts long held doubts
A new expert report provided by the accused man’s defence team prompted the prosecution to reassess its case. ⌘ Read more
The way you pay is costing you big time. Here’s how to play your cards right
Sneaky transaction fees – with a nearly $1 billion price tag in Australia last year – are burning a hole in our wallets. Here’s how we fight them. ⌘ Read more
Undermining the watchdog is against WA’s nature. We must defend our thin green line
WA has special natural resources – resources that have helped make our economy strong. But what makes us strong also needs protecting, and now is the time. ⌘ Read more
Maguire, Mitchell to meet 24 hours before coach picks Origin side
Latrell Mitchell can stake his claim for a NSW recall on the field against Brisbane on Friday night, before coming face to face with the Blues coach on Saturday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk chases ‘overpayments’ from Australia’s sacked Twitter staff
Social media platform X says a currency conversion error resulted in former Twitter staff being overpaid their entitlements. ⌘ Read more
‘I finally make sense to myself’: Em Rusciano on her late ADHD and autism diagnoses
The stand-up comedian and broadcaster on why she loves “bed-rotting” – and her personal version of hell. ⌘ Read more
Secret warnings were given about Rozelle traffic chaos three years ago. They were ignored
Internal documents show the previous Coalition government was warned of the need for measures including a motorway widening to avoid delays and rat running. ⌘ Read more
Reviving the climate wars risks all Australians losing the battle
The opposition leader’s retreat from the enormous task of transitioning the economy towards zero emissions is a dereliction of his duty. ⌘ Read more
Dolphins that play together get the girls together, WA study finds
The wonder of a good wingman and the power of play are clear in the world of Western Australia’s world-famous bottlenose dolphins, a global research team finds. ⌘ Read more
‘No doubt we will see more homelessness’: Rents increase more than six times the rate of wages
Experts say other interim measures, such as rent caps and slowing immigration, are needed to ease the pressure on renters until 1.2 million needed homes are built. ⌘ Read more
No snow, but queues form as Australia’s first ‘alpine coaster’ opens
The sight of a new $9 million alpine coaster was a welcome distraction from otherwise bare and drizzly ski slopes over Thredbo’s opening weekend. ⌘ Read more
Adam Liaw shares the secrets to fail-safe fishcakes (and yes, tinned is totally fine)
A British classic, fishcakes are simple, tasty and easy on the wallet, whether you use fresh fillets, leftovers, or a tin of fish from the cupboard. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne property prices are dropping. Has the world’s most liveable city lost its mojo?**
According to data released last week, Melbourne is no longer second to Sydney as the most expensive state capital for houses or apartments. ⌘ Read more
Dumb and dumber: These characters are why TV is sometimes called the idiot box
Deliberate stupidity has fallen out of fashion on TV, but we can still celebrate the brilliance of these seven buffoons. ⌘ Read more
Hunter Biden found guilty of illegally owning gun, lying about drug use
Joe Biden’s troubled son now faces the prospect of a jail sentence while his father campaigns for one of the most consequential elections in US history. ⌘ Read more
Culinary tsar Lucas ties knot with property giant Cbus in new city tower
“I’m no guru property guy. I just love old buildings and love to create restaurants in them,” says culinary king Chris Lucas. ⌘ Read more
Hunter Biden found guilty of illegally owning gun, lying about drug use
Joe Biden’s troubled son now faces the prospect of a jail sentence while his father campaigns for one of the most consequential elections in US history. ⌘ Read more
Socceroos World Cup qualifiers As It Happened: Australia cruise to 5-0 victory
With progression to the next stage already assured, Graham Arnold is expected to roll out a much-changed side to the one which beat Bangladesh 2-0 in Dhaka last week. ⌘ Read more
Socceroos World Cup qualifiers As It Happened: Australia cruise to 5-0 victory
With progression to the next stage already assured, Graham Arnold is expected to roll out a much-changed side to the one which beat Bangladesh 2-0 in Dhaka last week. ⌘ Read more
$10-a-day childcare should be ‘right there’ with Medicare, public schools
A think tank says the estimated $7 billion cost of providing free or low-fee early childhood education and care would be “more than offset” by other benefits. ⌘ Read more
Truth is stranger than fiction in this Succession-like story of an eccentric theme-park magnate
The 86-year-old founder of Texas Renaissance Park is looking to the future in the oddball and delightful documentary Ren Faire. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Wednesday, June 12
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Socceroos World Cup qualifiers LIVE: Australia in cruise control at 4-0
With progression to the next stage already assured, Graham Arnold is expected to roll out a much-changed side to the one which beat Bangladesh 2-0 in Dhaka last week. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, June 12, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch
Gallery of illustrations by the Sydney Morning Herald artist. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding
Illustrations by the artist from The Age. ⌘ Read more
Socceroos World Cup qualifiers LIVE: Australia host Palestine in Perth
With progression to the next stage already assured, Graham Arnold is expected to roll out a much-changed side to the one which beat Bangladesh 2-0 in Dhaka last week. ⌘ Read more
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist. ⌘ Read more
Best of cartoons, June 12, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more
‘She wasn’t meant to live’: Dad chokes back tears after Leary makes Paris
Three years ago, Alexa Leary’s parents said goodbye to their daughter when she had a shocking accident. Now she’s off to the Paralympics. ⌘ Read more
Chalmers vows to pilot economy to a ‘soft landing’ but there’s turbulence ahead
The treasurer has set targets to determine if Australia will stick to “the narrow runway”. But there’s growing pessimism from businesses under siege. ⌘ Read more
Max just made his first Olympic team. Now he needs to text his boss at the fishing shop
Max Giuliani came close to quitting swimming when he finished school and almost became a tradie. Now he’s booked his ticket to the Olympic in Paris after a wonderful swim. ⌘ Read more
Socceroos World Cup qualifiers LIVE: Australia host Palestine in Perth
With progression to the next stage already assured, Graham Arnold is expected to roll out a much-changed side to the one which beat Bangladesh 2-0 in Dhaka last week. ⌘ Read more
Officers who found Cleveland Dodd cleared of serious misconduct
Youth detention officers who found Cleveland Dodd the night he died have been cleared of serious misconduct. ⌘ Read more
Socceroos World Cup qualifiers LIVE: Australia host Palestine in Perth
With progression to the next stage already assured, Graham Arnold is expected to roll out a much-changed side to the one which beat Bangladesh 2-0 in Dhaka last week. ⌘ Read more
Aboriginal elder condemns man who kicked kangaroo
An Aboriginal elder has condemned a man who allegedly kicked a kangaroo and claimed it was part of his culture. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne council rejects heritage plan for ‘ugly duckling’ South Yarra apartment
Even the owners did not want to protect the “six-pack flats” on Walsh Street called “Motstone”. A last-minute amendment on Tuesday night granted their wish. ⌘ Read more
Australian swimming trials as it happened: Miami Max books his ticket to Paris, Kaylee McKeown posts second-fastest 100m backstroke in history
Kaylee McKeown and Max Giuliani were among the winners on day two of the Australian swimming trials in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Australian swimming trials LIVE: Miami Max books his ticket to Paris, Kaylee McKeown posts second-fastest 100m backstroke in history
After Ariarne Titmus fell agonisingly short of a new mark on night one, the first world record of the Olympic trials could come when Kaylee McKeown swims the 100m backstroke in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Full details of Queensland’s budget revealed
The full details of Queensland’s budget - including spending and debt - have been revealed. ⌘ Read more
No money for jam
These prices will berry us all in debt! ⌘ Read more
Australian swimming trials LIVE: McKeown just short of breaking own world record, Leary qualifies for first Paralympics
After Ariarne Titmus fell agonisingly short of a new mark on night one, the first world record of the Olympic trials could come when Kaylee McKeown swims the 100m backstroke in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Slater shuts down potential Origin change
Maroons coach Billy Slater has poured cold water over a potential change to the State of Origin schedule. ⌘ Read more
Australian swimming trials LIVE: McKeown just short of breaking own world record, Leary qualifies for first Paralympics
After Ariarne Titmus fell agonisingly short of a new mark on night one, the first world record of the Olympic trials could come when Kaylee McKeown swims the 100m backstroke in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Wanted man cornered in costume shop
A wanted man was cornered in a costume shop before police Tasered and arrested him. ⌘ Read more
Overjoyed dad chokes back tears in beautiful interview
The father of Alexa Leary, who's set to make her Paralympic debut in Paris, fought off tears in the stands at the Australian swimming trials. ⌘ Read more
Alexa Leary scorches through 50m para-sprint
Alexa Leary took out the women's multi-class 50m freestyle final at the Australian Paralympic swimming trials. ⌘ Read more
Gallagher edges Crothers in thrilling para-sprint
Tom Gallagher took victory in an exhilarating 50m freestyle battle with fellow S10 athlete Rowan Crothers at Australia's Paris 2024 swimming trials. ⌘ Read more
A third of SA public education buildings ‘too old’**
Just over a third of public education buildings in South Australia are now considered 'too old,' a report has found. ⌘ Read more
CCTV shows firebombs destroying Adelaide home
A home has been destroyed after it was firebombed by attackers in Adelaide's south. ⌘ Read more
Australian swimming trials LIVE: McKeown just short of breaking own world record, Leary qualifies for first Paralympics
After Ariarne Titmus fell agonisingly short of a new mark on night one, the first world record of the Olympic trials could come when Kaylee McKeown swims the 100m backstroke in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
UFC fan-favourite taps out in title fight
Dustin Poirier gave it his all, but Islam Makhachev proved too strong in the main event of UFC 302. ⌘ Read more
Of two convicted politicians, only one has earned a second chance
Later this year, within 10 days of each other, voters in both the US and Queensland will decide whether to elect a convicted criminal. ⌘ Read more
Panda talks on the table when Chinese premier visits
Talks of new pandas for Adelaide Zoo could be on the table when the Chinese premier visits. ⌘ Read more
Public servants could be moved out of CBD, urged to WFH to cut costs
Treasurer Cameron Dick will consider shifting department offices to the suburbs and expect more meetings to be held online to help cut costs. ⌘ Read more
What Cameron Dick didn't tell Queenslanders in his budget speech
We pick through the Treasurer’s budget speech – a clear pitch to voters for the chance to deliver another – and highlight some key (missing) points. ⌘ Read more
Mandurah man claims he killed kangaroos as ‘part of culture’**
The 23-year-old’s family spoke outside court on Tuesday, claiming animal rights activists and the police are interfering with Aboriginal people’s way of life. ⌘ Read more
Australian swimming trials LIVE: McKeown just short of breaking own world record in 200m backstroke
After Ariarne Titmus fell agonisingly short of a new mark on night one, the first world record of the Olympic trials could come when Kaylee McKeown swims the 100m backstroke in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
McKeown goes tantalisingly close to breaking 100m backstroke world record
Kaylee McKeown fell short of her own 100m backstroke world record by just 0.08 of a second at Australia's Paris 2024 swimming trials. ⌘ Read more
Closing arguments in Greg Lynn’s murder trial
Closing arguments in the trial of Greg Lynn, who is accused of killing two campers, are underway. ⌘ Read more
Landlord rates could double under this councillor’s contentious housing proposal
Recent data showed investors were fleeing the Victorian property market, but that was offset by first home buyers buying in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
More elective surgeries to be cancelled in SA
More elective surgeries will be cancelled in SA as the health system buckles under demand. ⌘ Read more
A rapid Dee-cline: The numbers red enough to make any Demons fan blue
In a competition in which you fall behind if you stand still, not enough Melbourne players have improved since their 2021 premiership. Arguably, more have regressed than progressed. ⌘ Read more
Like brave Cherryl, I want to choose the right time
Readers react to the call by Ron Barassi’s widow, Cherryl, for Victoria to reconsider its laws on voluntary assisted dying. ⌘ Read more
Australian swimming trials LIVE: McKeown just short of breaking own world record in 200m backstroke
After Ariarne Titmus fell agonisingly short of a new mark on night one, the first world record of the Olympic trials could come when Kaylee McKeown swims the 100m backstroke in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Australian swimming trials LIVE: McKeown just short of breaking own world record in 200m backstroke
After Ariarne Titmus fell agonisingly short of a new mark on night one, the first world record of the Olympic trials could come when Kaylee McKeown swims the 100m backstroke in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Taylan May fronts Panthers board to answer show-cause notice
The Penrith winger arrived at a board meeting with a posse of lawyers to explain why he shouldn’t be sacked for a string of alleged behavioral breaches. ⌘ Read more
Victims remembered a year on from Hunter Valley bus crash
The 10 people who died in the Hunter Valley bus crash have been remembered a year on from the tragedy. ⌘ Read more
AI-generated nude photos of female students circulated
AI-generated nude photos of at least 50 female students of a Victorian school have been circulated. ⌘ Read more
Broncos rookie at heart of fight to overcome concerning trend
A major concern has emerged in the Broncos’ bid to get through the Origin period, and one rookie will need to step up. ⌘ Read more
Australian swimming trials LIVE: McKeown, Taylor headline night two
After Ariarne Titmus fell agonisingly short of a new mark on night one, the first world record of the Olympic trials could come when Kaylee McKeown swims the 100m backstroke in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Cherryl Barassi’s doctor says he should be allowed to raise assisted dying with patients
Dr Nick Carr said Victoria’s voluntary assisted dying laws need to be brought into line with other states, which allow doctors to raise the issue. ⌘ Read more
People don’t think they’re being ageist: celebrity chef Maggie Beer
The acclaimed chef, author and advocate on why what we eat affects how we feel – and her mission to help the most vulnerable in society feel better. ⌘ Read more