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Hold my (zero proof) beer ... meet the new generation of booze-free blokes
Mens’ behaviour is changing for the better. And this may be the cause. ⌘ Read more
‘We didn’t know this existed’: Melbourne’s most affordable liveable suburb
It’s been ranked in the top five of Melbourne’s most liveable suburbs, yet its property prices are hundreds of thousands of dollars below those of its rivals. ⌘ Read more
Adolescence has gripped parents, but our debates are missing a crucial thread
Add misogynistic influencers to the mix of feelings of inadequacy and hopelessness, and a growing wealth gap, and you have most of the ingredients for gendered violence. ⌘ Read more
NRL 2025 LIVE updates: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Penrith Panthers
The four-time premiers have lost two matches in a row and will be without star duo Nathan Cleary and Dylan Edwards when they visit Accor Stadium to take on Wayne Bennett’s Rabbitohs. ⌘ Read more
Teen stuns Swiatek at Miami Open
Alexandria Eala has shocked her opponent, tennis fans and even herself with her performance at the Miami Open, stunning world No.2 Iga Swiatek. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: PM plans to call election for May 3; Dutton to give budget reply
Read the national news blog for rolling updates on today’s top stories. ⌘ Read more
NRL 2025 LIVE updates: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Penrith Panthers
The four-time premiers have lost two matches in a row and will be without star duo Nathan Cleary and Dylan Edwards when they visit Accor Stadium to take on Wayne Bennett’s Rabbitohs. ⌘ Read more
The battle between Shore school and its former headmaster
Tim Petterson is alleging a breach of employment contract, but the institution says concerns were raised about his “performance and conduct” before he was dismissed in 2022. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE round three: Desperate stakes for Dons to avoid 0-3 horror start
It’s a vital night for Essendon, who are striving to avoid a 0-3 start to a VFL/AFL season for just the second time since 1967. Even in 2016, when the Bombers list was decimated by the drugs saga suspensions, they had a round two win. ⌘ Read more
Six-year-old boy killed in alleged hit-run near Geelong, 84-year-old released
An 84-year-old woman has been released from police custody after the alleged hit-run death of a six-year-old boy. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE round three: Desperate stakes for Dons to avoid 0-3 horror start
It’s a vital night for Essendon, who are striving to avoid a 0-3 start to a VFL/AFL season for just the second time since 1967. Even in 2016, when the Bombers list was decimated by the drugs saga suspensions, they had a round two win. ⌘ Read more
Bulldogs out of Cherry chase
One of the favourites for the signature of Daly Cherry-Evans is now out of the race with the Bulldogs revealing they will not pursue the Manly skipper. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE round three: Desperate stakes for Dons to avoid 0-3 horror start
It’s a vital night for Essendon, who are striving to avoid a 0-3 start to a VFL/AFL season for just the second time since 1967. Even in 2016, when the Bombers list was decimated by the drugs saga suspensions, they had a round two win. ⌘ Read more
Video shows fake security guards getting into Grand Prix
Two 18-year-old men allegedly impersonated security guards to attend the Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne on March 16, 2025. ⌘ Read more
Six-year-old boy killed in alleged hit-run near Geelong, 84-year-old released
An 84-year-old woman has been released from police custody after the alleged hit-run death of a six-year-old boy. ⌘ Read more
Older women want to date younger men? Wait, let me change your mind
The sixty-something male still has something to offer, I promise. ⌘ Read more
Mother's outrage over punishment handed to son's killer
A mother is outraged at the punishment handed to her son's killer over a sickening one-punch attack. ⌘ Read more
David Speirs admits to supplying drugs|**
Former South Australian opposition leader David Speirs has pleaded guilty to charges of supplying drugs to two people. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of jobs under spotlight after SA smelter asks for government support
Hundreds of jobs are under a spotlight after the parent company of the Port Pirie Smelter put its hand out for government support. ⌘ Read more
Echoes of Cronk as Roosters confirm DCE interest; Bulldogs won’t enter race
Trent Robinson has confirmed the club will consider a big-money play for the Manly skipper, but Canterbury supremo Phil Gould says the Dogs won’t pursue veteran’s signature. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE round three: Desperate stakes for Dons to avoid 0-3 horror start
It’s a vital night for Essendon, who are striving to avoid a 0-3 start to a VFL/AFL season for just the second time since 1967. Even in 2016, when the Bombers list was decimated by the drugs saga suspensions, they won in round two. ⌘ Read more
Will this no-ball save Marnus Labuschagne’s Test spot?**
Marnus Labuschagne left the Australian selectors with much to ponder after an extremely fortunate innings of 61, as Queensland wrestled back into the fight in the Sheffield Shield final. ⌘ Read more
Music industry body under fire for ‘promotion of antisemitism’ at awards night
The Queensland Music Awards has come under fire for its choice of winner and the content of her acceptance speech. ⌘ Read more
Immortal's radical five-point try plan
Andrew Johns believes the NRL should introduce five-point tries if they are scored inside a team's own 40 metres. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: PM plans to call election for May 3; Dutton to give budget reply
Read the national news blog for rolling updates on today’s top stories. ⌘ Read more
AFL LIVE round three: Essendon v Port Adelaide
It’s a vital night for Essendon, who are striving to avoid a 0-3 start to a VFL/AFL season for just the second time since 1967. Even in 2016, when the Bombers list was decimated by the drugs saga suspensions, they won in round two. ⌘ Read more
Release of new texts casts doubt over claims from Trump administration
The release of damning new text messages has cast doubt on the Trump administration's claim that no classified information was accidentally shared with a magazine editor.’ ⌘ Read more
Israel’s PM threatens to seize territory in Gaza if hostages aren’t freed
Israel's prime minister has threatened to seize territory inside Gaza if Hamas doesn't hand over the remaining hostages from the October 7 attack. ⌘ Read more
Police rush to break-in to find koala sitting in dog bed
Police rushed to the scene of an apparent burglary at a home in Melbourne's south-east last night, only to find an unexpected and furry visitor. ⌘ Read more
Death forces cancellation of comedy festival opening night
The man suffered a medical episode on the upper level of Palais Theatre in St Kilda around 9pm. ⌘ Read more
Apple’s iPhone 17 range will feature the thinnest iPhone ever
For the first time, 9News can reveal these leaked iPhone 17 Models in video to show the likely changes coming later this year. ⌘ Read more
Six-year-old boy killed in alleged hit-run near Geelong
An 84-year-old woman has been released from police custody after the alleged hit-run death of a six-year-old boy as he walked to a school bus stop. ⌘ Read more
Video shows fake security guards getting into Grand Prix
Two 18-year-old men allegedly impersonated security guards to attend the Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne on March 16, 2025. ⌘ Read more
'Luck' saved victim from death in AFL star's assault
Richmond Tigers defender Noah Balta, 25, has pleaded guilty to an assault in the NSW Riverina region on December 30 that left another man in hospital with a head injury. ⌘ Read more
Community mourns boy killed walking to bus stop
Police believe the boy was walking across the road to a school bus stop in Teesdale just after 8am when he was struck. ⌘ Read more
Tradie avoids jail after mate's boys' trip play fight death
A South Australian tradie who choked his mate during play fight on a night out in Melbourne has been handed a three-year community corrections order. ⌘ Read more
Two dead, one escapes after car crashes into river in NSW
Two men are believed dead after a car crashed into a river in northern NSW. ⌘ Read more
Hospital public-private partnerships to be banned in NSW
Public-private hospital partnerships will be banned across NSW following the death of toddler Joe Massa on the Northern Beaches. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after woman found dead in Melbourne
Homicide detectives have arrested a man who was covered in blood, after the discovery of a woman's body at a Werribee home. ⌘ Read more
City considers cat curfew for Melbourne
Cats in the City of Melbourne will be subject to nighttime curfews and prohibited from certain areas under proposed new rules to be considered by the council. ⌘ Read more
Sensitive court files leaked in major NSW data breach
A state government website hack has exposed sensitive court documents, sparking safety concerns for domestic violence victims. ⌘ Read more
Bullets in the mail: Threats against politicians soar
Women politicians threatened with sexual violence, Australian Federal Police chief Reece Kershaw warns. ⌘ Read more
Community mourns boy killed walking to bus stop
Police believe the boy was walking across the road to a school bus stop in Teesdale just after 8am when he was struck. ⌘ Read more
Police rush to break-in to find koala sitting in dog bed
Police rushed to the scene of an apparent burglary at a home in Melbourne's south-east last night, only to find an unexpected and furry visitor. ⌘ Read more
Death forces cancellation of comedy festival opening night
The man suffered a medical episode on the upper level of Palais Theatre in St Kilda around 9pm. ⌘ Read more
Macquarie Street to Paddy’s Markets: Rory Amon serving drinks as he faces court
Rory Amon was once considered a rising star of the Liberal Party. Now he’s working at a bar in Paddy’s Markets. ⌘ Read more
‘Blood-stained’ man arrested after woman found dead at Werribee home
Police say homicide detectives are still trying to establish the circumstances of the death. ⌘ Read more
These small interactions can make or break your day
Most of us inherently understand the impact that one small unpleasant incident can have on our mood, but you can learn how to focus on the positive while brushing off the negative. ⌘ Read more
Fremantle midfielder Jaeger O'Meara speaks on Derby 60
Fremantle midfielder Jaeger O'Meara admits Derby 60 is a big stage ahead of a must-win game for the Dockers. ⌘ Read more
Horan & Shepherd name an AUNZ XV
Tim Horan & Cam Shepherd name their AUNZ Invitational XVs ⌘ Read more
Suaalii's Move to 13
Suaalii returns for Waratahs at Outside Centre ⌘ Read more
Quade Cooper Ankle Breaker
Vintage Quade Cooper v the Western Force in 2007 ⌘ Read more
Police rush to apparent break-in to find koala sitting in dog bed
Police rushed to the scene of an apparent burglary at a home in Melbourne's south-east last night, only to find an unexpected and furry visitor. ⌘ Read more
Death forces cancellation of Melbourne International Comedy Festival opening night
The man suffered a medical episode on the upper level of Palais Theatre in St Kilda around 9pm. ⌘ Read more
Tradie avoids jail after mate's boys' trip play fight death
A South Australian tradie who choked his mate during play fight on a night out in Melbourne has been handed a three-year community corrections order. ⌘ Read more
Tips and race-by-race guide for Muswellbrook on Friday
It’s an eight-race card at Muswellbrook on Friday, and we’ve got all the info you need to find a winner or two. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after woman found dead in Melbourne
Homicide detectives have arrested a man who was covered in blood, after the discovery of a woman's body at a Werribee home. ⌘ Read more
Petrol tax changes have been irresistible for politicians for half a century
A tax on petrol in Australia was introduced way back in 1978 … and politicians on both sides haven’t been able to leave it alone ever since. ⌘ Read more
The teenage competition and shift in mentality driving this Australian record-holder
Olli Hoare could barely walk this time last year and battled at the Paris Olympics. Now fit, he has an urgency to be the best – and to put his teenage competition in their place. ⌘ Read more
'Sheer luck' saved victim from death during assault by AFL star Noah Balta, court told
Richmond Tigers defender Noah Balta, 25, has pleaded guilty to an assault in the NSW Riverina region on December 30 that left another man in hospital with a head injury. ⌘ Read more
Community mourns six-year-old killed walking to school bus stop with siblings
Police believe the boy was walking across the road to a school bus stop in Teesdale just after 8am when he was struck. ⌘ Read more
ASX falls as banks, tech stocks decline; Reject Shop soars on takeover bid
The Australian sharemarket has finished in the red as fresh tariffs on cars made outside America ended a brief reprieve from White House trade policy angst. ⌘ Read more
‘The Chadstone effect’: Thousands flock to sample Melbourne’s newest food mecca
A champagne and oyster bar, high-end florist and ‘food concierge’ are among more than 50 vendors at the shopping centre’s new fresh food and dining precinct. ⌘ Read more
Australian connections back older model Vauban to drive Melbourne Cup ambitions
Vauban has been earmarked for greatness, but he’s had his share of problems. Can he deliver for his new Australian connections in the Tancred Stakes at Rosehill? ⌘ Read more
Joey's plea to NRL amid manager issues
Andrew Johns has called for more 'consequences' to be implemented against NRL player managers. ⌘ Read more
What’s for dinner? The debate over fresh, frozen or canned veg
In a cost of living crisis, buying fresh vegetables can feel like a luxury. Can you get all the nutrients you need eating frozen or canned? Here’s what we found. ⌘ Read more
Woman, 84, in custody after six-year-old boy killed in alleged hit-run near Geelong
Police are interviewing a driver after the boy was killed while walking to a school bus stop. ⌘ Read more
Tobacco war at ‘turning point’ thanks to informers: Police
Victoria Police say members of the public, as well as members of a tobacco crime syndicate, are starting to co-operate with police. ⌘ Read more
Speculation is mounting Anthony Albanese could call election as early as tomorrow
While it has been widely reported PM Anthony Albanese could call the election this weekend in the wake of the budget, that move may even be brought forward. ⌘ Read more
‘You’ve got to look at it’: Cronk masterstroke looms large as Roosters confirm DCE interest
Trent Robinson has confirmed the club will consider a big-money play for the Manly skipper, acknowledging the parallels with the Tricolours’ 2018 signing of Cooper Cronk. ⌘ Read more
People believed dead after car crashes off bridge in NSW
Two men are believed dead after a car crashed off a bridge into a river at Fairy Hill in northern NSW. ⌘ Read more
‘Looked like a kidnapping’: Uni student taken by masked agents in Trump crackdown
The Turkish Fulbright scholar in Boston appeared to be targeted because of an article she co-authored supporting Palestinians. ⌘ Read more
CCTV: Tobacco shop extortion
Attempted extortion of a tobacco shop in the city of Hume that Victoria Police are seeking assistance to solve. ⌘ Read more
Election watchdog clears ‘fake newspaper’ of breaking political advertising rules
Coalition frontbencher Jane Hume wrote to the Australian Electoral Commission earlier this month alleging Gazette News was a “fake newspaper”. ⌘ Read more
Tommy Berry takes the Moore-fancied ride in Tancred Stakes
Tommy Berry hopes a good tip for import Zarir proves spot on when he shoots for another group 1 win on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Has Trump’s America become a hostile place for tourists?**
Are foreign tourists still welcome in the US? You have to wonder after several cases of international visitors being detained have dented demand from holidaymakers. ⌘ Read more
Immortal calls for MASSIVE CHANGES to the NRL: Immortal Behaviour Ep04
Join Immortal Andrew Johns and NRLW Legend Allana Ferguson for another edition of Immortal Behaviour. Joey calls for the introduction of a Transfer Window to the NRL to end embarrassing contract saga’s. The Ashes tour returns, what are some of the Eighth’s greatest memories from touring? Plus, we start the movement for one of the ... ⌘ Read more
The Signal chat decoded: What Hegseth and Waltz revealed in their airstrike text messages
Details of a planned US airstrike in Yemen mistakenly shared with a journalist on the messaging app Signal were almost certainly classified information, military experts say. ⌘ Read more
Legend's son hits century in Shield final
Jake Lehmann celebrates a crucial century against Queensland in the Sheffield Shield final. ⌘ Read more
Budget rules have gone the way of skinny jeans, no matter who wears the pants
Fiscal discipline has been all but abandoned in favour of vote-buying. ⌘ Read more
Schoolboy hit and killed near Geelong, 84-year-old woman arrested
Police are interviewing a female driver after a boy was struck and killed by a car while walking to school. ⌘ Read more
What’s it like to race against – and lose to – Gout Gout? Not as miserable as you’d think
We tracked down the teenagers who were blown away by the world’s fastest man over 200m this year. Here’s what they said about the experience. ⌘ Read more
Dutton has pledged a fuel price cut. Experts query its effectiveness
The Coalition’s election pitch is aimed squarely at outer suburban voters. But what does it mean for everyone else? ⌘ Read more
Aurum drills 6m of 1-ounce rock in chase for West African gold
Aurum Resources has continued its run of gold hits at Boundiali in Cote d’Ivoire, with a 83m run assaying 4.87g/t gold from 106m at the company’s BD Target 1. ⌘ Read more
Adam Liaw’s tom yum fried rice
This dish captures the flavours of the classic Thai soup, but as a crowd-pleasing main course. ⌘ Read more
This is the heartbeat of efforts to save a global icon. Is it too late?**
A new generation of scientists are refusing to give up on the Great Barrier Reef. ⌘ Read more
AFL star sent assault victim ‘fully airborne’**
Richmond Tigers defender Noah Balta, has pleaded guilty to an assault that left another man in hospital with a head injury. ⌘ Read more
Five things to do with romesco, the Spanish flavour bomb (and how to make the sauce at home)
Traditionally served with fish and grilled meats, this brilliant capsicum sauce enlivens everything it touches. Make extra sauce so you can freeze some for later. ⌘ Read more
CCTV captures Balta attack
CCTV footage captures the moment Richmond player Noah Balta attacks his assault victim. ⌘ Read more
Sydneysiders stick around for new era for ABC local radio
ABC Radio Sydney Mornings host Hamish Macdonald managed to marginally boost listener numbers in his first radio ratings survey after replacing Sarah Macdonald in a controversial management decision. ⌘ Read more
Five plum perfect ideas for sweet bakes this weekend
Sweet, tart, and bursting with flavour, plums are the unsung heroes of the baking world. Load up a basket and preheat the oven – it’s time to bake up something plum-tastic. ⌘ Read more
Strickland touts big resource lift at Serbian gold-base metal project
The Shanac deposit at Strickland Metals’ Rogozna project in Serbia now hosts 5.3m ounces of gold equivalent at 1.1g/t, lifting total resources to 7.4m ounces. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Brisbane on Thursday, March 27
For today’s news updates in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here. ⌘ Read more
Marquand counting on Dubai Honour to deliver in shortened stay
English jockey Tom Marquand believes forecast rain on Saturday will help vindicate the decision to hold Dubai Honour back for the Tancred Stakes. ⌘ Read more
Dramas, thrillers, romcoms? None of them beat this movie genre
All hail the buddy comedy, cinema’s most reliable comfort. ⌘ Read more
Romesco pasta with ricotta
This big-flavoured sauce comes together in minutes, bringing a burst of sunshine to a simple pasta dish. ⌘ Read more
US man ‘felt responsible’ for Queensland cop shooting: FBI
“Yeah, this does have to do with Queensland,” he allegedly told his wife after reading his arrest warrant. ⌘ Read more
Why New Zealanders are migrating to Australia in record numbers
The government may not be able to reverse the trend, which is seeing Kiwis abandon what they call “a sinking boat” in droves. ⌘ Read more
'Wink wink' DCE deal already done: Joey
Andrew Johns suspects Daly Cherry-Evans has already made a deal with a new club. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: Police release image of car in murder case | Sandbag depots reopen as bureau warns of flooding risk | Salad mixes recalled
For today’s news updates in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here. ⌘ Read more