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Australia news LIVE: Albanese admits domestic violence a national crisis; Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits domestic violence is a national crisis, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah invasion and ceas ... ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder over fatal Sydney stabbing
A man has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Quakers Hill, in Sydney's north-west. ⌘ Read more
NSW Premier's father suffers heart attack
NSW Premier Chris Minns' father John Minns is in intensive care after a "massive" heart attack. ⌘ Read more
‘A playground for degenerates’: The dark corners of an Australian streaming giant
Kick.com, the second largest livestreaming platform in the world, was created by an Australian billionaire. It’s increasingly known for content that crosses the line. ⌘ Read more
Zherka on Kick
Zherka on Kick ⌘ Read more
Adin Ross on Kick
Adin Ross on Kick ⌘ Read more
The unloved Sydney highway that could lead the way for Parramatta Road
A grand plan to transform the noisy and congested Woodville Road has taken a long time. But it might yet show the way for the city’s other arterial roads - including the one that has defied governments for decades. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese admits domestic violence a national crisis; Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits domestic violence is a national crisis, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah invasion and ceas ... ⌘ Read more
Perth house prices could leap 20 per cent in 2024: REIWA forecast
More buyers are being driven into the increasingly pricey established-home market as people flow into Perth and new home builds lag far behind soaring demand. ⌘ Read more
Man accidentally shoots himself with homemade gun in Melbourne alleyway
A 37-year-old man has been found with gunshot wounds after it's believed he accidentally shot himself with a homemade firearm in Dandenong. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese admits domestic violence a national crisis; Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits domestic violence is a national crisis, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah invasion and ceas ... ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese admits domestic violence a national crisis; Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits domestic violence is a national crisis, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah invasion and ceas ... ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese admits domestic violence a national crisis; Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits domestic violence is a national crisis, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah invasion and ceas ... ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese admits domestic violence a national crisis; Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits domestic violence is a national crisis, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah invasion and ceas ... ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese admits domestic violence a national crisis; Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits domestic violence is a national crisis, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah invasion and ceas ... ⌘ Read more
Mounty Beauty flight to scatter ashes ends in tragedy
Two people killed in a light plane crash at Mount Beauty Airport in Victoria’s northeast had intended to distribute the ashes of a loved one over the picturesque High Country. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese admits domestic violence a national crisis; Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits domestic violence is a national crisis, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah invasion and ceas ... ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: WA Police charge Perth cyclist after public appeal
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese admits domestic violence a national crisis; Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits domestic violence is a national crisis, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah invasion and ceas ... ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese admits domestic violence a national crisis; Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits domestic violence is a national crisis, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah invasion and ceas ... ⌘ Read more
Young children chant anti-Israel slogans at Sydney university protest
A “kids’ excursion” to the pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Sydney saw young children led to chant calls for “intifada”. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese admits domestic violence a national crisis; Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits domestic violence is a national crisis, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah invasion and ceas ... ⌘ Read more
Perth cyclist accused of exposing himself to 11-year-old girl charged
A Perth cylist has been charged after allegedly exposing himself to an 11-year-old girl. ⌘ Read more
Young children chant anti-Israel slogans at Sydney university protest
A “kids’ excursion” to the pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Sydney saw young children led to chant calls for “intifada”. ⌘ Read more
NSW Premier's father suffers heart attack
NSW Premier Chris Minns' father John Minns is in intensive care after a "massive" heart attack. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese admits domestic violence a national crisis; Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits domestic violence is a national crisis, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah invasion and ceas ... ⌘ Read more
Economist predicts further rate rises
Judo Bank chief economic adviser Warren Hogan has predicted further interest rate rises will be needed. ⌘ Read more
Man charged over alleged street fight with NRL presenter Paul Kent
A man will face court charged with affray after an alleged incident involving the senior Daily Telegraph and Fox Sports NRL journalist on Saturday night was filmed and circulated on social media. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane news live: Grieving family speaks after alleged gardener murder | Thousands march in Brisbane
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese admits domestic violence a national crisis; Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits domestic violence is a national crisis, while US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah invasion and ceas ... ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder over fatal Sydney stabbing
A man has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Quakers Hill, in Sydney's north-west. ⌘ Read more
Concerns are growing for woman who vanished in remote Victoria
Police appeal for help to find woman who disappeared from highway after car broke down. ⌘ Read more
‘To dad, if you can see this’: Grieving family speaks after alleged gardener murder
“We are shocked and devastated by what has occurred,” the Reeves family said. ⌘ Read more
Plans for massive towers above Sydney CBD metro station revealed
Pub baron Justin Hemmes is part of a consortium competing against a global investment giant to build a massive precinct at the CBD’s northern end. ⌘ Read more
In an undiscovered cave, Josh came face-to-face with a human-sized skull
One of Australia’s most complete fossils to date has emerged from a labyrinth in regional Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Hawkish think tank on the defensive over funding
An Albanese government review of funding for defence think tanks has prompted some nerves in the ranks. ⌘ Read more
As kids they splashed in the bubbles. Then these sisters got the same one-in-a-million tumour
There are burning questions about the health effects of the “forever chemicals” that are in us all. ⌘ Read more
Legal fight over WA man’s body points to looming cross-cultural issue
A 35-year-old man who died two months ago has not been laid to rest. Instead, his daughter and new wife have fought over what to do with his body. ⌘ Read more
A royal commission will take too long. Here’s what must be done to keep women safe
A royal commission is an extremely costly and slow institutional tool for responding to what is an urgent problem. ⌘ Read more
Older drivers killed 145 people in five years, but debate still rages over annual medical tests
Victoria’s rapidly ageing driver population means there is a renewed push for mandatory licence checks. Road crash victims such as Hugh Roberts say it’s a life-saving initiative, not ageist. ⌘ Read more
Police visited Megan’s home 153 times in less than two years. Now she is fighting back
Two NSW mothers are challenging police powers to enter their homes, often late at night, to check whether their children are complying with bail conditions. ⌘ Read more
Rich lister’s mansion downsize takes shape on Brighton foreshore
It’s dominating the skyline near the Middle Brighton Pier, but the new build by philanthropist and Brighton fixture Patricia Ilhan is no longer a traditional family home. ⌘ Read more
The Perth suburbs with the highest concentration of international students
In two local government areas in WA, more than 10 per cent of the rental market is taken up by international students – well above the national average. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Monday, April 29
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Father of girl allegedly abducted at school says daughter is ‘traumatised’**
The father of a little girl allegedly abducted from her Melbourne classroom says she is now traumatised and calling for her dad. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder after mum dies in Perth house fire
A 35-year-old man has been charged with the alleged murder of Erica Hay, a mother-of-four who was found dead after a house fire in Perth's south. ⌘ Read more
Father-to-be fighting incurable bowel cancer pushes for awareness
A Melbourne father-to-be who's fighting incurable bowel cancer is pushing to raise awareness about the disease. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder after stabbing in Sydney’s north-west
The fatal incident at a home in Quakers Hill was one of three serious stabbings in NSW within 24 hours. ⌘ Read more
Submarines get a battering
While rah-rahs get a bargain. ⌘ Read more
Stabbed bishop returns to pulpit two weeks after alleged terrorist attack
Wearing an eye patch, Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel delivers his sermon and sends words of comfort to his alleged attacker. ⌘ Read more
Eat Streets
Welcome to a new series from Good Food, celebrating Melbourne’s neighbourhoods, walking them and falling in love one diverse and delicious bite at a time. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate after boy allegedly snatched from park in Queensland
Police are investigating after a 10-year-old boy was allegedly snatched from a popular park before his parents chased the armed group down. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds rally to oppose revamp of Adelaide pub
Hundreds have packed Adelaide’s streets to rally in support of a popular pub with its future in doubt because of a proposed redevelopment. ⌘ Read more
Father of girl allegedly abducted at school says daughter is ‘traumatised’**
The father of a little girl allegedly abducted from her Melbourne classroom says she is now traumatised and calling for her dad. ⌘ Read more
Father allegedly set upon by knife-wielding man speaks out
A father allegedly set upon by a knife-wielding man at a Torquay pharmacy says he is lucky he and his 19-month-old son weren't seriously hurt. ⌘ Read more
Tragic details emerge about light plane crash
Tragic details have emerged about the two victims killed in a light plane crash at Mount Beauty in Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Family’s home ambushed by drive-by shootings in case of mistaken identity
A young family is searching for a new place to live after their Sydney home was ambushed twice in drive-by shootings in case of mistaken identity. ⌘ Read more
Sydney bishop returns two weeks after alleged terror attack
The Wakeley bishop allegedly stabbed two weeks ago has been given a standing ovation as he returned to the pulpit. ⌘ Read more
How a domestic violence bail application plays out in court in 15 minutes
A man accused of assaulting his son was set free from custody to sleep inside his Sydney barber shop, while a young man who allegedly threatened his ex-partner with a knife was refused bail. ⌘ Read more
What to expect from a prep school interview in Brisbane
Nervous about what to expect from your child’s interview with a school in Brisbane? Here is what you can expect. ⌘ Read more
Sports journalist stood down after video of Sydney restaurant scuffle
Rugby league journalist Paul Kent has been stood down after a scuffle outside a Sydney restaurant. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister joins marchers protesting violence against women
The prime minister has joined tens of thousands of people demanding an end to domestic violence against women. ⌘ Read more
Defence Minister announces latest funding commitment to Ukraine
Defence Minister Richard Marles has travelled to Ukraine announce Australia’s latest funding commitment. ⌘ Read more
Reform laws and amend attitudes to staunch violence
The causal factors of violence against women and children are well known. Little is new other than cyberstalking and surveillance as tools of abuse. The long-standing problem of agencies competing for inadequate resources does not assist victims or aid in violence reduction. Executive government needs to undertake effective law reform and provide adequate fund ... ⌘ Read more
Man charged with 20 offences after alleged Central Coast rampage
Police officers, dogs, a helicopter and the tactical operations unit were mobilised to find and arrest the man. ⌘ Read more
Groundhog Day: a stubborn bout of rain is coming to Sydney
Monday will cap off a glorious run of sunny weather before a week of rain sets in, with the potential for heavy downpours by the weekend. ⌘ Read more
I spent more time agonising over groceries than my property purchase
The decision to commit nearly two-thirds of my salary to an apartment I had spent just four minutes viewing was one driven not by excitement, but desperation. ⌘ Read more
How Lucy the lab is helping victims of crime find justice
An abuse survivor says she could not have survived her gruelling fight for justice without the presence of the court’s support dog – and demand for therapy canines is growing. ⌘ Read more
Woman flees after alleged hit-run injures cop in Brisbane’s south
Meanwhile, a Townsville man has been charged after a crash that killed a young motorcyclist last week. ⌘ Read more
Young children chant anti-Israel slogans at Sydney university protest
A “kids’ excursion” to the pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Sydney saw young children led to chant calls for “intifada”. ⌘ Read more
‘National emergency’: Thousands march in Brisbane to protest violence against women
Women demand men take responsibility for savage increase in toxic masculinity, arguing men have killed 33 women in domestic violence outbreaks since 2024 began. ⌘ Read more
Thousands march in Melbourne rally against gendered violence ‘national disgrace’**
Melbourne protesters have taken to the CBD’s streets in a rally against gender-based violence, demanding to an end to the violent deaths of women. ⌘ Read more
Spike in ‘wheel wear’ forces old passenger trains to be pulled from service
The problems besetting some of NSW’s oldest passenger trains illustrate the pressure on the state’s ageing fleet. ⌘ Read more
Pentridge Prison developers fight for towers to soar even higher
Merri-bek Council, which is fighting the proposal at VCAT, says the developer is attempting to overshoot agreed height limits by three storeys. ⌘ Read more
Thousands march in Melbourne rally against gendered violence ‘national disgrace’**
Melbourne protesters have taken to the CBD’s streets in a rally against gender-based violence, demanding to an end to the violent deaths of women. ⌘ Read more
Thousands march in rally against gendered violence ‘national disgrace’**
Melbourne protesters have taken to the CBD’s streets in a rally against gender-based violence, demanding to an end to the violent deaths of women. ⌘ Read more
NRL journalist Paul Kent stood down after brawl outside Sydney restaurant
Fox Sports presenter and News Corp Australia columnist Paul Kent has been stood down after footage emerged of him appearing to brawl outside a Sydney restaurant. ⌘ Read more
Thousands march in rally against gendered violence in Melbourne
Melburnians have taken to the CBD’s streets in a rally against gender-based violence, demanding to an end to the violent deaths of women. ⌘ Read more
Police stage sad, quiet recreation of fatal Brisbane bus turn
Police staged a quiet recreation of the bus turning from Ann Street into Edward Street as part of their investigation into the bus crash that killed 18-year-old Tia Cameron on March 8. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder of Warnbro mother Erica Hay
A 35-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 30-year-old mother-of-four Erica Hay in Warnbro on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Take The Age quiz
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s weekly quiz. ⌘ Read more
Manhunt underway after father-to-be shot dead
A manhunt is underway after a father-to-be was killed in a drive-by shooting in Melbourne's south-east. ⌘ Read more
Fraser-McGurk explodes on IPL
Jake Fraser-McGurk has sent a statement to Australian T20 World Cup selectors, belting 84 off 27 balls for Delhi against Mumbai in the IPL. ⌘ Read more
Police hunt gunman after shots fired at Sydney home with five people inside
A gunman is on the run after shots were fired into a house in Sydney's west. ⌘ Read more
Australian announces $100 million military aid package for Ukraine
Defence Minister Richard Marles has visited Ukraine and announced $100 million in military support. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of people to join third consecutive day of rallies against domestic violence
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to join thousands of marchers protesting against domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
Parishioners revolt against Catholic Church’s ‘hideous’ building plans
Plans for a six-storey building next to St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney have provoked opposition from churchgoers, heritage experts and a priest. ⌘ Read more
When Phillipa applied for housing, government lawyers summoned details about her assault
Australia’s national disability agency is being accused of invading privacy and misusing personal records when funding decisions are being appealed. ⌘ Read more
Time to tackle this crisis in our community
We are facing a very real crisis in our community with the way the attitudes and behaviour of young men towards women is being shaped. ⌘ Read more
‘I’m watching you bitch’: How even the smart fridge is being used as a weapon of family violence
In one day’s work last week, former detective Steve Wilson and his team removed four spy pens, one Apple AirTag tracker, and virtual access by an abusive man to a woman’s kitchen, to which he was sending threatening messages on her smart-fridge screen. ⌘ Read more
‘The system needs to catch up’: Push to abolish suspended sentences for child sex offenders
Survivor and campaigner Stewart Carter – who watched the man who abused him walk free from court – is calling on the state government to back the state opposition’s bill. ⌘ Read more
Bishop’s response to attack is a lesson in forgiveness – and shows why it is so important
The impulse for revenge is deeply embedded in the human psyche, but Mar Mari Emmanuel immediately forgave his young assailant. ⌘ Read more
Why high school kids need help crossing the road
Teenagers had the second-highest number of serious injuries after elderly pedestrians on NSW roads. ⌘ Read more
Dads pass misogyny to their sons. The cycle of domestic violence won’t stop until they do
A study found at least a third of Australian men thought a man should have the final say about decisions in their relationship and were owed sex by women. ⌘ Read more
‘The village isn’t around’: Parents book drivers for afternoon juggle
More parents are turning to ride-share services for children, as the end of working from home puts pressure on families. ⌘ Read more
Cads, you’re on notice – we now have a contemporary definition of rape
The Lehrmann defamation ruling will change society, thanks to Justice Michael Lee’s distinction between a cad and a rapist. ⌘ Read more
‘Limited visibility’ for teens in group homes amid worrying number of reports
New data shows an increasing number of reports of significant harm to children living in group homes funded by the government. ⌘ Read more
Trees have biological clocks too. Here’s how their leaves change colour
A red-golden carpet is unfurling across the more temperate corners of our continent. Here’s what trees – and ‘leaf peepers’ – do in autumn. ⌘ Read more
Why are more businesses charging extra to pay by card?**
More businesses are now placing surcharges on all card payments, while they were previously only common on credit cards. ⌘ Read more
Violent porn, online misogyny driving gendered violence, say experts
NSW police are called to 500 domestic violence incidents a day. Experts worry that online misogyny and violent porn are making the problem worse. ⌘ Read more