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Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Four teenagers charged on Gold Coast over alleged theft of luxury cars
Police charge four teenagers over the alleged theft of Maserati and Porsche on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
‘This doesn’t make sense. How much shopping can you really carry on a bicycle?’**
Bunnings trip? Lounge suite? A person? No problem. A politician has sparked a surprising online trend after questioning whether people could actually shop by bike. ⌘ Read more
Super for paid parental leave, urgent care clinics, strengthening Medicare at forefront of budget
Super for paid parental leave, establishing urgent care clinics and Medicare will get a cash injection in the upcoming budget on May 14. ⌘ Read more
Super for paid parental leave at forefront of federal budget
Super for paid parental leave and health will be at the forefront of this year’s federal budget. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: $1.15b budget boost for Sunshine Coast rail link; The young Qlders tasked with selling Brisbane
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
NSW Government will consider bail law reforms today
Plans to refuse bail for the most violent abusers to be discussed by NSW ministers today. ⌘ Read more
Four teenagers charged on Gold Coast over alleged theft of luxury cars
Police charge four teenagers over the alleged theft of Maserati and Porsche on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: $1.15b budget boost for Sunshine Coast rail link; The young Qlders tasked with selling Brisbane
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Four teenagers charged on Gold Coast over alleged theft of luxury cars
Police charge four teenagers over the alleged theft of Maserati and Porsche on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
More than 90 Aussies thrilled to be home after several days of being stranded in Vanuatu
Private charter flight brings home Aussies who were stranded by Air Vanuatu collapse. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Four teenagers charged on Gold Coast over alleged theft of luxury cars
Police charge four teenagers over the alleged theft of Maserati and Porsche on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Aurora australis a Sunday no-show, but bright lights could return this year
Stargazers flocked to bayside Melbourne and coastal Victoria overnight hoping to enjoy aurora australis, but sadly, there was no repeat show of Saturday’s extraordinary light show. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
NSW Government will consider bail law reforms today
Plans to refuse bail for the most violent abusers to be discussed by NSW ministers today. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Four teenagers charged on Gold Coast over alleged theft of luxury cars
Police charge four teenagers over the alleged theft of Maserati and Porsche on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Budget promises good news on inflation; Universities to stop overseas student surge
The federal budget will be delivered tomorrow and promises good news on inflation; universities to stop overseas student surge and deportation debate continues. ⌘ Read more
Four teenagers charged on Gold Coast over alleged theft of luxury cars
Police charge four teenagers over the alleged theft of Maserati and Porsche on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Arsonists cause $1 million in damage at Dandenong truck yard
Police are seeking information about two fires that caused damage to a car yard in Melbourne's south-east. ⌘ Read more
NSW Government will consider bail law reforms today
Plans to refuse bail for the most violent abusers to be discussed by NSW ministers today. ⌘ Read more
Four teenagers charged on Gold Coast over alleged theft of luxury cars
Police charge four teenagers over the alleged theft of Maserati and Porsche on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: $1.15b budget boost for Sunshine Coast rail link; The young Qlders tasked with selling Brisbane
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Man of green steel: Dan Andrews takes the billionaire career path
What happens when an immovable former premier meets an unstoppable billionaire? ⌘ Read more
‘It was instantaneous’: Meet Perth’s very own Jerry and George
Friendships are flourishing around Perth, with cafes and bars full of people who clearly love each other; we guarantee that reading this will make you smile. ⌘ Read more
The ABC reporter, the underworld postman and the ‘sinister threats’**
Award-winning ABC reporter Mahmood Fazal passed on menacing messages from an organised crime gang to journalists, one of whom became so fearful he reported it to police. Fazal denies any wrongdoing. ⌘ Read more
Where unemployment is highest (and lowest) in Sydney
Unemployment has ratcheted higher in Sydney. Here’s how the city’s regions compare on jobs. ⌘ Read more
Three things I love: Crown Perth chief executive David Tsai
Crown Perth is known for fine dining, but the resort boss loves nothing more than a casual feed with the family at his top Asian locals – shared with you here. ⌘ Read more
Riding a wave of popularity, surfing comes to Sydney’s west
There was a surge of new surfers during the pandemic and a man-made facility at Sydney Olympic Park could draw even more people to the sport. ⌘ Read more
‘Iron Dan’: Andrews’ next career move aligns with Forrest’s green dream
The former Victorian premier still has an eye for a big project: joining a billionaire to sell “green” iron to China. ⌘ Read more
Inside Chris Dawson’s murder appeal
The convicted killer has asked the state’s top criminal appeal court to overturn his conviction for the murder of his wife Lynette Simms, who vanished in 1982. ⌘ Read more
Big business has one big problem with Sydney’s tolling shake-up
The big end of town is highly critical of one aspect of an independent review into the city’s patchwork of tolled motorways. ⌘ Read more
Inside the warped mind of a serial domestic violence offender
This man said he respects women. He threatened to kill an ex-partner with an axe and wouldn’t let her use the toilet alone for three days. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Monday, May 13
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Sunshine Coast rail link to get $1.15 billion budget boost
The extra funding, to be announced in Tuesday’s budget, will take the federal contribution to $2.75 billion – just a fraction of the $12 billion to complete the planned line. ⌘ Read more
Your snake oil is in the mail
While the apostrophe makes way. ⌘ Read more
Teen granted bail after Perth Westfield knife scare
A 16-year-old boy has been granted bail after he was charged for an alleged knife scare at Perth Westfield. ⌘ Read more
Relief payments available after homes destroyed by freak tornado
$4000 relief payments will be available for Bunbury residents whose homes were destroyed by a freak tornado. ⌘ Read more
Victoria has the biggest debt and least ability to repay it
Readers comment on Victoria’s debt burden and argue it’s far worse than the government has admitted to. ⌘ Read more
Shoot the aurora australis like a pro – even on a smartphone
These stunning photos of the southern lights were taken by a professional, but most smartphones can take top shots too. ⌘ Read more
‘Ultimate distraction’: Why this top Sydney school has resisted screens in class
While many students are asked to bring their own devices into schools across the state, some are resisting the trend to have iPads or laptops in lessons. ⌘ Read more
NSW government considers urgent domestic violence reforms
The NSW government is considering urgent bail law reform to better protect women from domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
This comfort home item is a winter warmer but could be harming your neighbours
Many of us have fond memories of huddling around a wood heater or fire pit in winter. But are they doing more harm than good? ⌘ Read more
Tobacconists allegedly torched in overnight attacks
Two tobacconists have allegedly been torched in overnight attacks in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Albanese government considers urgent domestic violence reforms
The Albanese government is considering urgent bail law reform to better protect women from domestic violence. ⌘ Read more
Surfers' tribute Aussie brothers killed in Mexico
Surfers have paddled out in tribute for the two Australian brothers who were killed in Mexico. ⌘ Read more
Police hunt attacker after man killed in Brisbane park
Police are hunting for an alleged stabber after a man was killed in a Brisbane park. ⌘ Read more
Four in custody after two dramatic car chases
Four people are in custody after police chased two allegedly stolen luxury cars through the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Super for paid parental leave at forefront of federal budget
Super for paid parental leave and health will be at the forefront of this year’s federal budget. ⌘ Read more
South Australia mulls banning social media for children
South Australia is considering to ban social media for children under the age of 14. ⌘ Read more
Warragamba Dam spills as rain continues in NSW
Warragamba Dam has spilled amid flood warnings for parts of NSW as torrential rain continues for Sydney. ⌘ Read more
There is plenty of life in the old cash yet, thank you
Bec Wilson asserts the banks believe cash will disappear in seven years (“Cash is dead. Why are we still pretending it isn’t?“, May 11). She should have written that the banks want cash to disappear in seven years. This is so they can charge retailers more in transaction fees who can then pass it on to consumers. ⌘ Read more
Housing system is broke and broken, but government alone can’t solve this crisis
No silver bullet is going to fix our housing woes, but there is now a window of opportunity through which real and significant change can occur. ⌘ Read more
We commend Minns for committing to an apology to LGBTQ community
Herald senior reporter Andrew Hornery has spent several weeks talking to some who found themselves on the wrong side of the law against homosexuality in NSW. ⌘ Read more
The young Queenslanders tasked with selling Brisbane to the world
For four weeks in 2032, two Brisbane-made brands will be among the most recognisable on the planet – and three First Nations students may be to thank for it. ⌘ Read more
‘$$landed’: How a Commonwealth Bank manager took millions in bribes
“I cannot believe we were this stupid,” read the message to Jon Waldron shortly before Christmas 2014. Within days, he had been sacked from the Commonwealth Bank. ⌘ Read more
Riding a wave of popularity, surfing comes to Sydney’s west
There was a surge of new surfers during the pandemic and a man-made facility at Sydney Olympic Park could draw even more people to the sport. ⌘ Read more
Too often, alcohol and family violence go together. Now, we need to separate them
The kids who hide in closets and bathrooms – hearing furniture being thrown and adults screaming – know that when drinking is involved, it’s like pouring petrol on a bonfire. ⌘ Read more
‘Hazmat emergency’ over WA tornado asbestos exposure
More than 100 homes were damaged by the tornado that scattered asbestos over streets at Bunbury on Friday afternoon. Residents are now eligible for disaster payments. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after body found in Wollongong train station car park
Staff discovered the body of a 68-year-old man, who police believe was homeless, in the station car park stairwell. Police say the man they’ve arrested was known to him. ⌘ Read more
Expelling problem students sounds impressive. But all it does is pass the buck
In kicking the can of responsibility for the Yarra Valley Grammar students who ranked their female classmates to another school, parents are missing the point. ⌘ Read more
Aurora australis stuns Australian stargazers – and you can still watch it
Don’t fret if you missed out on seeing the southern lights that dazzled Australians on Saturday night – you’ll have another chance tonight. ⌘ Read more
Brunswick’s ‘sky rail’ has been delayed. In the meantime, this is what locals want
Advocates have presented their Sydney Road wish list to the Victorian government, saying the delay is an opportunity for major change before the Upfield line is ripped up. ⌘ Read more
Aurora australis over Melbourne
Eddie Jim captured the dazzling aurora australis in a timelapse from Doncaster, Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after park stabbing in Brisbane
A 22-year-old man has died after a stabbing at a park in Acacia Ridge in Brisbane’s south. ⌘ Read more
Aurora Australis dazzles southern parts of the country
An extreme solar storm not seen in Australia for two decades has transformed the night sky in southern parts of the country into a colourful oasis. ⌘ Read more
Super for paid parental leave, urgent care clinics, strengthening Medicare at forefront of budget
Super for paid parental leave, establishing urgent care clinics and Medicare will get a cash injection in the upcoming budget on May 14. ⌘ Read more
Aurora australis stuns stargazers across southern Australia
Don’t fret if you missed out on seeing the southern lights that dazzled Australians on Saturday night – you’ll have another chance tonight. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after being stabbed in Brisbane park
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a 22-year-old man died at the southside scene. ⌘ Read more
Aurora Australis dazzles southern parts of the country
An extreme solar storm not seen in Australia for two decades has transformed the night sky in southern parts of the country into a colourful oasis. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after park stabbing in Brisbane
A 22-year-old man has died after a stabbing at a park in Acacia Ridge in Brisbane’s south. ⌘ Read more
Take The Age quiz
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s weekly quiz. ⌘ Read more
Arsonists target two tobacco stores in Melbourne’s north-west
Two tobacco stores have been rammed and then set alight in Melbourne’s north-west overnight. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after park stabbing in Brisbane
A 22-year-old man has died after a stabbing at a park in Acacia Ridge in Brisbane’s south. ⌘ Read more
Aurora Australis dazzles southern parts of the country
An extreme solar storm not seen in Australia for two decades has transformed the night sky in southern parts of the country into a colourful oasis. ⌘ Read more
The helping hand that taught Shae how to connect with her baby
Shae Bradshaw had hoped once her baby daughter was born all her fears about being a failure as a mother would disappear. ⌘ Read more
Families lose out in Sydney’s new housing push, say planners
Domain sales data shows fewer than one in 10 units recently sold in the city’s inner west and Canterbury-Bankstown had more than two bedrooms. ⌘ Read more
Chandeliers, ‘qubits’ and Schrödinger’s cat: Inside the bizarre world of quantum computing
In the quantum realm, the laws of physics are different. Now its mind-bending tech could soon transform our lives. How does it work? ⌘ Read more
David Marr on Dutton, Waleed … and being an outsider on Insiders
Is there still space in the mainstream media for the public intellectual? Well, there is today at least. ⌘ Read more
‘You’ll bankrupt the business’: Pregnant workers made redundant
Workers’ legal centres have recorded a rise in discrimination complaints by pregnant and parent workers as those carers are targeted in the cost of living crunch. ⌘ Read more
Leanne fled the country to escape domestic abuse. Now she could face jail
Leanne fled Australia with her two children as she says it was the only way she knew how to protect herself from her violent husband. ⌘ Read more
When Anna is called to deliver a baby, the birth plan has not gone to plan
More than 600 babies are born before their arrival at hospital each year, and a new program pairs midwives with paramedics to better manage care. ⌘ Read more
Almost everyone passes the driving test in Inverell. In Willoughby and Ryde, most people fail
Would-be drivers in parts of Sydney are far more likely to fail the practical test than counterparts in regional NSW. ⌘ Read more
A stranger’s kindness and the melody of her son’s precious violin farewell this child of the Holocaust
Last week I went to the funeral of my friend’s mother, Alice. When she was a little Jewish girl growing up in Europe, her father saw the blood-drenched writing on the wall and got his family out. ⌘ Read more
Twenty years since Play School met Brenna’s mums, book ban highlights lack of progress
Brenna Harding, who at age eight introduced Australia to her two mums, says Cumberland Council’s ban of a same-sex parenting book shows how little has changed. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Sunday, May 12
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Warragamba Dam set to spill as persistent rain sparks flood warning
The Warragamba Dam, which supplies the bulk of Sydney’s drinking water, is close to capacity after days of persistent rain and is likely to spill. ⌘ Read more
Damning report into treatment of mental health patients released
A report has made damning findings into the treatment of mental health patients at Royal Adelaide Hospital's Emergency Department. ⌘ Read more
PM unveils $11 billion housing package
An $11 billion package to tackle the housing crisis has been unveiled today by the Prime Minister. ⌘ Read more
Warragamba dam set to spill as flood warnings issued
Sydney’s Warragamba dam is set to spill as flood warnings have been issued across the state. ⌘ Read more
Family woken after car crashes into pool
A family in Sydney's south-west were asleep last night when a car smashed through their fence and into their backyard pool. ⌘ Read more
Major clean up underway after Bunbury tornado
A major cleanup effort is underway after a tornado tore through Bunbury in Western Australia as thousands remain without power. ⌘ Read more