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The viral and bacterial ‘soup’ making Queenslanders sick
The preferred antibiotic to treat ‘walking pneumonia’ in children is in short supply, as a wave of respiratory illnesses spreads across Queensland. ⌘ 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
The coastal town that will have to retreat – or build up – as seas rise
Immediate action is required on hundreds of homes, dozens of businesses, a primary school, regional airport and major highway, which all face a growing threat of inundation around Western Port Bay. ⌘ 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
The viral and bacterial ‘soup’ making Queenslanders sick
The preferred antibiotic to treat ‘walking pneumonia’ in children is in short supply, as a wave of respiratory illnesses spreads across Queensland. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Tributes flow for Floreat murder victims as shooter’s gun stash revealed; Coward-punch victim fighting for life
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Qld public transport trips to cost 50c; Unreliable Brisbane CBD lift; Origin surprises
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ 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
Dreamy songs, dirty jokes: Engelbert raises roof at sold-out Perth show
It was at first hard to tell if the 88-year’s voice had held up as the packed house sang along so enthusiastically – but he’s definitely still got the charm. ⌘ Read more
Western Sydney man fighting to save 'castle'
A man who spent 20 years building a magnificent home in Kemps Creek is fighting to save it from the new western Sydney airport. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Qld public transport trips to cost 50c; Unreliable Brisbane CBD lift; Origin surprises
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ 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
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
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
WA news LIVE: Tributes flow for Floreat murder victims as shooter’s gun stash revealed; Coward-punch victim fighting for life
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ 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
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
Brisbane News Live: Qld public transport trips to cost 50c; Unreliable Brisbane CBD lift; Origin surprises
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Tributes flow for Floreat murder victims as shooter’s gun stash revealed
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ 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
Scientists discover prehistoric 'echidnapus'
Scientists have dubbed a 100-million-year-old animal an "echidnapus" for its resemblance to both an echidna and a platypus. ⌘ 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
Ten, Wilkinson counting costs after failed Lehrmann defamation suit
Lawyers for Ten and high-profile presenter Lisa Wilkinson return to the Federal Court on Monday amid the fallout from Bruce Lehrmann’s disastrous lawsuit. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Qld public transport trips to cost 50c; Unreliable Brisbane CBD lift; Origin surprises
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ 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
Father and daughter, 12, dead in ride-share crash
A father and his 12-year-old daughter died when the ride-share car they were travelling in rolled. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Qld public transport trips to cost 50c; Unreliable Brisbane CBD lift; Origin surprises
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ 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
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
Brisbane News Live: Qld public transport trips to cost 50c; Unreliable Brisbane CBD lift; Origin surprises
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ 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
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
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
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
Brisbane News Live: May 27
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ 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
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
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
Child and man dead after horror Sydney crash
Two people including a 12-year-old girl have died after a multi-car crash in Sydney’s west. ⌘ Read more
Vigil held in NSW community for toddler
Family and friends held a candlelight vigil to commemorate the two-year-old boy killed by his father. ⌘ Read more
Man charged after fatal hit-and-run traffic crash, Hervey Bay
Police have charged a 41-year-old Urangan man following a fatal hit-and-run traffic crash in Hervey Bay on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Man surrenders to police over allegedly killing woman in hit-and-run crash in Hervey Bay
Man charged for allegedly killing a woman during a high speed hit and run in Queensland. ⌘ 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
Slater gets benefit of experience in Maroons squad
A day after Michael Maguire opted to make 11 changes for the Blues from Game III last year and name six debutants, there are no such challenges for the Maroons. ⌘ Read more
Single and dating? Beware, Perth: it’s cuffing season
From benching to breadcrumbing, modern dating means getting up to speed with some baffling lingo. Here’s the cheat sheet to keep you warm at night this winter. ⌘ Read more
Albo’s open for business: The companies the prime minister keeps
A peek inside the PM’s diary shows he has plenty of time to meet people from the big end of town. ⌘ Read more
This man’s castle is his home, and an airport is ruining the serenity
Just like the plot of the beloved Australian movie The Castle, a lovingly built family home is under threat from encroaching development. ⌘ Read more
Bill shock: Why almost 50,000 West Australians could be paying more than they should for power
Bill estimation is common practice around the world, but just how prevalent is it in WA? ⌘ Read more
Meet the ‘echidnapus’, a bizarre blend of the world’s strangest creatures
Scientists led by Tim Flannery have unearthed evidence for a previously unknown “age of monotremes” when egg-laying mammals dominated Australia. ⌘ Read more
Insiders dish dirt on Sydney’s secret contaminated waste dump
The NSW Environment Protection Authority is facing claims of mismanagement from its own investigators after it uncovered an alleged illegal waste dump containing asbestos. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Monday, May 27
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Jewish school principal says students ‘terrified’ after threat sprayed on fence
The principal of Melbourne's largest Jewish school says his students are terrified after a death threat was sprayed across its fence. ⌘ Read more
Jewish school principal says students ‘terrified’ after threat SPRAYED on fence
The principal of Melbourne's largest Jewish school says his students are terrified after a death threat was sprayed across its fence. ⌘ Read more
Outpouring of grief for mother and daughter killed in double murder-suicide
There has been an outpouring of grief for a Perth mother and daughter killed in a horrific double-murder suicide on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Young woman dies in alleged hit-run
A 19-year-old woman has died in an alleged hit-run along the notorious Indian Ocean Drive in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Boomer bites back
Catching beneficiaries on the rebound. ⌘ Read more
Seething in the city: Street art, graffiti, YIMBYs and NIMBYs
Readers discuss the benefits of street art, the scourge of graffiti, the rise of YIMBYs, and the bad rap NIMBY’s get. ⌘ Read more
Police warn landlords about leasing stores to tobacconists amid turf war
Investigators have found illegal tobacco products in about 100 of the stores they have raided. ⌘ Read more
They’re not old enough to drink it yet, but these students are producing their own pinot noir
It’s been five years since Upper Yarra principal Scott Tully had a “crazy idea” to plant a vineyard on school grounds. This week, the school will launch its first drop. ⌘ Read more
Public transport fares to be slashed to 50 cents in Queensland
Public transport fares are set to be temporarily slashed to a flat rate of 50 cents across Queensland in an effort to alleviate congested roads and cost of living pressures. ⌘ Read more
Woman dead in alleged hit and run in Queensland
A man is in police custody after a woman was killed in an alleged hit and run in Hervey Bay in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Colleges face mass closures as students from whole continents banned
Hundreds of private colleges face closure as the government pushes ahead with its plan to slash migration. ⌘ Read more
Daring rescue to save injured Queensland hiker
A daring rescue has played out in Queensland’s Scenic Rim region to save an injured hiker stuck in freezing conditions on the side of a mountain for 24 hours. ⌘ Read more
Driver's lucky escape after horror roundabout crash in Adelaide
A man has escaped the wreckage with minor injuries after a horror crash at a roundabout in Adelaide this morning. ⌘ Read more
‘You’re an idiot’: Man spends night on cliff ledge after wrong turn on popular coastal walk
Despite falling into the ocean, being washed onto rocks and spending the night on a cliff ledge, a bushwalker in Royal National Park was lucky to walk away largely unscathed. ⌘ Read more
Daredevils caught on edge of Melbourne CBD skyscraper
Daredevils have been caught risking their lives walking on the edge of a Melbourne CBD skyscraper more than 200 metres above the ground. ⌘ Read more
Murdered woman’s mum calls for legislative change
The mother of Celeste Manno, who was killed by an obsessive former colleague, has shed tears on the steps of parliament as she begged for legislative change. ⌘ Read more
Lismore rallies for a mother in grief after murder of her child
Rowan’s mother Dr Sophie Roome and students from his swim school were among the crowd of 120 who gathered to remember the toddler killed by his father in a murder-suicide last week. ⌘ Read more
Federal government launches new bid to stamp out sexual violence
The federal government is launching a new bid to stamp out sexual violence, with the aim to educate parents to guide their children on what's safe in relationships. ⌘ Read more
Bushwalker rescued from cliffside in Sydney
A man walking the length of Australia to campaign for basic income has spent the night in freezing temperatures after falling from a cliff. ⌘ Read more
Light plane makes crash landing in Sydney
A man and a woman have escaped injury in a light aircraft emergency landing at Bankstown Airport in Sydney’s south-west. ⌘ Read more
This town’s only store has closed. Now heartbroken locals are banding together to buy it
A campaign to save a town’s historic general store is asking the community to pitch in $5000 per person to help raise the money needed. ⌘ Read more
Getting bothered by co-workers is another reason for more WFH, says UQ study
Being interrupted at work to perform pointless or unrelated tasks causes stress and can hurt productivity, Queensland research has found. ⌘ Read more
Floreat murders were domestic violence: Minister at odds with police
Minister Reece Whitby has publicly revealed his disagreement with a decision of WA Police not to classify the murder of a mother and daughter by a man who attended their Floreat home on the hunt for his ex-wife a domestic violence incident. ⌘ Read more
This Brisbane CBD lift is so unreliable, it’s been out of service almost half the days in 2024
Frequent outages at the lift – which links to a CityCat terminal and a busy bikeway – are so bad, some people avoid travelling that way. ⌘ Read more
Man survives 40-metre fall from popular coastal walk, spends night on cliff ledge
Despite falling off a cliff, fishing himself out of the ocean and spending the night on a rock ledge, a bushwalker in Royal National Park has escaped mostly unscathed. ⌘ Read more
A noose, death hood and hanged woman’s letter: How being NSW sheriff has changed over 200 years
The role of sheriff has existed in NSW since 1824, but many could be excused for not knowing what the job entails. ⌘ Read more
Farmland or townhouses? The fight for the future of Daylesford
Like many areas, Daylesford is facing a housing crisis. But some locals fear a plan to extend the popular spa town’s urban boundaries will threaten its very identity. ⌘ Read more
The high-profile Sydney yoga studio at the centre of a decidedly un-zen scandal
Egg of the Universe has been accused of trading while insolvent, owing tens of thousands of dollars while plunging further into debt and making generous loans to directors. ⌘ Read more
Public transport fares to be slashed to 50 cents in Queensland
Public transport fares are set to be temporarily slashed to a flat rate of 50 cents across Queensland in an effort to alleviate congested roads and cost of living pressures. ⌘ Read more
Financial woes cast ‘significant doubt’ over Northern Beaches Hospital
Northern Beaches Hospital owes $280 million to Healthscope, the private hospital operator that tumbled to a $649 million loss in 2023. ⌘ Read more
The West Gate Tunnel is years delayed and $4b over budget. Now its builders are suing
The builders of Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel have blamed the project’s engineers for design errors that led to cost blowouts and a three-year delay on the trouble-plagued toll road. ⌘ Read more
Murdered Floreat mother was doing what any good friend would: Premier Cook
Cook says his government may consider a further tightening of the state’s new gun laws after a mother and daughter were killed in Floreat on Friday, an incident he described as “senseless” and “chilling”. ⌘ Read more
Queenslanders slugged $3.5 billion more than forecast in stamp duty
And a new report says Brisbane home buyers would spend almost a decade paying down the taxes on a 30-year, $730,000 mortgage on a house and land package. ⌘ Read more
Fifty people evacuated after fire at Sydney e-bike store
Chippendale residents smelled smoke and heard popping noises from inside the e-bike rental shop. ⌘ Read more
Rescue under way after man plunges down mountain
A rescue mission is under way after a man fell 10 metres down Mount Barney in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
E-bike erupts on fire, forces evacuation in Sydney
An e-bike has erupted on fire and forced an evacuation of a building in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Two teens allegedly stabbed in Melbourne brawl
Two teenagers have allegedly been stabbed in a brawl in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Rescue under way after man plunges down mountain
A rescue mission is under way after a man fell 10 metres down Mount Barney in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Take The Age quiz
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s weekly quiz. ⌘ Read more
Two teens allegedly stabbed in Melbourne brawl
Two teenagers have allegedly been stabbed in a brawl in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Two teens allegedly stabbed in Melbourne brawl
Two teenagers have allegedly been stabbed in a brawl in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
E-bike erupts on fire, forces evacuation in Sydney
An e-bike has erupted on fire and forced an evacuation of a building in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Rapper Nicki Minaj arrested in the Netherlands
Rapper Nicki Minaj has been arrested in the Netherlands for drug possession. ⌘ Read more
Who are the YIMBYs? Inside the group that is shaking up Melbourne’s neighbourhoods
The YIMBYs want to rewrite the planning rules, scrap heritage overlays and start a housing revolution. And they have the ear of government. ⌘ Read more
‘NIMBYs will NIMBY’: Residents in ‘nice suburb’ object to more events at Moore Park
Plans to hold more events in a section of the Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park have sparked opposition from residents. ⌘ Read more
A voice from deep within stops spiral of defeat
Suddenly I was acutely aware of how ill-suited I was for mainstream employment. How could I’ve been so foolish to take my eye off the long game? ⌘ Read more
Melbourne’s controversial sculpture vaults its way to heritage listing
Ron Robertson-Swann’s sculpture Vault has had its share of admirers and detractors across more than four decades. Now it is destined for heritage listing. ⌘ Read more
Hedge fund: Eastern suburbs property owners pay for footpath takeover
Long-standing feuds between hedge lovers and neighbours fed up with conifers encroaching on footpaths are being tackled with a creative solution. ⌘ Read more
No more ‘Homo stupidus’: Why Neanderthals are getting a makeover
They were shrewd, complex and creative, and we shared the planet with them (and other types of humans) for thousands of years. So why did the Neanderthals die out and not us? ⌘ Read more