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Kangaroo Point bridge a step closer to opening as final piece of deck slots into place
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has celebrated this week’s installation of the final span of the long-anticipated bridge ahead of its opening this year. ⌘ Read more
Ticketek targeted in major data hack
Ticketek has confirmed a "cyber incident" has impacted customer data. ⌘ Read more
‘Doing what needed to be done’: The Aussie who impersonated the head of the British war machine
To deceive the Germans, MI5 recruited Australian actor Meyrick Clifton James. ⌘ Read more
Ticketek targeted in major data hack
Ticketek has confirmed a "cyber incident" has impacted customer data. ⌘ Read more
Ticketek targeted in major data hack
Ticketek has confirmed a "cyber incident" has impacted customer data. ⌘ Read more
Australian universities are under siege from all sides. Are they powerless in the face of political attacks?**
The federal government’s use of international student numbers to slash migration puts universities’ business models at risk. Here’s why. ⌘ Read more
‘I want to believe he’s guilty ... but I can’t’: Listen to the Trial by Water podcast
In a new podcast investigation, we explore why a growing number of experts believe the case against convicted child killer Robert Farquharson is “fundamentally flawed”. ⌘ Read more
Inside the uncomfortable investigation of a child killer
In the Robert Farquharson case there are six main strands of circumstantial evidence. I’ve investigated them all. ⌘ Read more
Ariane looked at her baby but saw a dragon. Now she’s helping mums understand mental health
With a raw retelling of how her mind broke with an illness brought on by pregnancy and birth, psychologist Ariane Beeston wants to help other struggling mothers. ⌘ Read more
Panic at the Pidapipo: How a Melbourne hospitality scion forged her own gelato empire
As a descendant of one of Lygon Street’s most influential families, Lisa Valmorbida knew she would be under extra scrutiny when she started her business. ⌘ Read more
Why Victorians should keep looking to the night sky to be dazzled
After the aurora australis phenomenon painted our skies pink and green, a new celestial delight is headed our way (but it could be more fickle). ⌘ Read more
Difficult stories like these are the ones that need to be told, no matter how harrowing
As The Age publishes another major investigation, editor Patrick Elligett reflects on the barriers to reporting on difficult subjects – and the tenacity of journalists. ⌘ Read more
The June 1 Edition
Did the justice system get the Robert Farquharson conviction wrong? \\| An epic art fraudster tells all \\| Harriet Dyer’s death wish ⌘ Read more
Shorter, wider, with more space: Queen Street Mall tower plans modified
Developers have downsized – and upscaled – plans for a new tower at the top of the Queen Street Mall, losing eight storeys but adding almost 3000 square metres. ⌘ Read more
To work out what to do in Brisbane, Martin visited seven cities in four countries
Martin Garred won a fellowship to investigate how south-east Queensland can accommodate more people. He found a different way of thinking about modern suburbia. ⌘ Read more
How can SEQ balance the need for housing with the desire to stay green?**
As one homeowner living next to bushland put it, “we obviously get to see the trees, but we live in a time when there’s a shortage of housing”. ⌘ Read more
Good Weekend Superquiz and Saturday Target Time, June 1
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Customer data exposed after Ticketek ‘cyber incident’**
The ticketing company wrote to Australian customers saying personal details had been compromised. ⌘ Read more
Protests over sheep export ban
A convoy of trucks and utes has descended on Perth as farmers protest the end of controversial live sheep exports. ⌘ Read more
Landmark $5b investment to expand Perth Airport
Perth Airport is poised to welcome millions of travellers thanks to a landmark investment into its terminal. ⌘ Read more
Eleven-year-old girl missing in inner west
Alexandra “Allee” Zammit Green was last seen at a house in Glebe at 10pm on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Trump verdict: America’s moth-eaten global stature frays more
Readers discuss the Donald Trump guilty verdict and what it might mean for the world if he is re-elected as US president. ⌘ Read more
Protests over sheep export ban
A convoy of trucks and utes has descended on Perth as farmers protest the end of controversial live sheep exports. ⌘ Read more
Time to end political point-scoring over freed detainees and crime
The current blame game is setting a low bar for Australia’s political discourse. A sober, balanced assessment of the problem is urgently required. ⌘ Read more
Matildas play China at sold-out Adelaide Oval
The Matildas will run out on Adelaide Oval for the first time in front of a passionate sell-out crowd. ⌘ Read more
Ballarat to be base of Australian-first anti-violence project
The Victorian city of Ballarat will be home to a world-leading family violence prevention program. ⌘ Read more
Mayor told to stand down by premier, council colleagues
A Queensland mayor who blamed “100-plus” concussions after misleading voters has been told to stand down, with his council colleagues joining the call. ⌘ Read more
Ballarat to be base of Australian-first anti-violence project
The Victorian city of Ballarat will be home to a world-leading family violence prevention program. ⌘ Read more
Ballarat to be base of Australian-first anti-violence project
The Victorian city of Ballarat will be home to a world-leading family violence prevention program. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann lodges last-minute appeal against defamation loss
Bruce Lehrmann has filed a last-minute appeal against a judge's dismissal of his defamation case and finding that he likely raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House. ⌘ Read more
Maserati-driving banana thief forces fruit stand to install security cameras
A Queensland business has been forced to install security cameras on its fruit stands after a man driving a luxury car was caught on video allegedly taking an armful of bananas without paying for them. ⌘ Read more
Teenager dead, four others injured in crash overnight
A teenager has died and four others have been injured in a car crash in Sydney's west overnight. ⌘ Read more
Australian-first trial for anorexia treatment
A groundbreaking Australian-first treatment for anorexia has been announced. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds more homes ready for NSW families under social housing scheme
Hundreds of new social housing dwellings are ready for families to move into in New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police appeal over alleged break-in and theft of luxury cars
Police are appealing for public help as they investigate an alleged violent break-in and theft of luxury vehicles in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: WA news on Friday, May 31
Welcome to WAtoday’s live blog, which collects all the day’s headlines for you in one place, and the latest updates as they break. Today, we start with property, education, the City of Perth and, of course, food. ⌘ Read more
New Zealand PM slams Albanese over immigration ruling
New Zealand's prime minister has slammed the Albanese government for a controversial immigration ruling that's led to violent criminals being allowed to stay in Australia. ⌘ Read more
‘Costs add up’: Branded public school uniforms facing cut
Expensive branded uniforms at state schools will be reviewed under a government push to ease financial pressure on families. ⌘ Read more
Sex stays the same, but sex work changes
The internet has changed so many basic things in society – and the world’s oldest profession is one of them. ⌘ Read more
Another $500m for families as Queensland election draws closer
The Miles government is finalising a $500 million package to deliver on a Labor promise to reduce childhood disadvantage. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
MPs' offices, US Consulate in Melbourne vandalised by pro-Palestine protesters
The US Consulate in Melbourne and offices of several high-profile Labor MPs have been vandalised by pro-Palestine protesters. ⌘ Read more
School community reels after misogynistic list found
The principal of a Gold Coast school at the centre of a social media scandal has spoken out to parents, with some left ‘disappointed’ by the response. ⌘ Read more
Teenager dead, four others injured in crash overnight
A teenager has died and four others have been injured in a car crash in Sydney's west overnight. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate ‘vile’ ranking of female Qld students
The post that reportedly ranked Gold Coast students into offensive categories including: “abduction material”, “one night stand”, “preorder” and worse. ⌘ Read more
Premier says Townsville mayor should stand down
The Queensland premier says the mayor of Townsville should stand down after he apologised for misleading voters about his time in the army. ⌘ Read more
Toowoomba house fire leaves man critically injured
A man has been critically injured after a house fire broke out in Toowoomba. ⌘ Read more
Trump guilty verdict will test justice system
While justice for rich white men of power moves at a snail’s pace in the US, with the backing of US oligarchs, the Murdoch and right-wing media, Putin’s online hackers, Elon Musk’s X, the religious hard right, and the conservative appointees on the Supreme Court, it will be interesting to see if nobody truly is above the law. ⌘ Read more
Room to raise heights again if Sydney’s building targets are not met
New height limits and other planning controls could be intensified if they fail to deliver enough new homes, the state’s planning boss says. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Brisbane on Friday, May 31
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Key Victorian seat of Higgins to be abolished at next federal election
The seat of Higgins in Melbourne's inner-east is set to be abolished at the next federal election. ⌘ Read more
MPs' offices, US Consulate in Melbourne vandalised by pro-Palestine protesters
The US Consulate in Melbourne and offices of several high-profile Labor MPs have been vandalised by pro-Palestine protesters. ⌘ Read more
Hospitality industry holds crisis talks as restaurants and pubs struggle
Leaders in the hospitality industry have held crisis talks, as restaurants and pubs struggle to stay afloat with rising costs. ⌘ Read more
Rock climber injured after fall north-west of Melbourne
A rock climber has been taken to hospital following a fall north-west of Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Ballarat to be base of Australian-first anti-violence project
The Victorian city of Ballarat will be home to a world-leading family violence prevention program. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Locals love this cafe parklet. Businesses want the three car spaces back
An on-street cafe and bar dubbed ‘The Birdcage’ is fighting back against a council order to shut down over complaints it is taking up three car parks. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Red paint, smashed windows: Wong condemns ‘violent’ protests over Gaza
Police have warned security threats to parliamentarians are on the rise as Labor ministers had their offices vandalised in an escalation of local protests over the war in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Teenager dead, four others injured in crash overnight
A teenager has died and four others have been injured in a car crash in Sydney's west overnight. ⌘ Read more
‘Violent and merciless’: Man who murdered girlfriend after prolonged ‘nang’ use jailed
Liqun Pan,19, was fatally stabbed by her partner in an apartment littered with empty nitrous oxide canisters. He fell four floors and spent months in a coma before his arrest. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann files appeal against defamation defeat
The former federal Liberal staffer has lodged an appeal against his devastating defamation loss against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Longest-serving flight attendant witnessed air travel revolution
Mascara was allowed, eyeshadow was not. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
The Test: a case study on the pros and cons of authorised sporting docos
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions. ⌘ Read more
Can I stop my friend’s husband from making snide comments?**
Love is mysterious, writes our Modern Guru, with the finest people often attracted to … others. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Man arrested over almost 70 offences at Brisbane Airport
The 55-year-old, who cannot be named because of the nature of the offences involving several victims, had been in the Philippines but is alleged to have committed the crimes on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
A lock of hair and $180,000 in fines after eight-year-old drowns on camp
The death of Cooper Onyett has had a profound impact on his family and the Warrnambool school community, a court heard, as the Education Department was fined over safety breaches. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
WA Police issue Ms Dhu’s family apology after unpaid fines row settlement
WA Police and the state’s country health service have penned a public apology to the family of Ms Dhu, a 22-year-old woman who died in police custody after being arrested over unpaid fines. ⌘ Read more
‘Each victim was in dreadful fear’: The terror of the ‘inner-west rapist’**
Seventeen years after he sexually attacked four women across Sydney, Darren Kennedy was caught by a DNA breakthrough. He met his fate in court on Friday. ⌘ Read more
A quirky murder mystery where the victim is a suburb of 80,000 people
Fishermans Bend was billed as Australia’s biggest urban renewal project. Something has killed it off and two architects have been trying to answer whodunnit. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Mayor sorry for misleading voters, takes aim at media
In a lengthy Facebook post, he said reporters go too far when they “circle your house, bang on your door, harass your family, friends”. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
WA News Live: More details emerge in Floreat double-murder case; Qantas to make important announcement
Welcome to WAtoday’s live blog, which collects all the day’s headlines for you in one place, and the latest updates as they break. Today, we start with property, education, the City of Perth and, of course, food. ⌘ Read more
Double-murderer had cricket ball-size cyst pushing on brain: health worker
Health workers worried about Mark Bombara’s behaviour before he murdered two Perth women, calling him a “very unwell man”, were aghast to learn he owned guns. ⌘ Read more
New $5 billion investment to make Perth Airport country’s second-biggest
Qantas executives and the state’s premier have announced Qantas’ largest ever infrastructure deal, and Perth’s largest ever private infrastructure development. ⌘ Read more
‘Churchie’ never known to speak ill of anyone
Tributes have flowed for Bryan Hughes’ competence, leadership, loyalty, sense of humour and his amazing ability to create a special brand of coleslaw. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital releases an eagle into the wild
An eagle is released back into the wild after receiving care from Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese press conference in Sydney
The Prime Minister spoke alongside NSW Housing Minister Rose Jackson on Friday, May 31 at a social housing project in Russell Lea. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Donald Trump found guilty; Ex-detainee drone surveillance sparks human rights concerns
Donald Trump was convicted for a hush money scheme to influence the 2016 election that catapulted him to the presidency. Meanwhile, the federal government is still grappling with the fallout from the failed deportation of immigration detainees. ... ⌘ Read more
Pro-Palestinian activists vandalise offices outside Melbourne Labor offices
Pro-Palestinian activists have protested outside the offices of Labor MPs in Melbourne over the war in Gaza. ⌘ Read more