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Brisbane News Live: 50c fares extended to Brisbane Metro; Qld stamp duty relief for first-home buyers
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Citipointe Christian College reaches settlement with parents over gender contracts
Pentecostal Christian school, Citipointe Christian College, that made national headlines after issuing a controversial student gender and sexuality contract has reached a settlement with parents. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: WA the only state to not have egg limit imposed
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
Three-month-old baby dies days after mother was killed in crash
Vision of the crash showed the white SUV wrecked, and on its side against a tree. ⌘ Read more
Baby dies days after crash that killed woman near Caboolture
A baby has died in hospital days after a crash that killed a woman at Caboolture, north of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Man seriously assaulted with golf club, scissors in 20-hour ordeal
Police allege a 46-year-old was able to flag down a passing motorist after being repeatedly assaulted and held against his will in a western Sydney home. ⌘ Read more
Daniel Andrews, Mark McGowan recognised in King's Birthday honour list
Former long-serving Labor premiers Daniel Andrews and Mark McGowan have been recognised in this year's King's Birthday honours list. ⌘ Read more
India bowled out cheaply by Pakistan
India were bowled out for just 119 in their T20 World Cup match against Pakistan in New York. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: 50c fares extended to Brisbane Metro; Qld stamp duty relief for first-home buyers
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Man charged after serious assault in Sydney
A man has been charged following a serious assault in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Two people in critical condition after crash near Brisbane
Two people have been rushed to hospital after a crash near Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Man charged after serious assault in Sydney
A man has been charged following a serious assault in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
The NSW ghost hospitals set to get more doctors and nurses
The state’s health system is under increasing pressure but the NSW government will pump millions into understaffed hospitals. ⌘ Read more
What’s Opal Next Gen? Operator tapped to stay on longer as $568m upgrade hits hurdles
About 22,000 electronic Opal readers on buses and at train stations, light rail stops and ferry wharves will have to be replaced. ⌘ Read more
Next stop Marvel Station. Plans for new underground rail route
The state government has revived hopes for mass-transit links to Fishermans Bend by confirming a preferred route for a proposed new cross-city rail line. ⌘ Read more
‘We won’t see another quite like him’: Former premier Mark McGowan gets top honour
Love him or hate him, WA’s newest Companion of the Order of Australia Mark McGowan left behind an unforgettable legacy. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Monday, June 10
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Allison’s baby died after swallowing a battery. Now she’s been credited with saving other children’s lives
Allison Burns receives the OAM for her work helping to prevent children dying from ingesting button batteries, as happened to her daughter, Bella. ⌘ Read more
McGrath promoted up the order to lead King’s Birthday Honours
The legendary fast bowler is among more than 700 Australians to be recognised with King’s Birthday Honours. ⌘ Read more
‘My heart burns, my blood boils’: Houli’s vow to speak up on Gaza suffering after King’s Birthday award
The three-time Richmond premiership player says he feels conflicted about receiving the award while the Israel-Hamas war rages. ⌘ Read more
Keating is still going postal
Your brickbat’s in the mail. ⌘ Read more
Perth brothers laid to rest weeks after their deaths in Mexico
Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson have been laid to rest, six weeks after their lives were cut short while on a surfing trip in Mexico. ⌘ Read more
Dutton’s emissions plan is unconscionable and reckless
The Coalition proposal to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and lower Australia’s emissions targets leaves readers aghast. ⌘ Read more
A people smuggler’s journey to Australia
Ali Sarwano tells the story of his terrifying journey from Indonesia to the WA coast. ⌘ Read more
Fire danger and bits from Bunnings: $50m border boats beset with problems
Insiders claim Australian Border Force’s Cape-class boats are plagued with dangerous issues. An investigation has revealed one was out of action when a people-smuggling vessel landed in Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Crowd chaos as thousands pack Sydney Harbour foreshore for Vivid drone show
Chaos unfolded at Vivid Sydney overnight as thousands of people crammed onto the harbour foreshore to catch a glimpse of the drone show. ⌘ Read more
Conflict around climate targets returns
The Albanese government claims Peter Dutton is threatening national security by walking away from climate targets. ⌘ Read more
Woman rushed to hospital after bus crashes into shelter in Melbourne
A woman has been rushed to hospital after a bus crashed into a shelter at Altona Meadows in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Adam Bandt blasts government at Palestine rally as police pepper-spray protesters
Greens leader Adam Bandt has continued calls for the Albanese government to take action against Israel at a rally that police said turned violent on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Queensland budget announcement could help thousands into property market
A major budget announcement from the Queensland state government could help thousands of residents a year enter the property market. ⌘ Read more
Queensland budget announcement could help thousands into property market
A major budget announcement from the Queensland state government could help thousands of residents a year enter the property market. ⌘ Read more
Five people seriously injured in horror crash in Brisbane
A horror crash at Forest Lake in Brisbane’s south-west has left five people in hospital with life-threatening injuries. ⌘ Read more
Heavily armed police called in for six-hour rooftop stand-off
Heavily armed police were called in for what ended up being a six-hour rooftop stand-off at Gilberton in Adelaide’s inner-north. ⌘ Read more
Peter Costello resigns as Nine Entertainment chairman
Peter Costello resigns as Nine Entertainment chairman
Peter Costello has resigned, effective immediately, as chairman of Nine Entertainment. ⌘ Read more
Woman rushed to hospital after bus crashes into shelter in Melbourne
A woman has been rushed to hospital after a bus crashed into a shelter at Altona Meadows in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Coles imposes nationwide purchase limit on eggs
Coles supermarkets have imposed a nationwide purchase limit on eggs. ⌘ Read more
Body found in search for missing British TV doctor
Police say a body believed to be that of missing TV presenter Michael Mosley has been found on a Greek island. ⌘ Read more
Israel rescues four hostages, 210 Palestinians reported killed
The Israeli military has rescued four hostages from Hamas in Gaza. More than 200 Palestinians were reported killed in the military operation. ⌘ Read more
French president gives US president ceremonial welcome
French president Emmanuel Macron has given US president Joe Biden a ceremonial welcome as the two leaders continue calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Crowd chaos as thousands pack Sydney Harbour foreshore for Vivid drone show
Chaos unfolded at Vivid Sydney overnight as thousands of people crammed onto the harbour foreshore to catch a glimpse of the drone show. ⌘ Read more
Conflict around climate targets returns
The Albanese government claims Peter Dutton is threatening national security by walking away from climate targets. ⌘ Read more
Peter Costello resigns as Nine Entertainment chairman
Peter Costello resigns as Nine Entertainment chairman
Peter Costello has resigned, effective immediately, as chairman of Nine Entertainment. ⌘ Read more
Why this wild ride is the most fun you can have with your clothes on
They’ve covered nearly 4000 kilometres in eight days across dirt roads driving old bombs, raising funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. ⌘ Read more
Take a drive on the wild side
The 2023 Outback Car Trek took in 3,900km across 8 days. Leaving Bendigo in Victoria and finishing in Queensland, the rally raises money for RFDS. ⌘ Read more
I love you Bluey, but $3.71 per minute is too many Dollarbucks
Isn’t Bluey about how the best fun can be had by just spending time with family and friends? So why is Bluey’s World so expensive? ⌘ Read more
50-cent fares to extend to Brisbane Metro mega-buses
The transport minister has confirmed the reduced fares will apply to Brisbane Metro’s 60 electric buses, amid negotiations over who will keep the ticket revenue. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of students caught cheating overwhelm university integrity departments
Experts fear a cheating black market involving international students and visa fraud is contributing to rising levels of students caught cheating. ⌘ Read more
Scary scenes at Vivid as ‘larger-than-expected’ crowds feared crush
Vivid attendees say it was ‘lucky no one panicked’ after a bottleneck risked causing a crowd crush after Saturday night’s drone show in Circular Quay. ⌘ Read more
WA mother charged over crash that killed twin daughters
A Halls Head mother has been charged over the Wheatbelt car crash that killed her twin seven-year-old daughters in February. ⌘ Read more
‘I don’t know’: Why opting out of conversations has become a social media crime
Some people do powerful work on social media. But they’re usually not the ones pressuring fitness models to provide insight into global conflicts. ⌘ Read more
We all have a role to play to end forced labour
A cocktail of COVID-19, climate change and escalating conflicts around the globe have created opportunities for the hidden crime of modern slavery to thrive. ⌘ Read more
WA man sentenced after trying to steal superannuation from dead girlfriend
A has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after fraudulently trying to claim his dead girlfriend’s superannuation and life insurance benefits. ⌘ Read more
The small town between Melbourne and Adelaide where kelpies reign supreme
The Casterton Kelpie Muster has become a wildly successful dog show that has resulted in world records and a tourism boom for the small Victorian town. ⌘ Read more
Union man battled for 38-hour working week and promoted women
As Labor of NSW Council secretary, he adopted a more conciliatory approach towards the left-wing unions ⌘ Read more
Oversaw the design of more than 3000 products
Robert Pataki’s area of expertise covered appliances, professional, medical and technical equipment, home wares, packaging and graphic design. ⌘ Read more
Take The Age quiz
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s weekly quiz. ⌘ Read more
Horror ‘high-impact’ crash lands five people in Brisbane hospitals
Both cars flipped in the collision, which left all five people with life-threatening injuries and police investigating whether speed played a role. ⌘ Read more
Man stabbed during road rage incident in Adelaide
A man was stabbed in the back during a road rage incident in Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Emotional scenes as four Israeli hostages reunited with family
Four Israeli hostages have reunited with family after being rescued from Gaza following eight months in captivity. ⌘ Read more
Five people hospitalised after horror crash in Brisbane’s south-west
Five people remain in hospital after a Mercedes Benz and Toyota Landcruiser collided in Brisbane’s south-west overnight. ⌘ Read more
Maxwell's classic reply to English fans
Glenn Maxwell was copping a ribbing from English fans, and used an iconic John Cena celebration back at them after taking a catch to remove Jonny Bairstorw. ⌘ Read more
Emotional scenes as four Israeli hostages reunited with family
Four Israeli hostages have reunited with family after being rescued from Gaza following eight months in captivity. ⌘ Read more
Buttler tries to get too cute
Jos Buttler had just belted Adam Zampa for six when he tried to get too cute off the next ball, and played a reverse sweep straight to Pat Cummins. ⌘ Read more
Buttler tries to get too cute
Jos Buttler had just belted Adam Zampa for six when he tried to get too cute off the next ball, and played a reverse sweep straight to Glenn Maxwell. ⌘ Read more
Emotional scenes as four Israeli hostages reunited with family
Four Israeli hostages have reunited with family after being rescued from Gaza following eight months in captivity. ⌘ Read more
Crowd chaos as thousands pack Sydney Harbour foreshore for VIVID drone show
Dangerous scenes have emerged from Sydney’s VIVID festival overnight after thousands crammed onto Sydney’s foreshore to view a drone show. ⌘ Read more
Five people hospitalised after horror crash in Brisbane’s south-west
Five people remain in hospital after a Mercedes Benz and Toyota Landcruiser collided in Brisbane’s south-west overnight. ⌘ Read more
‘I have to live with it’: The people trying to hide from Google
Australians are paying big money to online reputation management experts to manipulate search engines and remove content – but with mixed success. ⌘ Read more
I am a Christian but my tribe supports Trump. I feel like I no longer belong
The Christian support for Donald Trump, both in the US and Australia, has left me scratching my head in dismay. I no longer know where I belong. ⌘ Read more
We still believe: Please, WA, have those hard conversations again
Some of us were prepared for the outcome of the referendum. What none of us were prepared for was the shift in the behaviour of a certain section of society. ⌘ Read more
There are now 50,000 short-term rental properties in NSW. The area with the most isn’t Byron Bay
A levy on short-term rental accommodation is being considered by the government, but regional property owners say any broad-based levy would kill tourism. ⌘ Read more
Some say pet rats can’t breed with wild rats. I have 40 reasons to believe otherwise
When my kids’ four pet rats escaped, they made a new friend. He was burly. Brown. The bad-boy of backyard rodents. ⌘ Read more
Sleepy juror leads to overturned conviction for man jailed after bar fight
The Victorian Court of Appeal found the juror’s “somnolent or slumbering condition” was no “minor blemish” on the verdict and that a miscarriage of justice had occurred. ⌘ Read more
We all have a role to play to end forced labour
A cocktail of COVID-19, climate change and escalating conflicts around the globe have created opportunities for the hidden crime of modern slavery to thrive. ⌘ Read more
The push to revive soft plastic recycling in Australia is quietly under way
Two years after REDCycle’s collapse, a pilot program is operating in 12 supermarkets – but one recycling executive says the big chains need to own their waste. ⌘ Read more
Mental health professionals used to be wary of apps. Now, they prescribe them
Black Dog Institute will launch a CBT app for teenagers this week, joining a list of tools experts say could be useful in the nation’s mental health crisis. ⌘ Read more
Embracing the ‘season of love’ in hard times
During the Jewish festival of Shavuot, love, faith and hope are reaffirmed. ⌘ Read more
‘Truckification’ of family car creates culture of menacing driving, motorists say
A majority of Sydney motorists believe the drivers of large utes and SUVs have bad and dangerous attitudes towards driving. ⌘ Read more
When Taylah learnt she was having quads, she received a DM from a stranger
When members of multiple birth clubs learn a local family is joining them in the chaos of having twins, triplets or even more new arrivals, they mobilise. ⌘ Read more
Queen Victoria had a dog called Looty. What does that tell you?**
Marc Fennell has attracted a global audience with his podcast and series Stuff the British Stole. Luckily for Fennell, there’s no shortage of contraband. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz and Target Time, Sunday, June 9
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ Read more
Woman left terrified after alleged rape by Uber driver
A young woman who was allegedly raped by an Uber driver says she's traumatised and terrified. ⌘ Read more
Former Collingwood player charged after two killed in WA crash
A former Collingwood player has been charged after two people were killed following a crash in Western Australia on Friday morning. ⌘ Read more
Former Collingwood player charged after fatal crash in Western Australia
Shannon Cox, 38, was allegedly behind the wheel of the Toyota when it collided with a Suzuki hatchback, killing two women in their 80s. ⌘ Read more
Stop the carnage from forest felling
Age readers respond to the latest developments locally and globally. ⌘ Read more
Two men charged after alleged road rage incident in Sydney's west
Two men have been charged after an alleged road rage incident involving a knife at Lakemba and Greenacre in April. ⌘ Read more
My breaking point? Being on hold for 2 hours and 27 minutes
After hours of agonising hold music, I really should hang up, and yet a single thought keeps me on the line: what if I’m next? ⌘ Read more
Alleged hoons arrested after doing burnouts in Adelaide
A teenage boy has been arrested after allegedly doing burnouts and leading police on a high-speed chase. ⌘ Read more
Manhunt after alleged attack on runner at Mount Coot-Tha
A manhunt is underway after a terrifying attack on a female runner on Mount Coot-Tha yesterday. ⌘ Read more
Logan house burned in overnight house fire
Logan residents have armed themselves with garden hoses in a bid to protect properties, as a fierce house fire sparked panic on their street overnight. ⌘ Read more
Premier promotes upcoming Queensland budget
Steven Miles has been out promoting his Treasurer's upcoming budget, which will deliver hip-pocket relief to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars to Queenslanders. ⌘ Read more
‘Turn them back at the border’: Call for ban on forced labour goods
Shein and Temu are soaring in popularity among Australian consumers, but experts say the risk of forced labour needs to be investigated with brands banned. ⌘ Read more
Man allegedly steals Melbourne Grandmother’s car
A grandmother with a shattered foot has demanded Facebook increase its Marketplace security after a man used a fake account to organise an opportunity to steal the car she was selling. ⌘ Read more
Woman left terrified after alleged rape in by Uber driver
A young woman who was allegedly raped by an Uber driver says she's traumatised and terrified. ⌘ Read more
Underworld figure ‘The Punisher’ targeted in third assassination attempt
Police are investigating after shots were fired at Thomastown home of professional boxer Sam Abdulrahim for the second time in recent weeks. ⌘ Read more
Police search for driver after Melbourne woman dies in alleged hit-run
Police are searching for a driver after a pedestrian died in an alleged hit-run in Melbourne last night. ⌘ Read more
Man extradited after alleged kidnapping, drugging and sexual assault of Sydney woman
A man has been extradited to New South Wales from Victoria after an alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
Sydney communities remain isolated by floodwaters
Communities in Sydney's north-west tonight remain isolated by flood waters. ⌘ Read more
Police search for two men after pursuit across Sydney
One man has been arrested and another two are tonight on the run in Sydney's north-west, after a police pursuit spanning several suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Police arrest 82-year-old over alleged hit and run
A woman has been arrested by police, as part of their investigation into an alleged hit and run in Merrylands on Friday afternoon. ⌘ Read more