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Australia news LIVE: Big bank heads to face parliamentary inquiry; Abbott criticises government’s visa program
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Australia news LIVE: Albanese caught on camera joking about Pacific policing plan; Big bank heads to face parliamentary inquiry
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Australia news LIVE: Big bank heads to face parliamentary inquiry; LGBTQI advocates angry over census snub
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Relief and grief: The Perth women waiting a lifetime for an ADHD diagnosis
Meet some of the growing number of women receiving ADHD diagnoses later in life. While some are glad to put a name to their experiences, it’s not all positive. ⌘ Read more
Three decades after the genocide, Rwanda is a nation transformed
Years after reporting on a broken country, a journalist revisits Rwanda to see its famous gorillas – and discovers a land in the midst of renewal. ⌘ Read more
The one thing Clover Moore said that turned everyone against her
The lord mayor was heckled by a fiery crowd as she fought to defend her city-shaping legacy during a debate about the state of Oxford Street. ⌘ Read more
Flipping heck! Reporter heading to work walks bang into city’s biggest news story
Dougal Beatty was on his way to the train station to go to work. But on this day the news came to him. ⌘ Read more
Public schools are getting cash from charities – only to find it comes with a catch
Cash-strapped school principals are turning their backs on charitable funding over complaints the money often came with “onerous” strings attached, making them not worth the effort. ⌘ Read more
Bum note: The predictable, avoidable MSO mess that was months in the making
The confused and complicated situation engulfing the MSO goes beyond the Israel/Palestine conflict to a cold war raging for months inside Australia’s oldest professional orchestra. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz, Thursday, August 29
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more
A case of speeding
It’s open and shut, really. ⌘ Read more
Ambulance Victoria hit in coffers by patient billing ban
Protracted industrial action by paramedics, including an indefinite pause on taking billing details from patients, is hitting the service’s bottom line. ⌘ Read more
Everyone holds a picture: veteran suicide families’ hopes for the Royal Commission - vision
Julie-Ann Finney speaks about her son, Dave, his passing, his experience with The Australian Defence Force and her hopes for Royal commission outcomes. ⌘ Read more
WA hit by egg shortage amid bird flu outbreak
WA is being impacted by the nation's largest bird flu outbreak, but relief is in sight as spring sets in. ⌘ Read more
How mum-of-two became Australia’s first female astronaut
In high school she dreamt of becoming an astronaut, and Katherine Bennell-Pegg has finally reached her goal. ⌘ Read more
Woman loses tens of thousands to deepfake romance scam
A Perth widow has fallen victim to the terrifying tactic, and been left with a broken heart and empty wallet. ⌘ Read more
WA hit by egg shortage amid bird flu outbreak
WA is being impacted by the nation's largest bird flu outbreak, but relief is in sight as spring sets in. ⌘ Read more
Woman charged with murder after Perth stabbing
A homicide probe is under way after a man was allegedly stabbed to death in Maddington. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane Metro link to airport not cleared for take-off
The state government and Brisbane council were singing from the same Brisbane Metro hymn sheet on Wednesday. Then the reality of Airtrain set in. ⌘ Read more
We must lighten our ecological footprint
Age readers ask, what does it take to get our emissions down? ⌘ Read more
Premier Steven Miles and State Development Minister mark opening of the Neville Bonner Bridge
Premier Steven Miles and State Development Minister Grace Grace will mark the opening of the Neville Bonner Bridge, connecting Queen’s Wharf and South Bank. Members of Neville Bonner’s family will also be present. ⌘ Read more
Father of family killed by teen to run for Queensland parliament
High-profile victim of crime Russell Field will be the LNP's candidate for Capalaba in the upcoming election. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after tree crushes car as wild winds batter state
A man is dead and a woman aged in her 70s has been flown to hospital after a tree fell on their vehicle at Gellibrand in the Otway Ranges. ⌘ Read more
Dustin Martin’s bikie uncle avoids deportation after proving Indigenous heritage
Dean Martin, a former Rebels bikie president who was once in a relationship with ex-Greens senator Lidia Thorpe, has been released from immigration detention. ⌘ Read more
South Australia proposes $1.5 million fines for illegal vape sales
South Australian authorities are poised to introduce the toughest fines in the nation for those caught selling vapes illegally. ⌘ Read more
Man allegedly attacked with axe during road rage
A young Adelaide driver has told 9News how a man smashed through his car windows with an axe during a violent road rage attack. ⌘ Read more
Private school students accused of ‘misogynistic’ spreadsheet
Students from Pembroke School in South Australia are accused of creating a misogynistic and racist spreadsheet of so-called fineable offences. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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New Ambulance Victoria boss on leave after first week
The newly appointed boss of Ambulance Victoria will take nearly two months of leave a week after accepting the job. ⌘ Read more
Residents apply to have Marvel Stadium heritage listed
Marvel Stadium's grand plans for a multibillion-dollar makeover could be scuppered by a surprise heritage bid. ⌘ Read more
New technology predicts turbulence at Sydney Airport
New technology is being used at Sydney Airport to predict turbulence. ⌘ Read more
Residents apply to have Marvel Stadium heritage listed
Marvel Stadium's grand plans for a multibillion-dollar makeover could be scuppered by a surprise heritage bid. ⌘ Read more
Curbs on foreign students are cause for concern
It is a sad situation when education policy is influenced by immigration and politics rather than the health and needs of the education system. ⌘ Read more
‘More homes for Victorians’: State overrules council on Brighton housing project
The planning minister has approved the redevelopment of a former boys’ school campus in Brighton into modernist townhouses. ⌘ Read more
South Australia proposes $1.5 million fines for illegal vape sales
South Australian authorities are poised to introduce the toughest fines in the nation for those caught selling vapes illegally. ⌘ Read more
Cost-of-living relief payments to hit households by September
Relief payments from the federal government will start flowing into bank accounts next month. ⌘ Read more
Ambulance Victoria facing ‘significant’ financial hit by ban on patient billing
Protracted industrial action by paramedics, including an indefinite pause on taking billing details from patients, is hitting the service’s bottom line. ⌘ Read more
As it happened: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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Man dies after tree falls onto car in Victoria
A man has died after a tree fell onto a car in Victoria's south-west as wild weather batters the state. ⌘ Read more
New South Bank bridge to open in Brisbane
After seven years of construction, Brisbane is ready for the grand opening of the Queen's Wharf precinct. ⌘ Read more
Teen boy bailed after being caught by AFL coach in Melbourne
A 16-year-old boy has been granted bail after being caught by an AFL coach in Melbourne yesterday while allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash. ⌘ Read more
Australia signs major policing pact with Pacific leaders
Australia has signed a major policing pact with Pacific leaders to help fight crime and challenge China's contest for power in the region. ⌘ Read more
Inflation slows to 3.5 per cent in year to July 2024
The monthly consumer price index (CPI) has risen 3.5 per cent in the 12 months to July 2024, down from 3.8 per cent the month prior. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after tree falls onto car in Victoria
A man has died after a tree fell onto a car in Victoria's south-west as wild weather batters the state. ⌘ Read more
Parents speak after baby attacked with coffee
The parents of a baby who was attacked with a hot drink, believed to be a coffee, in a Brisbane park have spoken out. ⌘ Read more
Swimming coach found guilty of sexual assault
A former elite swimming coach has been found to have perpetrated dozens of horrific sexual assaults on six young athletes who trained under him in the 1970s and 1980s. ⌘ Read more
Warnings as several bushfires burning in Sydney’s south
Residents have been told to evacuate and seek shelter as several bushfires burn in Sydney's south. ⌘ Read more
Warnings as several bushfires burning in Sydney’s south
Residents have been told to evacuate and seek shelter s several bushfires burn in Sydney's south. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Millions to prepare Kununurra for cyclones; Mine sites get with the program
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Greens leader defends MP who attended CFMEU rally
Greens leader Adam Bandt is defending one of his MPs who attended a CFMEU rally in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after trees falls on vehicle as wild winds batter state
A man has died and a woman has been airlifted to hospital after a tree fell on their vehicle at Gellibrand. ⌘ Read more
Blue Mountains dam shut after discovery of cancer-linked forever chemicals
Forever chemicals had been found at high levels in the dam which feeds into the drinking water supply to around 41,000 residents. Now authorities have stepped in. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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Brisbane News Live: New Translink app out today; Brisbane’s $1b quantum computer under cloud; Qld ‘did Trumpism first’**
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Fire in Sydney’s south-west downgraded, train services delayed
Residents had been told to seek shelter as firefighters water bombed the out-of-control blaze near Liverpool. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers pore over diary entries and texts in Reynolds, Higgins row
From diary entries to text messages with senior political figures and journalists, lawyers for Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins have pored over the final documents to become evidence in their defamation row. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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Australia signs major policing pact with Pacific leaders
Australia has signed a major policing pact with Pacific leaders to help fight crime and challenge China's contest for power in the region. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after trees falls on vehicle as wild winds batter state
A man has died and a woman has been airlifted to hospital after a tree fell on their vehicle at Gellibrand as Victoria braces for more wild weather. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: New Translink app out today; Brisbane’s $1b quantum computer under cloud; Qld ‘did Trumpism first’**
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‘I want this man caught’: Mother speaks out after baby burnt in random Brisbane park attack
The mother of a baby boy seriously burnt in a Brisbane park says she had only been there 10 minutes when a man came up behind her and poured hot coffee from a Thermos on her son. ⌘ Read more
Fire threatens homes in Sydney’s south-west, residents told to seek shelter
An out-of-control grass fire is burning near Liverpool, with firefighting crews and water bombing aircraft working to contain the blaze. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: New Translink app out today; Brisbane’s $1b quantum computer under cloud; Qld ‘did Trumpism first’**
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Major roads closed as grass fire threatens homes in Sydney's southwest
A large grass fire is threatening homes at Horningsea Park in Sydney's south-west. ⌘ Read more
Greens leader defends MP who attended CFMEU rally
Greens Leader Adam Bandt is defending one of his MPs who attended a CFMEU rally in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Major roads closed as grass fire threatens homes in Sydney's southwest
A large grass fire is threatening homes at Horningsea Park in Sydney's south-west. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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Warnings as several bushfires burning in Sydney’s south
Residents have been told to evacuate and seek shelter s several bushfires burn in Sydney's south ⌘ Read more
Inflation slows to 3.5 per cent in year to July 2024
The monthly consumer price index (CPI) has risen 3.5 per cent in the 12 months to July 2024, down from 3.8 per cent the month prior. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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Fire threatens homes in Sydney’s south-west, residents told to seek shelter
An out-of-control grass fire is burning near Liverpool in Sydney’s south-west, with homes under threat and residents nearby urged to seek shelter. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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Two grassfires are burning in south west Sydney
Firefighters have been called to two grass fires in Sydney's south west. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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‘The worst in the country’: Business and the wealthy favoured in race for Town Hall
A voting system riddled with anomalies and rule quirks could see former Carlton star Anthony Koutoufides lose out as Lord Mayor, but his team still dominate council chambers. ⌘ Read more
Former Sydney swimming coach Dick Caine revealed as serial paedophile
An order concealing the 78-year-old’s identity has been lifted after a judge found Caine had committed 39 offences against girls as young as 10, whom he coached. ⌘ Read more
Teenager was riding to school when his e-bike combusted
A Sydney teenager was riding an e-bike to school this morning when it suddenly burst into flames. ⌘ Read more
Everyone holds a picture: veteran suicide families’ hopes for the Royal Commission - vision
Julie-Ann Finney speaks about her son, Dave, his passing, his experience with The Australian Defence Force and her hopes for Royal commission outcomes. ⌘ Read more
Vest ‘unlikely’ to have saved police shot at Wieambilla
The gunned-down officers were not wearing bullet-resistant vests at the time, and had yet to be issued with new vests that can be fitted with panels of armour. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: New Translink app out today; Brisbane’s $1b quantum computer under cloud; Qld ‘did Trumpism first’**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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‘Terrifying’: Footage shows man fleeing park where baby was attacked with hot ‘coffee’**
The nine-month-old baby suffered serious burns as a result of the random, unprovoked attack, police said. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: ‘Great concern’ for Rockingham’s little penguins; Romance scams surge
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Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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Summer slog: Top to-dos for Eagles and Dockers this off-season
The Dockers must discover a way to start delivering in big moments. And while the Eagles must first find a coach, there are other factors they can’t ignore. ⌘ Read more
‘Callous, cowardly’: Footage shows man fleeing park where baby was attacked with hot ‘coffee’**
The nine-month-old baby suffered serious burns as a result of the random, unprovoked attack, police said. ⌘ Read more
Two Sea World ride stoppages in a week ‘standard’, says theme park
People were stuck midair on the Vortex attraction, a 15-metre-high spinning ride, at Sea World on the Gold Coast for more than 90 minutes on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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From Springwood to Carseldine: 22 new stations pitched for Brisbane Metro
The Brisbane Metro rapid bus service would be expanded further into the suburbs and out to the airport in time for the 2032 Games under a new joint pitch. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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Brisbane News Live: New Translink app out today; Brisbane’s $1b quantum computer under cloud; Qld ‘did Trumpism first’**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Unions slam ombudsman over CFMEU crackdown; millions spent on natural disaster protections
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