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V’landys subpoenas former NSW minister in bid to unmask his critics
Former health minister Brad Hazzard has been dragged into the NRL boss’ bitter defamation suit against a racing website.
Data centres create a people power surge the industry didn’t see coming
The development of AI data centres is a cautionary tale of power and the short-sightedness of the sector’s boosters.
Warnings after children approached on Sydney’s northern beaches
A man has tried to lure children into his vehicle in separate incidents. Police are appealing for information.
Warnings after children approached on Sydney’s northern beaches
A man has tried to lure children into his vehicle in separate incidents. Police are appealing for information.
Four things to know as Israel’s polls open in defining test for Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hold on power is at stake in Israel’s elections, with centrist rivals promising to usher in a new era.
Four things to know as Israel’s polls open in defining test for Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hold on power is at stake in Israel’s elections, with centrist rivals promising to usher in a new era.
Huge house fire in Sydney's inner west
A major fire has engulfed a house in Sydney's inner west and spread to neighbouring properties.
Huge house fire in Sydney's inner west
A major fire has engulfed a house in Sydney's inner west and spread to neighbouring properties.
Israel holds first election since October 7 attacks
Jewish Australians are among the tens of thousands of people flying into Israel for the first election since the October 7 attacks.
Israel holds first election since October 7 attacks
Jewish Australians are among the tens of thousands of people flying into Israel for the first election since the October 7 attacks.
One is the race that stops a nation. The other will make you an instant $30 million
Master trainer Chris Waller has his eye on a seventh Coolmore Stud Stakes and a monster pay-off for connections.
One is the race that stops a nation. The other will make you an instant $30 million
Master trainer Chris Waller has his eye on a seventh Coolmore Stud Stakes and a monster pay-off for connections.
Albanese confirms bolstered security for MPs after Haines attack
Security upgrades to MPs’ homes, as well as swifter office upgrades, are on the table. Some politicians also want duress alarms.
Albanese confirms bolstered security for MPs after Haines attack
Security upgrades to MPs’ homes, as well as swifter office upgrades, are on the table. Some politicians also want duress alarms.
Official trailer for Unskilled Adult
Hamish Blake wants to do a job for you. You have been warned
Official trailer for Unskilled Adult
Hamish Blake wants to do a job for you. You have been warned
Australian politics live: Bridget McKenzie fears MPs will ‘retreat from the public square’ following alleged attack on Helen Haines
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolitical debate should be ‘robust but respectful’, Anne Ruston s…
Foreign criminals allegedly trying to use AI to access superannuation
The savings of ordinary Australians could be wiped out as foreign criminals try using artificial intelligence to attack superannuation schemes.
Foreign criminals allegedly trying to use AI to access superannuation
The savings of ordinary Australians could be wiped out as foreign criminals try using artificial intelligence to attack superannuation schemes.
Anthropic unveils plans to go public on stock market
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has unveiled the details of its plans to go public, while warning that it might wipe out humanity and post los…
Anthropic unveils plans to go public on stock market
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has unveiled the details of its plans to go public, while warning that it might wipe out humanity and post los…
Albanese concedes $6m golf club grant in his electorate was not to contain ‘raw sewage’
Grant part of $560m invitation-only scheme transparency advocates say largely funded projects in Labor-held seatsAnthony Albanese has admitted he got …
‘You wouldn’t want your grandmother living there’: Rinehart’s acoustic expert grilled over Perth helipad noise claims
An acoustic engineer hired to assess the noise impacts of Gina Rinehart’s proposed Perth rooftop helipad has admitted relying on information from an “…
‘You wouldn’t want your grandmother living there’: Rinehart’s acoustic expert grilled over Perth helipad noise claims
An acoustic engineer hired to assess the noise impacts of Gina Rinehart’s proposed Perth rooftop helipad has admitted relying on information from an “…
Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo draws early complaints of the screen cracking
Apple’s biggest new product in years is drawing a growing number of complaints from customers who say the foldable display cracked after just hours or…
Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo draws early complaints of the screen cracking
Apple’s biggest new product in years is drawing a growing number of complaints from customers who say the foldable display cracked after just hours or…
Woman accused by Steele-John speaks out after senator reveals relationship details online
The woman accused by the Greens senator of harassment says she never consented to having intimate details made public after an inquiry was launched in…
Woman accused by Steele-John speaks out after senator reveals relationship details online
The woman accused by the Greens senator of harassment says she never consented to having intimate details made public after an inquiry was launched in…
Mining giants lead ASX higher, banks and retailers fall, the Star soars
The Australian sharemarket had a muted morning but finished in the green thanks to a rally by BHP and Rio Tinto shares.
Mining giants lead ASX higher, banks and retailers fall, the Star soars
The Australian sharemarket had a muted morning but finished in the green thanks to a rally by BHP and Rio Tinto shares.
Albanese admits ‘sewage’ claim for $6 million grant was wrong
The prime minister’s admission came after bureaucrats said Albanese’s stated use for the funding was not what it was designed for.
Albanese admits ‘sewage’ claim for $6 million grant was wrong
The prime minister’s admission came after bureaucrats said Albanese’s stated use for the funding was not what it was designed for.
Official trailer for Sundays
Alauda Ruiz de Azúa’s festival award-winner, Sundays, is set in Bilbao where 17 year-old Ainara is thinking seriously of joining a cloistered order of…
Official trailer for Sundays
Alauda Ruiz de Azúa’s festival award-winner, Sundays, is set in Bilbao where 17 year-old Ainara is thinking seriously of joining a cloistered order of…
Man allegedly caught filming at Melbourne pool charged with producing child abuse material
Police are reviewing footage found on the man’s phone and identifying other families at the pool who may have been affected.
Man allegedly caught filming at Melbourne pool charged with producing child abuse material
Police are reviewing footage found on the man’s phone and identifying other families at the pool who may have been affected.
Orbit Resources uncovers 1km magnetic target in NSW
Orbit Resources has unveiled a 1km magnetic target at its Lewis Ponds project in NSW, along strike from Cousin Jack, pointing to the potential for new…
Orbit Resources uncovers 1km magnetic target in NSW
Orbit Resources has unveiled a 1km magnetic target at its Lewis Ponds project in NSW, along strike from Cousin Jack, pointing to the potential for new…
Albanese promises ‘swift response’ on MP safety as he mulls panic buttons for politicians
Senator Fatima Payman also criticises former colleagues over lack of staffing given to her officeFollow our Australian politics live blog for latest u…
Cease and desist! ABC demands One Nation stop casting Bluey in its cartoons
ABC boss Hugh Marks says the depiction of Bluey is a “shocking use of Australia’s most loved character.”
Cease and desist! ABC demands One Nation stop casting Bluey in its cartoons
ABC boss Hugh Marks says the depiction of Bluey is a “shocking use of Australia’s most loved character.”
Labor condemns One Nation cartoons depicting Penny Wong being murdered as Hanson says videos ‘not going anywhere’
Foreign affairs minister says party’s social media content promotes division and violence as One Nation leader claims Liberal and Labor want cartoons …
Brighton mansion of embattled property tycoon firebombed in ‘targeted attack’
Arsonists rammed the front gates of the Manor Street home of Simon Pitard and set two luxury cars alight.
Beau Lamarre-Condon tells jury he wanted to report deaths but friend encouraged him to dispose of bodies
NSW police officer accused of murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies tells court he wanted to do ‘right thing’ by their familiesFollow our Australian p…
Payman asks if PM is ‘waiting for what happened to Helen Haines’ to occur again – video
At a late-night Senate estimates hearing, Western Australian independent senator Fatima Payman accuses the Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese…
In a rush to lure AI companies, the Australian government risks undoing a creative ecosystem that has taken decades to build | Dan Guthrie
If proposed copyright reforms proceed, Australia will become a global IP-laundering paradise. Why would a UK business license its TV shows here if the…
Steggall and Ryan accuse Taylor of not ’reading the room’ with ’tone deaf’ Haines tribute speech – as it happened
This blog is now closedGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastSteggall calls for civility and respectIndependent MP Zali Steggal…
Angus Taylor criticised for ‘tone deaf’ response to alleged attack on Helen Haines
Zali Steggall and Monique Ryan say Coalition leader was wrong to deny link between parliamentary debate and political violenceAngus Taylor has been cr…
'Dear ChatGPT': 12-year-old wins top youth prize at Australian Poetry Slam – video
Blake Mackenzie, a 12-year-old from Newcastle, has won the top youth prize at the Australian Poetry Slam for his reflections on artificial intelligenc…
Helen Haines’s first words after alleged attack revealed as MPs honour her ‘empathy and grace’
Allegra Spender calls Indi MP ‘force for change’ as politicians pay tribute in parliament Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updatesG…
Unreasonable and unfair: damning investigation criticises Labor’s algorithm-based tool for aged care
Report from commonwealth ombudsman finds ‘technological black box’ ignores transparency recommendations from robodebt royal commissionFollow our Austr…
The BoM’s temperature record keeping is under attack – again. What’s going on? | Temperature Check
An ‘audit’ of the Bureau of Meteorology main dataset for measuring climate change claims it contains ‘widespread errors’. It doesn’t stack upWant to g…
The tragic events of the past week have shown Australians who we are – and it’s a long way from our image of ourselves | Julianne Schultz
How can we attempt to understand the climate in which the hideous alleged attack on Helen Haines occurred?Immediately after news of the alleged attack…
Jordon Steele-John’s position remains in limbo as Greens prepare for moment in spotlight
David Shoebridge’s newly-minted leadership under pressure over handling of misconduct allegations as Senate estimates loomsGet our new political email…
Alan Jones on Trial: Alleged victim’s mother ‘trusted’ Jones | Week 11 – video
The mother of the youngest complainant wept on the stand after being presented with a note written by her son alleging something happened at Alan Jone…
Whale carcass closes Maroubra and Coogee beaches in Sydney – video
Video released by Randwick city council shows a whale carcass floating in the water in a Sydney bay, causing the closure of two busy beaches. The whal…
Victoria's election will be historic, no matter who wins. Here's why – video
The 2026 Victorian election is shaping up to be a consequential state poll for the nation. Despite going up against a 12-year-old Labor government bel…
Australian MP attacked with car: what we know so far - The Latest
A man has been charged after the Australian MP Helen Haines was allegedly attacked with a car outside her electorate office in the state of Victoria.H…
Back to Back Barries: Can Josh Frydenberg stage a comeback? – video
Tony Barry and Niki Savva (filling in for Barrie Cassidy) examine the ‘festival of Josh’ that has played out in the media this week as the former trea…