4 h. ago Former Carey Grammar teacher banned for 35,000 messages to student

The teacher who repeatedly messaged the student and started a romantic relationship with them has been barred from the profession for three years.

Society

5 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial day 35 as it happened: Accused mushroom cook’s defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, finishes closing statement, reminds jury the ‘standard is proof beyond reasonable doubt’

Defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, has concluded his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four. The jury will return next week.

Events

5 h. ago Trials set to be aborted amid damage to NSW’s busiest court complex

Sydney’s Downing Centre court complex is expected to be shut for weeks after a burst water main caused flood damage to part of the building.

Events

6 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Accused mushroom cook’s defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, finishes closing statement, reminds jury the ‘standard is proof beyond reasonable doubt’

Defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, has just concluded his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four. The jury will return next week.

Events

10 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Accused mushroom cook’s defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, expected to close arguments on Thursday on triple murder trial

Defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, is expected to conclude his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four on Thursday, as we near the end of week eight of proceedings.

Events

26 h. ago A message stick, aching feet and great expectations as truth walk ends

A 500-kilometre Walk for Truth is complete, and those who have told their truths expect a treaty.

Politics

27 h. ago Thousands join the Walk for Truth to confront Victoria's colonial past

Commissioner Travis Lovett walked over 500km in the Walk for Truth, a Yoorrook Justice Commission initiative to inform Victorians about colonisation's impact. The walk, from Portland to Parliament House, drew more than 12,000 participants.

Politics

28 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial day 34 as it happened: Defence barrister Colin Mandy tells jury accused mushroom cook wanted to be close to in

Patterson’s barrister will continue his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four on Thursday, after the judge warned jurors to expect a long direction from the bench next week.

Events

31 h. ago ‘I won’t leave because of DCE’: Rising Roosters half commits future

If Daly Cherry-Evans joins the Tricolours as expected, what will that mean for young gun Toby Rodwell?

Politics

32 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Defence lawyer Colin Mandy tells jury accused wanted to be close to in

Erin Patterson’s defence barrister is expected to continue delivering his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four this morning, after the judge warned jurors to expect a long direction from the bench next week.

Events

34 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE: Accused mushroom cook’s defence lawyer to give closing arguments

Erin Patterson’s defence barrister is expected to continue delivering his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four this morning, after the judge warned jurors to expect a long direction from the bench next week.

Events

35 h. ago ‘Go to hell’: De Minaur’s fiancee reveals social media abuse aimed at couple

The 28-year-old said one message told her to buy “candles and a coffin for your entire family”.

Politics

53 h. ago As Maroons careers go on the line, two Broncos vie to press their case

A Queensland defeat in Perth is expected to trigger team changes, with two men vying to force their way into an under-fire squad.

Politics

56 h. ago Bloomsday comes to life in surrealist ‘faux drama’ for Ulysses fans

It may be too confusing for the Joyce-curious. But for those who know the novel, Circe’s Carnival of Vice is a lively adaptation.

Politics

58 h. ago TV station vows to report ‘until the end’ after missile hit live on air

An Iranian anchor was forced to flee the set amid explosions. Soon after, the station head appeared on camera clutching a bloodied piece of paper to deliver a message of resilience.

Events

64 h. ago How a racehorse owner fired off a boozy message, and was proven wrong in front of the King

A group of Australian racing battlers are returning to Royal Ascot with Asfoora. This time, prominent owner Rod Lyons is right behind her.

Events

4 d. ago Curnow expects to play Roos despite calf scare; Petracca’s missed mark dismissed as a one

The Blues have almost got their win-loss record back to parity, but Charlie Curnow’s sore calf looms as a serious concern, while a missed mark by Christian Petracca captured the attention of TV commentators.

Events

4 d. ago Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil stoke fears of higher petrol prices

Motorists can expect to pay 12¢ a litre more for petrol within weeks if the oil price spike caused by war in the Middle East continues, economists predict.

Politics

4 d. ago An undiminished Jimmy Barnes had fans on their feet for this classic

The legendary rocker showcased his latest studio album, Defiant, but it was the old favourites that sparked a crowd sing-along.

Politics

4 d. ago Fans waited patiently as Barnesy played his new songs. Then something magical happened

The legendary rocker showcased his latest studio album, Defiant, but it was the old favourites that sparked a crowd sing-along.

Politics