8 m. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: Category 5 storm makes landfall near Jamaica’s New Hope, winds up to 300km/h; multiple killed in Jamaica, Haiti and Dominican Republic

The US National Hurricane Centre has warned of catastrophic, life-threatening conditions, driven by the storm’s slow movement, extreme winds, and intense rainfall and storm surge. Follow our live coverage.

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2 h. ago ASX set to rise as Wall Street climbs; Apple, Microsoft in $US4 trillion club, Amazon cuts 14,000 jobs

The US stock market is drifting near its record heights, while a pair of technology giants joined an exclusive club.

Society

2 h. ago ASX set to rise as Wall Street climbs; Apple joins $US4 trillion club, Amazon cuts 14,000 jobs

The US stock market is drifting near its record heights, while a pair of technology giants joined an exclusive club.

Society

3 h. ago David Pocock’s lonely campaign for more political transparency

The former Wallaby has set up a register to reveal who MPs invite to parliament. So far, very few have taken him up on the offer.

Politics

3 h. ago He’s now the best player in the NRL. This is how Walsh can get better

Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds has warned the NRL at large that Reece Walsh’s ascent is far from over.

Politics

3 h. ago Hurricane Melissa LIVE: ‘Not a time to be brave’: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

The US National Hurricane Centre has warned of catastrophic, life-threatening conditions, driven by the storm’s slow movement, extreme winds, and intense rainfall and storm surge. Follow our live coverage.

Politics

7 h. ago Hurricane Melissa LIVE: Category 5 ‘storm of the century’ set to make landfall in Jamaica

The US National Hurricane Centre has warned of catastrophic, life-threatening conditions, driven by the storm’s slow movement, extreme winds, and intense rainfall and storm surge. Follow our live coverage.

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14 h. ago ASX falls as gold miners, CSL, WiseTech slump; Domino’s trims gains

The Australian sharemarket finished in the red on Tuesday, with steep falls in gold miners and some big companies outweighing solid gains by financial stocks and retailers.

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15 h. ago Transport official boasts of ‘juicy meeting’ and pocketing ‘cash in brown paper bag’

An inquiry was also told the alleged mastermind of a kickback scheme traded more than $600,000 in cash he gained from a single company for meme coins.

Politics

15 h. ago A tale of two innovations set to revolutionise our homes and our commute

Discover how Deakin University researchers are revolutionising infrastructure. Learn about climate-friendly plastic crystals for cooling and the award-winning autonomous robots developed with Downer for efficient, chemical-free train cleaning.

Politics

15 h. ago The mansion sale that will reshape two Melbourne private schools

A private school giant has purchased a prime inner-east campus from its neighbour in a move that will create a Kew mega campus.

Politics

16 h. ago True crime and comedy? Julia Zemiro awaits verdict on new ABC show

This panel show caught some criticism when it was announced earlier this year. Its host wants to set the record straight.

Events

16 h. ago Socceroos star suffers fresh injury blow as Popovic outlines A

Jordan Bos has gone down with another hamstring injury - and Socceroos coach Tony Popovic believes the A-League’s five-month off-season is making it difficult for exports to adjust to the physical demands of Europe.

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17 h. ago ‘My priorities are clear’: Craig Drummond set to replace Goyder as the next AFL Commission chair

Former Geelong president Craig Drummond will focus on improving the connection between the AFL Commission and clubs and make fans his top priority when he replaces Richard Goyder as chairman.

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18 h. ago Rabbitohs star stood down from NRL over domestic violence charges

The 19-game NRL career of Tyrone Munro is in limbo after the rising South Sydney winger was stood down under the league’s no-fault policy

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18 h. ago ASX falls as gold miners, CSL, WiseTech slump; Domino’s soars before trading halt

The Australian sharemarket had a rocky start to trading on Tuesday, with gold miners and some big companies weighing on the market.

Politics

19 h. ago ASX slides as gold miners, CSL and WiseTech shares slump; Banks surge

The Australian sharemarket had a rocky start to trading on Tuesday, with gold miners and some big companies weighing on the market.

Politics

19 h. ago Tom Trbojevic commits to Sea Eagles with $900,000 contract extension

The long-running saga over the playing future of Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic is over.

Politics

20 h. ago A high tackle ended a Test appearance within 90 seconds. The victim wanted a stronger punishment

Stefano Utoikamanu was disappointed Francis Molo escaped being binned for a high shot that ended his Tongan debut.

Events

21 h. ago Disunity is death: Liberal Party boss’s warning to MPs after Joyce, Price, Hastie sagas

Party director Andrew Hirst presented his first polling briefing of the term on Monday afternoon in a marathon shadow cabinet meeting.

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