3 h. ago This film is supposed to be about a heist – but the only thing we’re robbed of is its potential

Kelly Reichardt is known on the independent film circuit as the queen of understatement – but things just don’t quite work in her latest film, The Mastermind.

Events

9 h. ago Bail for young men accused of two machete brawls in fortnight

The men were granted bail by the magistrate, despite acknowledging Victorians “feel unsafe and scared to go out”.

Politics

14 h. ago Sacked Transport official admits giving $1 million to developer mate, arranging free concrete

An anti-corruption inquiry has been shown scores of WhatsApp messages in which arrangements were discussed.

Economics

37 h. ago CBD stab accused was facing raft of serious charges before attack

Lauren Darul had already been charged with dozens of crimes, including repeatedly breaching bail conditions when she allegedly attacked sushi chef Wan Lai, a court has heard.

Events

37 h. ago Woman accused of terrifying Melbourne stabbing attack laughs in court

A woman accused of a terrifying stabbing attack in Melbourne’s CBD has faced court.

Events

38 h. ago ‘I’ll kill your whole family’: Bombshell confessions and secret recordings rock WA bikie trial

The WA bikie accused of paying an ex-soldier to shoot an underworld rival was also allegedly caught on tape threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend.

Events

41 h. ago Accused rapist who led police to alleged paedophile Joshua Brown hit with new charges

Michael Wilson has been charged in a separate case with multiple counts of rape, stalking and unlawful imprisonment.

Events

44 h. ago Cash was ‘temporarily’ banned on Brisbane buses and trains. It never came back

The Australian government plans to force businesses to accept cash for essential services. Should public transport be included?

Events

48 h. ago China hits back at Australia over ‘provocative’ air incident

A Chinese military spokesman says the latest South China Sea aircraft near-miss “seriously infringed upon China’s sovereignty”.

Events

61 h. ago The 14 times a NSW official was handed cash totalling $686,000 by contractor

An anti-corruption inquiry was shown WhatsApp messages in which the now-sacked Transport for NSW staffer boasted of the money he had pocketed.

Economics

63 h. ago Sniper who killed WA bikie in public assassination claimed he was a government ‘spook’, court told

The man whose evidence could hold the key to the outcome of bikie David Pye’s murder trial has been accused of telling a string of lies.

Politics

63 h. ago Government accuses China of ‘unsafe’ encounter with military aircraft

The Albanese government has accused the Chinese military of unsafe behaviour after releasing a flare near an Australian plane.

Politics

3 d. ago Police probe claims Prince Andrew sought information on accuser Virginia Giuffre

Prince Andrew is at the centre of a police probe over claims he asked a taxpayer-funded bodyguard to dig up information about his accuser, Virginia Giuffre.

Events

3 d. ago Israel halts aid to Gaza in clash with Hamas over breaking ceasefire

Israel launched airstrikes on Gaza on Monday and said it was suspending humanitarian aid to the territory after accusing Hamas of firing on its forces and violating the truce.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘What I want to say can’t go on camera’: Melham makes history to win the Caulfield Cup

Jamie Melham was overcome with emotion after she became the first woman jockey to win the $5 million race. Front of mind was her great mate and mentor, the late Colin McKenna.

Politics

5 d. ago Prince Andrew to give up royal title of Duke of York after talks with King Charles

The younger brother of King Charles III said he and the royal family had decided “the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family”.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘For a bigger profit, I guess’: Why accused kickback mastermind inflated invoices

Sacked transport official Ibrahim Helmy also allegedly schemed with his right-hand man to “find loopholes” in the system, an anti-corruption inquiry has heard.

Politics

5 d. ago WA money laundering mastermind jailed after cleaning nearly $2 million in dirty cash

Geoff Puttick, 66, was found guilty of a raft of money laundering charges, bringing to an end a police investigation which also culminated in the imprisonment of six of his clients.

Economics

5 d. ago ‘Inconsistencies’ emerge in case over toddler’s suspicious death

A 33-year-old man had been accused of killing the boy, but the charges were later dropped.

Events

5 d. ago It was time for a purge. I had no idea how much those trinkets would be worth

The price of gold has gone through the roof. But when friends told me to take my old jewellery to a gold guy in a Collins Street office, I did not expect to walk out with this much cash.

Politics