2 h. ago Accused mushroom cook killer has attempted murder charges dropped ahead of trial

Erin Patterson is facing trial after pleading not guilty over a fatal mushroom lunch, but jurors have been told that charges of attempting to kill her husband in the months before the fateful meal have been withdrawn.

Events

10 h. ago Telstra wants three nondescript phone boxes heritage listed. Here’s why

Even in the age of mobile devices, these public phones have proven indispensable.

Technology

13 h. ago Former NSW Liberal MP facing child sex charges pours beers at Leichhardt Oval

Former Liberal MP Rory Amon, who is facing trial for child sex charges, was working behind the bar at the Wests Tigers game on the weekend.

Politics

23 h. ago Dutton says veterans don’t want Welcome to Country on Anzac Day. RSL branches say otherwise

The opposition leader hardened his stance against the ceremonies while his agenda on immigration and road taxes was confused by a series of conflicting statements.

Events

30 h. ago Not so pitch perfect: Young voice concerns (and it’s not just the cost of living)

We spoke to 20 voters aged 25 and under about what they think of this election, the big issues and their hopes for the future.

Politics

31 h. ago Man charged with eight counts of murder after car ploughs into crowd in Vancouver

Eleven people died - the youngest aged only 11 - in an incident that has rocked Canada just as voters head to the polls to choose their next government.

Events

32 h. ago ‘Darkest day in our city’s history’: Youngest Vancouver victim was aged 5

A 30-year-old man with a significant history of mental health-related interactions with authorities is in police custody after a car ploughed through crowds at a Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver.

Events

32 h. ago Queensland man charged a man with drug and child exploitation offences

Seven children have been rescued after a Queensland man was charged with 28 drug and child exploitation offences.

Politics

52 h. ago Sydney police officer charged with making false complaints against other cops

The 25-year-old allegedly made false accusations against colleagues regarding domestic violence and misused Crime Stoppers.

Events

53 h. ago Commuters subsidising tax breaks for wealthy Kooyong EV drivers: McKenzie

Coalition transport spokeswoman Bridget McKenzie has left the door open to a road user charge, saying those can afford to buy an EV should pay their way.

Economics

2 d. ago Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre dies

Virginia Giuffre, the woman who accused Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexually abusing her, has died at the age of 41.

Politics

2 d. ago Violent clashes in Melbourne after protesters descend on women’s rights rally

Trans rights activists and police have violently clashed as protesters roamed the streets of Melbourne’s CBD after gathering to disrupt a women’s rights rally.

Politics

3 d. ago Violent clashes in city after protesters descend on women’s rights rally

Trans rights activists and police have violently clashed as hundreds of protesters roam the streets of Melbourne’s CBD after gathering to disrupt a women’s rights rally.

Politics

3 d. ago Former Animal Justice MP involved in scuffle after women’s rights rally

Hundreds of pro-trans counter-protesters have arrived at Parliament House to drown out speeches at a Women Will Speak event in Melbourne on Saturday.

Politics

3 d. ago Man charged with murder of Newcastle teen claims death was an ‘accident’

Decklen Deaves-Thornton has said via his lawyer that he didn’t intend to “kill or fatally injure” anyone in the drive-by shooting in Newcastle.

Events

3 d. ago Latrell Mitchell suspended for high tackle in another blow for Rabbitohs

South Sydney have been dealt another blow, with fullback Latrell Mitchell to miss at least one week after the judiciary charged him for his tackle of Sualauvi Fa’alogo.

Economics

3 d. ago Agents juggling players and coaches are afforded plenty of leeway

Some should count themselves fortunate that they don’t represent clowns and acrobats.

Sport

3 d. ago Youngest cardinal calls for peace, justice in Ukraine as Church bids farewell to Pope Francis

Mykola Bychok says he had personally spoken of the war with the late pontiff and asked Francis to pray for the 20,000 Ukrainian children taken by force to Russia.

Politics

4 d. ago Courts have to prioritise protecting women rather than their attackers

The death in jail of a man with a history of violence who was allowed back into the community to kill highlights failures in the law enforcement and justice systems.

Events

4 d. ago Almost biblical in its timing, Francis’ funeral falls under the same shadow as his papacy

As the world teeters under the weight of war, its leaders, adversaries and allies alike will sit shoulder to shoulder in an extraordinary – and historically charged – gathering.

Politics