61 h. ago A coroner wants Unit 18 shut ‘urgently’. Roger Cook says it’s ‘the best solution we have at the moment’

Coroner Philip Urquhart said the “harrowing” evidence he heard about Cleveland Dodd’s final days at Unit 18 was some of the “saddest I have presided over”.

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65 h. ago ‘Reminiscent of 19th century jails’: Coroner calls for ‘urgent’ closure of WA youth detention wing after inmate’s suicide

Coroner Philip Urquhart said the “harrowing” evidence he heard about Cleveland Dodd’s last days was some of the “saddest I have presided over”.

Events

5 d. ago ‘No one wants it’: Sydney teens unite against social media ban

Teenagers across Sydney have revealed what they think about the impending social media ban.

Politics

7 d. ago Libs can’t blame Trump for election loss – they brought it on themselves

Blaming Donald Trump for Peter Dutton’s failings before and during the last election is just the latest in a long history of the Liberals not seeing or understanding the changes happening around them.

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7 d. ago Hundreds of units and ‘taller, thinner’ towers: The divisive plan to revive Bondi Junction

Waverley Council wants to encourage more apartments and late-night venues around Oxford Street mall. Not everyone agrees.

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7 d. ago Thousands of units and ‘taller, thinner’ towers: The divisive plan to revive Bondi Junction

Waverley Council wants to encourage more apartments and late-night venues around Oxford Street mall. Not everyone agrees.

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9 d. ago Government to scrap multiple defence agencies to fight massive blowouts

The Albanese government is poised to announce a major overhaul of the Defence Department intended to reduce cost blowouts and delays.

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2 w. ago Hanson suspended from Senate for wearing a burqa in the chamber

Labor and Coalition senators united to condemn the One Nation leader’s stunt and vote to have her removed.

Economics

2 w. ago Paddington residents fight plan to bulldoze ‘genuinely affordable’ units for luxury apartment block

The proposal to demolish 27 studio apartments to make way for an eight-storey residential building has angered residents in the eastern suburbs.

Politics

2 w. ago Undermined and underdone: How Australia’s climate talks bid failed

On Monday night in Brazil, the mood among the Australian contingent at the United Nations climate talks was high. Three days later, the nation’s hosting bid was over.

Politics

2 w. ago NSW Liberal leadership as it happened: Kellie Sloane to lead party after Mark Speakman steps down

Liberal MPs have unanimously elected Kellie Sloane as leader. Follow live.

Politics

2 w. ago Top Brisbane school wants playing fields – not units – at riverside site

The school is hoping to override Queensland government plans to build thousands of new apartments on the former factory site on the banks of the Brisbane River.

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2 w. ago Turkey refused to budge so Australia caved. Why is Albanese still calling it a win?

Australia ditched its bid to host the United Nations COP global climate conference in the final days of a three-year effort, but the Albanese government is still claiming a win.

Politics

2 w. ago As it happened: Trump signs bill to release all Epstein files; Liberals want ‘Australian values’ screening for new migrants

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

Politics

2 w. ago PM claims COP deal ‘outstanding’ as Australia cedes to Turkey

Turkey will host the flagship United Nations climate change conference next year, beating a rival proposal from Australia.

Politics

3 w. ago Victorian Liberal leadership spill as it happened: Jess Wilson, 35, becomes new opposition leader, first woman to lead state branch

Brad Battin has lost a leadership challenge less than a year into his tenure as Victorian opposition leader, and a little more than 12 months out from the state election.

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3 w. ago Trump’s Gaza ‘peace plan’ approved by United Nations Security Council

The vote paves the way for an international security force to enter the beleaguered Palestinian territory, as well as the formation of a governing Board of Peace.

Politics

3 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Coalition and Ley polling at record lows; Albanese says Australia will not be co

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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3 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Coalition announces joint energy policy, Ley says migration policy imminent; Albanese sets sights on security deals with Fiji and Vanuatu

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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3 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Coalition announce joint energy policy, Ley says migration policy imminent; Albanese sets sights on security deals with Fiji and Vanuatu

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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