5 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips: Curnow named, Papley and Greene return but Swans leader dropped

After a week in the spotlight, Charlie Curnow has been named to take his place in the Blues’ side against North Melbourne.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘You can’t change the past’: Mushroom cook panicked after guests sickened, defence says

Jurors in Erin Patterson case have been told there are reasons an innocent person might lie and dump a dehydrator.

Politics

7 h. ago ASX slips as investors track war in Middle East; Banks rise, miners fall

Caution reigned on the Australian sharemarket as the US weighs direct conflict with Iran, and the Federal Reserve warned of meaningful inflation ahead.

Events

8 h. ago Three Australian men have been charged with murder in Indonesia

It follows the shooting death of Melbourne man Zivan Radmanovic, and wounding of his friend Sanar Ghanim, in a Bali villa last weekend.

Events

8 h. ago Northland bollards insufficient to protect centre: security expert

A day after an allegedly stolen car smashed through the shopping centre, staff have also raised security concerns.

Politics

9 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

9 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

14 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

17 h. ago Identities of three Australians charged with murder over Bali villa ambush revealed

The Australian government is urgently seeking further information from local authorities after the arrests of the men, who could face the death penalty if tried and convicted in Indonesia.

Events

20 h. ago Albanese is pulling away from the US – and Australians seem to love it

When the prime minister talks about “an Australian way” of doing things and highlights his deeper engagement with Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, he is signalling a slow movement out of the American orbit.

Politics

25 h. ago ‘It’s Tom’s time’: How Maroons vindicated Slater’s biggest coaching call

As Billy Slater’s bold selection calls were vindicated, Cameron Munster issued a stunning defence of his under siege coach.

Politics

29 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips for round 15: Dons, Dockers both make two changes

The Bombers and Dockers have both rested a first-choice ruckman for Thursday night’s match in Perth.

Sport

30 h. ago Paul Keating accuses Marles of ‘careless betrayal’ over China

The Labor elder accused the defence minister and the government of “intellectually ceding Australia to the United States” as a platform for conflict with China.

Politics

32 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

32 h. ago Aussie’s holiday plans thrown into chaos as Bali volcano spews ash

Dangerous volcanic ash cloud in eastern Indonesia has grounded flights out of Australia.

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33 h. ago Sydney plumber and two other Australians charged with murder in Indonesia over villa ambush

Darcy Francesco Jenson was arrested at Jakarta Airport trying to flee the country, while two other men were detained overseas with the help of Interpol.

Events

35 h. ago Sydney plumber among three Australians arrested over fatal Bali villa ambush

Darcy Francesco Jenson was arrested at Jakarta Airport on Monday while trying to flee the country, Indonesian police said.

Events

36 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

38 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

42 h. ago ASX set to slide as Wall Street slumps; Oil prices rise; $A falls

US stocks slumped under the weight of another jump for the price of oil. It was a return to form for financial markets after Wall Street’s worries about Israel’s fighting with Iran had seemed to calm a bit on Monday.

Economics