33 m. ago Vladimir Putin seeks access to Indonesian air force base: reports

Australian officials are investigating reports that Russia is seeking to base several long-range aircraft in Indonesia, just 1300 kilometres from Darwin.

Politics

7 h. ago The unheralded Cat helping one of the AFL’s best midfield duos shine: Key takeouts from round five

Also in this week’s edition of key takeouts, what to make of the Blues after their first win of the season, and the fixture the AFL should run back next season.

Politics

7 h. ago We thought Trump was dragging down Peter Dutton. Now we know why

We now have hard data on how the US president is reshaping the Australian election.

Politics

8 h. ago Three Things I Love: ‘FIFO’ model reveals her favourite parts of Perth

Her day job involves frequent-flying – to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. But she’s got strong reasons to stay living in the west, and she shares them here.

Politics

13 h. ago Petrol prices to tumble further amid turmoil on global oil market

Australian petrol prices are expected to continue dropping in the lead-up to the Easter and Anzac Day holidays as oil markets reel from Donald Trump’s tariff war.

Politics

17 h. ago Influencer speaks out on Australian partner's overseas death

A social media influencer has spoken out about the mysterious death of her partner, South Australian businessman Al McKenna, in Morocco.

Events

17 h. ago Kerry Greenwood had two burning ambitions in life. She achieved them both

The sharp mind and kind heart behind the long-running Miss Fisher series died late last month. Here, Kerry Greenwood’s partner of 40 years pays tribute to the iconic author.

Events

17 h. ago Tourists drown, body of kayak rescuer found in separate tragedies

The discovery of the body of a man who died while trying to rescue children in a dam has added to a tragic day on Queensland waters.

Politics

19 h. ago Housing is the right problem but our leaders have the wrong policies

Opinion polls show housing affordability – for buyers and renters - is one of the biggest worries of Australian voters.

Events

19 h. ago Man dies after friends carry out rescue at unpatrolled beach

Two men in their 20s were pulled from the water by friends at an unpatrolled beach in Shoal Bay.

Politics

21 h. ago Blood found in ensuite after police investigated ‘lawn mower accident’

An RAAF pilot who allegedly killed his wife, but told police she died in a late-night lawnmower accident, has applied for bail.

Events

21 h. ago Blood found in en suite after police investigated ‘lawn mower accident’

An RAAF pilot who allegedly killed his wife but told police she died in a late-night lawnmower accident has applied for bail.

Events

22 h. ago An older (and softer) Jon Hamm is the perfect fit for this light

The Mad Men star is just right as a former Wall Street go-getter who turns to a life of crime in Your Friends and Neighbours.

Politics

23 h. ago Royal Children’s Hospital backs down on staffing cuts to kids cancer centre

Three days after The Age revealed the plan to cut 13 positions, the hospital confirmed the positions had now been saved.

Science

24 h. ago ASX lifts as mining giants rally; Tariff exemptions for US tech imports

The Australian sharemarket has started the week in positive territory, as technology giant Apple celebrates a victory overseas.

Politics

25 h. ago McIlroy’s breathtaking Masters win was as good as sport will ever be

Throughout a gripping final round at Augusta, the whole world watched as one man conquered his demons in a triumph for the ages.

Politics

25 h. ago Mary Fowler may have hurt her knee badly. That would be an utter disaster for the Matildas

Australian soccer is cursed. How else to explain the acute misfortune that continues to befall our most beloved national team, particularly on the eve of major tournaments?

Politics

26 h. ago Albanese v Dutton: what are they offering on housing, taxes, health

New tax and housing policies are latecomers to the campaign agenda that will dominate debate. Medicare and a nuclear energy fight are also in the conversation.

Economics

27 h. ago Illegal tobacco wars light up across states as crimes rise in Qld

Fire bombings and ram raids on stores selling illegal cigarettes are spreading as governments play a game of “whack-a-mole” on the lucrative market.

Events

27 h. ago Woman dies, three men fight for their lives after Bald Hills crash

Police were trying to contact the woman’s family, with some of the occupants of the vehicles understood to be international visitors. 

Events