6 h. ago Bone discovered in backyard as police probe cold case disappearance

An unidentified bone has been discovered in a South Australian backyard after police excavated the property as a part of a fresh search for the remains of a missing woman.

Events

7 h. ago Brisbane lord mayor tears up speech to deliver impassioned plea

Adrian Schrinner made a last-minute change to his “Vision for Brisbane” speech to call for an end to political extremism.

Politics

8 h. ago Three men charged over firebombing in building sector corruption probe

Police have charged three men over a firebombing linked to the construction industry in Melbourne’s west.

Events

9 h. ago ‘Wish I’d been given the chance’: She held her baby for an hour, then the state took the child away

Since Donald Trump vowed to get Greenland “one way or the other”, Denmark has been scrambling to keep Greenlanders on side. But those efforts have done little to help one young woman, who fell foul of a controversial “parenting test”.

Politics

16 h. ago Brisbane news live: Controversial landlord’s appeal to keep stricken properties denied

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Politics

42 h. ago Exclusive Brethren launches podcast to ‘bust’ a barrage of bad press

It wasn’t so long ago the controversial church labelled the internet a “pipeline of filth″ . Now they’re launching a podcast – and announcing it on Instagram.

Politics

54 h. ago Will a bushfire shelter get Satterley’s North Stoneville plans over the line?

The revelation came on the first day of a high-stakes State Administrative Tribunal as the developer seeks to overturn a previous rejection of its controversial Perth Hills estate.

Events

54 h. ago Kim Beazley defends controversial decision to deny Chris Masters a literary prize

The Australian War Memorial Council chair insisted the decision had nothing to do with the fact the book was about war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith.

Politics

55 h. ago Victims of threats, violence fear coming forward, say police probing construction corruption

Police say they believe the firebombings of two properties linked to the construction industry in Melbourne’s west were acts of intimidation.

Events

58 h. ago Police release footage of arsonists in building corruption probe

Investigators believe a fire outside a Maribyrnong home and a blaze at a Derrimut factory seven weeks later are connected.

Events

3 d. ago The stress on NSW hospitals is real, and should be taken seriously

While the statewide picture is grim, alarm bells are sounding loudly at one of the most controversial institutions: the Northern Beaches Hospital.

Politics

4 d. ago Surfers return to the water a week after northern beaches shark attack

Friends and family of Mercury Psillakis, 57, gathered at Dee Why beach on Saturday.

Events

5 d. ago Golden handshake: Jayne Hrdlicka’s $50m Virgin Australia bonanza

Alan Joyce’s former lieutenant at Qantas departed Virgin Australia in style with a payout that dwarfs her former boss’s controversial exit package.

Politics

6 d. ago Smith apologises to photographer; Former umpire in court over Brownlow betting probe

Bailey Smith sent a text message apologising to News Corp photographer after he verbally abused her at an open training session on Wednesday. Meanwhile, former AFL umpire Michael Pell has faced court.

Events

7 d. ago Story Bridge restoration discussed with MPs ‘at least eight times’

Brisbane council has hit back at claims the lord mayor didn’t do enough to prevent the closure of the bridge’s footpaths.

Politics

7 d. ago Sydney Metro to probe intimidation, exploitation claims against contractors

Sydney Metro has launched an inquiry into allegations against key contractors Webuild and Future Form.

Politics

8 d. ago Council clears way for more tour boats, water taxis on river

The lord mayor says plans to open council pontoons and jetties to more tourism and hospitality “will create more to see and do”.

Economics

8 d. ago ‘A disgrace’: Crypto rebel’s controversial comeback after Trump pardon

Ross Ulbricht seemed destined to spend the rest of his life inside a cell. But now he is free, and making a spectacular return to the crypto world.

Politics

9 d. ago Sophisticated nations support bookstores and literary culture

Readers respond to the closure of respected literary journal Meanjin, and controversial comments by Liberal senator Jacinta Price.

Culture

9 d. ago ‘Hardest moment of my life’: Twin of surfer killed in shark attack posts emotional tribute

Mike Psillakis described his brother, who died at Dee Why on Saturday, as “my life, my right-hand man”.

Events