9 h. ago De Koning calls meeting to decide if incoming chief’s blueprint is right for him

While the lucrative offer from St Kilda remains highly appealing, De Koning’s decision to call the meeting with incoming Blues CEO Graham Wright has lifted hopes of him staying at Carlton.

Politics

9 h. ago Soaring doctor fees are a pain, but medics have another problem

The cost of seeing a medical specialist can be extortionate, but there’s another reason we’re losing our patience.

Politics

9 h. ago Seven hours after calling an ambulance, Christina was found dead in her bathroom

Christina Lackmann called triple zero after feeling dizzy and lightheaded when making dinner. It wasn’t until seven hours later paramedics found her dead.

Events

11 h. ago Australia news as it happened: Wong planning repatriation flights from the Middle East; Police officer shot dead in rural Tasmania

Look back on the news that made headlines from around Australia on June 16.

Events

12 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Wong planning repatriation flights from the Middle East; Police officer shot dead in rural Tasmania

Follow live as we bring you all the news from Australia and beyond on Monday, June 16.

Events

12 h. ago Three people injured in 'shockingly brazen' daylight shooting in Sydney

Three people have been injured in a "shockingly brazen" daylight shooting in Sydney's south-west. Emergency services were called to South Parade in Auburn.

Events

14 h. ago ‘Like an aquaplane on the ground’: The ‘bizarre’ shot that cost Adam Scott his US Open dream

The Australian was within sight of a long-awaited second major championship. Then it all unravelled.

Politics

17 h. ago Brisbane man remains behind bars charged with torture of newborn baby

The baby was taken to the Queensland Children’s Hospital in an unresponsive state, before police were called.

Politics

22 h. ago Police search unit after woman’s body found in bushland in Sydney’s west

A woman’s body found in an isolated area of a nature reserve had been there for “several days” before police were called.

Events

22 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Israel hits out at Penny Wong’s Iran call; Albanese prepares for Trump meeting

Follow live as we bring you all the news from Australia and beyond on Monday, June 16.

Politics

24 h. ago Calls for spending audit as Powerhouse Museum discloses true costs of private VIP dinner

The Powerhouse Museum told state parliament that a VIP dinner cost $11,000. Invoices show the total was far higher.

Economics

32 h. ago Five graphs that show how the cost of seeing a doctor has skyrocketed

Australians are now paying more than $600 out-of-pocket for some specialist appointments. A new study shows who it’s affecting most.

Events

32 h. ago Tried and true are taking Saints nowhere, it’s time Ross let their kids shine

As good and honest and earnest as some players are, and have been, for St Kilda, they are not players that are taking the team anywhere. Now’s the time to start selling hope for next year.

Politics

40 h. ago Forrest calls for global fishing overhaul as Australia backs major treaties at UN summit

The mining billionaire says “the ocean is in freefall” following a UN conference, where Australia backed a global commitment to marine protection and ending plastic pollution.

Politics

47 h. ago I’m a working mum. Here’s why I oppose Labor’s universal childcare

Since 2006, the cost of childcare has risen sharply across Australia. But a new plan from Labor ignores many crucial elements.

Society

48 h. ago I paid to have dinner with strangers and this is how it went

Keen to widen my social circle, I took a late-night punt on a group blind date.

Politics

48 h. ago What we know so far about the conflict between Israel and Iran

Israel pounded Iran for a second day on Saturday, while Tehran called off nuclear talks that Washington had held out as the only way to halt the bombing.

Politics

51 h. ago Cummins hits team reset button after Australia fail at Lord’s

Pat Cummins called for the “reset” button after Australia failed to defend their crown, and that spells trouble at the selection table

Events

60 h. ago Essendon v Geelong LIVE: Ruthless Cats making young Bombers pay for costly mistakes in front of bumper MCG crowd

The Cats and Dons take to the MCG for a twilight matchup before North Melbourne and Fremantle face off as AFL Saturday continues into round 14. Follow along for live coverage.

Events

60 h. ago ‘Cheaper fares for fans’: Supporters could fly with players on ‘NRL Air’

The NRL is carrying out a cost analysis of buying its own private jet by the end of this year to ease the travel burden on players and fans when the Perth and PNG franchises join the competition.

Sport