10 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Labor MP heckled at community forum over Palestine, antisemitism; Greens take campaign north to ALP territory in Wills

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Politics

10 h. ago ‘Not always transparent and defensible’: Audit slams state school fees

Student Resource Scheme fees generated more than $100 million for state schools last year. But an audit by the Queensland education department found problems.

Events

12 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Jewish community hears from candidates in Macnamara; Greens take campaign north to ALP territory in Wills

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Politics

15 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Zoe Daniel’s Goldstein war chest revealed; Greens take campaign north to ALP territory in Wills

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Events

15 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Trump’s 104 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports begin; Dutton commits to further cuts to migration, announces gas policy

Read the live blog for rolling coverage of the second week of the 2025 federal election campaign.

Politics

16 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton commits to further cuts to migration, announces gas policy; PM won’t confirm request for call with Trump

Read the live blog for rolling coverage of the second week of the 2025 federal election campaign.

Politics

17 h. ago Why gangland figure Tony Mokbel’s drug trafficking conviction could be overturned

A gangland lawyer became a police informer, but the bad guys got what they deserved, right? Yet, this alleged perversion could see Mokbel cleared.

Politics

18 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE: Peter Dutton announces Liberal Party’s gas policy; PM won’t confirm request for call with Trump

Read the live blog for rolling coverage of the second week of the 2025 federal election campaign.

Politics

18 h. ago The problem with going after ‘woke’ diversity? It’s actually good for us

The kindest thing that can be said about dismantling diversity programs is that it’s retrograde. And by retrograde, I’m not just referring to a Happy Days self-image of society.

Politics

19 h. ago Son released from police custody following death of elderly father on Phillip Island

The 55-year-old son of businessman Paul Waylen, 85, has not been charged in relation to his death.

Events

19 h. ago Son released from police custody after elderly father’s Phillip Island death

The 55-year-old son of businessman Paul Waylen, 85, has not been charged in relation to his death.

Events

21 h. ago Sydney cop fronts up for police rugby league team days after domestic violence hearing

Brendan Oxford has been charged with multiple offences including domestic violence assault, stalking and accessing restricted data.

Sport

23 h. ago Prince Harry ‘singled out for inferior treatment’ over police protection, court told

Prince Harry made a rare public appearance in Britain at London’s Royal Courts of Justice to fight the government over changes made to his security after he stepped down from royal duties, which his lawyer branded unjustified.

Events

34 h. ago Woman allegedly waving gun from stolen car shot by police in Mulgrave

Police said witnesses had reported seeing a gun pointed out the window of the stolen car, which had reached speeds of up to 110km/h during the overnight pursuit.

Events

35 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Liberal campaign manager sacked in Bruce; Goldstein candidates’ property portfolios

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Politics

38 h. ago Police search for gang after dad held at gunpoint in terrifying home invasion

A Hillside family has been caught up in a terrifying case of mistaken identity, after armed men stormed their home in the middle of the night.

Events

42 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Candidate’s coffee order causes stir in hipster electorate; Monique Ryan calls out Amelia Hamer over renter persona

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Politics

42 h. ago Defence contractor under police investigation over threat to bomb Burgertory outlet

A social media post under the profile of an army veteran-turned-defence industry expert suggested parking bombs outside a restaurant owned by prominent Palestinian activist Hash Tayeh.

Events

49 h. ago Police mystery as Lib candidate cops a (primary) schooling in campaigning

It’s a case of claim and counterclaim over an election campaign effort outside a school. One side says there was an apology.

Events

56 h. ago Albanese raises stakes on mental health with $1b pledge as Dutton fuels cost

Anthony Albanese’s announcement will give him a $1 billion rebuttal to Peter Dutton’s $900 million in mental health funding ahead of a leaders’ debate on Tuesday.

Economics