3 h. ago A piece of turf the size of a doormat is deciding another Ashes series

The inability, or refusal, of England’s bowlers to recognise and compete for this sacred patch of real estate has been disastrous.

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9 h. ago Perth council grounds Rinehart’s helipad plans for $270m Hancock headquarters

Despite two councillors backing the proposal, and Perth’s lord mayor describing Gina Rinehart as an “amazing Australian”, the council refused the application during Tuesday night’s meeting.

Politics

10 h. ago Flights from regional Western Australia to Perth set to increase

Families in regional Western Australia will soon have to pay hundreds of dollars more to fly to Perth after changes to flight caps.

Politics

10 h. ago Six youths charged after teen allegedly attacked at Perth school

Six teens have been charged after they allegedly attacked a 15-year-old boy at a Perth high school.

Events

13 h. ago Richo’s sins are washed as the Love Boat, Gold Coast and other scandals fade into the mist

The great and the good assembled to farewell Graham Richardson, honoured for his singular talent in wielding political influence.

Politics

14 h. ago Australia news as it happened: RBA keeps interest rates at 3.6 per cent; Wells under fire for fresh travel expense revelation

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

Events

15 h. ago Fallen firefighter ‘greatly missed’ as family cope with profound shock

John Lohan has been identified as the firefighter killed by a falling tree while preparing a tactical burn on the NSW Mid North Coast.

Events

15 h. ago England’s Ashes campaign suffers fresh blow as Mark Wood ruled out for series

The fast bowler will join Australian counterpart Josh Hazlewood on the sidelines for the remainder of the series, while the hosts have locked in Pat Cummins for an Adelaide return.

Politics

15 h. ago ASX finishes in the red after RBA keeps rates on hold; TPG shares fall

The Australian sharemarket stayed in the red after the Reserve Bank held interest rates steady on Tuesday afternoon and said recent data suggested “the risks to inflation have tilted to the upside”.

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16 h. ago Cummins locked in for Adelaide as Australia vow to keep pressure on England

As expected, the captain will return to the side for the third Test, while strike bowlers Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland are unlikely to be rested with the series on the line.

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17 h. ago Social media fight sparked alleged stabbing at Perth high school, court told

The incident sent the high school into lockdown on Monday, with the injured teen stabbed in the arm and head.

Events

17 h. ago ASX stays in the red after RBA keeps rates on hold; TPG shares fall

The Australian sharemarket stayed in the red after the Reserve Bank held interest rates steady on Tuesday afternoon and said recent data suggested “the risks to inflation have tilted to the upside”.

Politics

17 h. ago Australia news LIVE: RBA keeps interest rates at 3.6 per cent; Wells under fire for fresh travel expense revelation

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

Events

19 h. ago Wells left car waiting for hours at NRL grand final, costing more than $1200

Sports Minister Anika Wells hired a Comcar limousine for nearly 10 hours while she attended the 2022 NRL and NRLW grand finals, with the hourly rate more than $100.

Economics

19 h. ago Wells left car waiting for hours at NRL grand finals, costing more than $1200

Sport Minister Anika Wells hired a Comcar limousine for nearly 10 hours while she attended the 2022 NRL and NRLW grand finals, with the hourly rate more than $100.

Economics

20 h. ago Secrecy over Pentagon review suggests there’s stuff in there Australia doesn’t want to talk about

The Pentagon’s AUKUS review might be an American document, but the Australian government has a duty to its own taxpayers to insist upon greater transparency.

Politics

20 h. ago A mayor on a mission nominates city safety as the biggest achievement of his first year

Just over a year into his term as lord mayor of Melbourne, Nick Reece says his greatest success has been in an area not usually within the council’s remit.

Events

20 h. ago A mayor on a mission nominates crime crackdown as biggest achievement of his first year

Just over a year into his term as lord mayor of Melbourne, Nick Reece says his greatest success has been in an area not usually within the council’s remit.

Events

20 h. ago ‘What a great and holy thing’: Roxburgh on what the world needs right now

Captivating and convivial, Richard Roxburgh talks over lunch about why he wants his new play to bring rowdy roars of laughter from the audience.

Politics

20 h. ago Six days of Test cricket, 14 days off and a trip to Noosa: England’s tour by the numbers

Nine is the number of days off (and travel days) the England team has had since their arrival here – and that is about to grow as the tourists head to Noosa for some R and R before the third Test in Adelaide.

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