7 h. ago ‘Someone will get hurt’: Zoe Daniel feared for her safety in toxic election campaign

As she packs up her electoral office, the former MP reflects on an election that left her flanked by police and worried someone would attack her home.

Politics

8 h. ago New Anzac metro station opened up for ‘trainspotter’s block party’

Thousands partied underground at the new Anzac Station for RISING, mixing trainspotting with tunes from Briggs ahead of the new Metro Tunnel’s opening.

Society

9 h. ago Like school shootings, political violence is becoming part of life in the US

The shootings of two politicians and their partners this weekend are part of a trend. Slowly but surely, political violence has moved from the fringes to an inescapable reality.

Events

19 h. ago Democrat leader, husband killed in ‘’politically motivated’ assassination

Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband have been shot dead at their home in what Governor Tim Walz has described as a politically motivated attack.

Politics

19 h. ago Amazon boosts Australian investment to $20 billion to meet AI, data demands

The global tech giant will boost its investment in Australia to $20 billion by 2029 to meet surging demand for access to artificial intelligence, web storage and hosting, and more.

Economics

21 h. ago ‘Zombie killers’ and the ‘lost boys’ of Melbourne’s warring youth gangs

Youth crime waves aren’t new, but experts warn street violence has been gamified. And it’s escalating, with more teens from middle-class backgrounds involved.

Events

23 h. ago Democratic politician assassinated, another wounded in targeted overnight shootings

A large-scale manhunt is under way for a suspect who posed as a police officer to shoot and kill a lawmaker and her husband in their home, while wounding two others.

Politics

26 h. ago End of tax breaks for hybrid vehicles drives row over future of EVs

A fringe benefits tax exemption on sales of some hybrid electric vehicles ran out on March 31. Since then, sales have plummeted.

Economics

32 h. ago Australian killed, another injured after Bali villa shooting

Two Australians were shot at a villa in Mengwi, Bali, according to local police, with one of them killed in the incident.

Events

34 h. ago Old king coal is spluttering as power plants age out of usefulness

Fossil fuels are still the dominant source of electricity, but the owners of coal plants are increasingly unlikely to spend money to make them reliable.

Politics

45 h. ago To defend itself, Australia mustn’t kowtow to its rivals. Or its allies

With Donald Trump in the White House, AUKUS under review and China stalking our seas, Australia must develop independent capability, quickly.

Politics

45 h. ago A garden tour, small talk and an illness confession. The mushroom lunch according to Erin Patterson

The accused mushroom cook killer says the deaths of her guests were a terrible accident and from beginning to end police have misconstrued events that led to their deaths.

Politics

54 h. ago LNP brings back ‘three strikes’ rule for social housing tenants

The new rules will be even tougher, with all people in the household evicted if one is found to have breached the conditions of their tenancy.

Events

55 h. ago PM’s meeting with Trump in doubt as Middle East conflict escalates

Anthony Albanese has warned Australians to avoid the Middle East as he visits Fiji before heading to the US and the G7 meeting in Canada.

Politics

57 h. ago Dreamliner seemed stuck in the air before crash, survivor says

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew when it plummeted into a residential area just seconds after leaving the runway.

Events

57 h. ago Crown started as a high rollers’ casino and should not become an RSL

Sydney’s other troubled casino is trying to turn the tables into poker machines.

Politics

57 h. ago ‘I probably should have’: Manning makes admission to ICAC inquiry over friendship

Anthony Manning went through lengthy questioning about his friendship with a consultant whose company earned more than $3 million between 2018 and 2022.

Events

58 h. ago Air India 787 plane was in Melbourne days before crash disaster that killed more than 260 people

Flight history data from the aircraft shows it touched down at Tullamarine on Sunday night and left soon after to return to Delhi.

Events

58 h. ago Air India plane was in Melbourne days before crash disaster that killed more than 240 people

Flight history data from the aircraft shows it touched down at Tullamarine on Sunday night and left soon after to return to Delhi.

Events

59 h. ago ‘I gave up’: Resurgent Horsburgh falls short of almighty comeback. Why?

As the Raider shed light on his career turnaround, despite being left out for Queensland, a Maroons’ leader reveals why his under fire teammate was retained.

Politics