2 h. ago Liberal Party bails out John Pesutto, agreeing to $1.5m loan

The party’s governing board has agreed to lend John Pesutto $1.55 million to settle his legal bill with colleague Moria Deeming.

Politics

6 h. ago ASX slips as investors track war in Middle East; Banks rise, miners fall

Caution reigned on the Australian sharemarket as the US weighs direct conflict with Iran, and the Federal Reserve warned of meaningful inflation ahead.

Events

6 h. ago Former Carey Grammar teacher banned for 35,000 messages to student

The teacher who repeatedly messaged the student and started a romantic relationship with them has been barred from the profession for three years.

Society

7 h. ago Why people are leaving Australia in the highest numbers since the pandemic

Population growth is easing, but there’s a dynamic in the visa system that shows why the numbers aren’t falling even faster.

Politics

7 h. ago People are leaving Australia in the highest numbers since the pandemic

Population growth is easing, but there’s a dynamic in the visa system that shows why the numbers aren’t falling even faster.

Politics

10 h. ago Doctor banned after facelift leaves patient ‘bleeding too much’

A patient seeking treatment for acne scars left the clinic in an ambulance with uncontrolled bleeding from a damaged artery.

Events

12 h. ago The Fed continues to watch and wait for Trump’s tariffs to bite

The US central bank has kept interest rates on hold as Trump’s tariffs and their potential fallout leave its members as confused as everyone else.

Politics

18 h. ago How a tabloid dog attracted the attention of the ABC’s crack current affairs unit

The case of Oscar, the million-dollar celebrity cavoodle, sparked the interest of the unlikely player which surely must be the first time the ABC has sought to follow up an ACA tabloid banger.

Politics

33 h. ago ‘I won’t leave because of DCE’: Rising Roosters half commits future

If Daly Cherry-Evans joins the Tricolours as expected, what will that mean for young gun Toby Rodwell?

Politics

36 h. ago Glass houses to a glass jaw: Why Slater went too far in the Origin theatre

Banter and sledging has long been a part of State of Origin. But Billy Slater misjudged his response to being called a “grub”.

Politics

37 h. ago At Royal Ascot, an Australian designer continues her winning streak

Princess Catherine was a scratching on day one, leaving Zara Tindall the reigning royal at the races in the UK.

Politics

37 h. ago Woman reveals severe skin condition makes her afraid to leave the house

Hannah seeks the help of Dr Jane Leonard after living with severe sores on her face for 14 years on Embarrassing Bodies on 9Now.

Politics

37 h. ago Ban lifted: Gay and bisexual men among 600,000 Australians newly eligible to donate blood

Rules that have effectively banned all sexually active gay and bisexual men from donating blood and plasma will be lifted in a world-first move.

Events

40 h. ago Ban lifted: Gay and bisexual men among over 600,000 Australians newly eligible to donate blood

Rules that have effectively banned all sexually active gay and bisexual men from donating blood and plasma will be lifted, in a world-first move that would expand Australia’s donor pool and redress a major source of stigma for LGBTQIA+ people.

Events

49 h. ago Warwick Capper handed AFL ban over alleged inappropriate behaviour

Capper has been whacked with a five-year ban from attending AFL games over his alleged inappropriate behaviour at last year’s grand final.

Events

56 h. ago FOMO has hit the housing market, and it’s just the beginning

House prices are on the move and buyers have a sense of urgency – some would say panic – to get in before they are priced out.

Events

58 h. ago Radley to see specialist after suffering seventh career concussion

Roosters enforcer Victor Radley will see an independent doctor this week after suffering yet another nasty head knock against the Knights.

Politics

59 h. ago Australia thinks of itself as an international player. Trump delivered a reality check

Anthony Albanese will leave the G7 summit in Canada, which had been billed as a chance for him to build rapport with Donald Trump, without meeting the president.

Politics

3 d. ago Hundreds of Australians in Iran and Israel ask for help to leave

As the conflict intensifies, the foreign minister has revealed about 350 Australians in Iran and 300 more in Israel have requested assistance to leave the region.

Politics

3 d. 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