5 h. ago ‘Get on with the job’: Morrison urges action on turning AUKUS plan into reality as sub production lags

The Pentagon’s former top AUKUS adviser has urged Anthony Albanese to appoint a special tsar to drive forward the pact after Donald Trump backed it.

Politics

9 h. ago The real reason Prince Andrew thinks the King wants him out of Royal Lodge

The prince is refusing to move out of his 30-room residence near Windsor Castle, where he lives rent-free.

Politics

19 h. ago This western suburb is ripe for a housing boom, council says. Developers disagree

In the heart of the inner west, 22 sites with planning permits for more than 4000 homes are sitting idle as developers are accused of landbanking.

Politics

29 h. ago City of Nedlands sued by former chief executive over ‘defamatory’ press release

The former chief executive of a leafy western suburbs council has launched defamation action over a press release issued following a damning auditor-general report.

Politics

29 h. ago ‘Unfair and hurtful’: Land council CEO on Senator Price’s false claim

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price is being sued for defamation over a press release issued last year.

Politics

53 h. ago WA’s ‘toothless’ penalties blamed for rampant illegal tobacco, vape sales

Half of Perth’s corner shops are selling illegal tobacco, according to the Australian Council of Smoking and Health.

Events

54 h. ago Sacked Transport official admits giving $1 million to developer mate, arranging free concrete

An anti-corruption inquiry has been shown scores of WhatsApp messages in which arrangements were discussed.

Economics

56 h. ago Prince Andrew feels heat over royal home after rent deal revealed

Engulfed by scandal, Prince Andrew has fought for years to stay in the Royal Lodge near Windsor. Now we know why.

Politics

57 h. ago Complaints still ‘a political weapon’ under proposed council changes: mayor

“We want to ensure Caesar is not judging Caesar,” the mayor said, after calling for an independent external body to be established.

Politics

60 h. ago Councillors alarmed at addition of private cameras to City of Melbourne’s CCTV network

Nearly 20 privately owned security cameras already feed into the City of Melbourne’s CCTV network, but the council plans to add 60 more.

Events

3 d. ago The Victorian towns poised to benefit from critical minerals deal

Developing rare earth elements could boost the state’s economy and job market, but farmers warn a mining ramp-up also puts our food bowl at risk.

Politics

3 d. ago Brisbane woman’s clash with council over ‘illegal’ street library

“I set out to share some books with my neighbours ... I never imagined I’d end up as ‘the woman with the illegal book box’.”

Events

3 d. ago ‘We need them to be strong’: Why Joey was happy to help touring English side

After a session working with Warrington Wolves’ academy side, Andrew Johns said a competitive England team was vital when it comes to the health of global rugby league.

Politics

3 d. ago Pilot scores key approval for seismic survey offshore in Perth Basin

Pilot Energy has scored a key approval to conduct a 3D seismic survey in the offshore Perth Basin targeting its 1.1 trillion cubic feet Leander gas prospect.

Politics

4 d. ago True North Copper appoints new MD for Queensland growth push

True North Copper has appointed Mr Andrew Mooney as MD to drive exploration and development at its Queensland copper-gold assets, after just 57 days as non-exec director.

Politics

4 d. ago Reynolds lands top job in Perth as WA councils face election shake

Local government elections have come to a close across WA – and there have been several notable shakeups despite only 30 per cent of people turning out to vote.

Politics

4 d. ago The more we learn about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, the worse it gets

The latest revelations from the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre are all the more damning for Prince Andrew because they expose his previous statements as falsehoods.

Politics

4 d. ago Brisbane news live: Superstar singer Teddy Swims surprises fans in Valley beer garden; PM heads to Washington to meet Trump; Prince Andrew facing police investigation over Giuffre claims

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Events

4 d. ago Police probe claims Prince Andrew sought information on accuser Virginia Giuffre

Prince Andrew is at the centre of a police probe over claims he asked a taxpayer-funded bodyguard to dig up information about his accuser, Virginia Giuffre.

Events

4 d. ago Prince Andrew facing police investigation over Giuffre smear claims

Prince Andrew’s biographer, Andrew Lownie, warned there was more scandal to come and this latest probe was “just the tip of the iceberg”.

Events