66 m. ago Fremantle’s traffic bridge is closing soon. Here’s what it means for your commute

Fresh from celebrating the end to one of the biggest public transport shutdowns in Perth’s history, the government is readying itself for another major logistical challenge.

Politics

2 h. ago Sydney’s Pitt Street transforms into Pitbull Street for flash mob

Pitt Street was transformed into Pitbull Street as hundreds of fans in bald caps danced through the CBD. The massive flash mob ended with a party at World Square to celebrate Mr. Worldwide's arrival for Fridayz Live.

Politics

4 h. ago Sussan Ley turns focus back to tax, industrial relations amid Coalition ructions

The opposition leader has vowed to return to core Liberal policies after the Coalition went to the last election opposing Labor tax cuts.

Economics

8 h. ago Shore prepares for a special farewell as principal set to depart

Staff and students were urged to send in their messages of support, to be added to a photo book which will be presented to John Collier at the end of his term.

Politics

18 h. ago ‘Cookie Monster union’: How a backroom deal for Victoria’s upper house got pushed out to 2026

Labor’s factional bosses have gone from faceless to red-faced after a collapse in backroom negotiations left the party unable to decide on its upper house candidates for next year’s Victorian election.

Society

27 h. ago Littleproud vows to persuade Barnaby Joyce to stay with Nationals

Nationals leader David Littleproud has vowed to try and change Barnaby Joyce's mind after the long-time MP announced plans to quit the party yesterday.

Politics

32 h. ago The key card Albanese can play to keep Trump on side in Oval Office

Avoiding a “Zelensky moment” or the humiliation of South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa will be a top priority for the prime minister as he walks into the White House this week.

Politics

32 h. ago ‘We will get there’: Nuclear company key to submarine plans rejects AUKUS doubts

Rolls-Royce has expanded its workforce to build the nuclear power systems for the vessels – and is searching for more trainees, including Australians.

Events

33 h. ago The Liberal Party’s on life support. Time for a deathbed conversion

What the Liberal Party needs to move forward isn’t more factional sniping, but the birth of a movement supported by people who believe in backing aspiration.

Events

33 h. ago ‘All of the locks were changed’: Busy CBD restaurants forced to close overnight

It’s unclear when the stores will be able to reopen to the public after closing suddenly on October 11.

Politics

43 h. ago Barnaby Joyce announces will not recontest his seat in parting with Nationals

Baranby Joyce has announced he will not recontest his seat of New England as he parts with the Nationals Party.

Politics

49 h. ago ‘Relationship breakdown’: Barnaby Joyce to leave the Nationals

The former Nationals leader won’t represent the party at the next federal election.

Politics

54 h. ago The final straw for a King whose brother had become poisonous

Not in a lifetime has there been such a downfall of a duke. Prince Andrew has given up his Duke of York title, under growing public pressure and a King who has lost his patience.

Politics

67 h. ago Liberal Party has become irrelevant to our national conversation

Its differences with Labor on defence are minor and there’s little real difference on the economy or housing.

Politics

68 h. ago Barnaby Joyce in advanced talks with Pauline Hanson to join One Nation

The former Nationals leader is in advanced talks to defect from the party. Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce did not deny the discussions were taking place on Friday afternoon.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Panic stations’: Union, operator at loggerheads over Metro Tunnel staffing levels

Staff needed for the opening of the Metro Tunnel are not being replaced across the network, the state’s public transport union has warned.

Politics

3 d. ago Amid a polarising debate, a star reveals dad’s message made his choice simple

Before he passed away, a Kiwi ace’s father delivered a powerful message on where his international eligibility should rest.

Politics

3 d. ago These academics defend white nationalism. Their college says that’s ‘freedom of speech’

A small but influential Catholic higher education institution launched an investigation into two senior staff over public comments about Australia’s racial identity.

Events

3 d. ago Burke says there’s ‘not a magic number’ in immigration debate

The home affairs minister acknowledged Australians were “deeply feeling the housing shortage” while lashing the opposition for taking a fact-free approach to public debate.

Politics

3 d. ago Daughter of Floreat murderer urges public to back in WA gun reforms

A report tabled in parliament has scrutinised the laws, including a new guns portal which the committee found was not ready for the volume users who tried to update their licences. 

Events