72 m. ago Australia news LIVE: Matildas face England for first time since World Cup loss; Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica; Netanyahu orders ‘powerful attacks’ on Gaza as Hamas delays body handover

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

Events

2 h. ago Live updates: Matildas seek to avenge World Cup loss in friendly against England

Sam Kerr is in line to reclaim the captain’s armband when the Matildas take on the Lionesses in Derby.

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Public enemy No.1’ Robinson in surprise Sydney grade cricket move ahead of Ashes

England paceman Ollie Robinson caused a stir when he gave Usman Khawaja a foul-mouthed send-off in the last Ashes. Now he’s heading Down Under in a bid to crack a recall for this summer’s series.

Politics

3 h. ago Hurricane Melissa LIVE: ‘Not a time to be brave’: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

The US National Hurricane Centre has warned of catastrophic, life-threatening conditions, driven by the storm’s slow movement, extreme winds, and intense rainfall and storm surge. Follow our live coverage.

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12 h. ago Golden Eagle field falls short as Autumn Glow scares off rivals

The Golden Eagle did not attract a full field of acceptors for the first time, but a Japanese contender is on track to test Autumn Glow’s unbeaten status.

Politics

12 h. ago How do you pronounce Louvre? You’re almost certainly doing it wrong

As a Frenchwoman who has lived in Australia, I’ve noticed it’s often the same French words that give English speakers the hardest time.

Politics

13 h. ago As it happened: Ley attacks Albanese for Joy Division shirt; AUKUS won’t be expanded to include Japan

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Events

14 h. ago Fixing housing’s a vote winner. But which fix and which voter?

Voters on the hard right and left of politics agree on one thing. Our centrist government needs to listen.

Politics

15 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Telcos forced to make network outages public in real time after Optus outage; Ley attacks Albanese for Joy Division shirt; AUKUS won’t be expanded to include Japan

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15 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Ley attacks Albanese for Joy Division shirt; AUKUS won’t be expanded to include Japan

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

Events

17 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Government forces telcos to make network outages public in real time after Optus outage; Ley attacks Albanese for Joy Division shirt

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17 h. ago I’ve just learned why I was inexplicably fired 40 years ago. I’m furious

When you discover you were wrongfully fired after so much time has passed, it’s understandable to feel angry. But is it worth taking revenge decades later?

Events

18 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Government forces telcos to make network outages public in real time after Optus outage; Australia retains triple A credit rating from world

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19 h. ago Woman’s body recovered after she went missing from cruise ship

The elderly woman was visiting a remote island in Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef at the time.

Events

20 h. ago Trump would ‘love’ a third term as president. Here’s how his backers reckon it could happen

The US president has declined to definitively say he would not seek a third term, keeping alive speculation about how he might seek to extend his time in office.

Politics

20 h. ago Valetini showed the Lions his might. Now for a Twickenham encore against England

Rob Valetini’s ready to return to his best form against England after fighting back from a calf niggle that has frustrated him since the British and Irish Lions series.

Politics

20 h. ago Why one of this year’s Melbourne Cup favourites might not run; Gai tries to teach Vauban manners

Even though it has passed the mandatory veterinary scans, the decision on whether Buckaroo runs the Melbourne Cup will not be made until Saturday afternoon’s deadline. Meanwhile, Gai Waterhouse has been working on the mounting-yard manners of a two-time favourite.

Society

24 h. ago Trump rules out 2028 vice president bid – but says he’d ‘love’ a third term

The president declined to rule out staying on, keeping alive speculation about how he might seek to extend his time in office beyond what the US Constitution mandates.

Politics

24 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Government forces telcos to make network outages public in real time after Optus outage; Calls to First Nations crisis helpline surge, Lifeline says

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26 h. ago Why some key Wallabies will be twiddling their thumbs at Twickenham

Australia return to the happy hunting ground of Twickenham this week. But several England-based Wallaby stars won’t be playing, despite their English club mates lining up for the home side.

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