6 h. ago Jacinda Ardern will talk about global politics. Just don’t ask her about Trump

Two years after Jacinda Ardern stepped down as New Zealand’s prime minister, she’s on a mission to ‘rehumanise’ global leadership.

Politics

6 h. ago Sara has fostered more than 400 children. The state’s ‘disregard and disrespect’ means she’s done

Sara has opened her home to hundreds of vulnerable children over 18 years, a state government decision has left her unable to go on.

Politics

15 h. ago Detective shares police approach in search for missing SA boy

The former lead detective into the 2014 disappearance of William Tyrrell has given insight into the search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont.

Events

16 h. ago ‘No one’s going to get money back’: Taxpayers exposed to $130m hit in Rex sale

Industry experts fear taxpayers will likely lose the $130 million in funding injections that the federal government made to failed regional airline Rex after administrators revealed a deal to save the airline would wipe out its shareholders.

Economics

24 h. ago Inquest launched into ‘cluster’ of patient suicides at Brisbane hospital

Three people died by suicide in the mental health unit of the Prince Charles Hospital within 18 months, with a further two surviving suicide attempts.

Events

24 h. ago ‘Wasn’t my finest moment’: Victoria’s police chief apologises for using force helicopter to fly to Hobart conference

Mike Bush flew to Tasmania in a police helicopter, which are generally used for police operations like tracking stolen vehicles or missing person searches.

Events

25 h. ago Brisbane news live: Outback Queensland, NSW break their states’ heat records; Man steals caravan with three children inside; Inquest into ‘cluster’ of patient suicides at Brisbane hospital

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

Events

27 h. ago ‘Wrong decision’: Police chief apologises for using force helicopter to fly to Hobart conference

Mike Bush flew to Tasmania in a police helicopter, which are generally used for police operations like tracking stolen vehicles or missing person searches.

Events

30 h. ago If you’re heading to aged care, beware this common misconception

When is a lifetime cap not a cap? When it’s in the perennially confusing world of aged care.

Events

30 h. ago This western suburb could be our second CBD, but residents fear the dream is under threat

The $4.1 billion Sunshine Superhub rail upgrade will be a boon, but many developers are waiting for the state government to deliver a greener, safer and better-linked precinct.

Events

37 h. ago Australian captain to miss England grudge match, World Cup campaign in doubt

Alyssa Healy will miss the clash with bitter rivals England on Wednesday night.

Events

39 h. 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

40 h. ago Australian captain to miss World Cup grudge match with England through injury

Alyssa Healy will miss the World Cup game against bitter rivals England on Wednesday night.

Events

40 h. ago Trump, Albanese ink $8.5b critical minerals deal in historic meeting

Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese have signed a rare earths deal after a long-awaited meeting at the White House.

Politics

41 h. ago As it happened: Critical minerals stocks soar after deal signed in Albanese

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

Politics

43 h. ago Sovereign citizens, preppers and gangsters arrested in police firearms blitz

Hundreds of weapons were seized during the week-long crackdown that came after a spate of gun violence in Sydney.

Events

43 h. ago Trump’s critical minerals deal unearths a bonanza for Aussie miners

Billionaire Gina Rinehart will be just one of the beneficiaries of Trump’s multibillion dollar announcement on critical minerals and rare earths with Australia.

Politics

43 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Critical minerals stocks soar after deal signed in Albanese

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

Politics

44 h. ago One bubble dress, two films and 20,000 beads: How Wicked’s costume designer defied gravity

Hundreds of new fantastical costumes from the Academy Award-winning designer will grace our screens in Wicked: For Good next month.

Culture

45 h. ago Albanese knows Trump loves nothing more than making deals. He came prepared

Finally meeting the famously transactional US president, the prime minister extracted a critical minerals deal – and struck a major political blow.

Politics