70 m. ago Aimee’s rental is making her sick. One in three homes have the same issue

Despite minimum-standard regulations introduced by the Queensland government last year, tenants have limited options when homes become unsafe to live in.

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83 m. ago Hunt for hooded figure wanted for questioning over ‘horrific’ Sydney stabbing

Police said they are “seeking justice” for 34-year-old James Pakis, as they released footage from the night of his alleged murder earlier this year.

Politics

3 h. ago Hunt for hooded figure wanted for questioning over fatal Sydney stabbing

Police are looking for a person they believe could assist them in their investigation of a brutal stabbing earlier this year.

Events

3 h. ago ‘A missed opportunity’: West Australians react to the state budget

Every line item in Labor’s ninth consecutive budget handed down on Thursday will have a real impact on West Australians. Here’s how the community has responded.

Events

7 h. ago It’s a Paradox. Trump Tower developer rebrands Sydney’s Radisson

Sydney’s historic Radisson Blu Plaza hotel, which was the original home of publisher John Fairfax & Sons, is being rebranded under the Paradox chain.

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16 h. ago NSW needs to build thousands more homes. Developers say this change will help

The state government has released long-awaited draft guidelines for a scheme that enables developers to choose between paying a $12,000 levy or delivering infrastructure.

Politics

16 h. ago Murray Watt thinks he will succeed where Tanya Plibersek failed

The environment minister claims he has won “broad agreement” for Labor’s pledge to beef up nature protections, but there’s one reform he does not want.

Politics

24 h. ago These abandoned reptiles need a home. They’re being sent to jail

Nearly a hundred reptiles at a wildlife care centre are in desperate need of care. An unlikely source is stepping up.

Events

31 h. ago From ugly duckling to glamour puss: The heritage homes winning friends and influencers

Once considered gloomy in the extreme, this row of workers’ housing has been adapted to be smart and light-filled and is proving popular with tourists.

Technology

40 h. ago Paul Keating accuses Marles of ‘careless betrayal’ over China

The Labor elder accused the defence minister and the government of “intellectually ceding Australia to the United States” as a platform for conflict with China.

Politics

40 h. ago Demons board blocks incoming CEO on Caulfield plans, parts ways with Pert

Paul Guerra won’t officially report for duty at the Demons until early September. Until then, the club has barred him from working or meeting with others about their plans for a potential new home at Caulfield Racecourse.

Politics

46 h. ago ‘Foundation not a destination’: Treasurer opens the door to fresh tax cuts

Labor’s personal tax cut pledge helped it win the election, but Jim Chalmers has signalled the party could use a summit in August to go further.

Economics

48 h. ago Why commentary legend Fatty Vautin won’t return to the microphone

For the first time in 33 years, Paul “Fatty” Vautin watched State of Origin from his couch, casting aside a tenure as one of rugby league’s most engaging media figures.

Politics

50 h. ago WA news LIVE: WA man allegedly fakes cancer, dupes family into giving him $1.2 million; Perth homes without power after car crash

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Events

50 h. ago WA news LIVE: Study reveals teenagers’ mental health struggles

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Politics

55 h. ago Taxpayers fork out almost $500m to shield Metro Trains from pandemic fallout

Victoria is paying Metro Trains to offset lower passenger revenue, ensuring the private rail operator records bumper profits despite patronage falling as a result of work-from-home habits.     

Economics

64 h. ago Cash the ‘biggest sticking point’: Paul Guerra’s challenge to build Melbourne a Caulfield home

Melbourne’s new CEO takes control in September. These are the hurdles he has to clear to secure the Demons their new base.

Politics

2 d. ago Labor’s mad scramble to fix ‘invalid appointment’ of man in charge of WA politicians’ salaries

Labor will introduce an amendment to laws governing the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal on Tuesday to patch up the 2021 appointment of former Barnett government minister John Day.

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3 d. 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.

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3 d. ago We were promised a crackdown on ‘deceptive’ influencer advertising. The ACCC has yet to deliver

It’s a global industry worth $37 billion, but in Australia, it’s largely unregulated. Both consumers and social media stars are paying the price.

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