3 h. ago Chalmers hits back at critics talking down economic talkfest before it has even begun

Critics are circling the government’s economic roundtable, but Jim Chalmers says good ideas are already surfacing, with more to come.

Events

5 h. ago Essendon Bombers vs St Kilda Saints LIVE: Dons take surprise lead as Lyon vents on social media over rain hitting Marvel surface

The AFL reaches its penultimate round as Essendon and St Kilda face off at Marvel Stadium before Brisbane and Fremantle battle for finals spots in Perth. Follow along for live updates and post match reactions.

Events

10 h. ago Spurned doctor seeks legal advice after Crisafulli government U

Would-be chief health officer Dr Krispin Hajkowicz is considering his legal options after the Crisafulli government’s U-turn on appointing him as Queensland’s chief medico.

Politics

11 h. ago Cricket’s soul is on the line, and no amount of money will bring it back

If Australian cricket goes down this path, will the Baggy Green become just another line in a sponsorship portfolio?

Politics

11 h. ago Man charged after airport gun drama rearrested over alleged Central Station assaults

Nicholas Teplin, 41, allegedly told an arresting police officer “I know I’m going to get bail like always”.

Events

13 h. ago And Just Like That finale recap: Carrie is (almost) as dead as Big

So this is how it ends. With a toilet overflowing, a pie to the face and a woman whose world once felt so big and promising dancing alone.

Events

13 h. ago Beaches metro, negative gearing crackdown: The surprising policies backed by NSW Young Libs

Abolishing negative gearing and building a northern beaches metro are all on the agenda at the NSW Young Liberals’ gathering.

Events

13 h. ago David Stratton’s colourful life: five stars for a revered figure in Australian film

The influence of the celebrated film critic and author went well beyond his gentle sparring with Margaret Pomeranz on SBS and ABC TV.

Politics

14 h. ago What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

For three days, two dozen people will debate ways to lift the nation’s living standards as productivity growth remains sluggish. Failure cannot be an option.

Politics

15 h. ago Man charged after Sydney Airport gun drama rearrested over alleged Central Station assaults

Nicholas Teplin was bailed after a scuffle in which a police firearm was discharged at the airport on Wednesday. Now, he’s behind bars.

Events

16 h. ago WA news LIVE: WA Police investigate school shooting threat; Wastewater survey reveals WA tops nation for meth use

Follow our live coverage here.

Events

20 h. ago The premium Perth postcode with a higher crime rate than one of the city’s poorest suburbs

Which suburbs have the worst crime statistics, Perth’s golden triangle, or the KGB - Koondoola, Girrawheen and Balga? New data from WA Police hides some surprises.

Events

30 h. ago Bureaucrats forced to fly economy as tribunal contradicts government

The Remuneration Tribunal published a statement on Thursday removing access to business-class travel for certain office holders. 

Politics

30 h. ago Former Geelong player sentenced over crash that killed wife, seriously injured woman

Ex-footballer Raymond Card has been jailed over the drunken crash that killed his wife and left another woman seriously injured.

Events

30 h. ago Essendon champion joins Dees’ coach search; Winmar continues bid to co

An Essendon great will be on the panel charged with finding premiership coach Simon Goodwin’s replacement at Melbourne. Meanwhile, Nicky Winmar is continuing his push to be a co-lead plaintiff in a racism class action.

Sport

31 h. ago More Hamas officials welcome Albanese’s recognition move, as PM warns against propaganda

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley said the Albanese government had “got it wrong” when it announced a plan to recognise a Palestinian state on Monday.

Events

31 h. ago Perth woman’s nightclub Nazi salute costs her $1000 fine and her job

Theresa Plunkett-Hill was kicked out of Connections last month by a German security guard. In response, she yelled “heil Hitler” before performing a Nazi salute three times.

Society

32 h. ago Man charged with rape and murder three decades after woman’s death

A 67-year-old man was arrested in Ararat and appeared before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Events

32 h. ago A Machete, a tomahawk and ‘polite’ intruders: Forrestfield home invasion baffles police

Two men, armed and with their faces covered, entered a 78-year-old man’s Forrestfield home, demanding cash and damaging his speedway sprint car.

Events

33 h. ago The end of negative gearing as we know it? Spender calls for new income tax system

Independent MP Allegra Spender, who represents the nation’s wealthiest electorate, has a seat at next week’s economic roundtable, and property tax benefits are firmly in her sights.

Economics