3 h. ago My suburb’s so daggy, our local shops are known as the ‘Square of Despair’

With a retro, neglected vibe and horrific public toilet, our shopping centre almost feels like it shouldn’t count.

Politics

7 h. ago These parents say their crumbling state school isn’t being fixed because of who they vote for

Long-running maintenance issues at the 150-year-old Brighton Primary School came to a head when the floors of classrooms and a bathroom were eaten by termites.

Politics

8 h. ago Queensland police demonstrate use of the new Taser 10 devices

The Queensland government has announced funding in the state budget for more than 6500 of the new Tasers.

Events

9 h. ago ‘Fixing the mess’: Premier says budget won’t reduce public service

As David Janetzki prepares to hand down the first LNP budget since 2014, he and the premier have been at pains to assure Queenslanders austerity is not on the agenda.

Politics

10 h. ago There used to be five big risks to the Australian budget. That’s grown

For the first time, the treasurer has flagged the risk posed by US government bonds, which are a cornerstone of the global financial system.

Politics

12 h. ago ‘Quite traumatised’: Brisbane bus driver may have permanent ear damage after attack

The lord mayor and union officials are calling for repeat offenders to be banned from public transport.

Events

16 h. ago ‘A lot at stake’: Tesla launches its driverless robotaxis on the streets of Austin

Tesla launched its long-awaited robotaxi service following almost a decade of hype from Elon Musk, kicking off a precarious new era for the carmaker.

Economics

29 h. ago Face scanning, phone accounts on cards for pokies but gambling reform delays frustrate advocates

Frustrated Labor MPs and anti-gambling advocates say the Allan government’s long-awaited harm-reduction reforms are being held back by changing plans.

Politics

30 h. ago Cook heads for UK to bolster AUKUS deal and build more nuclear submarines in WA

AUKUS has been on thin ice since Donald Trump announced the US will review its stance on it. Premier Roger Cook is travelling to the UK in a bid to get the deal back on track and lobby for more nuclear submarines to be built in WA.

Events

30 h. ago Cook heads for UK in bid to save AUKUS and build more nuclear submarines in WA

AUKUS has been on thin ice since Donald Trump announced the US will review its stance on it. Premier Roger Cook is travelling to the UK in a bid to get the deal back on track and lobby for more nuclear submarines to be built in WA.

Events

33 h. ago Was Sir Joh ‘God’, as David Littleproud says, or a template for Trump?

A new documentary explores the life of Queensland’s longest-serving premier – one that Bob Katter claims “couldn’t string three coherent words together”.

Politics

51 h. ago AI is in every NSW public school classroom. Is that a good thing?

Artificial intelligence chatbots are now in every public school in the state. It’s saving teachers time and giving students a 24/7 on-call educator.

Politics

51 h. ago Nine people hospitalised after chemical incident at public pool

Eight children and one adult were taken to hospital after a chemical incident at Melbourne’s Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Science

57 h. ago RSL ‘powerless’ to stop billboard beside Sydney war memorial

It is the latest row over public advertising signs placarding Sydney’s suburbs.

Events

58 h. ago Man dies outside RAC Arena after being hit by Transperth bus

Police are seeking assistance from the public in relation to the incident that occurred just after 6pm on Friday night.

Events

61 h. ago The Liberals need to be sufficiently assertive to fix their gender problem. Allow me to woman

Women don’t need protection. They need promotion. They need power. Recognising that is the best way for the Liberals to return to power themselves.

Politics

61 h. ago What must the Libs do to fix their gender problem? Allow me to woman

Women don’t need protection. They need promotion. They need power. Recognising that is the best way for the Liberals to return to power themselves.

Politics

65 h. ago The ‘fungus bench’ that should outrage all NSW school parents

Whatever the ICAC makes of allegations, public money being sloshed around for contractors, consultants and advisers is outrageous as public schools fall apart

Politics

3 d. ago A preview of the Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor

The Perth Museum will open the global exclusive exhibition to the public on June 28.

Events

3 d. ago Our fertility industry is a mess. As a donor, I know what could fix it

Sperm donors and even mothers have been matched with the wrong children. We have the science to make sure it doesn’t happen.

Politics