5 h. ago Liberal Party bails out John Pesutto, agreeing to $1.5m loan

The party’s governing board has agreed to lend John Pesutto $1.55 million to settle his legal bill with colleague Moria Deeming.

Politics

7 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

9 h. ago ASX slips as investors track war in Middle East; Banks rise, miners fall

Caution reigned on the Australian sharemarket as the US weighs direct conflict with Iran, and the Federal Reserve warned of meaningful inflation ahead.

Events

9 h. ago Former Carey Grammar teacher banned for 35,000 messages to student

The teacher who repeatedly messaged the student and started a romantic relationship with them has been barred from the profession for three years.

Society

13 h. ago ‘I thought my life would change’: Overcoming the invisible disease to get back into sport

About 180,000 Australians live with IBD, which includes Crohn’s and colitis. For many, the disease can make it difficult to lead an active life.

Politics

13 h. ago ‘I thought my life would change’: Overcoming an invisible disease to get back into sport

About 180,000 Australians live with IBD, which includes Crohn’s and colitis. For many, the disease can make it difficult to lead an active life.

Politics

14 h. ago Doctor banned after facelift leaves patient ‘bleeding too much’

A patient seeking treatment for acne scars left the clinic in an ambulance with uncontrolled bleeding from a damaged artery.

Events

15 h. ago The Fed continues to watch and wait for Trump’s tariffs to bite

The US central bank has kept interest rates on hold as Trump’s tariffs and their potential fallout leave its members as confused as everyone else.

Politics

22 h. ago How a tabloid dog attracted the attention of the ABC’s crack current affairs unit

The case of Oscar, the million-dollar celebrity cavoodle, sparked the interest of the unlikely player which surely must be the first time the ABC has sought to follow up an ACA tabloid banger.

Politics

31 h. ago A message stick, aching feet and great expectations as truth walk ends

A 500-kilometre Walk for Truth is complete, and those who have told their truths expect a treaty.

Politics

33 h. ago Thousands join the Walk for Truth to confront Victoria's colonial past

Commissioner Travis Lovett walked over 500km in the Walk for Truth, a Yoorrook Justice Commission initiative to inform Victorians about colonisation's impact. The walk, from Portland to Parliament House, drew more than 12,000 participants.

Politics

33 h. ago Schools boss signed off on $67,000 ‘fungus bench’ that was flagged as biosecurity hazard

The former schools building boss has denied showing favouritism, despite his “communications fairy godmother” writing the brief for a tender her company won.

Technology

38 h. ago Insurance claims for wild weather damage this year already exceed 2024 total

One major insurer has received 32,000 claims for wild weather-related damage to both vehicles and property between January and May this year, more than for the whole of last year.

Events

38 h. ago Surge in wild weather claims threatens insurance as we know it

One major insurer has received 32,000 claims for wild-weather-related damage to both vehicles and property between January and May this year, more than for the whole of last year.

Events

39 h. ago Glass houses to a glass jaw: Why Slater went too far in the Origin theatre

Banter and sledging has long been a part of State of Origin. But Billy Slater misjudged his response to being called a “grub”.

Politics

41 h. ago Ban lifted: Gay and bisexual men among 600,000 Australians newly eligible to donate blood

Rules that have effectively banned all sexually active gay and bisexual men from donating blood and plasma will be lifted in a world-first move.

Events

41 h. ago ‘Go to hell’: De Minaur’s fiancee reveals social media abuse aimed at couple

The 28-year-old said one message told her to buy “candles and a coffin for your entire family”.

Politics

44 h. ago Ban lifted: Gay and bisexual men among over 600,000 Australians newly eligible to donate blood

Rules that have effectively banned all sexually active gay and bisexual men from donating blood and plasma will be lifted, in a world-first move that would expand Australia’s donor pool and redress a major source of stigma for LGBTQIA+ people.

Events

52 h. ago Warwick Capper handed AFL ban over alleged inappropriate behaviour

Capper has been whacked with a five-year ban from attending AFL games over his alleged inappropriate behaviour at last year’s grand final.

Events

59 h. ago FOMO has hit the housing market, and it’s just the beginning

House prices are on the move and buyers have a sense of urgency – some would say panic – to get in before they are priced out.

Events