79 m. ago From first to worst: Can the Panthers still make the NRL finals?

“We’re all waiting for the Panthers to click, and it’s just not happening time is starting to run out.”

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1 hour ago Voters’ unasked question: Which party do I want deciding wages policy?

For an election dominated by cost-of-living sloganeering, neither Labor nor the Coalition has bothered to utter a word on wages.

Events

1 hour ago Obeid does time but his family benefits from the proceeds of his crime

The NSW Crime Commission cannot find the $30 million the former NSW Labor MP made from a corrupt coal licence deal.

Events

1 hour ago Flying with family or friends? Here’s why you might end up seated apart

There are times when an airline must rearrange seating at short notice. That can mean losing your pre-booked seat of choice.

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3 h. ago ‘Darkest day in our city’s history’: Vancouver death toll climbs to 11

A 30-year-old man with a significant history of mental health-related interactions with authorities is in police custody after a car ploughed through crowds at a Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver.

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11 h. ago I’m an election lover, but in Australia, they just come along too often

Australia is one of only six democracies in the world with three-year parliamentary terms. It’s time for a change.

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13 h. ago Many killed when car drives through festival street in Vancouver

The attack happened just after 8pm local time at the site of the Lapu Lapu day festival. A black station wagon was photographed with a crumpled bonnet

Events

17 h. ago Sydney police officer charged with making false complaints against other cops

The 25-year-old allegedly made false accusations against colleagues regarding domestic violence and misused Crime Stoppers.

Events

18 h. ago ‘Beyond a joke’: Johns slams sin bin crackdown as NRL targets head contact

Immortal Andrew Johns has delivered a scathing assessment of the NRL’s officiating as the policing of high tackles approaches its last infamous crackdown.

Events

23 h. ago Woman and man arrested after police, protest groups clash in Melbourne’s CBD

Two people have been arrested after a clash between trans activists and protesters at a right-wing women’s group rally in Melbourne.

Events

25 h. ago Masterly chaos as Steve Coogan stars in stage reboot of Dr Strangelove

Armando Iannucci’s timely West End adaptation of the Stanley Kubrick classic can now be seen in cinemas.

Events

25 h. ago A tale of two porkies: Why cash splashes won’t save politicians this time around

Pork-barrel is too kind a word to describe the avalanche of promises being offered to seduce voters this election campaign.

Politics

25 h. ago I may have been late to my writing career, but this is why it’s a blessing

For a long time, I was a bit sheepish about my late start, but I don’t feel like that now.

Politics

25 h. ago As the Suburban Rail Loop drives up rents, this affordable health clinic could become homeless

Policies aimed at better public transport and more housing in Box Hill could have the perverse effect of forcing out a not-for-profit clinic that provides health services to the same, fast-growing population.

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32 h. ago In the square, smartphones were held beside prayer cards. Then came Francis’ final act of quiet rebellion

As the crowd dispersed and the bells tolled one last time for the man in white, it was clear that the church he left behind had been changed forever.

Politics

32 h. ago PM starts final campaign week pledging free hotline for after

Anthony Albanese is pledging to expand telehealth services through the creation of a new Medicare hotline, ramming home what Labor sees as its greatest policy strength.

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33 h. ago Charity and empathy are beacons of light in a world gone mad

After reading his article I am compelled to say, “Thank God for good men such as Tim Costello.”

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34 h. ago ‘Build bridges, not walls’: A swipe at Trump in cardinal’s powerful homily for Francis

In a powerful and at times pointed homily, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re has honoured the life and legacy of Pope Francis at his funeral.

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36 h. ago Violent clashes in Melbourne after protesters descend on women’s rights rally

Trans rights activists and police have violently clashed as protesters roamed the streets of Melbourne’s CBD after gathering to disrupt a women’s rights rally.

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39 h. ago Violent clashes in city after protesters descend on women’s rights rally

Trans rights activists and police have violently clashed as hundreds of protesters roam the streets of Melbourne’s CBD after gathering to disrupt a women’s rights rally.

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