2 h. ago Builders’ collapse leaves school upgrades in limbo, tradies unpaid

More than $57 million in crucial school building work has been halted, and hundreds of tradies are out of pocket.

Events

2 h. ago Gina Rinehart spends tens of thousands of dollars to evacuate media chief from Israel

PR operative James Radford was stuck in Israel last week. Then his boss, Australia’s richest person, stepped in, leaving other stranded Australians frustrated.

Politics

2 h. ago Dubious loan, ‘bully boy’ tactics as costs blow out on Sydney Fish Market

Building costs have skyrocketed since Multiplex won the contract for the new outlet, but with the NSW government unwilling to spend more on the colossal project, it is turning the screws on subcontractors.

Politics

2 h. ago Gina Rinehart spends thousands evacuating media chief from Israel

PR operative James Radford was stuck in Israel last week. Then his boss, Australia’s richest person, stepped in, leaving other stranded Australians frustrated.

Politics

12 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

12 h. ago ‘Ignore the letter’: Schools boss intervened over contractor friend’s pay, inquiry told

The ICAC has heard that after questions were raised about a cycling buddy’s $2800-a-day pay, Anthony Manning asked for the document to be withdrawn.

Culture

12 h. ago Forget nepo babies, the new social privilege is being in a long

When my friend was forced out of a cafe because she was on her own it became clear to me that we have gone too far in prioritising people in relationships.

Politics

13 h. ago Trump has approved Iran attack plan but is yet to hit go, US media reports

A senior intelligence source told US media the president has approved the plan but wants to give Iran more time to agree to a deal.

Events

14 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

14 h. ago Three Australian men have been charged with murder in Indonesia

It follows the shooting death of Melbourne man Zivan Radmanovic, and wounding of his friend Sanar Ghanim, in a Bali villa last weekend.

Events

17 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

17 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

19 h. ago Actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in $400 million lawsuit

The billionaire entertainment mogul and royal friend allegedly repeatedly harassed and assaulted an actor working on his show The Oval.

Economics

37 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

37 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

40 h. ago My friend was assassinated. In a world of shrinking political ideals, she was a beacon

Melissa Hortman, a great American reformer, accepted my invitation to come to Australia. Now, that will never happen.

Politics

43 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

43 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

44 h. ago Crumbling school hall forces students to miss an hour of class each day

Senior pupils at a primary school in Melbourne’s inner west are being transported by bus to a nearby college every day because of an “unsafe” building.

Events

45 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