64 m. 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

4 h. ago Israeli minister launches settlement plan to ‘bury’ Palestinian statehood

The long-delayed settlement would divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem, which the UN warned would “put an end to prospects of a two-state solution”.

Politics

4 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Tax overhaul calls ahead of economic reform roundtable; US responds to Australia recognising Palestinian state

Read the national news blog for rolling updates on today’s top stories from Australia and around the world.

Economics

5 h. ago ‘Harry played for it’: Cleary fumes over costly Penrith penalty in loss to Storm

Was Storm skipper Harry Grant within his rights to run into prop Moses Leota, or were Penrith hard done by?

Events

6 h. ago Has state recognition changed the game in Gaza? Only for the deluded

Hamas is looking to claim a victory - any victory - after 22 months of conflict in Gaza. But this war can only be ended by Israel and its backers in the US.

Politics

6 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

13 h. ago Disappointed Cleary admits learning lesson from Storm defeat

Nathan Cleary reveals how the Penrith Panthers will learn from their mistakes against the Melbourne Storm to improve for the finals.

Events

15 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

15 h. ago In the race to replace Ward in Kiama, there’s one thing everyone agrees on

Both major parties are claiming underdog status in the campaign for Kiama as the shadow of Gareth Ward looms.

Events

16 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

17 h. ago Teachers are the backbone of society. So why do so few people apply?

The growing perception that the status of the teaching profession has declined is not helped by the low bar offered by university entrance requirements.

Society

30 h. ago From secondhand shops to a sweet peach negroni, this Lego Masters star has Perth sorted

Alex Towler spends his workdays making Lego sculptures. It’s harder than it sounds, and sometimes you need to unwind, stat. Here are his top Perth picks.

Politics

30 h. ago Victoria is the nation’s debt dunce but the competition is hotting up

Any serious conversation about tax reform should consider how our broken state arrangements are feeding a debt binge.

Politics

39 h. ago Hamas welcomes Albanese government's decision to recognise Palestinian state

Terrorist group Hamas has welcomed the federal government's decision to recognise a Palestinian state, claiming it vindicates the October 7 attacks.

Politics

41 h. ago Australia news as it happened: Albanese, Chalmers reject union push for four

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Politics

42 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Wilson accuses government, union of colluding over push for four

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Politics

43 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese, Chalmers reject union push for four

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Politics

45 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese, Chalmers cast aside push for four

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Politics

45 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese, Chalmers cast aside union push for four

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Politics

47 h. ago Voices from Gaza: Hear messages to Albanese saying ‘we have no time’

Three Gazans speak about the Australian government’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehood and how little it means for those on the ground.

Politics