1 hour ago Middle East oil giant abandons $30 billion bid for Australia’s Santos

Consortium led by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s foreign investment arm, XRG, has walked away from a deal, just days before the deadline for a binding deal.

Economics

3 h. ago Woman arrested after allegedly hitting Safety Bay teen on dirt bike

A driver has been charged after a teenager on a dirt bike was critically injured while riding with friends.

Events

3 h. ago On the environment, failure to act does not protect the future

Age readers respond to this week’s report on the effects of climate change on Australia.

Politics

4 h. ago The Reject Shop rebrand is killing something that only works in Australia

To a teenager of the 1980s, The Reject Shop held a gravitational pull. Walking in those doors with my bumbag jangling with coins, I knew I’d find something cheap, fun, and totally necessary.

Events

5 h. ago World news LIVE: Trump to meet King Charles at Windsor Castle and lay wreath at Queen’s tomb

Follow our blog for live updates of Trump’s visit to London.

Politics

6 h. ago Papua New Guinea and Australia fail to reach defense agreement

Both leaders remain hopeful that a deal between the two nations will eventually be signed

Events

6 h. ago Health leak suggests WA’s new mums and bubs hospital has blown out before ground has been struck

A project update suggested the current estimated total cost of the project was $1.954 billion, a jump from $1.787 billion approved by the Cook cabinet.

Science

6 h. ago WA news LIVE: WA politician reveals he is an anonymous sperm donor during surrogacy bill debate

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Politics

6 h. ago ‘Fanciful’ claims or sexual assault? Jury to decide fate of WA outback pub manager

The jury in the case of an outback WA pub manager accused of sexually assaulting six of his workers at the Roebuck Bay Hotel have retired to determine verdicts on 13 charges.

Events

9 h. ago Burswood racetrack plans could see thousands turned off living near area, report claims

The Save Burswood Park Alliance Committee hired a former state planner and current development assessment panel member to see how the project stacked up.

Politics

11 h. ago Missing Attadale man ‘likely dead’ as homicide squad take over investigation

Jayden Selfe, 33, has not been seen since May, with police receiving a ‘vague’ tip last month that he may have met with foul play.

Events

12 h. ago How Australia’s climate target could stack up against the rest of the world

So far, 31 countries have announced their 2035 emissions-reduction targets, but only two have released targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.

Events

12 h. ago WA news LIVE: WA’s top cop reveals missing Attadale man likely dead

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Events

12 h. ago Dogs on planes: What you need to know about Virgin’s new furry

Allowing pets in the cabin comes as more people see cat and dog ownership as providing a sense of family. 

Politics

12 h. ago WA news LIVE: Nearly 99% of Perth properties selling at a profit

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Politics

14 h. ago WA news LIVE: Safety Bay driver charged over teen dirt bike crash

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Events

16 h. ago From cargo to the cabin: Virgin Australia begins flying pets on planes

Your beloved four-legged family member will no longer have to travel in the cargo hold: but they will be required to stay in a pet carrier under a seat.

Transport

17 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese to meet Trump in US visit next week; Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder

Follow our national news blog for live updates from Australia and beyond.

Events

18 h. ago Perth mum who faked kids’ cancer and fled WA also faces fraud charges over east

Sarah Jayne Kelly was denied bail on Tuesday, weeks ahead of being sentenced for offending that included repeatedly falsely claiming her children had a raft of medical issues.

Politics

21 h. ago Australian star holds on for dramatic world champs bronze behind Kenyan legend

Jess Hull won bronze in the 1500 metres at the world championships, but four years after Peter Bol missed out on an Olympic medal by half a second, he was knocked out of the worlds by about the same time.

Politics