4 h. ago Australia invites US to use WA to maintain its nuclear submarines

The move to let the US use the Henderson facility, which the federal government has committed $12 billion to build, could help buttress the AUKUS pact.

Events

9 h. ago Federal government to spend $12 billion on AUKUS submarines facility

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will today announce the government is spending $12 billion on a new submarine facility south of Perth.

Economics

12 h. ago From Ghost Shark to Ghost Bat, Australia finally enters the age of drone warfare

Long regarded as a laggard in acquiring military drones, Australia is beginning to embrace the potential of uncrewed, autonomous submarines and aircraft.

Events

13 h. ago ‘Time to stop talking and start building’: The plan for 8000 new homes along Parramatta Road

Thousands of new homes could be delivered along one of the city’s most important corridors, after the state government announced a new partnership with a Sydney council.

Politics

20 h. ago Government pledges $12b to nuclear submarine precinct ahead of PM’s US visit

The Henderson Defence Precinct will receive billions of dollars as Albanese hopes to secure a meeting with Trump in New York.

Politics

28 h. ago ‘They burned it’: Nepal’s capital is choked with smoke and gripped by fear

Days of violent protests have left the Himalayan former kingdom without a functioning government and with many of its institutions in ruins.

Events

37 h. ago Her mum is now 94 – but Wild Swans author Jung Chang can’t visit her in China

The bestselling Chinese-British writer on why her books are banned in China, the “incredible evil” of Mao Zedong – and China’s mission to dominate the world.

Politics

37 h. ago The secret advice on underquoting buried by the Victorian government

Data submitted to the government’s buried property market review shows homes selling for more than 100 per cent over the top of the guide.

Politics

37 h. ago Treaty is a substantial step towards reconciliation and justice

The establishment of a treaty between the state government and First Peoples is welcome. Reconciliation will never come without bold political action and genuine leadership.

Events

45 h. ago State and territory leaders call on government to address aged care

State and territory leaders are calling on the federal government to do more to address the aged care system as hospital beds are being taken up by the elderly.

Politics

46 h. ago Joh’s cops arrested their drummer ‘because he was black’. Forty years on, these punk icons are back

The Dead Kennedys’ 1983 visit to Brisbane is the stuff of legend. Now, fans are abuzz once more as the punk pioneers return.

Events

54 h. ago Ange’s Aussie rules: Forest to play without fear is the Postecoglou promise

Three months ago, Ange Postecoglou’s dream of coaching in the EPL was taken away from him. Now, he’s back, with a pledge to keep doing things his own unique way.

Politics

61 h. ago This apartment building needs $24m in repairs. The builder is liable for none of it

Forty-six households within South Yarra Square are pleading for government help to fix a litany of issues they believe should have been picked up in the 1990s.

Politics

2 d. ago Opposition parties slam brakes on proposed grand prix change

A government decision to shelve its proposed extension of the Albert Park race period may leave in breach of its Formula 1 contract. 

Politics

3 d. ago ‘I told you so’ moment for Albo as $1b computer bet pays off

The very notion of the Albanese and Queensland governments being ahead of Nvidia or Macquarie at picking an IT winner feels both bizarre and a fluke.

Economics

3 d. ago DJ Albo is in da house – but orchestra left worrying about funding

Anthony Albanese has backed the Australian World Orchestra in writing – but the group has to survive without any valuable government funding.

Politics

3 d. ago King Charles meets Prince Harry for first time in more than 18 months

The Duke of Sussex made a surprise visit to the King’s London residence to see his father during a break in a brief trip from California.

Politics

3 d. ago King Charles meets with Prince Harry for first time in more than 18 months

The Duke of Sussex made a surprise visit to a royal residence near Buckingham Palace to see his father during a break in a brief trip from California.

Politics

3 d. ago NSW Government set to crack down on low child safety compliance

A new report has revealed that 244 of 280 audited organisations are non-compliant

Politics

3 d. ago Brighton locals vow to protect their seaside suburb from ‘Gold Coast high

The reaction was swift and one-sided to a state government plan for 12-storey residential buildings in this famously particular Melbourne suburb.

Politics