3 h. ago The Who drummer publicly sacked, then reinstated in wild week

Zak Starkey, son of Beatle Ringo Starr, has drummed with The Who for 30 years. After a blowup with frontman Roger Daltrey last week, it ended – then it didn’t.

Politics

7 h. ago Israel says ‘misunderstanding’ led to killing of 15 Gaza medics found in mass grave

An internal investigation into the killing last month by Israeli forces found a chain of “professional failures”, while a deputy commander who was first to open fire has been sacked.

Politics

9 h. ago In the game of the father: How Calsher’s Hawks honour his dear dad

As Calsher Dear nears a comeback to warm Hawthorn hearts, his teammates take on Geelong in an Easter Monday match that stands as tribute to his dad, the late Norm Smith medallist Paul Dear.

Politics

20 h. ago Father with suspected bikie links stabbed to death in Melbourne

A father-of-six with suspected bikie links has been stabbed to death on Melbourne's popular Chapel Street.

Events

23 h. ago Chapel Street stabbing victim identified, as witness describes trying to save dying man’s life

Ruka Carlson, a 30-year-old father from Mickleham, has been identified as the victim of a fatal stabbing on Chapel Street in the early hours of Sunday.

Events

25 h. ago Father dies, son in hospital after being swept into ocean from rocks on ‘worst Easter weekend’

Six people have died in a horror toll of drownings across the Easter long weekend, over what Surf Life Saving NSW’s boss call the “worst Easter weekend” he’s seen.

Politics

34 h. ago Considering a trench coat? Take inspiration from these screen stars

From Vera to Kill Bill, the trench coat is a pop culture mainstay. And this season’s styles, at all budgets, have some surprising twists.

Politics

34 h. ago A physical beast with the mental game to match: At 21, Sam Darcy could already be the AFL’s best

If there’s an AFL footballer who embodies the mantra of boxing legend Muhammad Ali – to “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” – it’s this son of a former Bulldogs gun.

Sport

44 h. ago Father and son rescued after boat capsizes during powerful swell

A boat capsized off the Gold Coast seaway after a father and son were smashed by a powerful swell.

Politics

58 h. ago ‘What can we do?’: Their favourite son now a Sun, Tigers seek to stem bleeding of Indigenous talent

Richmond’s investment in Indigenous talent was a cornerstone of their golden era. A few short years later, Daniel Rioli is playing against them, and Indigenous player numbers are falling at the Tigers and across the AFL.

Politics

2 d. ago Man fatally shot by police after allegedly charging at them with knife

A man has been shot and killed by two police officers in Footscray after he allegedly charged at them armed with a knife.

Events

3 d. ago Witnesses describe moment Florida university shooter opened fire

Two people were killed and at least six others injured in an incident that sent terrified students and parents running for cover.

Events

3 d. ago Son of sheriff’s deputy arrested after two killed in mass shooting at Florida university

The 20-year-old allegedly opened fire with his mother’s former service weapon, killing two people and wounding at least six others

Events

3 d. ago ‘Unimaginable tragedy’: Four killed as cable car plunges to ground and breaks apart in Italy

The cable car fell, rolled down a mountainside and broke apart on Monte Faito, south of Naples, Italian officials said.

Events

3 d. ago Killer jailed for young rapper's death over deluded $1m theft

A 21-year-old man will spend more than a decade behind bars after killing a young rapper during a botched home invasion.

Events

3 d. ago Teenager arrested in Sydney accused of organising European contract killings

A Swedish teenager has been arrested in Sydney, accused of hiring hitmen for a contract killing operation overseas.

Events

4 d. ago Berlin doctor charged with serial murder of palliative patients

He is accused of 15 deaths but suspected of dozens more. If convicted, the doctor will be the most prolific serial killer in Europe in two decades.

Events

4 d. ago Harry Dutton’s big win a sobering lesson for Victorian Liberals who think they might do a Bradbury

There is little evidence that a party which has malingered in opposition for all but four years this century is ready to start making a compelling case for change.

Politics

4 d. ago What did women ever do for Melbourne? Walk with me while I explain...

One of the highlights of this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival is a celebratory stroll with our unsung heroines.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘He will never know his son’: Sobs as stranger who killed father could walk free in years

The man who killed a 40-year-old father who caught him trying to break into his car could be out of jail within five years.

Events