96 m. ago Sydney Opera House celebrates work of late artist with a kiss of light

A tribute to David McDiarmid, artist and HIV/AIDS activist, will illuminate the Sydney Opera House sails for Vivid Sydney.

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1 hour ago Brisbane news live: Regulator approves higher electricity charges in Queensland

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3 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton pledges $40b debt cut; Albanese campaigns in Perth

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4 h. ago Anthony Pratt pledges $8 billion for US as he visits Trump at White House

The Australian billionaire, whom Trump once branded a “red-haired weirdo”, has pledged to invest billions in American manufacturing as he visits the US president at the White House.

Politics

4 h. ago Think you know First Nations music? This block party will blow your mind

Expect the unexpected when dozens of musicians and DJs take to stages across three Melbourne venues for the Uncle Archie Roach Block Party.

Politics

14 h. ago Erin Patterson trial as it happened: Alleged Leongatha mushroom cook didn’t ingest death caps, ‘no record’ she had cancer, jury told

Erin Patterson is facing trial after pleading not guilty over a fatal mushroom lunch. Today, Nanette Rogers, SC, will present the prosecution’s case against Patterson.

Events

14 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Frydenberg condemns antisemitic stunt at appearance with Hamer; Neo

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

Politics

15 h. ago See the rapper with 62 million streams perform in Melbourne – for free

Some of the world’s most popular artists are coming to play at Fed Square at the opening of Rising.

Politics

16 h. ago Alleged victim of mushroom poisoning queried different plate before death, jury told

One of three people who died after consuming a death-cap mushroom dish wondered why Erin Patterson's plate was different to her own, a jury has been told.

Events

18 h. ago Get 20% off Theremin & Beyond with the Australian Chamber Orchestra*

Journey to other worlds and experience the magic, power and celestial sounds of the world’s first electronic instrument - the theremin.

Politics

19 h. ago Hans Zimmer’s music is in all your favourite films – but off screen, something was missing

Seeing Hans Zimmer’s music performed live is a little like seeing the MSO if they were all wearing leather and performing in an arena with drunk male hecklers.

Events

20 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Alleged Leongatha mushroom cook reported eating half her lunch, pushed to be released from hospital, doctors say

Erin Patterson is facing trial after pleading not guilty over a fatal mushroom lunch. Today, Nanette Rogers, SC, will present the prosecution’s case against Patterson.

Science

20 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Alleged Leongatha mushroom cook didn’t ingest death caps, ‘no record’ she had cancer, jury told

Erin Patterson is facing trial after pleading not guilty over a fatal mushroom lunch. Today, Nanette Rogers, SC, will present the prosecution’s case against Patterson.

Events

20 h. ago Brisbane news live: Brooki Bakehouse owner accused of stealing recipes; Alleged murder victim’s mother in tears over fake cat video; Bleijie set to call in campground proposal

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Events

21 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Inflation figures higher than expected; more than four million Australians have voted

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21 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Inflation figures higher than expected; More than four million Australians have voted

Look back on all the news from the final week of the election campaign, covered as it happened.

Politics

21 h. ago Accused pool killer’s protests over hospital mental health treatment

Brian Barnes is accused of killing an elderly woman in a dispute over a local swimming pool in the small Victorian town of Quambatook.

Science

21 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Alleged Leongatha mushroom cook’s relationship with ex

Erin Patterson is facing trial after pleading not guilty over a fatal mushroom lunch. Today, Nanette Rogers, SC, will present the prosecution’s case against Patterson.

Politics

21 h. ago Purcell ban shows how much grey exists between the black and white of tennis

The punishment given to Australian player Max Purcell is ludicrous when compared to the other high-profile doping bans the sport has seen in the past year.

Events

21 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Australian inflation figures higher than expected; more than four million Australians have voted

Follow live as we bring you all the news from the final week of the election campaign.

Politics