76 m. ago Chooks, paparazzi and regrets: Behind the Cheese’s last hurrah in a ‘Roosters’ jersey

This is the closest Brandon Smith will come to wearing Roosters kit. And he can’t help but laugh at the “signing” stunt that took off as he prepares to switch clubs.

Politics

21 h. ago Sprung! The wildest claims people have made on their tax returns

From air fryers to swimwear and $10,000 in luxury-branded clothing, here are some of the strange claims the Tax Office has to sort through.

Economics

27 h. ago Brisbane news live: Child dead in house fire; Homeless to be moved on for Paniyiri; Chandler

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28 h. ago Brisbane news live: Child feared dead in house fire; Homeless to be moved on for Paniyiri; Chandler

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28 h. ago ASX set to fall, Trump tariff uncertainty hurts Wall Street giants; Aussie dollar rises; NAB results out

US stocks are sinking as AI mania on Wall Street loses more steam and as more companies scrub their forecasts for upcoming profits because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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29 h. ago Brisbane news live: Child feared dead in house fire | Qld police ‘failed to get Bondi Junction killer help’ before stabbing spree

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30 h. ago ASX set to fall, Trump tariff uncertainty hurts Wall Street giants

US stocks are sinking as AI mania on Wall Street loses more steam and as more companies scrub their forecasts for upcoming profits because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Politics

32 h. ago Helping your kids buy a home? Don’t fall victim to this tax trap

Many young homeowners-to-be will still need to rely on the bank of Mum and Dad. But there are implications for parents if they choose this path.

Economics

32 h. ago 800% increase: Aged care residents could be in for a nasty surprise

A range of new rate hikes on retirement villages may help councils raise revenue, but they could seriously affect poorer residents.

Politics

43 h. ago Qld police failed to get Bondi Junction killer help before stabbing spree, inquest told

A NSW coroner is likely to recommend systemic changes after an overworked police force failed to connect a mass killer to the mental health system before his attack.

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44 h. ago Police plea after 'oversight' saw Bondi Junction killer escape help

Queensland police bosses have told an inquest that missed opportunities are devastating after officers failed to follow up on Joel Cauchi's mental health concerns.

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49 h. ago New police chief who helped cut crime in New Zealand says his mission is to make Victorians safe

New Victorian chief commissioner Mike Bush, the former head of the New Zealand police force, says he wants to focus on crime prevention.

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50 h. ago New Victorian police chief who helped cut crime in New Zealand says his mission is to make us safe

Mike Bush, the former head of the New Zealand police force, said he wants Victorians not only to be safe but to feel safe.

Events

56 h. ago Pollsters’ leaked plea to Dutton as campaign faltered: ‘Lighten up, offer tax cuts’

Leaked documents from the campaign’s inner circle show the Liberal Party’s pollster was raising the alarm about Dutton’s tough exterior.

Economics

65 h. ago Councils trial AI to speed up planning process for homeowners

Sydney councils are trialling Artificial Intelligence technology to speed up the process and help fast track the delivery of more homes.

Politics

69 h. ago Australians are getting on top of their mortgages, says Westpac boss

The country’s second-largest mortgage lender says the strong jobs market is helping more borrowers to stay on top of their repayments.

Politics

69 h. ago One of Australia’s biggest banks is backing Albanese to help it tackle Trump

There’s good reason for Westpac to hope that Labor makes the most of its mandate. That reason? US President Donald Trump.

Politics

3 d. ago Sydney’s Fayad family, a $3b trail of debt and their new plan to avoid creditors

Controversial property developer Sam Fayad has attained the unfortunate record of what is believed to be the largest bankruptcy in Australian history.

Economics

3 d. ago Radical move Port Adelaide should consider as season slips away

Nathan Brown believes Port should consider trading Zak Butters at the end of this year to help regenerate their list, as rumours swirl about the star's future.

Politics

3 d. ago Palmer and Hanson’s parties crash out of election despite high hopes and huge spending

One Nation was predicted to help turn the election in the Coalition’s favour, but the anti-woke push fell flat.

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