21 h. ago ‘Looks and smells like a tax’: Dutton’s gas plan flagged as unconstitutional

Dutton’s Australian gas scheme could spark a High Court battle with fossil fuel giants, as legal experts warn the policy appears discriminatory.

Economics

27 h. ago UK’s highest court rules a ‘woman’ is someone born biologically female

The unanimous decision – hailed by gender-critical campaigners but condemned by trans rights advocates – could have implications in healthcare, education and sport.

Events

39 h. ago State of Melbourne funeral home ‘disgraceful, appalling’, experts tell court

The embalmer at a funeral home at the centre of a defamation case has rejected suggestions her preparation room was “disgraceful” after a court was shown images of bodies stacked on trays.

Events

40 h. ago Sydney erotica author charged over alleged child abuse material back in court

The 33-year-old has learnt the outcome of her bid to have her identity suppressed.

Events

43 h. ago Man charged with murder after wife's body found in Queensland house fire

A husband has appeared in a Queensland court charged with murder over a house fire that killed his wife at Geham near Toowoomba.

Events

51 h. ago Kim Kardashian to tesify in Paria trial of men accused of robbing her

Kim Kardashian will appear in a Paris court to testify against a group of men accused of robbing her at gunpoint in 2016.

Events

63 h. ago Police officers involved in ‘criminal enterprise’ in Lawyer X scandal unmasked

Two police officers found by a court to be part of a “joint criminal enterprise” with Lawyer X to manipulate the justice system and put drug kingpin Tony Mokbel behind bars have lost a legal battle to keep their identities secret.

Events

67 h. ago ‘Borrowed’ Mercedes possible motive for alleged inner west murder, court told

Yusuf Nazlioglu was ambushed and shot up to eight times as he got out of his car in the underground car park of his apartment complex.

Events

67 h. ago ‘Killer acquisitions’: Zuckerberg first witness in landmark US antitrust case

The billionaire owner of Meta said in federal court that his company’s social networks weren’t just about friends.

Events

69 h. ago Alleged killer mushroom cook Erin Patterson appears in court

Patterson was seen arriving at the Supreme Court of Victoria on Tuesday for a hearing ahead of her upcoming trial.

Events

69 h. ago Alleged ringleader of cocaine bricks gang must give fingerprints, court rules

Prosecutors sought to match the 37-year-old former construction boss to a high-definition image of a hand shared in a group chat.

Politics

69 h. ago Who is Isaac Moses and why does he have so much influence on the NRL?

Player managers are often described as the faceless men of influence in rugby league. And none wield more power than Isaac Moses.

Politics

2 d. ago Bold and chunky, 80s knits are back in fashion (if you can afford them)

Knitwear reached its zenith in the 1980s, but its oversized and asymmetrical style has started to appeal to a younger audience.

Politics

3 d. ago Influencer speaks out on Australian partner's overseas death

A social media influencer has spoken out about the mysterious death of her partner, South Australian businessman Al McKenna, in Morocco.

Events

3 d. ago Investors sell $4.3 million Drummoyne waterfront apartment at auction

The waterfront complex has a swimming pool, tennis court and pontoon; the spacious home features four bedrooms and sparked a hot contest.

Economics

4 d. ago ‘You do hear it’: Ben McKay responds to the critics, and Bronx cheers from Bombers fans

The 202-centimetre man mountain was crucial in the win over Melbourne. He praised Essendon’s support in helping him deal with criticism, and spoke of his love for twin brother Harry.

Events

5 d. ago ‘Arguably cosmetic’: Top Australian judge Robert French quits Hong Kong court

The former High Court of Australia chief justice is the latest overseas judge to resign from the bench after Beijing’s crackdown on the city.

Events

6 d. ago State wants more punishment for teens who assaulted Wallaby great

One of the boys, the Court of Appeal heard on Friday, has already been released from detention. The violent home invasion fuelled the debate over youth crime.

Events

6 d. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Albanese reveals authorities launched legal proceedings to protect him after a “serious incident; Dutton reportedly targeted in teenage boy’s terror plot

Keep up to date on all the news from the campaign trail with our live blog.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Appalling act’: Royal Children’s Hospital to slash cancer centre jobs on eve of charity appeal

The Children’s Cancer Centre will lose as many as 10 full-time equivalent roles, including dedicated mental health workers, in a move staff have described as devastating.

Society