77 m. ago Why RBA’s Sydney office rebuild has landed it in trouble with a court

A redevelopment of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s asbestos-ridden headquarters has sparked fears noise and vibrations will affect a nearby courthouse and may lead to mistrials.

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79 m. ago ASX climbs as Brambles, gold stocks rise; James Hardie’s horror run continues

The Australian sharemarket opened stronger this morning, putting it on track for a second session of  gains on one of the busiest days of reporting season.

Events

1 hour ago ‘Forever tarnished’: Netanyahu defies Jewish groups’ calls for moderation, attacking Albanese

The Israeli leader has given an interview on Australian television branding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese “forever tarnished”.

Events

2 h. ago South African spinner reported for suspect action on ODI debut as Zampa punished for swearing

Prenelan Subrayen will have to clear his name after being cited during South Africa’s 98-run win over Australia in Cairns.

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Forever tarnished’: Netanyahu defies Jewish groups’ calls for moderation to attack Albanese

The Israeli prime minister has given an interview on Australian television branding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese “forever tarnished”.

Events

3 h. ago Watch live: Appeal continues after Lehrmann dubbed ‘Australia’s most hated man’

The former federal Liberal staffer is seeking to overturn a damning finding that he raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.

Politics

3 h. ago WA news LIVE: Charge dropped for foiled stunt at Woodside boss’ home

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3 h. ago ‘Superpower’: We’ve got the minerals and we’re here to help, Rudd tells US

The ambassador to the US said Australia was uniquely positioned to help the Trump administration break China’s stranglehold on processed minerals.

Politics

5 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Israel calls on 60,000 reservists for full Gaza offensive; Tax reform to be discussed on final day of roundtable

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Politics

7 h. ago Australia considering revolutionary injury subs rule for this summer

Injury substitutes could be trialled in the Sheffield Shield this summer, accelerating what may be the most hotly debated change in Test cricket’s history.

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7 h. ago The elite Perth private boys’ schools spending big on infrastructure

One of Perth’s highest-fee schools has just received development approval for the “largest building investment the school has ever made”. 

Economics

7 h. ago Albanese’s response to blistering personal attack struck the right tone

Israel’s leader tried to engage the Australian prime minister in a war of words, but he wouldn’t take part.

Events

7 h. ago Wallabies to unleash fastest man in Australian rugby against Springboks

An outrageous, 130m try for Australia’s Sevens team took him viral. Now Corey Toole is set to wear the Wallaby gold in Cape Town on Saturday.

Sport

12 h. ago Record clean energy surge set to break Australia’s coal reliance

The threat of blackouts as more coal-fired power stations shut has been downgraded after a record year of investment in renewables and storage.

Politics

14 h. ago Woman ‘assisting police’ after baby found in drain in Perth’s north

Police released a statement saying the woman was receiving appropriate care and support.

Events

17 h. ago Who is Simcha Rothman, the Israeli MP barred from Australia?

The cancellation of an Israeli MP’s visa to Australia has sparked a tit-for-tat diplomatic stoush. Why is Simcha Rothman so controversial?

Politics

18 h. ago Netanyahu labels Albanese 'weak' in extraordinary personal attack

Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has described Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as a "weak leader" who's "betrayed" Australia's Jews.

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18 h. ago Disgraced doctor punted from peak body, placed on indefinite leave from Sydney hospital

In a move that could prompt action from health regulators, the Australian Orthopaedic Association has stripped Munjed Al Muderis of his membership.

Science

18 h. ago ASX finishes higher as banks, retailers rise; James Hardie shares plummet

The Australian sharemarket has finished the session in the green as investors digested a flurry of company earnings announcements.

Politics

19 h. ago Peak surgical body punts disgraced doctor Al Muderis after court finds negligence

In a move that could prompt action from health regulators, the Australian Orthopaedic Association has stripped Munjed Al Muderis of his membership.

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