3 h. ago A mayor on a mission nominates city safety as the biggest achievement of his first year

Just over a year into his term as lord mayor of Melbourne, Nick Reece says his greatest success has been in an area not usually within the council’s remit.

Events

10 h. ago This neighbourhood gem captures the seasons with its vivid pizza toppings

With a former Pizza Madre chef, 72-hour-fermented dough and smoked mozzarella, it’s easy to see why the community has embraced this tiny pizza shop.

Politics

21 h. ago The red flags childcare regulators may have missed in the Joshua Brown case

The rise of for-profit chains means the government now has to hunt “bad faith” providers through a complicated chain of company names, an inquiry has heard.

Events

27 h. ago Kalgoorlie man arrested after headbutting, punching through ambulance windscreen

Vision captured of the incident shows the man allegedly punching through the glass of the ambulance while covered in blood and slamming his head into the windshield.

Events

27 h. ago Firefighter was checking on colleagues’ safety when killed in bushfire zone

The national parks worker died after being struck by a tree in the Bulahdelah fire ground, north of Newcastle.

Events

33 h. ago That familiar stranger you see every day on the bus is disappearing. Here’s why

You might never speak to them, or even make eye contact, but there are probably a few people you recognise on your regular commute. But researchers say they’re becoming less common.

Events

56 h. ago The union code cracks that shed wider light on a CFMEU power push

Two weeks of hearings from Queensland’s inquiry into the troubled union and construction sector has seen clearer pictures begin to form – but much yet to come.

Politics

58 h. ago Education needed to keep everyone safe at state’s swim spots

Royal Life Saving Australia continues to raise the alarm about the public’s water safety knowledge, particularly among people born overseas. 

Politics

3 d. ago The change to visa tests that could help lower Australia’s drowning toll

A trial has embedded water safety knowledge into English courses done by foreign students and other migrants applying for jobs, visas and university courses.

Politics

4 d. ago Dramatic footage captures man running for his life from Sydney shopping centre shooters

The video shows the intended victim of the brazen attack fleeing two would-be assassins who fire a volley of shots at their target. 

Events

4 d. ago Dramatic footage captures man running for life from Sydney shopping centre shooters

The video shows the intended victim of the brazen attack fleeing two would-be assassins who fire a volley of shots at their target. 

Events

4 d. ago Fresh claims against suspended estate agent ‘Teflon’ Josh Tesolin as he launches new career

If the star agent thought he’d heard all allegations against him from the regulator, he’s about to hear about a lot more.

Economics

4 d. ago Root’s ton of courage, late Archer burst carry England to safety on day one

It has been a long time coming, but Joe Root’s first Ashes century on Australian soil rescued England from another perilous position in the second Test, helping the tourists to 9-325 at stumps.

Politics

4 d. ago Former Labor government was warned of CFMEU ‘bias’ in major project policy

During her second day of inquiry evidence, AWU boss Stacey Schinnerl also detailed a key public servant’s relationship with a CFMEU chief.

Events

5 d. ago Key safety regulator figure had ‘close personal relationship’ with former CFMEU president, inquiry told

During her second day of evidence on Thursday, AWU boss Stacey Schinnerl said the relationship amounted to a “direct line to the CFMEU”.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘It reeks down there’: Is this city bus stop’s pungent stink finally being fixed?

Regular commuters have become accustomed to the scent of sewage at the King George Square bus station. But has it finally been fixed?

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Threat on my life’: Key union leader details CFMEU pressure campaign

Queensland’s Commission of Inquiry has heard further evidence of a violent turf war for civil construction sites – and lack of help from one major contractor.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘This is my child. Do not do this’: Mum reveals foul abuse from CFMEU

The Commission of Inquiry has heard evidence of abuse directed at a female union boss and details of the violent turf war.

Politics

6 d. ago CFMEU inquiry LIVE updates: AWU boss takes the stand as Queensland probe holds second hearing block

Hearings into the CFMEU inquiry continue in Brisbane today. Follow our live coverage.

Politics

6 d. ago Clubs regulator puts Wests Tigers owners on notice after board sacked

The watchdog that sacked the Parramatta Eels board over governance failings is now monitoring the owners of the Wests Tigers.

Politics