2 h. 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

2 h. 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

3 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

4 h. ago States sidelined as Butler reassures families children won’t be booted from NDIS before reforms are ready

After announcing major changes on Wednesday, Mark Butler said on Thursday: “Kids are not going to be taken off the NDIS because of what I said yesterday.”

Society

8 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

8 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

19 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

20 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

20 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.

Events

23 h. ago Melbourne University breached privacy in surveilling Gaza student protesters

A top Australian university violated students’ privacy when it used its internet network to identify students participating in a Gaza protest in May 2024.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘Operating like Big Brother’: Melbourne University breached privacy in surveilling student protesters

A top Australian university violated students’ privacy when it used its internet network to identify students participating in a Gaza protest in May 2024.

Culture

26 h. ago Redcliffe to host Softball World Cup, throwing curveball to Logan’s Olympic hopes

Redcliffe will host the 2027 Softball World Cup, setting up a fierce competition with Logan City Council in the latest gambit for diamond sports’ inclusion in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

Politics

26 h. ago ASX edges higher as retailers rise; James Hardie shares plummet

The Australian sharemarket had a soft start to trading on Wednesday, as a plunge by building materials maker James Hardie and losses by the mining heavyweights and CSL overshadowed solid gains from the wider market.

Politics

26 h. ago ASX extends gains as banks, retailers rise; James Hardie shares plummet

The Australian sharemarket has cemented its gains in afternoon trading after a flurry of company earnings announcements.

Politics

42 h. ago Netanyahu blasts Albanese as ‘weak’ as diplomatic relations plummet

The Israel leader’s attack follows his nation revoking visas for Australian diplomats in the Palestinian territories in retaliation for Immigration Minister Tony Burke’s decision to revoke the visa of an Israeli MP.

Politics

43 h. ago Legends believe DCE signing plans has caused MASSIVE disruption: QLDER

Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer debate how Daly Cherry-Evans not announcing his future plans has been a big reason for the Sea Eagles inconsistency this season. How will the Dolphins recover from leaving the top 8? Plus, how are the Broncos looking heading into the finals.

Politics

43 h. ago Jewish community leader calls for calm after Australia and Israel’s tit

Israel has revoked visas for Australian diplomats in the Palestinian territories in retaliation for Immigration Minister Tony Burke’s decision to revoke the visa of an Israeli MP.

Politics

46 h. ago How a cocktail server became Australia’s No.1 pickleball player

At 28th, Lara Giltinan is the highest-ranked Australian pickleball player on the world tour.

Politics

47 h. ago The reasons Burke cancelled Israeli MP’s visa, before Israel did the same to Australian diplomats

Israel has revoked visas for Australian diplomats in the Palestinian territories in retaliation for Immigration Minister Tony Burke’s decision to revoke the visa of an Israeli MP.

Politics

51 h. ago BHP profits take a hit as prices fall for Australia’s mining exports

Prices for shipments of Australian iron ore and coal have tumbled on softer demand in China, while Donald Trump’s trade wars continue casting a cloud over the outlook.

Economics