62 m. ago Crane operator appears to take nap – right as Trump poses for photos in front of him

The moment was captured on video during the ceremonial installation of two 30m-tall flags on the White House lawn.

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70 m. ago Hunt for hooded figure wanted for questioning over fatal Sydney stabbing

Police are looking for a person they believe could assist them in their investigation of a brutal stabbing earlier this year.

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76 m. ago Docker’s scoreboard sledge tells the story on humbling night for Bombers

Luke Jackson produced a rucking masterclass to lift Fremantle to a 41-point win over injury-hit Essendon at Optus Stadium. The Dockers have recorded five straight wins in a stunning mid-season purple patch.

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85 m. ago ‘A missed opportunity’: West Australians react to the state budget

Every line item in Labor’s ninth consecutive budget handed down on Thursday will have a real impact on West Australians. Here’s how the community has responded.

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1 hour ago Police release CCTV as investigations continue into fatal Belmore stabbing

Detectives have released CCTV as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged fatal stabbing of a man in Sydney’s south-west earlier this year.

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2 h. ago Brisbane news live: Traffic diverted, lanes closed for CFMEU protest | Clearway hours extended to every day on major corridor

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

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2 h. ago Crane operator wakes up, sees Donald Trump – then dozes off again

The moment was captured on video during the ceremonial installation of two 30m-tall flags on the White House lawn.

Politics

3 h. ago While Trump buys himself time on Iran, other countries are swooping in to avert disaster

As the US president mulls going to war, key European countries are hoping to de-escalate the conflict between Israel and Iran before it engulfs the region.

Politics

4 h. ago Builders’ collapse leaves school upgrades in limbo, tradies unpaid

More than $57 million in crucial school building work has been halted, and hundreds of tradies are out of pocket.

Events

4 h. ago ‘He was like my little brother’: Billy Zane on Heath Ledger, Leonardo DiCaprio, and 40 years in Hollywood

The famous actor from all your favourite movies returns to Australia for the Supanova pop culture expo.

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4 h. ago ASX set to slide, global markets fall on Middle East tensions; Oil rises

European shares skidded to an over one-month low on Thursday as escalating Middle East tensions and fears over potential US involvement rattled investors. Wall Street was closed.

Politics

4 h. ago Why don’t my colleagues engage in our important weekly meeting?

Getting everyone on the same page in a meeting is important, but first make sure you’re clear on your objectives.

Politics

4 h. ago Market stallholders revolt over council’s ‘shocking’ fee hike

Stallholders at a long-running Sydney market fear they could be forced out of the site over a council plan to jack up stall fees.

Events

4 h. ago Bigger is better: The world’s 20 largest islands you need to visit

Big islands mean big opportunities to find somewhere magical, all for yourself. To those who think the world has been “done”, this will make you think again.

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4 h. ago Fashion out and menswear in as global retailers take prime city shops

Suitsupply is setting up in Flinders Lane, taking over cult fashion group Zambesi’s store.

Politics

4 h. ago Which famous Melbourne bookstore is moving? Take The Age quiz

How well do you know Melbourne and Victoria? Test your trivia and news knowledge with The Age’s weekly quiz.

Politics

4 h. ago What happens if a nuclear facility is blown up? The contamination threat explained

The fallout of blowing up nuclear sites, how close Iran is to making a bomb and how Israel’s nuclear stockpile measures up.

Events

5 h. ago This is the war Trump didn’t want, and his ‘peacemaker’ credentials are falling apart

Never has a US president delegated the negotiation over a critical national interest to an American enemy. Yet we seem to be on the brink of exactly that.

Politics

8 h. ago Merrett’s midfield time sparks debate; Fremantle snare ‘eight points in five days’ in mid

Luke Jackson produced a rucking masterclass to lift Fremantle to a 41-point win over injury-hit Essendon at Optus Stadium. The Dockers have recorded five straight wins in a stunning mid-season purple patch.

Politics

10 h. ago Fremantle vs Essendon LIVE: Five straight wins for Freo; Mission Improbable is exactly that for Dons

We’re back for another Thursday night of AFL action. Tonight undermanned Essendon head west for a clash against Fremantle at Optus Stadium The Dockers (8-5) will be eyeing off a potential percentage boost.

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