87 m. ago Husband charged with murder after wife’s body found in house fire

The 45-year-old man was arrested 200 kilometres away in Redcliffe after his wife’s body was found in the charred remains of their home.

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2 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Russian plans to house aircraft in Indonesia ‘not true’ says Marles; Dutton commits $6m to Port Arthur victims charity

Follow our live coverage of the 2025 federal election campaign, with 17 days to go until polling day.

Politics

2 h. ago Husband charged with murder after body found in suspicious house fire

The 45-year-old man was also charged with arson after the body was found at the scene of a house fire west of Brisbane on Tuesday.

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4 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: PM seeking ‘clarification’ over Russian request to house long

Follow our live coverage of the 2025 federal election campaign, with 17 days to go until polling day.

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6 h. ago Construction of motorway to Sydney’s new airport hits financial bumps – again

The cost of the 16-kilometre motorway to Western Sydney International Airport has steadily risen over the past five years.

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6 h. ago Where to find the cheapest streets in Perth’s most expensive suburbs

A house in the most sought after pockets of City Beach will set you back around $4 million but if you’re happy to move to a less salubrious street you can snaffle a unit for less than the median price of a house in Perth.

Politics

6 h. ago Home truths: Housing policies are for show, but one side at least gets the problem

The major parties can’t hope to win the election without having promises that seem to help would-be home owners. Pity they aren’t more sincere about it.

Events

15 h. ago Carlton’s Kemp out for the season; Goodwin braces Melbourne for change

Carlton have confirmed that Brodie Kemp will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has demanded changes at his winless club ahead of Saturday’s game.

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15 h. ago Carlton’s Kemp out for the season; Voss ban stands; Goodwin braces Melbourne for change

Carlton have confirmed that Brodie Kemp will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has demanded changes at his winless club ahead of Saturday’s game.

Politics

15 h. ago Silver bullet slogans are not going to fix our housing crisis

The policies put forward by Labor and the Coalition do not come close to meeting the scale and complexity of our challenge.

Events

17 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Dutton’s son joins him on campaign trail again amid housing deposit questions; PM sets sights on third term

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton continue campaigning ahead of the federal election on May 3. Follow live. 

Politics

19 h. ago Dutton and son: Why Harry’s housing issues became the talk of the campaign

Peter and Harry Dutton are campaigning together on housing policy, but the opposition leader wasn’t ready for the most obvious question of all.

Politics

19 h. ago Galvin dropped by Tigers, Moses to return for Eels on Easter Monday

Adam Doueihi is in line to wear the Tigers’ No.6 jersey after Lachlan Galvin said he would not extend his deal with the club.

Politics

19 h. ago It’s the biggest diplomatic event ever to be held in Australia. This city would be the perfect host

Australia’s bidding to co-host the COP climate summit next year. South Australia has a story to tell in tackling climate change, so Adelaide should host the event.

Politics

19 h. ago This city would be the perfect host to the biggest diplomatic event ever held in Australia

As a centre with a story to tell in tackling the challenges of climate change, Adelaide is a prime contender to co-host the COP climate summit next year.

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19 h. ago If COP climate summit comes to Australia, this city would be the perfect host

As a centre with a story to tell in tackling the challenges of climate change, Adelaide is a prime contender to co-host the COP climate summit next year.

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19 h. ago The Block’s Mitch and Mark scrap auction, blame global economic conditions

The $3.89 million beach house will be listed for private sale, as the couple said it deserves a market that is ‘confident and optimistic’.

Economics

20 h. ago Housing minister slams Nationals leader over comments on female MP

Clare O'Neil has criticised David Littleproud for saying Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters had the political pull of a chihuahua.

Politics

21 h. ago WA news LIVE: Young woman seriously burnt in ‘suspicious’ Scarborough house fire; Critical overhaul of ageing Perth hospital

Follow our live coverage here.

Events

22 h. ago Rioli granted personal leave after racist abuse on social media

Port Adelaide star Willie Rioli is no certainty to play this week, having taken personal leave from the club.

Politics