84 m. ago Rapid deportation of migrants to Libya would violate court order, US judge rules

The court issued a new order restricting their removal following reports the Trump administration could deport people as soon as this week – despite previous US condemnation of Libya’s harsh treatment of detainees.

Events

89 m. ago Man arrested after allegedly recording people in their homes

A Queensland man is facing dozens of charges after allegedly Queensland man in their homes without their knowledge.

Events

6 h. ago First conclave vote to elect new pope fails as black smoke emerges

More than 45,000 people gathered in St Peter’s Square to witness the time-honoured tradition which signified that no candidate had garnered the two-thirds majority needed to become the new pope.

Events

18 h. ago The ‘parallel’ NSW schools agency where 26 people earned $500,000 a year

Education secretary Murat Dizdar told the ICAC a former colleague had a “sharp” and “direct” manner that left some colleagues “bruised”.

Politics

20 h. ago Sprung! The wildest claims people have made on their tax returns

From air fryers to swimwear and $10,000 in luxury-branded clothing, here are some of the strange claims the Tax Office has to sort through.

Economics

25 h. ago House fire that killed young boy ‘suspicious’ as six remain in hospital

A 36-year-old woman is under police guard in hospital after Wednesday’s blaze in Toowoomba.

Events

25 h. ago India launches military strikes against Pakistan after Kashmir massacre

India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens, as Pakistani authorities said five Indian planes had been downed in retaliation.

Events

28 h. ago India fires missiles into Pakistan, targeting multiple sites

Pakistani security officials said missiles were fired into at least three locations, killing at a child and wounding two other people, and that retaliatory strikes had been launched.

Events

38 h. ago “I’ve seen people drown”: Lismore flood trauma explored in emotional new documentary

The just-announced program for the 72nd Sydney Film Festival includes Jordan Giusti’s Floodland.

Events

43 h. ago Four whales dead, one saved after mass stranding on WA coast

Parks and Wildlife officers are asking people not to “self-deploy” to the incident unfolding near the tourist town of Bremer Bay.

Events

44 h. ago Dutton tried to make my people political footballs. Australians chose not to play

The former opposition leader appeared to assume that because the country rejected the Voice to parliament, he had a green light to keep attacking Aboriginal people.

Politics

46 h. ago Telling people what they ‘should’ do with money doesn’t work. Here’s why

Last week I wrote a column that prompted a lot of worthy questions from readers. Here’s why I took the approach I did.

Politics

48 h. ago Four whales dead, three cling to life after mass stranding on WA coast

Parks and Wildlife officers are asking people not to “self-deploy” to the incident unfolding near the tourist town of Bremer Bay.

Events

49 h. ago Victorian town in shock as ‘terrible’ crash kills two including teenage boy, two more fight for life

A “cherished” Year 9 student was one of two people killed in a Gippsland crash, while another teenager from the same school and a woman fight for their lives in hospital.

Events

49 h. ago Victorian town in shock as ‘terrible’ crash kills two including teenage boy, with two more fighting for life

A “cherished” Year 9 student was one of two people killed in a Gippsland crash, while another teenager from the same school and a woman fight for their lives in hospital.

Events

54 h. ago How home owners could save $143 a month – and the reasons not to

More homeowners are worried about paying off a home loan into retirement, but experts suggest people think long and hard about the options.

Politics

64 h. ago Two arrested over alleged plot to bomb Lady Gaga concert in Brazil

Two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to detonate explosives at a free Lady Gaga concert in Brazil.

Events

64 h. ago My suburb has a reputation for being soulless and unliveable. But people flock here anyway

I moved back to Melbourne from Hong Kong with a mantra: I can’t do typical suburbia. Luckily, someone had built a solution.

Politics

65 h. ago Already seen Conclave? Watch these papal election films instead

From female popes to Rock ’n Roll pontiffs, here are five films beyond Conclave that explore the process of choosing a new Holy Father.

Politics

65 h. ago Already seen Conclave? Then watch these papal election films

From female popes to rock’n’roll pontiffs, here are five films beyond Conclave that explore the process of choosing a new Holy Father.

Politics