61 m. ago NSW Labor wants to toughen laws it previously said were causing people to self

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey once promised to repeal contentious workers compensation laws. Now the Minns government wants to make them even tougher.

Politics

6 h. ago Ange dropped the coldest quote in soccer history. In 90 minutes he can deliver on it

“I always win things in my second year,” Ange Postecoglou said back in September. That bold statement is one match away from coming true.

Politics

6 h. ago Starmer’s ‘nothing’ deal with Trump is a warning sign for Albanese

Both leaders claimed a much-needed political win. Given the Trump administration’s desire to keep most tariffs in place, that might be all that’s up for grabs.

Events

6 h. ago Archibald Prize LIVE updates: Tell us who you think will win?

On what is arguably the biggest day on Australia’s arts calendar, finalists for the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes are gathering to learn who will win.

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6 h. ago Pope Leo LIVE updates: Vatican Conclave elects Cardinal Robert Prevost, first pontiff born in the United States

The US-born missionary and senior Vatican official has become the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church in its 2000-year history. Follow our live updates.

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8 h. ago Landlords look to office lobby facelifts to win over workers

The ANZ Bank’s former flagship branch at the Paris End of Collins Street gets a new $25 million Collins Place lobby.

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9 h. ago ‘My suckers are here!’ Boy orders almost 70,000 lollipops on Amazon

As Holly LaFavers was preparing to go to church, a delivery worker dropped off 22 boxes of lollipops in front of her apartment building. Then she heard what no parent wants to hear.

Politics

12 h. ago Game theory explains why the Liberals lost – and how to win next time

It’s a game plan Angus Taylor knows better than most, but he probably shouldn’t be leading the charge.

Politics

12 h. ago Inside the fight over who is ‘gaming’ the NSW workers’ comp scheme

Unions NSW are seeking to pressure the NSW government into backing away from a controversial overhaul of workers’ compensation rules.

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17 h. ago Undermanned Pies head west and snatch a game they had no right to win

Collingwood have snatched a brilliant win over Fremantle in Perth, despite missing a handful of premiership stars, but a head injury to Lachie Schultz has soured the win.

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18 h. ago AFL live updates: Rattled Moore says Schultz injury should have been handled differently as Pies beat Dockers

Collingwood have snatched a brilliant win over Fremantle in Perth, despite missing a handful of premiership stars, but a head injury to Lachie Schultz has soured the win.

Events

19 h. ago AFL live updates: Undermanned Pies hold off Dockers to score brilliant win in Perth

Follow all the action from Optus Stadium as Craig McRae’s Pies take on Justin Longmuir’s Dockers under Thursday night lights.

Sport

21 h. ago Who was the last PM to win a second term? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

Can you tick the right boxes with this week’s knowledge test on local and international news?

Politics

22 h. ago Congestion levy and hybrid work underpin productivity chief’s CBD vision

Melbourne is being challenged to reinvent the CBD from a place to house office workers on weekdays to a week-long destination for recreation and culture.

Politics

22 h. ago No child, anywhere, should grow up like the children I saw in Gaza

As an Australian aid worker I’m haunted by what I’ve seen in Gaza. Why is the Western world turning a blind eye to this humanitarian crisis?

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25 h. ago ‘Financially ruin me’: Trainer banned for two years after trackside incident with investigator

Craig Roberts was rubbed out of the industry following a six-hour inquiry into an altercation with a female integrity officer at Newcastle racecourse.

Events

26 h. ago For every ‘footy dork’ there’s a Bailey Smith: Why my No.3 jumper is in good hands

The last thing we want is Smith rolling out the “one week at a time” junk the next time the Cats win a thriller.

Politics

26 h. ago The Murdochs wanted secrecy. The media want the world to watch

The Murdoch legal feud has moved to a higher court but has remained a ghost case with barely any official recognition of proceedings.

Events

27 h. ago Erin Patterson trial latest updates: Police officer says accused mushroom cook told him where to find beef Wellington leftovers

Medical staff at Leongatha Hospital say the accused killer reported gastro symptoms and asked after her lunch guests but was reluctant to stay, leaving and returning over two hours later.

Events

29 h. ago Three children dead after ‘suspicious’ house fire, mum expected to survive

Their mother, who escaped the home with other children and her partner, remains in hospital under police guard, as homicide officers investigate.

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