34 m. ago Chinese aircraft makes 'unsafe' flare drop in front of Australian plane

A Chinese plane deployed flares near a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft in an "unsafe" incident in the South China Sea, the government says.

Transport

38 m. ago ‘Fast and physical’: Why Australia is getting into ice hockey

Ice hockey teams around the country are seeing bigger audiences turn out to watch the winter sport – even in summertime.

Politics

64 m. ago Moderate Liberals hail Joyce’s departure from Coalition after MP reveals call with Hanson

The Nationals MP said nothing had been locked in with One Nation, but some in the Coalition will be happy to see the former deputy prime minister leave the opposition.

Politics

69 m. ago Police hunt alleged attackers after Melbourne Luna Park machete attack

Police are hunting down the alleged offenders after teenage boys were injured in a machete attack at Melbourne’s Luna Park.

Events

2 h. ago WA news LIVE: Tougher restrictions on cards for WA demersal fishers; Alarming rise in pedestrian deaths; WA local government election results

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Politics

2 h. ago Reynolds lands top job in Perth as WA councils face election shake

Local government elections have come to a close across WA – and there have been several notable shakeups despite only 30 per cent of people turning out to vote.

Politics

3 h. ago Australia news LIVE: PM lands in Washington ahead of meeting with Trump; Jacinta Price fronts court in high

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Politics

4 h. ago Experts warn of ‘excessive bleeding’ for victims of rat poison

Health authorities are continuing to search for the source after five people were hospitalised in the Brisbane area in the past week.

Events

4 h. ago Fremantle’s traffic bridge is closing soon. Here’s what it means for your commute

Fresh from celebrating the end to one of the biggest public transport shutdowns in Perth’s history, the government is readying itself for another major logistical challenge.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Melbourne’s CBD is safe’: Premier rules out protest permits to protect police after weekend violence

Jacinta Allan rejected calls for a protest permit system and defended the right to protest peacefully, after a demonstration that saw rocks thrown at police.

Events

5 h. ago AUKUS expected to stay intact as Trump touts ‘great relationship’ with Albanese

The White House has foreshadowed a warm and positive meeting between Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese that will focus on the core interests of national and economic security.

Politics

6 h. ago A helipad, golf course and film studio: Why plans for this Sydney site have failed to take off

There were plans to transform this land into a world-class destination. No progress has been made.

Politics

6 h. ago WA news LIVE: Major shakeup to WA councils as election results stream in

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Politics

6 h. ago WA news LIVE: Major shakeup to WA councils as election results stream in; Family offers $100,000 reward to help find missing Perth mum

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Events

7 h. ago Brisbane news live: Superstar singer Teddy Swims surprises fans in beer garden; Unidentified man found with life

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Politics

8 h. ago Protest permits needed to protect police from violence and injury, says union

Violence will continue at protests if no permit system to regulate rallies is introduced, union boss Wayne Gatt said.

Events

8 h. ago Australia news LIVE: PM heads to Washington to meet Trump; Israel halts aid to Gaza in clash with Hamas over breaking ceasefire

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Politics

8 h. ago Brisbane news live: Superstar singer Teddy Swims surprises fans in Valley beer garden; PM heads to Washington to meet Trump; Prince Andrew facing police investigation over Giuffre claims

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Events

9 h. ago Barnaby Joyce reveals call with Pauline Hanson, dodges defection questions

The Nationals MP faced repeated questions about the potential shift in an interview on Monday morning and said nothing had been locked in.

Politics

10 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese heading to Washington to meet with Trump; Israel halts aid to Gaza in clash with Hamas over breaking ceasefire

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Politics