11 h. ago Parents should face $1000 fine for defaming teachers or principals online, says mediator

The man who sees the “worst of the worst” in battles between schools and parents says a deterrent is needed to protect educators from abuse.

Society

13 h. ago ASX ends higher, led by energy and tech stocks; Macquarie, Aristocrat shares fall

The Australian sharemarket swung into the green in afternoon trading after losses from big names such as Macquarie Group and Aristocrat kept it in negative territory for most of Wednesday’s session.

Politics

14 h. ago Macquarie faces $782m fine for allegedly misleading regulator

ASIC has targeted $82 billion financial giant Macquarie Group for the second time in a week, alleging complacency and hubris in its compliance with regulations.

Politics

15 h. ago A frustrated corporate watchdog is out for blood at Macquarie

ASIC has turned apex predator with its decision to take alleged misreporting of the number of ‘short sales’ Macquarie traded to the Supreme Court.

Events

16 h. ago ‘It’s got to be a good spectacle’: NSW coach calls on NRL to play women’s Origin in Vegas

John Strange says a blockbuster women’s Origin fixture at Allegiant Stadium could undo some of the damage done by the one-sided Jillaroos-England clash earlier this year.

Politics

20 h. ago Who is Cassie, the singer testifying against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs?

When Casandra Ventura sued Combs in 2023, alleging years of rape and abuse, the suit was settled within hours. But it sparked dozens of similar legal claims in a criminal investigation. This is who she is.

Politics

25 h. ago EnergyAustralia accused of misleading customers over ‘carbon

More than 400,000 Australians signed up to an EnergyAustralia program to offset their energy bills. Were they unwitting victims of greenwashing?

Economics

38 h. ago Video of a baby being slapped at childcare is horrific. It’s also just the tip of the iceberg

Workers and centres which breach their childcare obligations are rarely prosecuted or penalised by a “toothless” regulator.

Politics

40 h. ago Woman charged with three counts of murder over Toowoomba house fire

The 36-year-old mother is alleged to have killed three of her children. She and three others were injured in the blaze.

Events

44 h. ago Screams, a crumpled bike: Pedestrian struck by ‘illegally modified’ bike fights for life

A 69-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was struck by an allegedly illegally modified electric bike.

Events

61 h. ago ‘Foolish and weak’: Caroline Wilson slams AFL for lack of leadership on Rioli

Wilson says the AFL has been exposed for a lack of leadership for how it handled allegations against Rioli last week and counterclaims from his club, Port Adelaide, about the daily racism he experiences.

Politics

61 h. ago Bracelet worth thousands linked to alleged armed robbery, car crash

The Cartier bracelet, recovered on the Gold Coast, likely cost more than $8000, and could be worth over $20,000.

Events

67 h. ago Brisbane news live: Ryan, Longman still too close to call; Suncorp Stadium to host Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo; Police probe alleged assault at prestigious club

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Events

3 d. ago Teen allegedly caught trying to enter AFL match with imitation gun

A teenage boy has allegedly been caught trying to smuggle weapons into Marvel Stadium in Melbourne during the Swans-Bombers clash.

Events

3 d. ago Five charged after $623m worth of cocaine allegedly found on boat off NSW coast

Five people have been charged after police seized more than a tonne of cocaine allegedly found on a boat off the NSW Coast.

Politics

3 d. ago Manhunt after trio storm home with machetes in Sydney's east

Three men are on the run this morning after allegedly storming a home armed with machetes in Sydney's eastern suburbs overnight.

Events

4 d. ago Tenant charged with murder after landlord allegedly stabbed to death

Police found the body of Hai Lin in a granny flat of the Homebush West property late on Friday night. A 31-year-old man is due to face court on Sunday.

Events

4 d. ago Four teens arrested over string of alleged carjackings in Melbourne

Four 15-year-old boys have been arrested after a series of alleged carjackings in Melbourne's north-west.

Events

5 d. ago Macquarie chief’s pay cut to $24m as ‘millionaire’s factory’ rakes in $3.7b

As Macquarie reported its profits on Friday, the investment bank known for its bumper pay packets also revealed how much its top executives were paid.

Economics

5 d. ago Son of alleged mushroom lunch killer Erin Patterson described relationship between parents as ‘very negative’

The pre-recorded video evidence of Patterson’s children continued to be played to the jury on Friday, the ninth day of the murder trial.

Events