98 m. ago Zelensky digs in against Trump pressure as peace talks at risk of collapse

The Ukraine president is holding firm in a deepening dispute over whether to cede land to Russia to end the war, issuing a forceful statement of his nation’s sovereignty.

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21 h. ago Fresh airstrikes shatter Asian ceasefire Trump claimed as a victory

Six weeks ago, a smiling US president was celebrating the ceasefire he had brokered. Now Thailand has once more deployed fighter jets against its neighbour.

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31 h. ago Inside David Crisafulli’s ambitious bid to bring Trump and co to Queensland

A day after his request to meet with the federal government was knocked back, the Queensland premier directly lobbied two foreign PMs.

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32 h. ago Across Melbourne, parents are preparing for the social media ban fallout

For many children, social media is the digital version of meeting up after school and on weekends. With platforms soon to be out of reach, families are facing tough conversations.

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45 h. ago Trump was expected to enforce hard Christian values. The reality has been different

For all the concerns that the US president would enforce “Christian nationalism” on America and the world, we’ve seen another set of values define his government.

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46 h. ago Life can flash before cyclists’ eyes on busy Footscray Road. A new 2.5km veloway will change that

The bright-green Dixon Veloway has opened in Melbourne’s inner west to reduce the number of cyclists braving the truck-laden thoroughfare.

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68 h. ago Amid a propaganda extravaganza, FIFA finally gets round to a World Cup draw

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic was an hour late for his virtual media conference, thanks to Donald Trump.

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68 h. ago Trump orders review of childhood vaccines, calls US an ‘outlier’

The US president said his country recommends “far more” shots to children than necessary, hours after an influential vaccine advisory panel voted to lift a long-standing recommendation for all newborns receive a vaccine for hepatitis B.

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2 d. ago The Ashes second Test day 2 recap: The whipping boy who became England’s unlikeliest of game

As far as plot twists go, they do not come more bizarre than Brydon Carse hoodwinking Cameron Green and Steve Smith.

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3 d. ago Lady Gaga returns to Melbourne – and her pop glory – with gothic, melodramatic opera

After emerging atop a giant birdcage, the megastar writhes in a sandpit filled with skeletons, is brought back to life by demonic nurses and plunges the stage into smoke and emerald green.

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3 d. ago The Ashes 2025 second Test day two LIVE updates: Steve Smith, Cameron Green steady ship as Australia chase first

The second Test continues under lights at the Gabba with Australia chasing an ominous 2-0 Ashes series lead. Follow our live coverage.

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3 d. ago Silicon Valley’s man in Trump’s inner circle is benefiting himself and his friends

David Sacks has occupied one of the most advantageous moonlighting roles in the US government, and it is making him and his friends a lot of money.

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3 d. ago Silicon Valley’s man in Trump’s inner circle is making himself and his friends a lot of money

David Sacks has occupied one of the most advantageous moonlighting roles in the US government, and it is benefiting himself and his friends

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4 d. ago CBD redevelopment given green light after Marriner Group donated to mayor’s campaign

Last year, Nick Reece took a donation of $25,000 on the basis that it was not from a developer. Now, the City of Melbourne has approved its redevelopment proposal for a Melbourne landmark.

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4 d. ago Full speed ahead with Ukraine war supplies as Australia receives Trump’s AUKUS report card

The retirement of the army’s fleet of Tiger attack helicopters could be fast-tracked.

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4 d. ago The US expects fans to flock to the World Cup. But has Trump scored an own goal?

Visitor numbers are down amid fears about the US president’s immigration and border security crackdown.

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4 d. ago WA MPs’ Christmas break delayed as Cook rushes to pass controversial bill

With surrogacy laws passed on Wednesday, the upper house has clear runway to debate the bill into next week, and Premier Roger Cook hopes it will pass before Christmas.

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4 d. ago After decades in combat, a top SEAL suddenly comes under scrutiny

Admiral Frank Mitchell Bradley is now an example of the potential legal peril the US military faces as it carries out the orders of Donald Trump and his defence secretary.

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4 d. ago O Christmas tree, I’d stuff you in the green bin. Now sing that, Mariah Carey

My family drives halfway across Sydney to eyeball our victim, the pine tree, before it is sacrificed. Guess who must vacuum the pine needles.

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5 d. ago Libs can’t blame Trump for election loss – they brought it on themselves

Blaming Donald Trump for Peter Dutton’s failings before and during the last election is just the latest in a long history of the Liberals not seeing or understanding the changes happening around them.

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