2 h. ago Commonwealth takes four luxury homes after $41 million gold scam

More than a decade ago, two men scammed $41 million in GST through an elaborate gold scam. Now in jail, federal law agencies have secured $9 million in assets.

Economics

2 h. ago The Trump iceberg has struck China. America is bracing for it

China is already feeling the effects of Donald Trump’s trade war and has been forced to take action. It is a different story in the US.

Politics

2 h. ago A Soviet space probe will crash back to Earth. It could land in Australia

It’s the final countdown for a spacecraft that was en route to Venus in 1972 – until a rocket malfunction left it stranded in orbit and slowly spiralling back towards Earth.

Events

2 h. ago ‘The place you want to be’: How a Melbourne teenager went from watching YouTube to a New York stage

For budding jazz musicians around the world, this program is the north star. Now a group of Australian classmates are joining in, showing the world what their school band can do.

Politics

2 h. ago Would you pay $135 to watch a squad get named? Welcome to Lions mania

After four years of feverish debate, the British and Irish Lions will announce a squad to tour Australia on Thursday night. Here is everything you need to know.

Economics

5 h. ago The titan and the terrier: How Roger Cook outfoxed the brains behind a ‘commercial colossus’

Make no mistake, WA’s Premier gave a firm middle finger to National Rugby League bosses when he waited until they had settled into their flight to WA to announce the Perth Bears NRL deal.

Society

6 h. ago Builder takes council to court for $28m over North Sydney pool debacle

Amid debate over costly council pool redevelopments, North Sydney Council faces a fresh legal dispute over the redevelopment of its harbourside Olympic pool.

Events

8 h. ago ‘We should be bigger’: Why the Wanderers have the Panthers and Eels in their sights

Ten years on from their peak, the Wanderers have rumbled into the A-League finals series. Now they want to take back their territory.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘It’s an honour’: Inside The Pitt with Australian actor Shabana Azeez

This Adelaide actor didn’t get into drama school. Now she’s on one of TV’s best shows, shadowing ER legend Noah Wyle. Here’s a look behind the scenes.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘They’re fakes’: Maison de Sabre founder condemns dupes as Sportsgirl pulls items

Just as there are Ferraris and there are Hondas, the Australian-based luxury accessories brand has said Australians shouldn’t accept dupe products.

Politics

9 h. ago The huge amount it costs now to sell one home and buy another

Costs linked to selling a home and buying another are at record highs, prompting some already in the market to stay put rather than take on the added expense of moving.

Economics

14 h. ago Nagi Maehashi, John Farnham and Richard Scolyer win at book awards

A week after a row over recipes, Nagi Maehashi’s Tonight beats Bake with Brooki at the Australian Book Industry Awards.

Events

18 h. ago Positive role models take on tough topics in new app for young men

Brisbane schoolboys were asked to submit questions they wanted answered. The result: a new app that gives them advice on relationships, respect, sex and consent.

Politics

18 h. ago Marnus firms for opening role as Australian squad for Test final takes shape

Marnus Labuschagne is favoured to join Usman Khawaja at the top of the order and tip out Sam Konstas when Australia faces South Africa to bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles at Lord’s next month

Politics

18 h. ago Marnus firms to pip Konstas for opening role as Australian squad for Test final takes shape

Marnus Labuschagne is favoured to join Usman Khawaja at the top of the order and tip out Sam Konstas when Australia faces South Africa to bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles at Lord’s next month.

Politics

19 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan’s lead over Hamer in Kooyong doubles overnight; Bandt on track to lose Melbourne seat; Wilson says Goldstein win proves teals ‘not an unstoppable force’

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

Politics

20 h. ago ASX closes higher as trade talk hopes boost energy and mining stocks

The Australian sharemarket has closed moderately higher as US market futures rose on confirmation American and Chinese trade officials will meet, spurring optimism trade tensions could ease.

Politics

20 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Hamer slashes Ryan’s Kooyong lead to fewer than 400 votes; Bandt on track to lose Melbourne seat; Wilson says Goldstein win proves teals ‘not an unstoppable force’

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

Politics

21 h. ago ‘The further away from America, the better’: Trump officials eye new country for deportations

The first flight to Libya could take place within hours, officials say, as Donald Trump looks beyond el Salvador to implement his deportation program.

Politics

21 h. ago Scientists working to bring Tasmanian tiger back from extinction

Tasmanian residents and industry leaders have joined Melbourne scientists as they take the next steps to bring the Tasmanian tiger back from extinction.

Science