7 h. ago Bus driver seeks barrister’s advice over crash that killed Tia Cameron

The council bus Lindsay Francis Selby had been driving at the time it mounted the footpath is now back in operation.

Events

7 h. ago Mornington Peninsula council scraps climate emergency plan despite high erosion risk

In a controversial split vote on Tuesday night, the coastal council decided to ditch its climate emergency declaration and plan, dismaying some residents.

Politics

14 h. ago A message to the major parties: Embrace reform, or end up like the Romans

The fall of the Roman Empire could have been avoided if they embraced real reform, a message that rings true in our current timid political climate.

Politics

24 h. ago Hulking machine built to fight climate change is sitting silent

In a warehouse near the border of Victoria and NSW is a decommissioned machine that sums up how hard it is to find solutions to the climate crisis.

Politics

24 h. ago Zempilas apologises for campaign content on Perth lord mayor Facebook page

The opposition leader had been ordered to issue a public apology in the council chamber after the minor breach of local government rules.

Politics

28 h. ago Footage allegedly shows police officers shooting Somali refugee Abdifatah Ahmed

Video has emerged that appears to show the police shooting of Ahmed in Footscray on Thursday night.

Events

38 h. ago Renewable energy investors demand answers on Coalition nuclear plan

Major renewable energy companies are pressing Peter Dutton to reveal how much extra wind and solar he would permit under his plan to adopt nuclear reactors.

Events

38 h. ago Markets on ‘Trump watch’, braced for recession risk as ASX tipped to steady

The ASX is preparing to reopen for a shorter trading week after a closure over the Easter break.

Politics

38 h. ago Wall Street sells off as markets on ‘Trump watch’ brace for recession risk

The ASX is preparing to reopen for a shorter trading week after a closure over the Easter break.

Politics

45 h. ago Gold Coast father and son undertake ambitious climate change expedition

A father and son team are on an expedition from the South to North Pole, to investigate the effects of global warming.

Politics

54 h. ago This Sydney council wants to give the keys to the city to Jordan Mailata

There’s just one problem: Despite visiting Australia, the Super Bowl champ didn’t pop in to collect the keys.

Politics

66 h. ago Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd

Pope Francis stopped occasionally to bless babies brought up to him, a scene that was common in the past but unthinkable just a few weeks ago as the 88-year-old pope fought for his life.

Politics

69 h. ago Pope surprises faithful with Easter appearance after illness

Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St Peter's Square and treat them to a surprise popemobile romp through the piazza.

Politics

3 d. ago US Supreme Court blocks deportation of Venezuelan migrants, for now

The court issued the order after the men’s lawyers asked it to intervene on an emergency basis, saying they faced imminent deportation without the judicial review the justices previously ordered.

Events

3 d. ago In a medical crisis, who will speak for you? Here’s how people plan ahead

It can happen in instant. When you can’t make decisions about your own medical treatment, who steps into your shoes? And how do doctors know what you want (and don’t want)?

Events

4 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats week three as it happened: Adam Bandt DJs like nobody is watching (but everyone is); How much will Gaza conflict matter in Wills?

In a crisp white tee, Adam Bandt dropped the beat, not the policy, at Revolver. No talk of rent or climate fears, just bass and synths and dance floor cheers.

Politics

4 d. ago The ‘Japanese blood’ plan that could drastically change rugby’s player market

For years, cashed-up clubs in Japan have raided Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands for stars. But the numbers of players being poached may soon dry up.

Sport

4 d. ago The plan to protect NSW’s most famous coastal enclave from whining neighbours

Pubs in the tourist mecca of Byron Bay have hosted Nirvana and The White Stripes. The local council wants to shield them from unreasonable noise complaints.

Politics

4 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Adam Bandt DJs like nobody is watching (but everyone is); How much will Gaza conflict matter in Wills?

In a crisp white tee, Adam Bandt dropped the beat, not the policy, at Revolver. No talk of rent or climate fears, just bass and synths and dance floor cheers.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Dribbling blood’: Council meeting involving serial pest ends in brawl

Police were called to a Snowy Monaro council meeting after the area’s serial pest – also a councillor and federal election candidate – was caught up in a brawl

Events