89 m. ago ‘It means you’re stuffed’: These Victorian powerhouses are in the AFL’s no man’s land

It can be said there are four stages of a team’s development: Contending, rebuilding, building, and no man’s land. We run an eye over every club, and just where they sit.

Politics

9 h. ago Labor to subsidise home batteries up to $4000 for households

The prime minister is doubling down on his clean energy ambitions in response to criticisms of soaring power bills.

Politics

16 h. ago Frustrations boil over as Tupou swears at referee and misses crucial tackle in demoralising Waratahs defeat

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was outstanding for the Waratahs but it was an afternoon to forget for NSW after Taniela Tupou was accused of swearing at the referee in a 45-28 defeat to Moana Pasifika.

Events

19 h. ago Myanmar junta accused of ‘hoax’ ceasefire as shunned general welcomed back by regional powers

As the junta leader shook hands in Bangkok, the UN said it had received 14 reports of attacks – including from aircraft, drones and artillery – despite a promised halt to the bombing after the earthquake.

Events

22 h. ago Bulldogs unchanged for Fremantle clash: AFL experts’ round four tips and teams

Tom Stewart will return for Geelong on Friday night, while Melbourne welcomes back Kysaiah Pickett among four changes to their team, only one of which was forced by injury.

Sport

26 h. ago ‘Honey, we’re not doing it for you’: Rhoda Roberts on the welcome

The artist and festival director on the link between songlines and welcomes to Country – and the tragic reason why she hasn’t celebrated her birthday for years.

Politics

39 h. ago Trump’s beef attack rejected by top Australian biosecurity experts

American farmers are calling for their beef exports to be welcomed into Australia, but their imports are the problem.

Politics

42 h. ago ‘This was always bound to happen’: How security failed to find guns at the MCG

The company behind the AI-powered weapons detection system at the MCG reached a legal settlement with US regulators in 2024 after they alleged the company made false claims.

Politics

50 h. ago Brexit for the US: Trump’s tariffs are the sign of a nation in decline

Trump is famously unpredictable, but his unifying theme is utterly consistent: the retrieval of national power. It is to make America great again.

Politics

60 h. ago Dees drop three as Kosi returns for Cats’ clash: AFL experts’ tips and teams for round four

Tom Stewart will return for Geelong on Friday night, while Melbourne welcomes back Kysaiah Pickett among four changes to their team, only one of which was forced by injury.

Sport

60 h. ago Fast times at Cranbourne West: Primary school pupils drive high

For the children of Cranbourne West Primary School, human-powered vehicle racing is opening up new opportunities.

Politics

62 h. ago ‘People power’: The eastern suburbs tree a neighbourhood saved

The stately old fig tree in Clovelly looked set to be razed. But a community campaign reversed a decision to send in the chainsaws.

Politics

63 h. ago A rich man out for revenge: The Count of Monte Cristo still rings true

A new version of the classic French tale reminds us of the power of forgiveness.

Politics

64 h. ago ‘Game on’: Kim Williams welcomes Dutton’s ABC funding review

The Coalition’s call for an efficiency audit of the ABC – if elected – would be the 16th since 2001.

Politics

64 h. ago Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ look to be a hoax. Here’s how you can tell

For weeks, the US president has insisted it would be a matter of “whatever they charge us, we charge them”. But it has become clear that isn’t what’s going on.

Politics

68 h. ago Woman faces murder charge, accused of giving man ‘lethal levels of medication’

Police said the 50-year-old woman had administered “lethal levels of prescription medication to accelerate the man’s death”.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Angry and bitter’: Sydney tenants ‘trapped’ as rents hit record highs

Sydney rents have soared in unexpected regions as renters flock to more far-flung and affordable neighbourhoods.

Events

3 d. ago As it happened: Dutton hints at ABC cuts, speaks on crime in Victoria as PM ignites wages fight; Trump tariffs set to begin

Read all the headlines from day six of the 2025 federal election campaign on Wednesday, April 2.

Politics

3 d. ago Prosecutors to appeal against Taser cop’s ‘inadequate’ sentence

Clare Nowland’s children have welcomed the decision, saying the police officer responsible for killing their 95-year-old mother has not been punished “at all”.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Not a declaration of war’: Arbib vows to take on AFL, NRL to keep Olympic talent for Brisbane 2032

Former Labor powerbroker takes up one of Australian sport’s most prized positions.

Sport