2 h. ago Australians to be forced to provide their social media to enter the US

Applying for a visa waiver is also set to get more complicated under the new plan, with authorities seeking to collect far more detailed information including biometrics, IP addresses and metadata and family histories.

Politics

2 h. ago Another local council moves to formally oppose Burswood racetrack

Both the Town of Victoria Park and City of Perth have formally rejected the state government’s plans for a racetrack in Burswood. Now, South Perth will debate a motion to follow suit at next week’s council meeting.

Politics

7 h. ago Want to hook gas up to your home? From next year, that will cost $2000

Households in NSW, ACT, South Australia and south-east Queensland must soon pay thousands of dollars upfront to get gas connected after regulators approved new rules.

Economics

12 h. ago Man seeks help at hospital for gunshot and stab wounds in Sydney’s south

A manhunt is under way in Sydney’s south-west after a man was allegedly stabbed and shot.

Politics

12 h. ago Soil tests lift Whitebark SA gas, hydrogen and helium gas play

Whitebark Energy’s soil gas survey demonstrated elevated micro-seepage of methane, helium and natural hydrogen at its Rickerscote prospect in South Australia.

Events

13 h. ago ASX slips for a third day as tech stocks fall, gold miners advance

Gold miners bolstered the Australian sharemarket on Wednesday, but their gains weren’t enough to offset losses by interest-rate sensitive sectors such as technology.

Politics

14 h. ago Pregnant woman fighting for life following alleged domestic violence attack

A pregnant woman is in a critical condition after being allegedly assaulted and run over in Sydney's south-west in an alleged domestic violence attack.

Events

14 h. ago ‘That bubble will start to crack’: Healy’s advice to the English from behind enemy lines

As England’s underperforming squad continued their controversial mid-tour break in Noosa, Stokes received support from an unlikely ally behind enemy lines.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘That bubble will start to crack’: The England leader who needs to lift to support Ben Stokes

As England’s underperforming squad continued their controversial mid-tour break in Noosa, Stokes received support from an unlikely ally behind enemy lines.

Politics

15 h. ago More teens charged over alleged ‘north vs south’ Ellenbrook school stabbing

Three more teenagers have been charged after a feud between rival gangs from north and south of the river allegedly spilled over from social media onto the grounds of Ellenbrook Secondary College on Monday.

Politics

18 h. ago Qantas A380’s wing peels apart on first flight after returning to service

The plane has been grounded in Los Angeles since Sunday after damage to the slat on its left wing, which resulted in what appeared to be a hole in the surface.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘Parents need help’: US Republicans back Australia’s social media ban as tech groups attack

Australia’s move has galvanised advocates for reform in the United States, despite lobby groups claiming the Australian ban will “severely disadvantage” US companies.

Politics

19 h. ago Australian delight, English woe: Cummins boosts attack for Adelaide Test

Skipper Pat Cummins’ impending return strengthens an Australian attack that has had little trouble claiming 20 wickets in each of the first two Tests.

Events

19 h. ago Sydney woman fights for life after being ‘run over in domestic violence attack’

The 36-year-old is in critical condition after allegedly being assaulted in south-west Sydney. A man is in police custody.

Events

20 h. ago Gold miners hold up ASX; Wall Street drifts ahead of Fed’s rate call

Gold miners led the Australian sharemarket slightly higher on Wednesday morning after US stocks were treading water overnight.

Politics

20 h. ago Serial pest booted from Lady Gaga’s Brisbane show before it begins

Security moved quickly to intercept the Australian man, who invaded the red carpet and grabbed Ariana Grande at a premiere of Wicked: For Good last month.

Politics

20 h. ago Adele's Skyfall the soundtrack to sad social media farewells

Australian teens have taken to TikTok to say farewell to their social media accounts.

Politics

22 h. ago ASX set to gain as Wall Street drifts ahead of Fed’s rate call

The Australian sharemarket is set to open higher, with futures pointing to a gain of 0.3 per cent.

Politics

26 h. ago They’re Australians whose cause was bloodthirsty and lawless. Here’s why we should bring them home

The real reason Australia won’t do the right thing and repatriate its ISIS brides is the prime minister’s increasing habit of jumping at shadows.

Events

26 h. ago Australian airport hotel – and its gigantic pool – feels like a resort

With a lagoon-style pool and Bali-style villas, this might be Australia’s most relaxing capital city airport hotel.

Politics