72 m. ago Watch live: Appeal continues after Lehrmann dubbed ‘Australia’s most hated man’

The former federal Liberal staffer is seeking to overturn a damning finding that he raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.

Politics

96 m. ago States sidelined as Butler reassures families children won’t be booted from NDIS before reforms are ready

After announcing major changes on Wednesday, Mark Butler said on Thursday: “Kids are not going to be taken off the NDIS because of what I said yesterday.”

Society

4 h. ago Soaked parts of northern NSW and Sydney warned rain will intensify

Weather forecasters say the heaviest rainfalls are still to come today for the already soaked NSW coast and south-east Queensland.

Events

5 h. ago A bad wig and OTT characters make this crime series darkly comic

The co-creator of Netflix hit Ozark takes on the drug trade in Rotterdam’s docks in this European co-production.

Events

5 h. ago The pristine beach, a $100m development proposal and the question over links to Obeid family

Hawks Nest locals have objected to the luxury apartment complex project on a picturesque stretch of sand since it was rezoned in 2021.

Politics

5 h. ago ICAC’s big day out: Former mayor charged over misleading evidence

CBD brings you all the news of the commission’s day in the spotlight, and other must-know events.

Politics

5 h. ago I bought into the dream of apartment living. The reality has been far different

I’m 34, married with no children, and doing a PhD in architecture and planning – the ideal candidate for the state government’s apartment plan. But apartment living has turned out be full of extra costs, defects and frustrations.

Society

10 h. ago The key industries on the rise as Brisbane economy hits $200b

Brisbane’s economy tipped $200 billion last year, with several industries achieving growth as the SEQ population is set to reach 6 million by 2041. But urban sprawl limits could stem the boom.

Events

14 h. ago Construction to start on biggest wave pool in southern hemisphere

Hoping to attract more than a million visitors a year, construction will soon begin on Perth's first surf park.

Politics

15 h. ago Teenager charged over underworld figure’s death in Sydney gangland shooting

The 19-year-old has been charged with the murder of Dawood Zakaria and the attempted murder of lawyer Sylvan Singh, who was injured in the Granville attack.

Events

15 h. ago First they topped the HSC. Now North Sydney Boys is raising the bar

The school has a growing number of students enrolled in extension English courses this year, defying a statewide slump as it sets the standard.

Politics

16 h. ago Those who profit from childcare must put safety first, or get out of the industry

The most ambitious reform in the childcare review would see owners, funders and board members of for-profit centres forced to make the interests of children their “paramount consideration”.

Politics

16 h. ago Fears of flash flooding as relentless rainfall set to worsen in NSW

Authorities are warning of potential flooding in parts of NSW as relentless rainfall is set to worsen.

Events

17 h. ago ‘He wants John gone’: Mayor ‘goaded’ council boss in fiery meeting

Ned Mannoun expressed frustration John Ajaka was “refusing to make the hard decisions” months before the CEO was abruptly sacked, an inquiry has been told.

Politics

17 h. ago The TWU’s millions: How much will the sacked Qantas workers get?

The $90 million penalty judgment against Qantas for illegally firing 1800 workers has raised questions about how much the sacked employees will get.

Politics

17 h. ago The TWU’s millions: How much will sacked Qantas workers get?

The $90 million penalty judgment against Qantas for illegally firing 1800 workers has raised questions about how much the sacked employees will get.

Politics

18 h. ago ‘Not the right fit’: NDIS won’t take children with autism, developmental delay in $2b shift

Disability Minister Mark Butler said a new system called Thriving Kids would be in place to support children with autism and developmental delay from July 2027.

Politics

19 h. ago Opening nears for $2 billion motorway to Sydney’s new international airport

The 16-kilometre motorway will provide a critical link to the new Western Sydney Airport, as well as connecting to the M7 which is being widened to three lanes.

Economics

20 h. ago Men found not guilty of murdering their own elderly relative in his home

In the midst of a three-week trial, the judge ordered the jury to acquit the men of murdering an 86-year-old man as he sat in front of the TV with his wife.

Events

20 h. ago Man embraces family as he is acquitted of rape charge against Sydney Uni student

The 22-year-old cried and hugged his family after he was found not guilty of raping the then-18-year-old student following a party at St Paul’s College campus.

Society