10 h. ago Pill testers say people will die as Qld service forced to close

The group behind two south-east pill-testing sites said they picked up extremely potent synthetic opioids three times since November – including last Friday.

Politics

11 h. ago How Bailey Hayward is stepping out from shadow of one of league’s most infamous names

Young Bulldogs playmaker is stopped regularly about his grandfather, Paul Hayward – one of the game’s saddest stories – as he makes a name for himself at Belmore.

Events

14 h. ago Electoral Commission clears influencer Abbie Chatfield of wrongdoing

The AEC cleared Abbie Chatfield after it reviewed whether her combined posts with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Greens leader Adam Bandt breached laws.

Events

15 h. ago Donald Trump spent 48 minutes declaring war on trade. We fact

The US president unveiled his global tariff policy during a long and sometimes meandering press conference on what he dubbed ‘Liberation Day’. We analysed what he said.

Politics

20 h. ago ‘Felt like it was going to sink’: CityCat evacuated on Brisbane River

About 40 people were asked to get off a peak-hour service into the city, with one saying it appeared the boat was taking on water.

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20 h. ago ‘Felt like it was going to sink’: Passengers told to get off struggling CityCat

About 40 people were asked to get off a peak-hour service into the city, with one saying the vessel “felt dodgy from the minute we took off”.

Politics

22 h. ago Virginia Guiffre’s family claim she accidentally told public she had days to live

Her family has now said that publishing the post publicly to Instagram was a mistake, and that the details were meant to be shared privately. 

Politics

25 h. ago Albanese and Dutton continue elections campaign on opposite sides of country

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton to continue campaigning on opposite sides of the country today.

Politics

26 h. ago Wakey, wakey: Dutton looks shaky as his aptitude is put to the ultimate test

This is the opposition leader’s first federal election campaign, possibly the first time in his political life that he will face sustained national scrutiny for weeks.

Politics

26 h. ago Opposition migrant services minister declares family interests in migration firm

The Coalition’s minister for migrant services has declared his family’s financial interests in a migration agency that helps people stay in Australia and overturn their visa refusals.

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26 h. ago Opposition shadow migrant services minister declares family interests in migration firm

The Coalition’s shadow minister for migrant services has declared his family’s financial interests in a migration agency that helps people stay in Australia and overturn their visa refusals.

Politics

26 h. ago Opposition migrant services spokesman declares family interests in migration firm

The Coalition’s shadow minister for migrant services has declared his family’s financial interests in a migration agency that helps people stay in Australia and overturn their visa refusals.

Politics

37 h. ago WiseTech a case of ‘issues in the bedroom migrating to the boardroom’: ASIC

The corporate cop says it will take an interest if alleged misbehaviour starts to impact good governance in the boardroom.

Politics

38 h. ago Man and injured horse rescued from flash flooding in Queensland

A man who became trapped in flash flooding with his injured horse has been rescued by emergency services in central west Queensland.

Events

38 h. ago ABC funding is hardly at the centre of voters’ priorities this election

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has again shown his propensity for being roped into arguing over niche issues.

Politics

38 h. ago Taylor dodges debate with Chalmers, pins budget repair on stronger economy

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has channelled the British Labour Party by betting on growth to repair the budget while shying away from debating Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

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38 h. ago Taylor dodges Press Club debate with Chalmers, pins budget repair on stronger economy

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has channelled the British Labour Party by betting on growth to repair the budget while shying away from debating Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Politics

39 h. 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

42 h. ago Prime Minister says he wants lowest paid workers to get pay rise

The Prime Minister visited an early learning centre in Melbourne this morning, arguing for an increase in the minimum and award wages that is above inflation.

Politics

43 h. ago More fossil fuels? Inside Peter Dutton’s shock new gas proposal

The opposition leader’s Robin Hood-like plan may sound like a dream in theory, but lowering household energy bills is a bit more complex in reality.

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