6 h. ago ‘Not always transparent and defensible’: Audit slams state school fees

Student Resource Scheme fees generated more than $100 million for state schools last year. But an audit by the Queensland education department found problems.

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8 h. ago ‘He saved himself’: Firefighter rescues boy held captive for decades until he set his room on fire

In the ambulance, an emergency worker commented on the overpowering smell. The patient said it had been more than a year since he had been permitted to shower.

Events

14 h. ago Goodbye Sydney, next stop Tasmania? I got to ask John Longmire the question we’re all thinking

Will one of the greatest brains in Australian rules football really step away from coaching for good?

Politics

17 h. ago ‘Dumber than a sack of bricks’: Musk unloads on Trump’s top trade chief

Divisions over tariffs have boiled over in Donald Trump’s inner circle with billionaire Tesla chief Elon Musk launching a vicious attack on the president’s “dangerously dumb” top trade adviser Peter Navarro.

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17 h. ago ‘Dumber than a sack of bricks’: Musk unloads on Trump’s top trade adviser

Divisions over tariffs have boiled over in Donald Trump’s inner circle with billionaire Tesla chief Elon Musk launching a vicious attack on the president’s “dangerously dumb” top trade adviser Peter Navarro.

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18 h. ago Prince Harry ‘singled out for inferior treatment’ over police protection, court told

Prince Harry made a rare public appearance in Britain at London’s Royal Courts of Justice to fight the government over changes made to his security after he stepped down from royal duties, which his lawyer branded unjustified.

Events

20 h. ago Estate planning: the crucial step too many Australians avoid

We make detailed plans for retirement, and spend our whole working lives building up superannuation, but what about our financial legacy? 

Politics

30 h. ago Abortion was made legal six years ago. So why has a new fight erupted?

Laws around access to abortion are back up for debate in NSW – here’s why, and where MPs stand on the new bill.

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32 h. ago $4.2t superannuation sector in crosshairs after cyberattacks

The financial regulator has stepped up scrutiny of the superannuation industry after a co-ordinated attack on some of the country’s largest funds exposed serious cybersecurity weaknesses. 

Events

33 h. ago Former ruckman nabs biggest title in US college basketball with desperate final act

The biggest game in US college basketball was in the balance. The ball spilled loose. Millions were watching on TV. In the stands, 66,000 fans held their breath. Up stepped Alex Condon, Australia’s 211cm NBL hopeful.

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37 h. ago ‘Mistake on top of mistake’: China responds to Trump’s threats, vowing to ‘fight to the end’

US politicians continued to single out Australian beef exports for criticism, while the president gave stronger signals that he would lower tariffs on countries that agreed to remove trade barriers.

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38 h. ago Why locals are fighting to keep the potholes on this dilapidated road

Driving on this road is a bone-rattling experience, but that hasn’t deterred hundreds of locals from fighting to save its potholes and cracked surface.

Politics

38 h. ago How an Arsenal Champions League loss could benefit the Matildas

Australian duo Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley will be desperate to progress to the UEFA Champions League final when they face coach Joe Montemurro’s formidable Lyon side later this month.

Sport

43 h. ago Lisa Wilkinson launches fresh salvo in fight with Bruce Lehrmann

The former co-host of Ten’s The Project has urged an appeal court to uphold a finding that the former Liberal staffer is a rapist.

Politics

58 h. ago Why timber industry insiders are worried 100,000 tonnes of WA timber will be left to rot

Timber industry insiders are increasingly concerned an estimated 100,000 tonnes of timber will be left to rot. But the government says every bit of it has a home to go to.

Politics

68 h. ago Mark Latham is like red wine: a stain that seems impossible to remove

At 64, surely it is time for him to do the right thing and resign and put the people of NSW out of our collective pain.

Politics

3 d. ago Battleground Victoria: Why these candidates may hold the key to the federal election result

The major parties are facing a fight for heartland seats, while challengers are ready to reverse the teal tsunami of the past election. This is where the fiercest battles will be fought.

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3 d. ago Tim Tszyu v Joey Spencer LIVE updates: IBO intercontinental super welterweight title fight

Follow all the action as Australia’s Tim Tszyu returns to the ring.

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3 d. ago Tszyu conquers himself, and American opponent, in stunning comeback

By his own admission, a third consecutive loss would have spelled the end of his career. However, Tim Tszyu’s comeback win against Joey Spencer changes everything.

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3 d. ago ‘It changes you, spiritually, mentally’: Tim Tszyu was humbled in his last fight. Can he climb off the canvas?

After consecutive defeats, Tim Tszyu’s career is at a crossroads. Sunday’s fight will determine whether he’s on the path back to a world title or retirement.

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