43 m. ago How a Labor power play turned Calwell into Australia’s most unpredictable seat

Counting for the seat in Melbourne’s outer north-west might drag on until June, as the AEC calls it “one of the most complex distributions of preferences we’ve ever done”.

Politics

43 m. ago Federal election results LIVE updates: Greens leader Adam Bandt concedes Melbourne seat; Price leaves National Party; Ryan’s lead grows in Kooyong; Ley firming as favourite to replace Dutton

Follow live as we bring you all the news from the election aftermath and vote counting around Australia.

Politics

54 m. ago ‘Do I even know how to play rugby?’ Battling Wallabies star ready to miss Lions tour

In a remarkably raw interview, Taniela Tupou opens up on his form slump and why he is prepared to miss out on selection to face the British and Irish Lions.

Sport

61 m. ago Cassius Turvey identified his attackers in the days before he died, mum says

Jack Bearley, 24, and Brodie Palmer, 29, have been found guilty of the murder of Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey at the end of a three-month trial.

Events

62 m. ago NRL's 'HUMOROUS' double standards has Johns stumped: Immortal Behaviour Ep09

Allana Ferguson and Andrew Johns break down the latest contract saga! How are the Roosters able to force players out without backlash, but when Galvin does it the world erupts? The Bears are back and Joey ponders who will be their coach. The footy legends unpack why Turbo should be Fullback for NSW and Joey lists what frightens him the most about QLD. Plus, which coaches are in the firing line?

Politics

4 h. ago Three children dead after ‘suspicious’ house fire, mum expected to survive

Their mother, who escaped the home with other children and her partner, remains in hospital under police guard, as homicide officers investigate.

Events

4 h. ago A Soviet space probe will crash back to Earth. It could land in Australia

It’s the final countdown for a spacecraft that was en route to Venus in 1972 – until a rocket malfunction left it stranded in orbit and slowly spiralling back towards Earth.

Events

5 h. ago Would you pay $135 to watch a squad get named? Welcome to Lions mania

After four years of feverish debate, the British and Irish Lions will announce a squad to tour Australia on Thursday night. Here is everything you need to know.

Economics

7 h. ago WA news LIVE: Elderly pedestrian killed in Canning Vale crash

Follow our live coverage here.

Events

7 h. ago WA news LIVE: All eyes on the hills as Bullwinkel goes down to the wire

Follow our live coverage here.

Politics

7 h. ago WA news LIVE: Two guilty of murdering schoolboy Cassius Turvey

Follow our live coverage here.

Events

7 h. ago The titan and the terrier: How Roger Cook outfoxed the brains behind a ‘commercial colossus’

Make no mistake, WA’s Premier gave a firm middle finger to National Rugby League bosses when he waited until they had settled into their flight to WA to announce the Perth Bears NRL deal.

Society

8 h. ago Tan, fight, write: Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally’s guide to staying married

The Emmy Award-winning actors and real-life partners will touch down in Australia as part of Vivid Sydney, once Nick’s spray tan settles in.

Politics

8 h. ago Three dead after house fire, as two more children lose fight for life

A woman who escaped the home with other children and a man remains in hospital under police guard, as homicide officers investigate.

Events

9 h. ago Federal election results 2025 LIVE updates: Liberal elders back Ley for leader as Dutton stays silent; Major blow to Greens as leader Bandt set to lose Melbourne; Tight race in key seats

Follow live as we bring you all the news from the election aftermath and vote counting around Australia.

Politics

11 h. ago They wreaked havoc in Queensland. Now they’re bringing new life elsewhere

One of Australia’s greatest spectacles is playing out far from its big cities.

Politics

11 h. ago Basketball Australia to investigate conflict of interest claims in billionaires’ stoush

The governing body has been asked by the sport’s international federation to investigate claims of conflicts of interest made about NBL supremo Larry Kestelman.

Events

19 h. ago AFL teams and experts’ tips: Magpies ring changes for trip across Nullarbor

Collingwood coach Craig McRae promised a raft of changes to this week’s team and his selection committee has delivered with four key players avoiding the trip to Fremantle, while Jeremy Howe returns.

Sport

20 h. ago Rioli’s Showdown fate to be decided as AFL probes his alleged threats against opponents

Rioli and Power officials met with the AFL for two hours, and a decision about whether he plays in Saturday night’s Showdown will be made on Thursday.

Events

20 h. ago Marnus firms for opening role as Australian squad for Test final takes shape

Marnus Labuschagne is favoured to join Usman Khawaja at the top of the order and tip out Sam Konstas when Australia faces South Africa to bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles at Lord’s next month

Politics