11 h. ago Sniper who killed WA bikie in public assassination claimed he was a government ‘spook’, court told

The man whose evidence could hold the key to the outcome of bikie David Pye’s murder trial has been accused of telling a string of lies.

Politics

11 h. ago Police turn to tech to identify ‘space debris’ found on outback WA minesite

Experts believe the debris, which was found on a remote mine site’s access road on Saturday, is part of a Chinese rocket.

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11 h. ago Government accuses China of ‘unsafe’ encounter with military aircraft

The Albanese government has accused the Chinese military of unsafe behaviour after releasing a flare near an Australian plane.

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Fast and physical’: Why Australia is getting into ice hockey

Ice hockey teams around the country are seeing bigger audiences turn out to watch the winter sport – even in summertime.

Politics

12 h. ago Police hunt alleged attackers after Melbourne Luna Park machete attack

Police are hunting down the alleged offenders after teenage boys were injured in a machete attack at Melbourne’s Luna Park.

Events

15 h. ago ‘Melbourne’s CBD is safe’: Premier rules out protest permits to protect police after weekend violence

Jacinta Allan rejected calls for a protest permit system and defended the right to protest peacefully, after a demonstration that saw rocks thrown at police.

Events

19 h. ago Sussan Ley turns focus back to tax, industrial relations amid Coalition ructions

The opposition leader has vowed to return to core Liberal policies after the Coalition went to the last election opposing Labor tax cuts.

Economics

19 h. ago Protest permits needed to protect police from violence and injury, says union

Violence will continue at protests if no permit system to regulate rallies is introduced, union boss Wayne Gatt said.

Events

19 h. ago Brisbane news live: Superstar singer Teddy Swims surprises fans in Valley beer garden; PM heads to Washington to meet Trump; Prince Andrew facing police investigation over Giuffre claims

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Events

20 h. ago Police probe claims Prince Andrew sought information on accuser Virginia Giuffre

Prince Andrew is at the centre of a police probe over claims he asked a taxpayer-funded bodyguard to dig up information about his accuser, Virginia Giuffre.

Events

23 h. ago Beside Trump, Prabowo was in his happy place – at home it’s a different story

The Indonesian president returns from the backslapping at Egypt to plummeting approval ratings and his signature policy embroiled in a crisis of his own making.

Politics

23 h. ago Prince Andrew facing police investigation over Giuffre smear claims

Prince Andrew’s biographer, Andrew Lownie, warned there was more scandal to come and this latest probe was “just the tip of the iceberg”.

Events

23 h. ago Israel halts aid to Gaza in clash with Hamas over breaking ceasefire

Israel launched airstrikes on Gaza on Monday and said it was suspending humanitarian aid to the territory after accusing Hamas of firing on its forces and violating the truce.

Politics

30 h. ago Meet the retired tech millionaire who donated $1.9 million to teals and Greens

Pater is one of the biggest single political donors in the country.

Economics

31 h. ago Two teens suffer slash wounds in machete attack near Luna Park

Police are investigating after two teens were wounded following an altercation with a group wielding machetes near Luna Park in St Kilda on Sunday night.

Events

32 h. ago Louvre museum closed after robbery, says France’s culture minister

France’s iconic Louvre museum was closed on Sunday due to a robbery, the country’s culture minister says.

Politics

32 h. ago Police commander's anger after clash with protesters in Melbourne

Victoria Police has confirmed two officers have been hospitalised after clashing with anti-immigration protesters and counter-protesters in Melbourne on Sunday.

Events

34 h. ago Sorry Sydney, The Everest is big, but Jamie Melham scaled greater heights

One of the country’s best riders drew much-need attention to Caulfield, while Moonee Valley has had to undergo emergency track repairs ahead of an historic Cox Plate.

Politics

35 h. ago Two officers hospitalised, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD

At least one person has been arrested and glass containers have been thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rally in the city.

Events

35 h. ago ‘Melbourne has had a gutful’: Two officers hospitalised, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD

At least one person has been arrested and glass containers have been thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rally in the city.

Events