3 h. ago Premier schmoozes in Shanghai as Victoria launches drive to double Chinese visitors

The state has launched a $43 million advertising campaign as it targets an annual 800,000 Chinese tourists by 2029.

Politics

4 h. ago Business sweeteners on the table as government prepares to unveil climate target

The federal government is set to court industry support as it announces an upgraded emissions reduction target, while the Coalition’s net zero fight ramps up.

Politics

4 h. ago Conman allegedly targeting locals in Porepunkah shooting scam

Police are investigating reports of a man allegedly claiming to be collecting donations on behalf of the Thompson and De Waart-Hottart families.

Events

8 h. ago Falling foul of the president: Who’s the real Fake News loser?

Standover tactics from US President Donald Trump have become familiar ground for US media companies.

Politics

9 h. ago Conman allegedly posing as police officer in Porepunkah shooting scam

Police are investigating after receiving a report of a scam targeting residents and businesses in the Alpine and Wangaratta regions.

Events

12 h. ago How Australia’s climate target could stack up against the rest of the world

So far, 31 countries have announced their 2035 emissions-reduction targets, but only two have released targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.

Events

17 h. ago Royal banquet and the spectre of Epstein: Trump arrives in UK to pomp, guerilla protests

Protest groups prepared by unfurling a giant banner outside Windsor Castle showing the US president and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and planted fake souvenir coffee mugs and plates in local gift shops.

Politics

28 h. ago ‘It’s a farce’: Treasury reveals only one number in play for Albanese’s climate target

Treasury officials have revealed they have only modelled one figure for the Albanese government, as it prepares to announce its 2035 emissions reduction target.

Events

28 h. ago SA Police investigates employee's posts allegedly celebrating Kirk assassination

A serving South Australian police officer has become the centre of an investigation into social media posts celebrating the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.

Events

29 h. ago Ambitious targets now, and, please, no more denial and delay

The National Climate Risk Assessment confirms what Australians are already experiencing: worsening fires, floods and heatwaves.

Events

31 h. ago Coalition divisions erupt as more MPs urge leader to dump climate pledge

Two more Coalition MPs have urged Sussan Ley to dump support for net zero after Andrew Hastie’s ultimatum that he would quit the front bench if she backed the climate target.

Politics

32 h. ago Eclipse diamond drill push to target Greenland rare earths potential

Eclipse Metals has inked a drilling contract as it gears up to launch a diamond drilling program at its Ivigtut and Gronnedal rare earth and critical minerals projects in Greenland.

Events

37 h. ago Ponting targeted with abuse after fake handshake quote spreads on social media

Ricky Ponting has been subjected to abuse after a wave of social media posts falsely claimed he criticised India’s refusal to shake hands with their Pakistani opponents after their Asia Cup Twenty20 game.

Events

38 h. ago Prime Minister responds to protesters planning to target his next office

Anthony Albanese has called protesters who said they will just turn up at his next Marrickville office 'self indulgent'.

Politics

57 h. ago Trio charged over backyard ‘veterinary drug’ euthanasia operation

A Gold Coast man, who is accused of running a backyard euthanasia operation “deliberately targeting vulnerable people”, is one of three people charged over a man’s suicide.

Politics

58 h. ago ‘PR spin’: Raiders dismiss Walsh abuse claims as star dodges ban for headbutting

Brisbane’s star fullback is free to play in next week’s preliminary final, but Pat Carrigan is facing a one-match ban.

Events

59 h. ago ‘You think I’m going to focus on a gossip column?’ Premier grilled on under

David Crisafulli brushes off allegations of staff abuse by one of his senior ministers, who has reportedly lost 11 staffers in 10 months.

Politics

59 h. ago ‘You think I’m going to focus on a gossip column?’ Premier grilled over under

David Crisafulli brushes off allegations of staff abuse by one of his senior ministers, who has reportedly lost 11 staffers in 10 months.

Politics

66 h. ago Fox News host apologises for saying mentally ill homeless people should be killed

Brian Kilmeade made his remarks as social and mainstream media come under the spotlight for their contributions to toxic public discourse in the US.

Events

3 d. ago Rapper's family home targeted in alleged underworld shooting

The family home of Sydney rapper Ay Huncho was allegedly targeted by a spray of bullets.

Events