62 m. ago Man dragged to car boot and doused in petrol in terrifying home invasion

A 68-year-old farmer has been dragged to the boot of his car and doused in petrol at gunpoint during a home invasion in Yea.

Events

83 m. ago ‘Don’t you dare’: Officer’s warnings before fatally shooting driver

Madeline Margaret Henry was fatally shot in South Melbourne last month after driving towards a police officer during the arrest of a man allegedly wielding a machete.

Events

83 m. ago Find riffs on Palestinian dishes at a homely Coburg cafe that honours its owner’s grandmother

Beit Siti serves fresh baked goods with Middle Eastern twists, grab-and-go sangers and more.

Politics

6 h. ago Couple on their way to be married just miss out on $4m Tennyson Point home

A couple who planned to get married at the registry on Saturday stopped in to try their luck at auction for the home, but missed out on a truly memorable wedding day by just $30,000.

Events

6 h. ago The clifftop memorial plan to dig Waverley cemetery out of a financial hole

Concept photos of the walls shared have sparked mixed reactions, with some residents likening them to “letter boxes outside unit blocks”.

Politics

7 h. ago This is how the world saw Jayne Mansfield. Her daughter needed more

In her searingly personal new documentary, actress Mariska Hargitay unpacks the complex woman behind the Hollywood images.

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7 h. ago I have a trip booked this school holidays. Do I need to rethink my travel plans?

What happens when disaster strikes on holiday? Here’s how you can prepare before takeoff to prevent pain once you land.

Culture

7 h. ago ‘People want new experiences’: Manly’s Sake to shut as hospo giant changes direction

The operator of the beachside spot will also close El Camino, while the business puts greater focus on “unique venues” and pulls back on its Bavarian chain.

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10 h. ago Brisbane news live: Man charged over Brisbane bus driver attack; The latest on the crisis in the Middle East; AC/DC reveal Australian tour details

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

Events

13 h. ago ‘Least wanted’ to loved: Make friends with four tricky veg (including Brussels sprouts)

Transform your plate by giving some of the least popular vegetables a delicious second chance.

Politics

13 h. ago New planes were meant to be more comfortable. Here’s why it didn’t happen

Despite the hype around new designs and technology, economy class isn’t getting any more spacious. It wasn’t meant to be this way.

Politics

13 h. ago Bungle brings Sydney’s largest metro tunnel build to a grinding halt

Two giant boring machines have been at a standstill for at least six weeks due to fears they will dig too close to a Parramatta building’s foundations.

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13 h. ago Popular Manly restaurants to close as new wharf owners continue expansion plans

The hospitality giant behind Sake and El Camino Cantina on Sydney’s northern beaches will surrender the leases within days.

Politics

24 h. ago Leave your scans to the experts: An idiot’s guide to doing the stupid thing

I am not a doctor. This is one of many reasons why. This is the story of a number, the angst it caused and the idiot who didn’t know what it meant.

Politics

25 h. ago Face scanning, phone accounts on cards for pokies but gambling reform delays frustrate advocates

Frustrated Labor MPs and anti-gambling advocates say the Allan government’s long-awaited harm-reduction reforms are being held back by changing plans.

Politics

25 h. ago ‘Everyone I know is panicking’: Fear grips Sydney Iranian community

Australia’s Iranian community says it feels squeezed between a regime many do not support and a war tearing their country apart.

Politics

25 h. ago Iran’s talking tough after US attack. But the regime has run out of options

With Trump in the White House, Iran’s strategic nuclear ambiguity quickly became a millstone around Tehran’s neck. Now its rulers need a new plan.

Events

32 h. ago RAAF planes land in Dubai ahead of repatriation flight from Israel

Two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) planes are now in the Middle East after landing in Dubai ahead of repatriation flights for Australians stuck in Israel.

Politics

36 h. ago Central Coast enters race for Sydney’s next film studio with $230m plan

Not to be outdone, the Central Coast is lining up with prime locations in Oran Park, Redfern and Silverwater to become the next site for a film studio.

Politics

37 h. ago We’re in our early 50s. Should we pay off our mortgage, or wait?

There’s a lot to be said for being mortgage-free, but keeping your loan available can also be an attractive option.

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