8 h. ago Major power outage brings Spain and Portugal to a standstill

The unprecedented blackout halted subway and railway trains, cut phone service and shut down traffic lights and ATMs for millions of people across the Iberian Peninsula.

Politics

11 h. ago Festivals have ‘privileged literary works’ over popular, commercial fiction: Veronica Sullivan

As the new director of the Melbourne Writers Festival, Veronica Sullivan has tried to create a program with broad appeal.

Politics

19 h. ago Woman stabbed 78 times lived in ‘fear no human should ever know’, grieving mother tells courts

Mackenzie Anderson, 21, was murdered in her home by a paroled ex-boyfriend. Her mother says her daughter was “failed by the system”.

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19 h. ago Woman stabbed 78 times lived in ‘fear no human should ever know’, grieving mother tells court

Mackenzie Anderson, 21, was murdered in her home by a paroled ex-boyfriend. Her mother says her daughter was “failed by the system”.

Events

21 h. ago Boy, 4, with cancer among American children deported with mothers, lawyers say

US border tsar Tom Homan’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested 800 immigrants in Florida last week.

Society

30 h. ago How useful are portable battery power stations for the home?

Similar to mains power you can take with you, and able to be topped up by solar, battery stations are a new option when it comes to camping power or household back-up.

Politics

54 h. ago Dutton eyes better budget but will require cuts in homes and power

Whoever wins on Saturday faces budget deficits as far as they eye can see. Peter Dutton faces tough choices to meet his promises and cut spending.

Politics

61 h. ago ‘The ladder doesn’t matter until August’: Panthers sink to last after loss to Sea Eagles

The Panthers are officially at the bottom of the NRL ladder after losing to the Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium on Saturday night.

Politics

61 h. ago AFL 2025 LIVE updates: Dogs take telling lead in rivalry clash with Giants; Ross Lyon’s tough love for Saints

The Giants and Bulldogs are renewing their rivalry in Canberra, follow along to see who wins. The Power and Lions have wins earlier in the day.

Politics

63 h. ago AFL 2025 LIVE updates: New chapter of GWS v Dogs rivalry arrives; Clarko’s Roos heartbroken; Broadcasters won’t take blame for comms loss

Follow along as the Saints face the Lions, the Power take on the Kangaroos and the Giants and Bulldogs square off in the AFL Saturday matches for round seven.

Politics

64 h. ago AFL 2025 LIVE updates: Roos back within reach of Power as tempers flare; Fox Footy, Seven say they’re not to blame for Anzac Day phone

Follow along as the Saints face the Lions, the Power take on the Kangaroos and the Giants and Bulldogs square off in the AFL Saturday matches for round seven.

Technology

65 h. ago AFL 2025 LIVE updates: Clarko’s Roos show some fight after Power surge; Lions maul Saints; Pie learns injury fate

Follow along as the Saints face the Lions, the Power take on the Kangaroos and the Giants and Bulldogs square off in the AFL Saturday matches for round seven.

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66 h. ago AFL 2025 LIVE updates: Headaches for Clarko as Roos smashed in Power surge; Lions maul Saints; Pie learns injury fate

Follow along as the Saints face the Lions, the Power take on the Kangaroos and the Giants and Bulldogs square off in the AFL Saturday matches for round seven.

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69 h. ago AFL 2025 round seven LIVE updates: Lions dominate Saints but struggle to score; Injured McStay finds out his fate

Follow along as the Saints face the Lions, the Power take on the Kangaroos and the Giants and Bulldogs square off in the AFL Saturday matches for round seven.

Sport

3 d. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Latrell Mitchell sent to the sin bin, Melbourne extend their lead

The Roosters dominated the Dragons in their traditional Anzac Day clash, as Sandon Smith ran riot. Next up, the Rabbitohs face the Storm in Melbourne. Follow all the action.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘We’re hoping it’s on the minor side’: McStay’s nervous wait after knee injury

The Magpies were confident on Friday night that McStay had avoided damage to his anterior cruciate ligament and that he had hurt his medial collateral ligament in his left knee.

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3 d. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Welcome to Country cancelled at Storm and Rabbitohs clash in Melbourne

The Roosters dominated the Dragons in their traditional Anzac Day clash, as Sandon Smith ran riot. Next up, the Rabbitohs face the Storm in Melbourne. Follow all the action.

Events

3 d. ago Brad Scott says he felt 'helpless' during the power outage at the MCG

Brad Scott speaks on the power outage at the MCG.

Politics

4 d. ago Carer ‘raped elderly patients, shared abuse vids with partner’

An aged carer allegedly filmed herself abusing elderly patients at a Sydney nursing home before sharing them with her boyfriend.

Transport

4 d. ago Sydney man charged with murder after stabbing on popular Melbourne night strip

A Sydney man has been charged with murder after a father of six was stabbed to death on a popular night strip in Melbourne last weekend.

Events