88 m. ago My oldest friends are getting divorced and our friendship group is unravelling

For close to three decades, we did everything together. Camping trips when the kids were little, impromptu weekends away when they were old enough to leave at home. But now ...

Politics

88 m. ago Constant protest gridlock in the CBD is symptom of how Melbourne has lost its way

Melbourne’s long lockdowns created mental scars, a fractured trust and a polarisation that continue to be Daniel Andrews’ lasting legacy.

Politics

4 h. ago Australian discovery sheds light on how pregnancy and breastfeeding protect against cancer

While it has been known for decades that women who have children and breastfeed are less likely to develop breast cancer, scientists believe they have now pinpointed exactly why.

Politics

13 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

14 h. ago Israel says ceasefire and aid to resume after Gaza airstrikes

The Israeli military said it was responding to being fired upon, in what is the most serious test yet of this month’s US-brokered truce.

Events

14 h. ago Whatever Trump decides on AUKUS, Australia’s subs are far from guaranteed

Anthony Albanese will be seeking the US president’s commitment to the submarine pact on which Australia’s maritime defence depends, but it means nothing unless production of the vessels is ramped up.

Politics

17 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

18 h. ago Locksley pours first US antimony as Trump, Albanese talk supply in DC

Locksley Resources has poured its first U.S.-made antimony ingot just as the Australian PM and President Trump meet in Washington to discuss critical minerals supply.

Politics

20 h. ago Brisbane news live: Superstar singer Teddy Swims surprises fans in beer garden; Unidentified man found with life

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21 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

23 h. ago Israel launches Gaza airstrikes and halts aid , blaming Hamas for ceasefire ‘violations’

The Israeli military said it was responding to being fired upon, in what is the most serious test yet of this month’s US-brokered truce.

Events

24 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

25 h. ago It’s tough, but I’d do this cycling holiday again in a heartbeat

My hands are so numb I can’t feel the handlebars. My enthusiasm for cycling – and possibly life itself – is dissipating.

Politics

25 h. ago What most Australians expect from Albanese when he meets Trump

The PM will meet the US president in the Oval Office on Tuesday morning, and exclusive polling has revealed how most voters hope the conversation will go.

Politics

25 h. ago McGorry steps down from Celtic Club to make way for new generation

Australia’s oldest Irish club has dealt with its fair share of issues, but the outgoing president insists it is turning over a new leaf.

Politics

30 h. ago Labor will force developers to protect wildlife – but it needs the Coalition’s help

Environment Minister Murray Watt is promising strict new requirements on project developers to prevent harm to nature.

Politics

34 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

35 h. ago I’m a cardiologist but terrible at maths. Here’s how to turn weaknesses around

The best environments stretch us — hard enough to hurt, but not so hard that we break.

Transport

35 h. ago Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to meet with US President Donald Trump

Anthony Albanese is on his way to meet with US President Donald Trump for strategic talks.

Politics

37 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