13 h. ago Coalition vows $5000 visa fee for international students at sandstone universities

Peter Dutton’s plan to hike international student visa fees will cement Australia’s application costs as the most expensive in the world.

Politics

42 h. ago Rare mass grave of Roman soldiers under soccer field points to birth of Vienna

Twenty centuries ago, Roman soldiers battled Germanic tribes in present day Vienna. Their rare remains suggest a catastrophic military confrontation and hasty retreat.

Politics

44 h. ago Myanmar junta accused of ‘hoax’ ceasefire as shunned general welcomed back by regional powers

As the junta leader shook hands in Bangkok, the UN said it had received 14 reports of attacks – including from aircraft, drones and artillery – despite a promised halt to the bombing after the earthquake.

Events

45 h. ago After $10.4 trillion wipeout, US expected to fall into recession ‘under weight of tariffs’

While the White House says Trump’s plan is working, some Republicans have joined Democrats to introduce a bill to terminate new tariffs unless the US Congress approves them.

Economics

52 h. ago Are banks too cautious? Dutton reignites ‘credit for the rich’ debate

The Coalition’s mortgage plan would have real effects on how much you can borrow from a bank, and for the housing market.

Politics

3 d. ago Brisbane news live: Cyclist killed after car crash | Murder charge of prescription pills death | Inquiry into LNP plan to make it easier for police to wand people for knives

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

Events

4 d. ago Brisbane news live: Inquiry into LNP plan to make it easier for police to wand people for knives

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

Events

4 d. ago Donald Trump to make "Liberation Day" announcements of tariffs

US President Donald Trump to announce sweeping tariffs plan, with Australia among the countries to be affected.

Politics

4 d. ago Musk’s time at White House and DOGE ‘will end’ soon, Trump hints

The US president has been suggesting changes are coming, now his lieutenant’s big unsuccessful gamble in Wisconsin on Wednesday has sent tongues wagging.

Politics

4 d. ago The leader most likely to lose their job after the federal election? Jacinta Allan

There will be no move against Allan while the campaign is on but if Labor does as badly in Victoria as the polls suggest, senior party figures have made it clear whom they will blame.

Politics

4 d. ago From a twisty thriller to a moving Ukrainian war diary: eight new books

Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction releases.

Events

4 d. ago You had me at October. Breaking down Eddie McGuire’s AFL grand final plan

Eddie McGuire flagged high-level discussions of an AFL fixture revamp, with State of Origin revived, and the grand final moved to October. There’s a lot to unpack.

Sport

4 d. ago Eddie McGuire wants to tweak the timing of the AFL season. It’s a good idea

Eddie McGuire flagged high-level discussions of an AFL fixture revamp, with State of Origin revived, and the grand final moved to October. There’s a lot to unpack.

Politics

4 d. ago More fossil fuels? Inside Peter Dutton’s shock new gas proposal

The opposition leader’s Robin Hood-like plan may sound like a dream in theory, but lowering household energy bills is a bit more complex in reality.

Events

5 d. ago Dutton’s ‘me too’ election strategy is great unless you’re a woman

If you’re employed in these sectors Dutton has earmarked as priorities, it’s great news. But what’s the plan for women? Signing up for the next season of Farmer Wants a Wife?

Politics

5 d. ago The great divide over this north shore council’s housing plan

There was only one item on the agenda at Ku-ring-gai Council’s extraordinary meeting on Monday, yet it was hours before councillors could debate it.

Politics

6 d. ago Dutton’s gas plan will chill investment, warns global energy giant

Global energy major Shell is warning Peter Dutton that his plan to curb Australia’s gas exports will stunt investment and fail to boost supplies of the fuel.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Trying to arrest the decline’: The $52 million plan to put a record number of Paralympians on the podium

A dedicated unit at the Victorian Institute of Sport hopes to break down barriers for para-athletes, after Australia recorded its worst result in more than 30 years in Paris.

Economics

7 d. ago US President Donald Trump says he's angry with Russian leader

US President Donald Trump says he's angry at Russia's President Vladimir Putin, as he works towards a Ukraine peace deal.

Politics

7 d. ago Trump ‘pissed off’ with Putin, threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil

The US president’s comments suggest he is growing frustrated with his inability to strike a quick peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which he promised in the election campaign.

Politics