3 h. ago In NSW personal injury law, Maurie Stack was ‘the equivalent of Pele or Beyonce’

Maurie Stack was more than just a lawyer; he was devoted to public service and was even writing his own operetta based on The Dismissal.

Events

3 h. ago LNP opens door to hospital board overhauls, raising spectre of ‘cronyism’

The Crisafulli government made sweeping changes to other boards, but lacked the power to remove health service directors for no reason – until now.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Let me make love to you’: $1000 sex offer revealed in security firm chief’s harassing messages

MA Services boss Micky Ahuja is accused of harassing vulnerable women who worked for him.

Events

13 h. ago Stunning Wests Tigers development with O’Farrell on verge of return, Marshall to extend

Just nine days after the Wests Tigers majority owners punted O’Farrell and three other independent directors, the former NSW premier has been asked to return to the role for what will be his third stint as the leader of the joint venture.

Politics

16 h. ago Banking services restored after thousands of customers hit by Westpac outage

The outage affected eftpos terminals and online banking, including through apps or other browsers. 

Economics

18 h. ago A shootout looms between two very different cricketers if Khawaja is axed

Usman Khawaja’s Test future hangs on a bold Adelaide call as Beau Webster pushes his case, with Pat Cummins’ return set to reshape Australia’s selection puzzle.

Events

19 h. ago This sequel was 30 years in the making. Was it worth waiting for?

In 1995, Edward Burns made a huge splash with his indie debut, The Brothers McMullen. Now, he’s returned to where it all began.

Politics

20 h. ago Qantas A380’s wing peels apart on first flight after returning to service

The plane has been grounded in Los Angeles since Sunday after damage to the slat on its left wing, which resulted in what appeared to be a hole in the surface.

Politics

21 h. ago Stakeknife: British agent inside IRA committed murders with MI5’s knowledge

UK security services protected the spy – despite his links to more than a dozen killings, abductions and torture during the Troubles – and suppressed the truth about for him decades, a new report reveals.

Events

21 h. ago Australian delight, English woe: Cummins boosts attack for Adelaide Test

Skipper Pat Cummins’ impending return strengthens an Australian attack that has had little trouble claiming 20 wickets in each of the first two Tests.

Events

23 h. ago MAGA influencers urge Trump to kill Netflix deal over streamer’s Obama ties

The right-wing commentators’ push to paint Netflix as aligned with Democrats and a liberal agenda adds to a swirl of controversy and intrigue circling what would be one of the largest media mergers in recent history.

Politics

35 h. ago Flights from regional Western Australia to Perth set to increase

Families in regional Western Australia will soon have to pay hundreds of dollars more to fly to Perth after changes to flight caps.

Politics

38 h. ago The Triple Zero call came at 7.03pm. Lindy’s body wasn’t found until after midnight

Emergency services were told “there’s a man bashing the hell out of his woman”. Lindy Lucena later died 600 metres from a police station.

Politics

38 h. ago Residents return home after fleeing fire engulfing Sydney servo

Atmospheric testing for gas was conducted before residents who fled as a nearby petrol station sent black smoke billowing into the sky were allowed home.

Events

40 h. ago England’s Ashes campaign suffers fresh blow as Mark Wood ruled out for series

The fast bowler will join Australian counterpart Josh Hazlewood on the sidelines for the remainder of the series, while the hosts have locked in Pat Cummins for an Adelaide return.

Politics

41 h. ago Atmosphere tested, gas cylinders monitored after blaze engulfs servo

The fire has sent plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky, with 50 firefighters on the scene to fully extinguish the blaze.

Politics

41 h. ago Cummins locked in for Adelaide as Australia vow to keep pressure on England

As expected, the captain will return to the side for the third Test, while strike bowlers Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland are unlikely to be rested with the series on the line.

Politics

42 h. ago Former Labor ministers grilled over delayed child protection scheme

As MPs returned to state parliament on Tuesday, the government went on the attack over a damning report into the state’s worst childcare paedophile.

Politics

44 h. ago Fire engulfs service station in Sydney, surrounding buildings evacuated

The blaze sent plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky, with 50 firefighters on the scene.

Events

44 h. ago Fire engulfs Sydney service station, surrounding buildings evacuated

The blaze sent plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky, with 50 firefighters on the scene.

Events