7 h. ago There is risk and reward for Coalition as Joyce wrestles with irrelevance

Barnaby Joyce looks likely to join Pauline Hanson and One Nation, following many others who have abandoned major parties. But who really wins out of it?

Events

10 h. ago Chinese aircraft makes 'unsafe' flare drop in front of Australian plane

A Chinese plane deployed flares near a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft in an "unsafe" incident in the South China Sea, the government says.

Transport

10 h. ago ‘Fast and physical’: Why Australia is getting into ice hockey

Ice hockey teams around the country are seeing bigger audiences turn out to watch the winter sport – even in summertime.

Politics

10 h. ago True North Copper appoints new MD for Queensland growth push

True North Copper has appointed Mr Andrew Mooney as MD to drive exploration and development at its Queensland copper-gold assets, after just 57 days as non-exec director.

Politics

12 h. ago WA news LIVE: Tougher restrictions on cards for WA demersal fishers; Alarming rise in pedestrian deaths; WA local government election results

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Politics

14 h. ago Experts warn of ‘excessive bleeding’ for victims of rat poison

Health authorities are continuing to search for the source after five people were hospitalised in the Brisbane area in the past week.

Events

14 h. ago Fremantle’s traffic bridge is closing soon. Here’s what it means for your commute

Fresh from celebrating the end to one of the biggest public transport shutdowns in Perth’s history, the government is readying itself for another major logistical challenge.

Politics

16 h. ago WA news LIVE: Major shakeup to WA councils as election results stream in

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Politics

16 h. ago WA news LIVE: Major shakeup to WA councils as election results stream in; Family offers $100,000 reward to help find missing Perth mum

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Events

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

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Politics

18 h. ago Brisbane news live: Superstar singer Teddy Swims surprises fans in Valley beer garden; PM heads to Washington to meet Trump; Prince Andrew facing police investigation over Giuffre claims

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Events

34 h. ago Move over Hollywood’s Walk of Fame: Tribute to Sydney’s storytellers gets new chapter

Sydney’s Writers’ Walk is to be extended, and a founder says the door could be left open to celebrate songwriters, as well as playwrights and authors.

Politics

35 h. ago Rat poison mystery: Queensland Health scrambles after five hospitalised

Queensland Health is scrambling to identify how at least five people were poisoned in Brisbane’s south, with tests confirming they were hospitalised after ingesting rat poison.

Politics

37 h. ago ‘Don’t kiss the Muppets’: Life lessons from Broadway great Bernadette Peters

Peters performs the work of Stephen Sondheim and other classic show tunes in her one-off performance during Brisbane’s queer culture festival, Melt.

Politics

37 h. ago Waste is the new oil: Why Australia’s next big export industry may be rubbish

A Queensland company is set to turn trash into liquid gold to help the airline and shipping industries cut their emissions.

Politics

41 h. ago ‘I want him in the ground’: Why family will name ‘Cheryl’s killer’

Five decades after a toddler vanished from a beach south of Sydney, her family vows to unmask the man who once allegedly confessed to her murder.

Events

45 h. ago The key card Albanese can play to keep Trump on side in Oval Office

Avoiding a “Zelensky moment” or the humiliation of South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa will be a top priority for the prime minister as he walks into the White House this week.

Politics

52 h. ago AFLW weekly LIVE: Roos one win from history after extending a remarkable streak; Saints overcome injury carnage in gutsy win

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 10. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Events

52 h. ago AFLW weekly LIVE: Roos one win from history after extending a remarkable streak; Dons’ losing streak extends to seven

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 10. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Politics

55 h. ago Multiple takeaway orders feared to be contaminated with rat poison

Multiple takeaway orders in south-east Queensland are feared to be contaminated with rat poison.

Politics