89 m. ago The Liberals need to be sufficiently assertive to fix their gender problem. Allow me to woman

Women don’t need protection. They need promotion. They need power. Recognising that is the best way for the Liberals to return to power themselves.

Politics

16 h. ago Residents of Rongelap were rescued in 1985, they long to return home

The Castle Bravo bomb was detonated in 1954 at Bikini Atoll, just 140 kilometres from Rongelap Atoll, a classic Pacific paradise with an enormous lagoon.

Politics

39 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips: Curnow named, Papley and Greene return but Swans leader dropped

After a week in the spotlight, Charlie Curnow has been named to take his place in the Blues’ side against North Melbourne.

Politics

42 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial day 35 as it happened: Accused mushroom cook’s defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, finishes closing statement, reminds jury the ‘standard is proof beyond reasonable doubt’

Defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, has concluded his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four. The jury will return next week.

Events

43 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Accused mushroom cook’s defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, finishes closing statement, reminds jury the ‘standard is proof beyond reasonable doubt’

Defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, has just concluded his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four. The jury will return next week.

Events

48 h. ago Monitor for symptoms: Health warning issued after Sydney outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease

Health authorities are urging Sydneysiders to monitor for symptoms after three Potts Point residents developed the disease in the city’s latest outbreak.

Events

49 h. ago AFL in talks to bring back the Big V as battle with NRL heats up

A WA team with the likes of Chad Warner, Shai Bolton, Jesse Hogan, Patrick Cripps and Kozzy Pickett could come up against a Victorian team stacked with Matt Rowell, Nick Daicos, Jeremy Cameron and Marcus Bontempelli.

Sport

63 h. ago State of Origin to make an AFL return? Out west, they’re keen

A WA team with the likes of Chad Warner, Shai Bolton, Jesse Hogan, Patrick Cripps and Kozzie Pickett could come up against a Victorian team stacked with Matt Rowell, Nick Daicos, Jeremy Cameron and Marcus Bontempelli under the concept being floated. And the match could happen before the start of next season.

Politics

64 h. ago Sunnier weather to give talented Like Lukey a chance to shine

An overdue run of clear weather can pave the way for a talented albeit wayward mare to return to her very best at Thursday’s Gosford meeting.

Politics

65 h. ago ASX slides amid concerns over Middle East escalation while miners decline

The Australian sharemarket closed lower on Wednesday as investors track developments in the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Politics

2 d. ago $50 levy for ‘free’ green bins: Brisbane residents slugged in ‘tax

All Brisbane residents will be charged an extra $50 waste levy to cover the cost of rolling out green bins across the city, whether they choose to have a green bin, or not.

Economics

2 d. ago Why commentary legend Fatty Vautin won’t return to the microphone

For the first time in 33 years, Paul “Fatty” Vautin watched State of Origin from his couch, casting aside a tenure as one of rugby league’s most engaging media figures.

Politics

3 d. ago ASX set to slide as Wall Street slumps; Oil prices rise; $A falls

US stocks slumped under the weight of another jump for the price of oil. It was a return to form for financial markets after Wall Street’s worries about Israel’s fighting with Iran had seemed to calm a bit on Monday.

Economics

3 d. ago ASX slides amid concerns over Middle East escalation; Oil prices rise

The Australian sharemarket opened lower amid mounting speculation that the US is on the verge of joining Israel’s attack on Iran.

Politics

3 d. ago ASX set to slip as Wall Street falls; oil prices rise; $A slumps

US stock indexes are losing ground on Tuesday, while oil prices rise again.

Economics

7 d. ago Dreamliner seemed stuck in the air before crash, survivor says

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew when it plummeted into a residential area just seconds after leaving the runway.

Events

7 d. ago Air India 787 plane was in Melbourne days before crash disaster that killed more than 260 people

Flight history data from the aircraft shows it touched down at Tullamarine on Sunday night and left soon after to return to Delhi.

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7 d. ago Air India plane was in Melbourne days before crash disaster that killed more than 240 people

Flight history data from the aircraft shows it touched down at Tullamarine on Sunday night and left soon after to return to Delhi.

Events

7 d. ago ‘Where are the foreigners?’ How tinderbox Northern Ireland exploded into riots

Residents have spoken of long-running tensions but the alleged attempted rape of a schoolgirl lit the touchpaper for riots.

Politics

8 d. ago British man the sole survivor of Air India crash that killed more than 260 people

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew when it plummeted into a residential area just seconds after leaving the runway.

Events