2 h. ago Mining sector urges Dutton not to class gas a ‘critical mineral’

Classing gas as a “critical mineral” would qualify gas drillers for support from a $4 billion loans facility.

Politics

9 h. ago Dutton dumps controversial plans to axe bureaucrats and end working from home

Dutton will face questions about whether the Coalition can find $7 billion in savings now that the party has ruled out forced redundancies from the public service.

Politics

11 h. ago Gas use has fallen as manufacturers close. Some say this spells economic trouble

Closures of large gas-reliant manufacturers have helped spare Victoria from gas shortages. But it has raised alarms over the state’s economy.

Politics

42 h. ago From gangland to Northland: What Tony Mokbel did on his first morning of freedom

Mokbel started his weekend by going for a morning walk with family and supporters in north-east Melbourne.

Politics

45 h. ago ‘The NRL only appears to see WA as a cash cow’: Premier hits back after talks break down

The NRL is on the brink of walking away from talks to install a North Sydney Bears-affiliated team in Perth in 2027 after an offer from the WA government fell well short of expectations.

Events

46 h. ago Mokbel’s first morning of freedom in 18 years: Northland Shopping Centre and a park walk

Tony Mokbel started his weekend by going for a morning walk with family and supporters in north-east Melbourne.

Politics

46 h. ago Mokbel starts his first full day of freedom with a morning walk

Tony Mokbel started his weekend by going for a morning walk with supporters in north-east Melbourne.

Politics

46 h. ago Bulldogs unchanged for Fremantle clash: AFL experts’ round four tips and teams

Tom Stewart will return for Geelong on Friday night, while Melbourne welcomes back Kysaiah Pickett among four changes to their team, only one of which was forced by injury.

Sport

61 h. ago An Australian star’s Formula 1 spot was already under threat. This monster crash hasn’t helped

Jack Doohan walked away from the wreck in a stunning testament to the safety features of modern F1 cars, but he appeared to move gingerly as he exited the track.

Events

64 h. ago Trump’s beef attack rejected by top Australian biosecurity experts

American farmers are calling for their beef exports to be welcomed into Australia, but their imports are the problem.

Politics

66 h. ago Chalmers ‘untroubled’ as protesters sneak into Perth press conference

The women entered a closed-off facility masquerading as journalists and peppered the treasurer with questions about his government’s support of gas and Israel.

Politics

66 h. ago Tony Mokbel walks free from custody for first time in 18 years

The drug kingpin will wear an ankle bracelet, report to police daily and be subject of a curfew after three Court of Appeal justices released him on bail.

Politics

66 h. ago Drug kingpin to fugitive to free man: Mokbel walks after 18 years behind bars

The drug kingpin will wear an ankle bracelet, report to police daily and be subject to a curfew after three Court of Appeal judges released him on bail.

Politics

68 h. ago New world order: Trump’s tariff attack sparks global recession fears

His trade secretary says a recession would be “worth it” to restructure the US economy, while Trump plays it down but admits there could be bumps.

Politics

3 d. ago Walking’s great – but to strengthen bones, a little heavy lifting goes a long way

Poor bone health puts two out of three Australians aged over 50 at risk of fractures, falls and a shortened lifespan. Many are fighting back – with dumbbells.

Politics

3 d. ago Pill testers say people will die as Qld service forced to close

The group behind two south-east pill-testing sites said they picked up extremely potent synthetic opioids three times since November – including last Friday.

Politics

3 d. ago Dees drop three as Kosi returns for Cats’ clash: AFL experts’ tips and teams for round four

Tom Stewart will return for Geelong on Friday night, while Melbourne welcomes back Kysaiah Pickett among four changes to their team, only one of which was forced by injury.

Sport

3 d. ago Dogs forced to pay abuse victim millions; ‘Ashamed’ Allen apologises over Mitchell meeting; ‘Helpless’ Beveridge goes on the attack

The Bulldogs have lost a High Court appeal; Oscar Allen has spoken about his public meeting with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell; and Luke Beveridge has teed off at the AFL, saying there’s “total confusion” about tackling.

Events

3 d. ago Dogs forced to pay abuse victim millions; ‘Ashamed’ Allen apologises over Mitchell meeting

The Bulldogs have lost a High Court appeal; Oscar Allen has spoken about his public meeting with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell; and Luke Beveridge has teed off at the AFL, saying there’s “total confusion” about tackling.

Economics

3 d. ago ‘Ashamed’ Allen apologises over Mitchell meeting; ‘Helpless’ Beveridge goes on the attack

Oscar Allen has spoken about his public meeting with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell, while the Western Bulldogs’ Luke Beveridge has teed off at the AFL, saying there’s “total confusion” about tackling.

Events