16 h. ago Life sentence for tenant who murdered landlady in drunken rage

A jury took four hours to convict the man of murdering the elderly woman who had ordered him to move out of her home.

Events

46 h. ago Smith on notice: AFL sends warning letter to Cats after another controversial social media post

The latest post was from an old episode of The Footy Show, in which Sam Newman verbally attacked Caroline Wilson.

Events

64 h. ago Inside the allegedly toxic rescue service, masked by a ‘god amongst men’ reputation

Staff at Westpac Rescue have allegedly been left broken amid claims of sexual harassment, bullying and victimisation within the iconic organisation.

Politics

3 d. ago Give your home an instant futuristic feel by mixing these materials

For a cool and contemporary look, combine chrome and glass with furniture destined to become design classics.

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4 d. ago This ‘hothead’ made Sam Walker ‘cranky’. Now a Wallabies’ berth beckons

As he forged a lethal combination with NRL star Sam Walker, a new Wallabies face was putting in the foundations to become a Test star.

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4 d. ago Road rage victim's ashes in court ahead of killers sentencing

The family of Rhyce Harding arrived at court with the 27-year-old’s ashes, awaiting the sentencing of the man who killed him in a 2024 road rage incident.

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5 d. ago I ate this ‘revelatory’ pizza every day of my Turkish holiday. Here’s how to make it

Plus a tip to turn the humble flatbread into an irresistible wrap.

Politics

6 d. ago As it happened: Trump demands Hamas return hostage bodies to Israel, six Palestinians killed by Israeli fire; Instagram limits teens to PG

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

Events

6 d. ago History made as Abbott becomes first Shield sub in Ashes blow

NSW seamer Sean Abbott has become the first player replaced in a Sheffield Shield game under the new injury substitute rule, and it has potential repercussions for Australia’s Ashes planning.

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6 d. ago Ground broken at Victoria Park, as drilling begins for Olympic stadium

The first physical work on Brisbane’s 2032 stadium has begun, with major excavations to begin well before the venue’s design is complete.

Politics

7 d. ago Coroner’s extraordinary public letter after shock number of deaths

The state’s top coroner has issued a rare statement after NSW reached a “profoundly distressing milestone”.

Events

7 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Trump demands Hamas return hostage bodies to Israel, six Palestinians killed by Israeli fire; Instagram limits teens to PG

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

Events

7 d. ago The police chief’s plan to tackle crime lacks specifics and will face budget headwinds

As crime soars, Chief Commissioner Mike Bush has revealed his plan to combat it, but it’s light on detail so far and will take time to bear fruit.

Events

1 week ago Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins ‘stabbed to death’ in prison

The former musician was serving a 29-year sentence for a series of serious child sex offences before the attack, which was described as “shocking, even by prison standards”.

Events

1 week ago A fan sent me a mysterious bottle of oil. Will I look like Brad Pitt by Cup Day?

A letter from a reader contained one of the most touching and funniest sentences I’ve ever read – and a bottle of Wonder Oil.

Politics

1 week ago Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel Prize in literature

Krasznahorkai, 71, previously won the 2015 Man Booker International Prize, and is known for his novels often unfolding in single sentences.

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1 week ago Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai wins Nobel Prize in literature

Krasznahorkai, 71, previously won the 2015 Man Booker International Prize, and is known for his novels often unfolding in single sentences.

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1 week ago Judge ‘erred’ when handing down Patterson sentence: prosecutors

Prosecutors said the judge handed down an “inappropriate” sentence to mushroom killer Erin Patterson.

Events

1 week ago Why winning his Nobel Prize is this humble scientist’s ‘worst nightmare’

The first sign something unusual was happening was the vanilla slice.

Science

1 week ago Prosecution calls for life without parole for Erin Patterson in appeal bid

The DPP is seeking a harsher sentence for Patterson, saying 33 years in prison was “manifestly inadequate” for the murders of three people and attempted murder of a fourth.

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