61 m. ago How is that an Aussie fair go, for the War Memorial to change the rules at half

I was surprised, and not surprised, that my book had been twice rejected by the Australian War Memorial as winner of the Les Carlyon Literary Award, despite being nominated by independent judges.

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5 h. ago All of his big, beautiful good deeds won’t get Trump into heaven

But the Bible does have some good news even for the likes of Donald Trump.

Politics

9 h. ago ‘Break that grip’: Trump demands NATO countries stop buying Russian oil

Trump said on Saturday he wanted to see tariffs of 50 to 100 per cent on China in order to “break” its support for Russia.

Politics

9 h. ago ‘Break that grip’: Trump demands NATO targets China over Ukraine war

Trump said on Saturday he wanted to see tariffs of 50 to 100 per cent on China in order to “break” its support for Russia.

Events

10 h. ago Hoop dreams: Kingsley Just achieves a record for the most aerial hoop somersaults in one minute

Kingsley Just earns a listing in the new Guinness Book of Records for the most aerial hoop somersaults in one minute (male) with 57 somersaults. Achieved in June 2024 at Circus Nexus in Preston, Melbourne.

Politics

12 h. ago Government pledges $12b to nuclear submarine precinct ahead of PM’s US visit

The Henderson Defence Precinct will receive billions of dollars as Albanese hopes to secure a meeting with Trump in New York.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘Battle cry’: Charlie Kirk’s widow speaks out after arrest of suspected assassin

The individual has been identified as Tyler Robinson, as officials provided details about inscriptions found on bullet casings with the rifle believed to have been used in the killing.

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29 h. ago How indie darling film studio A24 stays on top and what it can teach Australian filmmakers

Since 2012, the one-time start-up has released more than 170 films and picked up 21 Oscars along the way, sending its value to $US3.5 billion.

Society

34 h. ago ‘Ladies and gentlemen, we got him’: Suspect in custody over Charlie Kirk shooting

The individual has been identified as Tyler Robinson, as officials provided details about inscriptions found on bullet casings with the rifle believed to have been used in the killing.

Events

36 h. ago ‘I think we have him’: Trump says suspect in custody over Kirk shooting

A suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university has been taken into custody, US President Donald Trump has told Fox News.

Politics

40 h. ago Australian War Memorial changes book prize rules to reject Ben Roberts

When the judges announced acclaimed journalist Chris Masters as the winner, it proved a step too far for the institution.

Events

41 h. ago Australia news as it happened: New footage of Charlie Kirk assassination suspect released; PM says Islamophobia an attack on Australia’s ‘core values’

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

Events

42 h. ago This Lions trio was released by the Suns. They can spoil the fairytale

They are the former Suns who were dispatched, and have gone on to become key pillars in the Brisbane Lions’ quest to defend their premiership crown. 

Politics

43 h. ago Trump says Russian drone breach in Poland may have been a ‘mistake’

The US president’s take was in contrast to European leaders, who said the incursion had been an ‘unprecedented provocation’.

Politics

45 h. ago Australia news LIVE: New footage of Charlie Kirk assassination suspect released; PM says Islamophobia an attack on Australia’s ‘core values’

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46 h. ago New footage shows suspect jumping off roof, fleeing Kirk assassination scene

The FBI released new surveillance showing the man they believe shot Charlie Kirk making his getaway in the moments after the MAGA activist was killed.

Politics

47 h. ago ‘I love you brother’: For the Trumps, Charlie Kirk is a deeply personal loss

When the US president spoke of his “grief and anger” hours after Kirk’s assassination, it showed how seamlessly the MAGA activist had woven himself into the Trump family fabric.

Politics

47 h. ago Parents of seriously injured jockey release emotional update after spinal surgery

The parents of apprentice hoop Tom Prebble say it’s too soon to know what the outcome will be after spinal surgery.

Events

48 h. ago New images of Charlie Kirk assassination suspect released, high

The FBI released two images of a person of interest and asked the public to help its investigation into the fatal shooting of the conservative activist.

Politics

49 h. ago Brisbane news live: Thief steals and crashes hearse, driver trapped in other vehicle | Accused food truck police chase driver identified | Trump praises ‘good man’ Albanese

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

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