52 m. ago Fire engulfs service station in Sydney, surrounding buildings evacuated

The blaze sent plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky, with 50 firefighters on the scene.

Events

16 h. ago Police reveal why it took more than 20 minutes to help paramedics

Police have revealed why it took more than 20 minutes to respond to a call for help from paramedics under attack in Western Australia’s Goldfields.

Events

19 h. ago Why Australia’s social media ban for under 16s is set to go global

The new law will not solve every problem with “surveillance capitalism” and predatory online behaviour, but it shows governments can address public worries and not just shrug them off.

Politics

29 h. ago Less than a third of parents will enforce social media ban, new poll finds

Nearly 70 per cent of voters back the world-leading policy, but most are sceptical it can even work.

Politics

33 h. ago ‘National pride’: Albanese hails teen social ban, but parents may not force kids to follow the law

Nearly 70 per cent of voters back the world-leading policy, which is set to take full effect on Wednesday.

Society

49 h. ago Warning over ‘fake’ Black Friday discounts as Officeworks defends pricing

As Australians take pause after the annual deals before entering Christmas and Boxing Day sales, retailers have come under fire.

Events

66 h. ago Was it wise to implement social media ban just before the holidays?

Age readers respond to the impending social media ban for teenagers.

Politics

3 d. ago Roll up, roll up: These might just be Brisbane’s best scrolls

Hamish is a business development manager, Rebecca is a lawyer. So what do they know about making scrolls? Everything it seems.

Politics

3 d. ago ASX Runners of the Week: Phoslock, Black Horse, DGR & African Gold

The Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is Phoslock Environmental Technologies, after it flicked the switch on its Chinese water treatment factory after four long years.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘One of the most troubling things I’ve seen’: US lawmakers watch classified boat strike footage

The suspected drug boat was hit four times, not two. Democrats say the survivors posed no threat, while Republicans argued otherwise – though they agreed Pete Hegseth did not issue a “kill everybody” order.

Events

4 d. ago ASX recovers on tech strength despite rate cut hopes dissipating

Tech and gold companies have lifted the Australian market out of an early loss following a positive lead from Wall Street.

Politics

4 d. ago ASX recovers on mining strength despite rate cut hopes dissipating

Mining giants and banks have lifted the Australian market out of an early loss following a positive lead from Wall Street.

Politics

4 d. ago WA MPs’ Christmas break delayed as Cook rushes to pass controversial bill

With surrogacy laws passed on Wednesday, the upper house has clear runway to debate the bill into next week, and Premier Roger Cook hopes it will pass before Christmas.

Politics

5 d. ago Hermès heir sues one of the world’s richest people over $25 billion in missing shares

The lawsuit adds another twist in the saga over alleged lost shares in the maker of Birkin handbags.

Economics

5 d. ago This week’s movies: Russell Crowe in top form, Elizabeth Olsen in the afterlife, a Twiggy doco and a black comedy

Welcome to our weekly wrap of what’s new in cinemas this week.

Politics

6 d. ago Secret diary detailed abuse, fear of camper killer’s wife before her death

Lisa Lynn documented the alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband, missing camper killer Gregory Lynn, before she was found dead on the front lawn of the pair’s home.

Events

6 d. ago Dozens of weapons searches by police deemed unlawful due to blunders

Searches that didn’t comply with the law resulted in 33 people being charged or fined. All will be contacted by police and could have a basis to appeal their cases.

Events

6 d. ago Victoria introduces 'adult time for adult crimes” laws into parliament

Victoria is formally introducing tougher sentences for youth criminals in an 11th hour bid to combat the state's crime crisis.

Events

6 d. ago How the CFMEU turned a workplace safety regulator into a ‘captured pawn’

A senior Queensland union leader has outlined how the CFMEU sought to influence laws as well as key workplace safety regulatory figures.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Adult time’ sentencing laws incompatible with human rights, attorney

The Victorian government’s “violent crime, adult time” reforms will become law after the Coalition voted to support the legislation that they once criticised.

Society