4 h. ago Premier’s private staff ‘totally unaccountable’, former ombudsman warns

Deborah Glass says Victoria’s parliamentary integrity reforms failed to address the most critical problem identified by her and IBAC’s investigations.

Events

24 h. ago ‘I want him in the ground’: Why family will name ‘Cheryl’s killer’

Five decades after a toddler vanished from a beach south of Sydney, her family vows to unmask the man who once allegedly confessed to her murder.

Events

28 h. ago ‘We will get there’: Nuclear company key to submarine plans rejects AUKUS doubts

Rolls-Royce has expanded its workforce to build the nuclear power systems for the vessels – and is searching for more trainees, including Australians.

Events

40 h. ago ‘Oh, yeah’: Hayes savours moment after Ka Ying Rising conquers Everest

Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising proved the doubters wrong to claim the $20 million Everest at Randwick. And his trainer has vowed to bring him back to defend his crown.

Politics

41 h. ago How soon is Nowra: Smith’s pair primed to grab winning double

Warwick Farm trainer Matthew Smith reckons Cool Rupert and Can’t Touch This are ready to salute in Sunday’s meeting on the South Coast.

Politics

45 h. ago Rats torn apart for sport and no loos for ladies: welcome to Melbourne, 1859

In 1859, a CBD hotel held ratting nights, where you’d bet on how many rats a dog could kill.

Politics

52 h. ago Contract criminals with no links to their victims are hired online. Innocent people are being killed

Sydney’s underworld is importing more drugs and guns than ever and it is also becoming more tech-savvy.

Events

53 h. ago Michelle Payne’s rise to the top was swift – then came stalkers, the agony and the heartbreak

The past decade has been filled with turmoil, horrendous injury and death for the retired jockey and expert trainer.

Politics

62 h. ago Nowhere to train to be forensic psychiatrist after embattled hospital deemed too dangerous

Withdrawing the training posts from the hospital for mentally ill prisoners throws the pathway to become a forensic psychiatrist into disarray.

Science

63 h. ago Melbourne father’s ‘vicious’ killer will spend 19 years behind bars

The murderer of a “blameless peacemaker” who never got to meet his unborn daughter will spend most of the next two decades behind bars.

Economics

63 h. 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.

Events

65 h. ago ‘Heightened risk of injury’: Melbourne Cup favourite scratched

The withdrawal from “the race that stops a nation” is a bitter blow to star trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott.

Events

66 h. ago Sniper claimed he ‘did a community service’ by killing WA underworld heavyweight, court told

The WA Supreme Court has heard the man who David Pye allegedly paid to shoot former Rebels boss Nick Martin was glad he killed him.

Events

67 h. ago Cup dream that almost became a nightmare: The real story behind Without A Fight’s incredible win

Trainer Sam Freedman reveals just how close his horse came to missing out on an emotional Caulfield Cup victory.

Politics

68 h. ago ‘Inconsistencies’ emerge in case over toddler’s suspicious death

A 33-year-old man had been accused of killing the boy, but the charges were later dropped.

Events

69 h. ago Meet the next generation of coaches hoping to launch into the NRL

The Brisbane Broncos needed someone to inject a tough, physical edge. One of their former enforcers was identified as the perfect candidate.

Politics

2 d. ago WA news LIVE: ‘They’ll kill me’: Perth man accused of manslaughter requests prison transfer; Man dies in e

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Events

3 d. ago First look at the roomy new tram coming to Melbourne’s network

The first new tram for over a decade will roll through the city’s inner-west later this year as part of a testing program. 

Politics

3 d. ago The Winx effect: Why strain is starting to build for Ka Ying Rising’s trainer

Winx was expected to win every time she raced. The pressure took a heavy toll on her trainer Chris Waller, who knows exactly what David Hayes is going through with Everest favourite Ka Ying Rising.

Politics

3 d. ago Soldier killed in vehicle roll during ADF training in Townsville identified

Tulsa Rumney had served seven years in the army, including in Ukraine where he trained soldiers for the war against Russia.

Events