11 h. ago Mum’s plea for justice as cops hunt hooded figure over ‘horrific’ murder

James Pakis, 34, was senselessly stabbed in a Sydney apartment. His mother has vowed to be “the voice” of her son as she fights to get him justice.

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17 h. ago The Great British Heatwave has officially arrived – and this is just the beginning

With a health alert in place until Monday and thermometers nudging 34 degrees, the country famous for queuing in drizzle is now lining up shirtless for ice-cream.

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20 h. ago ‘A missed opportunity’: West Australians react to the state budget

Every line item in Labor’s ninth consecutive budget handed down on Thursday will have a real impact on West Australians. Here’s how the community has responded.

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24 h. ago ‘It’s a scary climate’: America’s LGBTQ community begins the fightback

Hate attacks, employment discrimination and public harassment for those who were in the Stonewall riots, it’s all too familiar.

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30 h. ago Fremantle vs Essendon LIVE: Five straight wins for Freo; Mission Improbable is exactly that for Dons

We’re back for another Thursday night of AFL action. Tonight undermanned Essendon head west for a clash against Fremantle at Optus Stadium The Dockers (8-5) will be eyeing off a potential percentage boost.

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34 h. ago Continuity the key as Schmidt sticks with trusted Wallaby troops for Lions

Joe Schmidt has picked just two bolters and one overseas star in his Wallabies squad ahead of the British and Irish Lions series next month.

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40 h. ago Brumbies speedster bolts into Wallabies squad as big names miss out

Joe Schmidt has unveiled his first Wallabies squad for the year, ahead of the British and Irish Lions series next month.

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59 h. ago As Trump mulls next steps, rifts in his MAGA universe explode into public view

Many of Trump’s MAGA supporters oppose another US mission in the Middle East, but hawkish Republicans are putting pressure on Trump to step in.

Politics

65 h. ago Crumbling school hall forces students to miss an hour of class each day

Senior pupils at a primary school in Melbourne’s inner west are being transported by bus to a nearby college every day because of an “unsafe” building.

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3 d. ago Man jailed after allegedly threatening teenage driver in daughter's crash

A father grieving the death of his daughter in a south-west WA crash has spent a night in custody after allegedly threatening to kill the teenage driver.

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3 d. ago No motive, just panic: Defence team contends mushroom cook Erin Patterson was content, not a killer

Inside courtroom four in Morwell, Patterson, on trial for murder, listened intently as her defence barrister, his voice straining, began to lay bare what she stands to lose. Follow our live updates.

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3 d. ago Father of girl killed in South West crash charged over threats to alleged driver, police

A Perth court was told Greg Bragger was struggling with grief when he said he would kill the teenager allegedly behind the wheel of a car his daughter was a passenger in when it crashed, claiming her life.

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3 d. ago FOMO has hit the housing market, and it’s just the beginning

House prices are on the move and buyers have a sense of urgency – some would say panic – to get in before they are priced out.

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3 d. ago Iran anchor was live on TV when the bombs hit. She fled amid smoke and falling debris

Sahar Emami was seen hurrying off camera as the screen behind her cut out. Off-camera, a male voice cried out “allahu Akbar”.

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3 d. ago TV station vows to report ‘until the end’ after missile hit live on air

An Iranian anchor was forced to flee the set amid explosions. Soon after, the station head appeared on camera clutching a bloodied piece of paper to deliver a message of resilience.

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3 d. ago Iran anchor was live on TV when the bombs hit. She fled as dust and debris fell

Sahar Emami was seen hurrying off camera as the screen behind her cut out, as people on set were heard saying “Allahu akbar”.

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3 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Accused lied to authorities and in witness box, prosecutor says; defence counsel begins addressing jury

Prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC, says the Crown has proven its case against accused killer Erin Patterson beyond reasonable doubt. Now, the defence barrister is addressing the jury.

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3 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Trump complains about Putin’s G7 summit exclusion; airstrike hits Iran’s TV network

Follow our rolling coverage of the day’s headlines from Australia and beyond today.

Politics

3 d. ago Australia news LIVE: G7 meeting begins with Trump Russian complaint; Airstrike hits Iran’s TV network; Liberals set to dump Victorian elders

Follow our rolling coverage of the day’s headlines from Australia and beyond today.

Events

3 d. ago Liam Martin missed an easy shot to Munster’s ribs in game one. He’s vowed not to miss in Perth

Liam Martin missed a golden opportunity to put a decent shot on Cam Munster’s exposed ribs in Brisbane. The new Queensland captain won’t be as lucky in Perth.

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