6 h. ago Merrett’s midfield time sparks debate; Fremantle snare ‘eight points in five days’ in mid

Luke Jackson produced a rucking masterclass to lift Fremantle to a 41-point win over injury-hit Essendon at Optus Stadium. The Dockers have recorded five straight wins in a stunning mid-season purple patch.

Politics

11 h. ago As bombs rain down on Israel and Iran, Gaza’s carnage continues

While Israel’s stunning attack on Iran and the possibility of all-out regional war transfix the world, in the background, Gaza’s death toll continues to climb.

Events

12 h. ago ‘Ignore the letter’: Schools boss intervened over contractor friend’s pay, inquiry told

The ICAC has heard that after questions were raised about a cycling buddy’s $2800-a-day pay, Anthony Manning asked for the document to be withdrawn.

Culture

13 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.

Politics

13 h. ago Is ‘lifting heavy’ the solution to perimenopausal changes? Meet the women choosing weights.

Social media would have us believe there is a special formula for perimenopausal health, but many experts disagree. Here, they share their personal fitness routines for positive ageing.

Politics

14 h. ago Northland bollards insufficient to protect centre: security expert

A day after an allegedly stolen car smashed through the shopping centre, staff have also raised security concerns.

Politics

15 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial day 35 as it happened: Accused mushroom cook’s defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, finishes closing statement, reminds jury the ‘standard is proof beyond reasonable doubt’

Defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, has concluded his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four. The jury will return next week.

Events

15 h. ago Iran does not have nuclear weapons. We can’t afford to repeat the Iraq War lie

Netanyahu continues to insist that Iran is on course to produce nuclear weapons within weeks. Meanwhile, he omits that Israel itself has its own substantial nuclear program.

Events

15 h. ago Few believe Iran has nuclear weapons. We can’t afford to repeat the Iraq War lie

Benjamin Netanyahu continues to insist that Iran is on course to produce nuclear weapons within weeks. Meanwhile, he omits that Israel itself has its own substantial nuclear program.

Events

19 h. ago Faulty wiper, communications system forces Perth passengers off C

Passengers on Wednesday were told to get off their service entering the Perth underground and catch the next train because the train could no longer continue service.

Politics

19 h. ago The Fed continues to watch and wait for Trump’s tariffs to bite

The US central bank has kept interest rates on hold as Trump’s tariffs and their potential fallout leave its members as confused as everyone else.

Politics

19 h. ago Fire triggers second evacuation of Northland Shopping Centre in 24 hours

Smoke was seen billowing from the Myer store, less than a day after an allegedly stolen car was driven through the Preston shopping centre.

Events

20 h. ago 208 arrests a day: Youth crime soars again as police apprehend record number of offenders

Police say they are arresting more people – and seizing more edged weapons – than at any point in their history.

Events

26 h. ago After three days with my family, I feel my childhood self returning. Why does this happen?

I found myself going quiet, retreating into my chair. The crushingly shy, passive version of myself I’d long thrown off was threatening to reappear.

Society

31 h. ago ‘It’s Tom’s time’: How Maroons vindicated Slater’s biggest coaching call

As Billy Slater’s bold selection calls were vindicated, Cameron Munster issued a stunning defence of his under siege coach.

Politics

38 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial day 34 as it happened: Defence barrister Colin Mandy tells jury accused mushroom cook wanted to be close to in

Patterson’s barrister will continue his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four on Thursday, after the judge warned jurors to expect a long direction from the bench next week.

Events

40 h. ago It’s been six days since Israel first struck Iran. Here’s what we know

The rapidly escalating conflict may see a new player officially take the field: US President Donald Trump. But what happens then, and how did we get here?

Politics

42 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Defence lawyer Colin Mandy tells jury accused wanted to be close to in

Erin Patterson’s defence barrister is expected to continue delivering his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four this morning, after the judge warned jurors to expect a long direction from the bench next week.

Events

43 h. ago Terrified Iranians left to fend for themselves, as leaders play songs on TV

Even after Israel issued an evacuation warning on Monday for part of Tehran, Iran’s state-run television continued as normal – up until the moment an Israeli strike hit the television studio itself.

Politics

44 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.

Events