2 h. ago Andrew McDonald says Pat Cummins will ‘partake in the Ashes’. But in how many Tests?

Australian coach was asked “how fretful” fans should be about the prospect the Test captain missing the Ashes. His response didn’t entirely alleviate concerns.

Politics

4 h. ago Bone discovered in backyard as police probe cold case disappearance

An unidentified bone has been discovered in a South Australian backyard after police excavated the property as a part of a fresh search for the remains of a missing woman.

Events

6 h. ago Catholic primary schools have seen huge jumps in NAPLAN maths results

A change in the way Catholic primary school children are taught has boosted their numeracy scores, and it’s the same system Victoria’s public schools will follow.

Politics

9 h. ago ‘He was going to dob on me’: ABC journalist speaks after Trump threats

One Australian minister backed journalists’ right to ask “tough questions”, but Nationals MP Matt Canavan said the ABC’s US investigation was a waste of money.

Politics

15 h. ago Royal banquet and the spectre of Epstein: Trump arrives in UK to pomp, guerilla protests

Protest groups prepared by unfurling a giant banner outside Windsor Castle showing the US president and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and planted fake souvenir coffee mugs and plates in local gift shops.

Politics

16 h. ago Silent and preventable illness that kills more than 12,000 Australians each year

Health experts are urging governments to mandate standard sepsis care across all Australian hospitals to avoid preventable deaths from a poorly understood condition.

Events

19 h. ago Australian star holds on for dramatic world champs bronze behind Kenyan legend

Jess Hull won bronze in the 1500 metres at the world championships, but four years after Peter Bol missed out on an Olympic medal by half a second, he was knocked out of the worlds by about the same time.

Politics

22 h. ago All heart: After a rough start, Australian star Jess Hull holds on to bronze behind Kenyan legend

Jess Hull won bronze in the 1500 metres at the world championships, but four years after Peter Bol missed out on an Olympic medal by half a second, he was knocked out of the worlds by about the same time.

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22 h. ago Watch: Australian star holds on for dramatic world champs bronze behind Kenyan legend

Jess Hull won bronze in the 1500 metres at the world championships, but four years after Peter Bol missed out on an Olympic medal by half a second, he was knocked out of the worlds by about the same time.

Politics

25 h. ago Boaties praised for their actions after tinny capsizes off WA coast

Two boaties are being praised for doing everything right when their tinny capsized near Garden Island off the Western Australian coast.

Politics

25 h. ago Brisbane school scores soccer coup with Liverpool FC partnership

A specialised training program will give students access to expert coaching from the English club’s global academy.

Sport

26 h. ago ‘Your positions will no longer be required’: Plans to shut down uni degrees revealed

Staff were called to a meeting on Tuesday and told about the plans, to be officially unveiled tomorrow morning, which would “disestablish” the UTS school of education.

Politics

26 h. ago SA Police investigates employee's posts allegedly celebrating Kirk assassination

A serving South Australian police officer has become the centre of an investigation into social media posts celebrating the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.

Events

28 h. ago Teaching Mandarin in Victorian schools, student exchange top of China strategy

Premier Jacinta Allan secured a personal meeting with China’s Minister for Education as she promised more opportunities for Victorian teachers and students to learn about Chinese culture.

Society

29 h. ago Actor Craig McLachlan pulls out of stage show after 'aggressive' backlash

Australian actor Craig McLachlan says he has pulled out of performing in the stage production Cluedo after swift backlash from the theatre community.

Politics

30 h. ago Perth day care worker on trial over allegations he touched two children

Robert David Reti, 39, is accused of indecently dealing with a four-year-old and a six-year-old at two separate day care centres in Lesmurdie and Banksia Grove in 2023.

Society

30 h. ago Keeping pace with a gifted child: Are schools letting them down?

It may seem like they have won the academic lottery but parents of gifted children can struggle to find the right support to allow their child to thrive.

Politics

34 h. ago Australian Brett Graham didn’t have a game plan, but he’s made history in London

Growing up in regional Australia, Graham ate out rarely. Now he runs two Michelin-starred restaurants.

Politics

35 h. ago ASX rises as miners advance; Super Retail falls after sacking CEO

The Australian sharemarket opened slightly higher on Thursday, led by the mining heavyweights, after Wall Street set more records overnight.

Politics

39 h. ago The King’s reach: How Charles can help sway Trump on state visit

UK leader Keir Starmer is desperate for the US president’s trip this week to be a success. He’s banking on impressing Trump with the glory of the monarchy.

Politics