71 m. ago Queensland man charged for allegedly attempting to meet up with ‘child’

A 35-year-old man from Queensland has been charged after he allegedly attempted to meet up with what he believed was a child under 16 for sexual acts.

Politics

25 h. ago All states and territories agree to rush through urgent childcare reforms

All states and territories have agreed to rush through urgent childcare reforms after allegations of abuse at centres across the country.

Politics

28 h. ago Man charged after airport gun drama rearrested over alleged Central Station assaults

Nicholas Teplin, 41, allegedly told an arresting police officer “I know I’m going to get bail like always”.

Events

32 h. ago Man charged after Sydney Airport gun drama rearrested over alleged Central Station assaults

Nicholas Teplin was bailed after a scuffle in which a police firearm was discharged at the airport on Wednesday. Now, he’s behind bars.

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32 h. ago WA news LIVE: Perth teen rushed to hospital after glassing attack; Wastewater survey reveals WA tops nation for meth use

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Events

48 h. ago Sacked Transport official recalls dealings with alleged mastermind of kickback scheme

The former Transport department staffer has told an anti-corruption inquiry about how he first became involved in the kickback arrangements in 2019.

Politics

48 h. ago Australia news as it happened: David Stratton dies; Albanese, Chalmers react to leaked treasury document; Midwife charged with manslaughter following allegedly unsuccessful home birth

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48 h. ago Australia news LIVE: David Stratton dies; Albanese, Chalmers react to leaked treasury document; Midwife charged with manslaughter following allegedly unsuccessful home birth

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49 h. ago Genius Childcare boss fined for handling proceeds of crime as investigators chase missing millions

Darren Misquitta escaped conviction but his legal woes may be just beginning as investigators search for missing millions from his childcare empire and allege breaches of company law.

Events

50 h. ago The end of negative gearing as we know it? Spender calls for new income tax system

Independent MP Allegra Spender, who represents the nation’s wealthiest electorate, has a seat at next week’s economic roundtable, and property tax benefits are firmly in her sights.

Economics

56 h. ago What we learnt from Taylor Swift’s appearance on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast

Following a dramatic album reveal earlier this week, the podcast episode featuring the pop superstar has now landed.

Politics

59 h. ago Australian teen Archie Wilson on homesickness while playing football in US

Nebraska freshman Archie Wilson was overcome with emotion after moving away from home.

Politics

61 h. ago Alleged hitman was handpicked as CFMEU health and safety man on Big Build

A CFMEU delegate accused of involvement in a brazen underworld execution was parachuted into his lucrative union months after he allegedly gunned down a gangland figure in a suburban car park.

Events

61 h. ago Alleged hitman was handpicked as CFMEU health and safety man on building projects

A CFMEU delegate accused of involvement in a brazen underworld execution was parachuted into his lucrative union months after he allegedly gunned down a gangland figure in a suburban car park.

Events

68 h. ago Ellenbrook teen jailed after Children’s Court backflips on sentence

A Perth teenager who coward-punched a fellow student at an Ellenbrook shopping centre has had his suspended sentenced overturned.

Events

2 d. ago ‘You need a garbage bag’: Messages reveal couple joked about dirty money, ICAC hears

An allegedly corrupt Transport for NSW official offered to help with the down payment for his ex-girlfriend’s property using money from kickback schemes, the ICAC has heard.

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3 d. ago ‘Goodbye, my daughter’: A mother lays heartbreak bare. An alleged murderer winks, smirks in court

Ross Judd, 34 is accused of killing a pregnant woman and beheading her partner in Mount Waverley.

Events

3 d. ago Man charged after police gun 'unintentionally' fired during arrest at Sydney Airport

A man has been charged over an incident that allegedly led to a police officer's gun "unintentionally" being fired near a cafe at Sydney Airport.

Events

3 d. ago What Taylor Swift’s album announcement says about her new era

Sharing the name of her upcoming album via her boyfriend’s sports podcast has divided fans. Is it a sign of a flourishing relationship – or a cunning marketing ploy?

Politics

3 d. ago Three Sydney men arrested over alleged planned public shooting

Police overnight have arrested three men in Sydney over an alleged plan to use vehicles in a public place shooting.

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