5 h. ago Woman ‘assisting police’ after baby found in drain in Perth’s north

Police released a statement saying the woman was receiving appropriate care and support.

Events

9 h. ago Matt Wright offered $10,000 to injured pilot's family, court hears

Reality TV star Matt Wright offered $10,000 to the family of a helicopter pilot badly injured in a fatal crash but it was declined, a jury has heard.

Events

9 h. ago Disgraced doctor punted from peak body, placed on indefinite leave from Sydney hospital

In a move that could prompt action from health regulators, the Australian Orthopaedic Association has stripped Munjed Al Muderis of his membership.

Science

10 h. ago ‘He wants John gone’: Mayor ‘goaded’ council boss in fiery meeting

Ned Mannoun expressed frustration John Ajaka was “refusing to make the hard decisions” months before the CEO was abruptly sacked, an inquiry has been told.

Politics

12 h. ago ‘Not the right fit’: NDIS won’t take children with autism, developmental delay in $2b shift

Disability Minister Mark Butler said a new system called Thriving Kids would be in place to support children with autism and developmental delay from July 2027.

Politics

14 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Butler says NDIS ‘not the right fit’ for children with autism; Labor responds after Netanyahu blasts ‘weak’ Albanese

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15 h. ago ‘We’ll take everything you have’: Top cop’s warning as drugs, Ferrari and guns seized from Perth bikies

Nine people were arrested after WA Police conducted multiple raids across Perth last month.

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16 h. ago Sydney has recorded its wettest August in 27 years, and there’s more rain coming

Not since 1998 has Sydney seen so much rain in August, with eleven days still left in the month.

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17 h. ago ‘Ocean of awfulness’: Aubrey Plaza opens up about husband’s death for first time

The actress has remained largely out of the spotlight since her husband, Jeff Baena, suddenly died in January.

Events

18 h. ago Brisbane news live: ‘Broad spell’ of rain hitting SEQ | Olympics venues get $3.4m federal boost | Council’s safety concerns over Palestine protest

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18 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Labor responds after Netanyahu blasts ‘weak’ Albanese; Trump rules out US troops in Ukraine

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18 h. ago WA news LIVE: Elective surgeries delayed after surge of patients in WA hospitals

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Science

18 h. ago WA news LIVE: Teenagers charged over threats to Perth high school; Patient influx delays elective surgeries

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18 h. ago WA news LIVE: Perth obstetrician pleads guilty to fatal Dalkeith crash charges

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20 h. ago Brisbane news live: ‘Broad spell’ of rain hitting SEQ | Olympics venues get $3.4m federal boost | Police detail case against Story Bridge protest

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20 h. ago Brisbane news live: ‘Broad spell’ of rain hitting SEQ | Police detail case against Story Bridge protest

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Events

21 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Netanyahu blasts ‘weak’ Albanese; Trump rules out US troops in Ukraine

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23 h. ago This $700,000 NSW Police weapon never really fired a shot. Now it’s been sold

A water cannon purchased for police as a show of strength against dangerous crowds has been auctioned off after not firing a single drop against rioters.

Events

23 h. ago How a small investment in community health would pay off big for Victoria

Victoria’s vital community health centres are in dire need of more funding to stop them falling apart. The outlay would also ease the strain on public hospitals.

Economics

27 h. ago Guardian struggles to fill political editor role eight months after Middleton exit

Senior editors at the outlet have conducted a fresh round of interviews this week to fill the flagship position after earlier efforts to land a suitable candidate were halted.

Politics