2 h. ago A political tide is turning across Europe, and at its centre is a hard truth

A plan to ban hybrid cars has been quietly delayed and a third runway at Heathrow is back on the table as easy green promises crumble under the weight of harsh reality.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Vindictive bullying behaviour’: North ban Kane Cornes over player comments

North footy boss Todd Viney made the sensational revelation on Wednesday morning after Cornes’ stinging criticism this week of skipper Jy Simpkin and young gun Harry Sheezel.

Politics

5 h. ago Key staff at private boarding school step down after ‘strapping’ abuse scandal

The head of Ballarat Grammar’s boarding facility and his deputy have stood down from running Dart House, the principal has told staff.

Politics

5 h. ago North slap ban on Kane Cornes over ‘personal and vindictive’ commentary

North footy boss Todd Viney made the sensational revelation on Wednesday morning after Cornes’ stinging criticism this week of skipper Jy Simpkin and young gun Harry Sheezel.

Politics

6 h. ago Canada’s prime minister schools the world: stand up to the bully, win the election

The world is no longer standing in America’s shadow. It is learning, quickly and with no small amount of fear, how to stand on its own.

Politics

6 h. ago Order 142 and counting: How Trump has used his pen to change America in 100 days

It is the most consequential start of a term of any American presidency, with Donald Trump taking direct aim at law, media, public health and culture.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘Is that a kangaroo?’: Runaway Sheila causes chaos on US highway

The escaped pet was spotted hopping along the road, stunning locals and snarling traffic as state troopers were forced to shut down both sides of Alabama Interstate 85.

Events

7 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Liberals’ signs seized as Kooyong corflute war heads to court; Zoe Daniel’s supporters accused of being antisemitic

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

Events

7 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Liberals’ signs seized as Kooyong corflute war heads to court; Zoe Daniel supporters sent anonymous letters accusing them of being antisemitic

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

Events

7 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Liberals’ signs seized as Kooyong corflute war heads to court; Who’s behind the attack ads targeting Zoe Daniel?

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

Events

12 h. ago ‘They are calling’: Trump confirms Albanese has been trying to speak to him

US President Donald Trump is aware the Australian government has been trying to contact him to discuss trade – and he is yet to take the call.

Politics

12 h. ago Perth family’s house plans dealt double blow as builder goes bust – twice

A family’s dream of building their perfect home has been shattered – twice. But they are far from alone in WA’s increasingly perilous housing market.

Society

12 h. ago The world is consumed by Trump’s chaos. In MAGA heartland, they’ve barely noticed

Polls show the president has lost his sheen. But from “Hog’s Haven” to a hair salon in rural Kentucky, Americans who voted for Donald Trump still think he’s their best chance.

Politics

12 h. ago Olympic stadium logo revealed as work starts on Victoria Park plan

Five weeks after Victoria Park was rubber-stamped as the site of Brisbane’s main Olympic stadium, the delivery authority’s focus has shifted.

Society

12 h. ago Chaotic, wild and history making: This is Trump’s first 100 days

Tariffs, Zelensky and mass deportations. Yet Donald Trump managed to do much more in his first three months as President of the United States.

Politics

22 h. ago No one can decide which council this Sydney private school belongs to

Presbyterian Ladies’ College in Croydon is fed up being pulled between two different councils – but two mayors can’t agree on who should take the school.

Politics

22 h. ago ‘Green wedge’ council targets guerrilla gardener over native plantings

Nillumbik, Melbourne’s “green wedge shire”, has ordered a local farmer uproot a row of native trees she planted in a wildlife corridor.

Events

22 h. ago Legal stoush brewing over election signs at key Melbourne polling booth

The volume of political advertising at a pre-polling booth in Kew has caught the attention of constituents and the local council.

Politics

23 h. ago Desperate Dutton turns to scare tactics in his own electorate

The opposition leader hopes to frighten and divide the community, writes David Grogan.

Politics

23 h. ago Stonnington mayor takes out court order banning council watchdog from demeaning online posts

A long-running feud between Council Watch president Dean Hurlston and Stonnington mayor Melina Sehr has ended in a court battle over personal safety.

Events