2 h. ago ‘Ticked the box’: Small $437k Thornbury unit ignites auction bidding war

A small apartment in Thornbury sparked a quick-fire bidding war, selling for well above its reserve at $437,000 to a first home buyer.

Economics

23 h. ago AFL 2025 round four LIVE updates: Cats, Demons set for blockbuster; security on alert after MCG incident

Follow along for all the key moments and post game reactions as the Demons and Cats face off in Geelong in Friday night football.

Politics

24 h. ago Chinese firm Landbridge set to be stripped of its controversial lease of the Port of Darwin

The Coalition will use its first major national security policy of the election campaign to announce that in government it would seize control of the port if required.

Politics

27 h. ago The offensive tweet set to cost Mark Latham more than $500,000

The former NSW One Nation leader is facing a massive legal bill following a defamation loss last year.

Economics

32 h. ago Money lost, accounts accessed: Super funds attacked using stolen passwords

Major industry super funds and the largest retail superannuation brand owner, Insignia, have been compromised by hackers who have stolen about $500,000.

Events

35 h. ago Wall Street suffers $4 trillion wipeout, ASX set for more losses as Trump sparks market chaos

Everything from gold and crude oil, to Big Tech stocks and the value of the US dollar against other currencies fell following the US president’s tariff announcement.

Politics

38 h. ago This clue stumped our Mini Crossword testers. Can you answer it?

Tricky words can bring a whole puzzle to a screeching halt. I knew this one had missed the mark.

Politics

49 h. ago ASX slumps as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ rattles global markets

The Australian sharemarket has endured a painful session, with investors torching $21 billion, after Donald Trump unveiled his highly anticipated tariffs that could drastically remake the global economy.

Politics

49 h. ago ‘People power’: The eastern suburbs tree a neighbourhood saved

The stately old fig tree in Clovelly looked set to be razed. But a community campaign reversed a decision to send in the chainsaws.

Politics

51 h. ago This business signed a $3.5m export deal. Then Trump’s tariffs hit

Melbourne business Crusader Caravans is reeling after realising that 50 caravans set to be exported into Florida will be hit by Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

51 h. ago ‘You can’t have both’: Judge blasts doctors for defying strike orders

The doctors’ union has been given less than 24 hours to back down on its planned three-day strike or risk derailing a deal for resigning psychiatrists.

Events

55 h. ago $18,000 in two minutes: Famous jockey’s son banned for 13½ years over bets

A “careless act” led to two jockeys and a professional punter being caught and disqualified for fixing races.

Events

61 h. ago ‘A lot of it is coming true’: Inside the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale

After nine years and two Trump presidencies, the darkest show on television is coming to an end. Everyone on set is painfully aware of the series’ relevance.

Politics

61 h. ago ASX set to edge up, Wall Street swings ahead of tariffs announcement

US stocks are moving higher in the final hours before President Donald Trump unveils the tariffs he promised as part of his ” Liberation Day,” which could drastically remake the global economy and trade.

Politics

2 d. ago If NSW swings to Dutton, it’s curtains for the state Liberal leader

But if Dutton fails to seize critical seats in the state, it may be a boon for Mark Speakman.

Politics

3 d. ago As it happened: Dutton hints at ABC cuts, speaks on crime in Victoria as PM ignites wages fight; Trump tariffs set to begin

Read all the headlines from day six of the 2025 federal election campaign on Wednesday, April 2.

Politics

3 d. ago Public urged to check vaccine records as measles numbers rise

NSW is set to exceed last year’s total case numbers of the infectious disease within the first four months of 2025.

Politics

3 d. ago Public urged to check vaccines as confirmed measles case attends Eastern Suburbs basketball games

NSW is set to exceed last year’s total case numbers of the infectious disease within the first four months of 2025.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Not a declaration of war’: Arbib vows to take on AFL, NRL to keep Olympic talent for Brisbane 2032

Former Labor powerbroker takes up one of Australian sport’s most prized positions.

Sport

3 d. ago Miners slump but ASX in green ahead of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’

The Australian sharemarket has pared early gains but remains in the green at lunch on Wednesday after another volatile night on global markets.

Politics