21 m. ago Commonwealth takes four luxury homes after $41 million gold scam

More than a decade ago, two men scammed $41 million in GST through an elaborate gold scam. Now in jail, federal law agencies have secured $9 million in assets.

Economics

49 m. ago This suburb is booming, and there’s more development on the way. What comes next?

For years, Sydney’s north-west corridor has been the centre of urban growth – and in a familiar story, infrastructure hasn’t kept up. But there’s a plan for change.

Politics

1 hour ago Rapid deportation of migrants to Libya would violate court order, US judge rules

The court issued a new order restricting their removal following reports the Trump administration could deport people as soon as this week – despite previous US condemnation of Libya’s harsh treatment of detainees.

Events

2 h. ago Man arrested after allegedly recording people in their homes

A Queensland man is facing dozens of charges after allegedly Queensland man in their homes without their knowledge.

Events

4 h. ago Builder takes council to court for $28m over North Sydney pool debacle

Amid debate over costly council pool redevelopments, North Sydney Council faces a fresh legal dispute over the redevelopment of its harbourside Olympic pool.

Events

6 h. ago Why one call will define Laurie Daley’s second coming as Blues coach

I don’t know which way the Blues coach will go, I’ve chopped and changed myself. But his five-eighth call will dictate the footy NSW play this year.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘It’s an honour’: Inside The Pitt with Australian actor Shabana Azeez

This Adelaide actor didn’t get into drama school. Now she’s on one of TV’s best shows, shadowing ER legend Noah Wyle. Here’s a look behind the scenes.

Politics

7 h. ago First conclave vote to elect new pope fails as black smoke emerges

More than 45,000 people gathered in St Peter’s Square to witness the time-honoured tradition which signified that no candidate had garnered the two-thirds majority needed to become the new pope.

Events

16 h. ago Positive role models take on tough topics in new app for young men

Brisbane schoolboys were asked to submit questions they wanted answered. The result: a new app that gives them advice on relationships, respect, sex and consent.

Politics

16 h. ago ‘They are not mucking around, these parents’: Scale of selective test chaos emerges

The integrity of the high-stakes selective schools test has been questioned, and parents are still waiting for answers.

Events

16 h. ago The toxic web that toppled NSW’s first female police commissioner

Karen Webb’s tenure has come to an abrupt and unexpected end after three years of leaks and attacks from powerful sections of the media.

Events

18 h. ago Bassendean mum accused of starting $300,000 house fire while trying to light drugs

The court was told a man received burns to 30 per cent of his body after a “homemade candle” was dropped on him in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Events

19 h. ago The ‘parallel’ NSW schools agency where 26 people earned $500,000 a year

Education secretary Murat Dizdar told the ICAC a former colleague had a “sharp” and “direct” manner that left some colleagues “bruised”.

Politics

20 h. ago Dragons’ 123kg giant couldn’t make his school team. Now he’s set for his NRL debut

Loko Pasifiki Tonga was once overlooked for selection for his high school footy team. Now the teenage giant has the league world at his feet.

Politics

20 h. ago ‘It’s a really nice knife’: Bondi Junction killer’s voice heard for first time

Joel Cauchi called Queensland police complaining his father has taken his collection of knives. Body-worn cameras captured the interaction outside the family’s Toowoomba home.

Events

20 h. ago Sprung! The wildest claims people have made on their tax returns

From air fryers to swimwear and $10,000 in luxury-branded clothing, here are some of the strange claims the Tax Office has to sort through.

Economics

22 h. ago Big enough for 30,000 elephants, major Sydney metro station reaches milestone

Australia’s largest underground rail cavern has been scraped from tonnes of sandstone beneath Sydney’s city centre.

Politics

25 h. ago House fire that killed young boy ‘suspicious’ as six remain in hospital

A 36-year-old woman is under police guard in hospital after Wednesday’s blaze in Toowoomba.

Events

26 h. ago India launches military strikes against Pakistan after Kashmir massacre

India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens, as Pakistani authorities said five Indian planes had been downed in retaliation.

Events

29 h. ago India fires missiles into Pakistan, targeting multiple sites

Pakistani security officials said missiles were fired into at least three locations, killing at a child and wounding two other people, and that retaliatory strikes had been launched.

Events