44 m. ago Yze says Balta’s been ‘punished enough’; Rioli trains as coach calls for social media changes; AFL exec’ to depart

Noah Balta is likely to play in Richmond’s AFL side on Saturday just days before he is sentenced for assault over a December attack on a man in Mulwala, while Willlie Rioli has returned to training at Port Adelaide following a racism drama.

Sport

84 m. ago State of Melbourne funeral home ‘disgraceful, appalling’, experts tell court

The embalmer at a funeral home at the centre of a defamation case has rejected suggestions her preparation room was “disgraceful” after a court was shown images of bodies stacked on trays.

Events

2 h. ago Legends TORCH Lachlan Galvin’s management: Freddy & the Eighth

Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns and Danika Mason are back for another week! The Legends are disgusted with Lachlan Galvin’s narrative for leaving the Wests Tigers. 10 years on, we dive back into the archives to remember the Bad Friday match. The boys and Danika read out some hilarious fan mail. Plus, with Origin only 42 days away, the team preview what the Blues squad could look like. All that and more on Freddy & the Eighth.

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5 h. ago Louise ‘cherished time with family’: Mum mourned as husband charged with murder

Cameron Hunt was arrested 200 kilometres away in Redcliffe after his wife’s body was found in the charred remains of their home.

Events

6 h. ago China’s new barges would make invading Taiwan easier and more efficient

China has been practising unusual manoeuvres off its southern coast involving three special barges. Experts say it changes the equation on Beijing’s war readiness.

Politics

6 h. ago Chris Scott does not care what anyone thinks about Geelong's late outs

Geelong Cats coach Chris Scott is asked about his club's habit of making late changes to their team.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘I guess I can’t ever do comedy again’: New mum Becky Lucas on the medical emergency that changed her

Stand-up star Becky Lucas worried she wouldn’t be able to write jokes again.

Politics

7 h. ago Planning a trip to Trump’s America? I need to change your mind

The land of the free is far from the exciting, welcoming country it once was. Trump’s autocracy now greets you at the border.

Politics

8 h. ago Husband charged with murder after wife’s body found in house fire

The 45-year-old man was arrested 200 kilometres away in Redcliffe after his wife’s body was found in the charred remains of their home.

Events

22 h. ago Carlton’s Kemp out for the season; Goodwin braces Melbourne for change

Carlton have confirmed that Brodie Kemp will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has demanded changes at his winless club ahead of Saturday’s game.

Politics

22 h. ago Carlton’s Kemp out for the season; Voss ban stands; Goodwin braces Melbourne for change

Carlton have confirmed that Brodie Kemp will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has demanded changes at his winless club ahead of Saturday’s game.

Politics

25 h. ago Hastings ‘still an option’ to spark faltering Knights as O’Brien looks to Gamble

Knights coach Adam O’Brien insists Jackson Hastings is still a selection option and remains confident his team can get their season back on track, declaring: “We’ve been in deeper holes than this in the past.”

Politics

25 h. ago Former Deloitte director's $2.7m splurge for control leads to prison

Paul Quill pleaded guilty after swindling more than $2.7 million across 368 fraudulent expense claims from Deloitte between August 2018 and February 2022.

Events

26 h. ago It’s the biggest diplomatic event ever to be held in Australia. This city would be the perfect host

Australia’s bidding to co-host the COP climate summit next year. South Australia has a story to tell in tackling climate change, so Adelaide should host the event.

Politics

26 h. ago This city would be the perfect host to the biggest diplomatic event ever held in Australia

As a centre with a story to tell in tackling the challenges of climate change, Adelaide is a prime contender to co-host the COP climate summit next year.

Politics

26 h. ago If COP climate summit comes to Australia, this city would be the perfect host

As a centre with a story to tell in tackling the challenges of climate change, Adelaide is a prime contender to co-host the COP climate summit next year.

Politics

27 h. ago Green bike bridge’s overdue opening a welcome sight for cyclists in Docklands

The elevated crossing over Footscray Road is part of the new and upgraded bike paths funded through the West Gate Tunnel project. But cyclists say safety concerns remain in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Politics

27 h. ago ‘It’s uncomfortable right now’: Goodwin braces Demons for change

The Demons are under significant pressure after a winless start to the season, prompting coach Simon Goodwin to demand changes ahead of Saturday’s game at the MCG.

Politics

32 h. ago ‘No takeover’: Harvard refuses to surrender independence after Trump threat

Trump’s demands include ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, changing admissions and hiring, and curbing the “power” of certain students, faculty members.

Politics

33 h. ago Gayle King looks 'miserable' ahead of Blue Origin space flight

American TV host Gayle King looks 'miserable' ahead of Blue Origin space flight alongside star-studded all-female group.

Politics