7 h. ago The clock is ticking for the Tasmania Devils. The premier is taking extraordinary measures

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff says those who argue an AFL team in his state won’t work are doing so for selfish reasons – and he insists his decision to circumvent the state’s planning commission is the only way to avoid a “bloody mess”.

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7 h. ago Renewable energy investors demand answers on Coalition nuclear plan

Major renewable energy companies are pressing Peter Dutton to reveal how much extra wind and solar he would permit under his plan to adopt nuclear reactors.

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7 h. ago Revealed: What NSW voters really think of their schools and transport

Despite Premier Chris Minns making the restoration of trust in public services central to his election pitch two years ago, fewer than half of voters have positive opinions about most key services.

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18 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Dutton pledges national paedophile register; PM makes captain’s call over gambling ads

Follow live as we bring you the news of the election as the Labor and Liberal leaders campaign across the nation.

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18 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Ryan blanks camera crew in awkward pre

Follow our rolling in-depth coverage of key Victorian seats in this federal election campaign.

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19 h. ago Victorians afraid to go to the shops because of rising crime: Dutton

Eight years after warning that Victorians were afraid to go to restaurants, the opposition leader said they felt unsafe going to the shops as criminal incidents rose by 20 per cent in 12 months.

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19 h. ago Victorians afraid to go to shops because of rising crime: Dutton

Eight years after warning that Victorians were afraid to go to restaurants, the opposition leader said they felt unsafe going to the shops as criminal incidents rose by 20 per cent in 12 months.

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24 h. ago Dogs star Darcy avoids ACL rupture but set for long stint on sidelines

Star Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy has dodged the worst-case scenario but will still miss a significant period after scans confirmed he did not suffer an ACL rupture in Sunday’s landslide win over St Kilda.

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24 h. ago Gang of youths: the election battleground where Millennials and Gen Z hold sway

Voters aged under 45 will dominate a swag of key Sydney seats in 2025.

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26 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Federal election 2025 continues; Muslim lobby group rolls out attack ads against Labor

Follow our rolling in-depth coverage of key Victorian seats in this federal election campaign.

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26 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Ryan accuses Libs of pork

Follow our rolling in-depth coverage of key Victorian seats in this federal election campaign.

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30 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton pledges national paedophile register; PM makes captain’s call over gambling ads

Follow live as we bring you the news of the election as the Labor and Liberal leaders’ campaign across the nation.

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30 h. ago Child drowns as death toll on ‘worst Easter weekend’ rises to seven

A nine-year-old boy has died at a popular NSW beach, while the search continues for a man missing and feared drowned in Sydney’s south.

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30 h. ago Child dies as death toll on ‘worst Easter weekend’ rises to seven

A nine-year-old boy has died at a popular NSW beach, while the search continues for a man missing and feared drowned in Sydney’s south.

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31 h. ago Albanese used captain’s call to avoid messy brawl over gambling ads

This was the fourth time the prime minister had blocked controversial policies to avoid rocking the boat as he prepared for the campaign.

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31 h. ago The reason Australians are considered ‘the world’s worst travellers’

I asked a taxi driver in Cairo who were the worst travellers. He didn’t hesitate with his answer.

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40 h. ago ‘Fearing the worst’: Dogs prepare for possibility knee injury will end Darcy’s season

A hush went over Marvel Stadium as the Bulldogs’ star forward hobbled off the ground with a knee injury sustained in a marking contest.

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41 h. ago Dutton says sacked Home Affairs boss Pezzullo ‘should have a role to play’ in nation’s future

Mike Pezzullo says he would be prepared to “again serve my country” if the government asked.

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41 h. ago Body surfer credits watch for saving his life after being swept out to sea

Body surfer Rick Shearman's smartwatch is the reason he's still alive, he says.

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43 h. ago The top reasons voters are hesitant on Albanese or Dutton – and it’s worse in marginal seats

An exclusive survey for this masthead reveals the top concerns voters have as the May 3 election approaches.

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