7 h. ago Brisbane news live: Queensland flu cases highest of year | Accused wife killer to answer curfew

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19 h. ago Harry Houdini: Grant’s magic act seals epic win over Panthers

Isaah Yeo, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Jahrome Hughes are all missing, but there’s still plenty to play for at CommBank Stadium. Follow all the action.

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20 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Grant’s magic act seals epic win for Storm over Panthers

Isaah Yeo, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Jahrome Hughes are all missing, but there’s still plenty to play for at CommBank Stadium. Follow all the action.

Events

22 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Storm move Munster for Panthers showdown

Isaah Yeo, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Jahrome Hughes are all missing, but there’s still plenty to play for at CommBank Stadium. Follow all the action.

Events

22 h. ago Essendon champion joins Dees’ coach search; Winmar continues bid to co

An Essendon great will be on the panel charged with finding premiership coach Simon Goodwin’s replacement at Melbourne. Meanwhile, Nicky Winmar is continuing his push to be a co-lead plaintiff in a racism class action.

Sport

23 h. ago Sacked Transport official recalls dealings with alleged mastermind of kickback scheme

The former Transport department staffer has told an anti-corruption inquiry about how he first became involved in the kickback arrangements in 2019.

Politics

24 h. ago More than 100 humanitarian groups call on Israel to end ‘weaponisation’ of aid

As aid groups accuse Israel of blocking aid on border, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterates the idea that Palestinians should simply leave Gaza.

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29 h. ago What to stream this week: A supernatural Australian murder mystery and five more picks

Picks include local thriller Playing Gracie Darling, an Eddie Murphy action comedy and a three-season binge of Reservoir Dogs. 

Events

36 h. ago Alleged hitman was handpicked as CFMEU health and safety man on Big Build

A CFMEU delegate accused of involvement in a brazen underworld execution was parachuted into his lucrative union months after he allegedly gunned down a gangland figure in a suburban car park.

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36 h. ago Al Muderis spent $19,000 on media advice. Then he ignored it

The disgraced surgeon hired a crisis PR firm as this masthead’s investigation went to air before pursuing a failed, costly defamation action.

Economics

36 h. ago Alleged hitman was handpicked as CFMEU health and safety man on building projects

A CFMEU delegate accused of involvement in a brazen underworld execution was parachuted into his lucrative union months after he allegedly gunned down a gangland figure in a suburban car park.

Events

48 h. ago ‘Goodbye, my daughter’: A mother lays heartbreak bare. An alleged murderer winks, smirks in court

Ross Judd, 34 is accused of killing a pregnant woman and beheading her partner in Mount Waverley.

Events

49 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Wilson accuses government, union of colluding over push for four

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50 h. ago Police investigating after beachfront erosion fight turns violent

A beachfront homeowner fighting erosion and a Central Coast councillor have accused each other of assault after debate around a proposed seawall turned violent.

Events

50 h. ago Brandon Smith questioned by police over person linked to drug probe

The Souths recruit is not accused of wrongdoing, but it has emerged that he pleaded guilty to drugs offences while an emerging player in Townsville a decade ago.

Events

54 h. ago Man accused of horror Mount Waverley double murder winks, smiles in court

A man accused of killing a pregnant woman and beheading her partner has smiled and winked in court while being told there would be delays in the case due to the “complex” crime scene.

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68 h. ago T20 international cricket LIVE: Head out early after Brevis plunders stunning 41

Australia are eyeing off a T20 series win against South Africa after a 17-run win on Sunday. Will we see another magnificent crowd catch? Follow the action live.

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68 h. ago T20 international cricket LIVE: Brevis brings up stunning 41

Australia are eyeing off a T20 series win against South Africa after a 17-run win on Sunday. Will we see another magnificent crowd catch? Follow the action live.

Politics

2 d. ago T20 international cricket LIVE: Waugh lays into Zampa after dropped catch as South Africa start positively against Australia

Australia are eyeing off a T20 series win against South Africa after a 17-run win on Sunday. Will we see another magnificent crowd catch? Follow the action live.

Politics

2 d. ago Apple, Google lose out to Fortnite developer in landmark ruling

The judgment could reshape digital app stores and also lead to one of the largest class action payouts in Australian history.

Technology