38 h. ago Hawthorn veteran Breust goes down with knee injury in the VFL

Hawthorn veteran and three-time premiership player Luke Breust has suffered what appears to be a serious knee injury while playing for Box Hill in the VFL

Events

42 h. ago ‘Too quickly for me’: Bucks on Melbourne’s coach selection process as Steven King lands the role

Collingwood great Buckley had been the perceived favourite for the Melbourne job, and is now a frontrunner to be inaugural coach of Tasmania.

Politics

43 h. ago ‘Independent’ voters, 13 candidates and the spectre of Ward: Polls open in the battle for Kiama

Labor appears to be favourite as voters head to the polls, while a Liberal loss will spell trouble for Mark Speakman’s leadership.

Events

58 h. ago Cops face court accused of unlawful killing of Melbourne man

Two police officers have faced court accused of unlawfully killing a man who died in hospital following his arrest in a car park

Events

60 h. ago How a seasoned assistant landed the Demons coaching job ahead of ‘Bucks’

Collingwood great Buckley had been the perceived favourite for the Melbourne job, and is now a frontrunner to be inaugural coach of Tasmania.

Politics

62 h. ago I surfed the same breaks as Mercury. I hate to see politics trawl this tragedy

Mercury Psillakis died after being bitten by a shark last weekend. Sadly, politics soon intervened, even while the family and community grieved.

Politics

63 h. ago Gas giant faces ‘strict’ pollution limits to protect ancient rock art

Environment Minister Murray Watt has announced his final approval to extend one of Australia’s biggest fossil fuel projects for decades.

Politics

66 h. ago Parents of seriously injured jockey release emotional update after spinal surgery

The parents of apprentice hoop Tom Prebble say it’s too soon to know what the outcome will be after spinal surgery.

Events

3 d. ago The MCA’s terrace has long had stunning harbour views. Now it has the food to match

Appointing a revolving door of high-profile chefs may sound risky but the approach is already paying off at revamped level-four fine-diner, Canvas.

Politics

3 d. ago Police recover gun, home in on ‘college age’ suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination

The FBI has also released two images of a person of interest and appealed to the public for help in their investigation of the fatal shooting of the conservative activist.

Events

3 d. ago Hewitt engages lawyers regarding appeal of ban for pushing official

Lleyton Hewitt will captain the match in Sydney this weekend despite being fined and suspended for “offensive conduct”.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Serious concerns’: Police appeal for help finding man missing from Burns Beach

Brian Thomas Fay was last seen near the car park on Ocean Parade on Tuesday evening.

Events

3 d. ago Two police officers charged with manslaughter after builder died in traffic arrest

Homicide squad detectives have charged two police officers with negligent manslaughter following the death of Luke Briggs outside a Hoppers Crossing convenience store last year.

Events

3 d. ago Wallabies call up enforcer to counter Pumas’ revenge raid in Sydney

A Queenslander who would “die for the jersey″ gets his chance for the Test side after two outstanding displays against the British and Irish Lions.

Politics

3 d. ago Smith apologises to photographer; Bombers players will have major say on Merrett captaincy; Former umpire appears in court

Essendon chief Craig Vozzo has refused to guarantee Zach Merrett will remain as captain if he stays at the club, Jeremy Howe has a positive update for Pies fans, and former AFL umpire Michael Pell has faced court.

Events

3 d. ago Block Everything: France faces a financial crisis as it descends into chaos

Emmanuel Macron just appointed his fifth prime minister in two years to end a standoff in parliament that could worsen the country’s unsustainable finances.

Events

3 d. ago The night Australian fascism should have died of embarrassment

Sensible Australians recoil from the sight of neo-Nazis marching in city streets. But fascism once attracted a secret army across country Victoria and in the heart of Sydney.

Politics

3 d. ago Who was Charlie Kirk, the MAGA activist and Turning Point USA founder?

He rose from teenage activist to top podcaster, culture warrior and ally of President Donald Trump, and died doing what made him a political force – rallying the right on a college campus.

Politics

3 d. ago ASX set to slide lower, Wall Street advances as inflation slows; Apple falls

Wall Street is heading for more records following a surprisingly encouraging report on inflation and a stunning forecast for growth from Oracle because of the artificial-intelligence boom.

Politics

4 d. ago Prominent MAGA activist Charlie Kirk shot while speaking at Utah university

Video circulating on social media appeared to show Kirk being hit in the neck while speaking to a large audience from an outdoor tent. He has been taken to hospital in an unknown condition.

Politics