40 m. ago Brisbane news live: Maroons prepare for State of Origin game two in Perth; Ratepayers await Brisbane City Council budget; Lord mayor rules out three rates levies

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Politics

77 m. ago This mysterious company has never sold a single product. Its founder is now worth $51 billion

A company that aims to treat neurological conditions such as ADHD and autism has made a dizzying share price surge without a single sale. It has made its founder very rich.

Economics

3 h. ago Why the Finnish ambassador is driving a Camry from Perth to Darwin

His Toyota Camry is dubbed the ‘Happiest Car in the World’. Will it make it along the Gibb River Road?

Politics

3 h. ago Surge in satellite launches and space tourism thins ozone layer

Rocket launches have connected the world, revolutionised earth and space sciences, and filled pop star Katy Perry with love. Now they risk wrecking the ozone layer.

Technology

4 h. ago Khamenei won’t be hunted ‘for now’: Trump’s issues veiled threat, calls for Iran’s surrender

President Donald Trump said the US knew exactly where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was “hiding”, but he would not be killed – for now.

Politics

4 h. ago Khamenei won’t be hunted ‘for now’: Trump issues veiled threat, calls for Iran’s surrender

President Donald Trump said the US knew exactly where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was “hiding”, but he would not be killed – for now.

Politics

15 h. ago ‘I’m not done yet’: Emotional Slater launches furious response to Woods ‘grub’ sledge

Maroons coach referenced his late predecessor Paul Green in a stunning attack on the former Blues forward in Perth on Tuesday.

Politics

16 h. ago As Maroons careers go on the line, two Broncos vie to press their case

A Queensland defeat in Perth is expected to trigger team changes, with two men vying to force their way into an under-fire squad.

Politics

16 h. ago Father of girl killed in South West crash charged over threats to alleged driver, police

A Perth court was told Greg Bragger was struggling with grief when he said he would kill the teenager allegedly behind the wheel of a car his daughter was a passenger in when it crashed, claiming her life.

Events

18 h. ago WA news LIVE: Feds pledge $20 million for Kwinana green steel; First

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Economics

19 h. ago WA news LIVE: Site but no date on Yanchep hospital; Fresh legal challenge levelled at Woodside

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Politics

21 h. ago ASX inches higher after Trump’s Tehran warning; Gold stocks advance

The Australian sharemarket is treading water after President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Tehran.

Events

21 h. ago ASX edges lower after Trump’s Tehran warning; Gold, uranium stocks advance

The Australian sharemarket is treading cautiously after the US president’s comments raised fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.

Events

22 h. ago WA news LIVE: Fresh legal challenge levelled at Woodside; Four rushed to hospital after crashes

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Events

22 h. ago WA news LIVE: Pregnant woman, three men rushed to hospital in Perth crashes

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Events

27 h. ago Liam Martin missed an easy shot to Munster’s ribs in game one. He’s vowed not to miss in Perth

Liam Martin missed a golden opportunity to put a decent shot on Cam Munster’s exposed ribs in Brisbane. The new Queensland captain won’t be as lucky in Perth.

Events

37 h. ago Celebrated restaurant Pneuma to close after departure of star chef

You have just three weeks remaining to experience one of Brisbane’s best restaurants.

Politics

38 h. ago Perth sport stars say there’s room in city for Bears as State of Origin looms

Perth has rolled out the royal welcome for State of Origin, which will take over Optus Stadium on Wednesday.

Politics

43 h. ago ‘Made a fool of myself’: Lando Norris full of remorse for crashing into Aussie teammate Piastri

There is often no love lost between Formula 1 teammates, but Lando Norris went out of his way to apologise to his Australian teammate.

Events

44 h. ago ‘Not to be taken’: Macron’s Greenland visit shows Europe’s support for territory coveted by Trump

The French leader expressed strong support for the strategic Arctic island amid reports the US has drawn up plans to take it by force.

Politics