4 h. ago Secrecy over Pentagon review suggests there’s stuff in there Australia doesn’t want to talk about

The Pentagon’s AUKUS review might be an American document, but the Australian government has a duty to its own taxpayers to insist upon greater transparency.

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5 h. ago Zelensky digs in against Trump pressure as peace talks at risk of collapse

The Ukraine president is holding firm in a deepening dispute over whether to cede land to Russia to end the war, issuing a forceful statement of his nation’s sovereignty.

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31 h. ago Piastri led the F1 title race by 34 points, but ended up third. One moment in his slide will hurt more than most

For now, Oscar Piastri will process 2025, wonder if he could have handled the tough times better, and keep his fingers crossed that McLaren’s policy of letting its drivers fight fairly persists now one of them has the world champion’s No.1 on the nosecone of his car next year.

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35 h. ago Across Melbourne, parents are preparing for the social media ban fallout

For many children, social media is the digital version of meeting up after school and on weekends. With platforms soon to be out of reach, families are facing tough conversations.

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59 h. ago The words of a killer: Harrowing details of Warnbro mother’s death aired in court

The house in Warnbro was a place of neglect, stained by meth use. It was in this spiralling chaos that Luke Sekkouah stabbed Erica Hay to death and set her body on fire.

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66 h. ago The Ashes 2025 LIVE updates: Mitchell Starc’s critical DRS call nails Joe Root as England collapse under lights

A pivotal day in the Ashes looms at the Gabba as Australia look to shore up a potential 2-0 series lead over England. Follow all the action live.

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3 d. ago What I saw when I (accidentally on purpose) crashed the World Cup draw

The ceremony to sort out who’s playing who at next year’s global soccer-fest veered from pure chaos to maximum cringe – and of course, the Donald also did his dance.

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3 d. ago Piastri struggles as Norris leads practice times in F1 title showdown

Oscar Piastri has suffered a tough, truncated opening day in practice at the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as teammate and championship leader Lando Norris laid down a significant early marker in practice.

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3 d. ago Putin found “morally responsible” for death of woman in 2018

An inquiry has found Russian President Vladimir Putin is "morally responsible" for the Novichok poisoning death of a UK woman in 2018.

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4 d. ago Oprah Winfrey praises Hugh Jackman and social media ban – but avoids key weight

The 71-year-old talk-show host is touring for the first time in a decade in partnership with the pharmaceutical company behind a weight-loss drug.

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4 d. ago Yes, cutting uni staff and courses is painful – but we must to keep running

Without tough action, we cannot secure the future of UTS.

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4 d. ago Home Affairs Minister secret ISIS brides talks shut down by opposition

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke's talk about repatriating ISIS brides has been condemned by the opposition.

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5 d. ago Motorists stuck in Sydney’s M4 tunnel for hours after bulges found in roof

The NSW roads minister has lashed out at the private motorway operator for a breakdown in communication that led to chaos in part of the WestConnex motorway.

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5 d. ago Australia targets Putin’s shadow fleet in bid to starve Russian war machine

Dozens of oil tankers in Russia’s “shadow fleet” will be hit by Australian sanctions as the federal government announces its first military support package for Ukraine in over a year.

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5 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Wells issues social media warning one week before ban commences; Putin ready for war with Europe

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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6 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Wells issues social media warning one week before ban commences; Putin ready for war with Europe

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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6 d. ago ‘Ready right now’: Putin warns of war with Europe ahead of Ukraine talks

The Russian president raised the stakes in peace talks on Ukraine with his dramatic warning to European leaders, just before a critical meeting with US negotiators in Moscow.

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6 d. ago ‘Offer on the table’: Australian army helicopters set to aid fight against Putin

The transfer would help make amends for the much-criticised decision to dispose of the army’s fleet of Taipan helicopters instead of sending them to Ukraine.

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6 d. ago He’s won all golf’s majors and the Ryder Cup, but McIlroy says the Australian Open is his best victory

Rory McIlroy had an “awful year” in 2013, but a nail-biting battle with Adam Scott turned things around – and sparked his career.

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6 d. ago Why international superstar Rory McIlroy’s favourite win was in Australia

Rory McIlroy had an “awful year” in 2013, but a nail-biting battle with Adam Scott turned things around – and sparked his career.

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