5 h. ago Woman arrested after allegedly hitting Safety Bay teen on dirt bike

A driver has been charged after a teenager on a dirt bike was critically injured while riding with friends.

Events

6 h. ago A $100m fund to improve West Melbourne streets has paid for tram stops and streetscapes kilometres away

Residents say money intended to improve liveability when the new West Gate Tunnel opens has instead been spent on dangerous traffic changes and upgrades in other areas.

Politics

6 h. ago Andrew McDonald says Pat Cummins will ‘partake in the Ashes’. But in how many Tests?

Australian coach was asked “how fretful” fans should be about the prospect the Test captain missing the Ashes. His response didn’t entirely alleviate concerns.

Politics

8 h. ago WA news LIVE: WA politician reveals he is an anonymous sperm donor during surrogacy bill debate

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Politics

11 h. ago ‘Wish I’d been given the chance’: She held her baby for an hour, then the state took the child away

Since Donald Trump vowed to get Greenland “one way or the other”, Denmark has been scrambling to keep Greenlanders on side. But those efforts have done little to help one young woman, who fell foul of a controversial “parenting test”.

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Wish I’d been given the chance’: She held her baby for an hour, then the state took her away

Since Donald Trump vowed to get Greenland, Denmark has been scrambling to keep Greenlanders on side. But that hasn’t helped one new mother.

Politics

14 h. ago WA news LIVE: WA’s top cop reveals missing Attadale man likely dead

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Events

15 h. ago WA news LIVE: Nearly 99% of Perth properties selling at a profit

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16 h. ago WA news LIVE: Safety Bay driver charged over teen dirt bike crash

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Events

24 h. ago Trump clashes with ABC reporter: 'You're hurting Australia':

The US president had a testy exchange with Four Corners' John Lyons before he's set to depart for the United Kingdom.

Politics

25 h. ago Travelling first class on this train is a perfect mix of old and new

This European train offers modern comfort, while its compartment seating and dining car are welcome reminders of classic rail travel.

Politics

30 h. ago He’s back! Sam Konstas makes century in a session for Australia A

The teenage batting star’s quest to retain his spot in Australia’s Test side is off to a flying start after he hit a brilliant century against India A in Lucknow on Tuesday.

Politics

30 h. ago Uber driver allegedly stabbed by passenger may never walk again

An Uber driver who was allegedly stabbed 10 times at a Gold Coast shopping centre may never walk again.

Politics

31 h. ago Hidden talent: Doyle to put promising colt to test at Canterbury

Trainer Nathan Doyle will give talented three-year-old Hidden Motive a ‘soft launch’ at today’s meeting to gauge his ability to step up to stakes class.

Politics

34 h. ago Train drivers stranded in Metro Tunnel for five hours during testing glitch

Metro Trains did not disclose the cause of the fault but said it had investigated and instituted “mitigations” to ensure the issue does not occur when the tunnel opens to passengers.

Politics

39 h. ago Ley receives ‘mass exodus’ warning after Hastie threatens to quit frontbench over net zero

Leading MPs Andrew Hastie and Jonathon Duniam have flagged a wave of dissent over climate policy in a fresh test of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s authority.

Events

53 h. ago Hastie threatens to quit frontbench, issues net zero ultimatum to Ley

Andrew Hastie’s opposition to net zero emissions is well known, but his provocative comments about quitting the frontbench are a fresh test of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s authority.

Events

54 h. ago Hastie threatens to quit frontbench, issues huge ultimatum to Ley

Andrew Hastie’s opposition to net zero emissions is well known, but his provocative comments about quitting the frontbench are a fresh test of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s authority.

Events

54 h. ago Staggs may have secured a Kangaroos jersey. But he is yet to make his Test call

He has announced himself as one of the game’s best strike weapons. Will he be available to line up for the Kangaroos?

Politics

55 h. ago Strong winds spark blackouts, close train lines and damage properties

Winds peaking at over 100km/h have left thousands without power, forced the closure of some of Melbourne’s busiest train lines and downed trees.

Society