2 h. ago ‘It’s a bit extreme’: Manha’s gruelling daily routine ahead of the selective schools test

Some 17,559 children will sit the selective school test this week for 4200 places. Ninety per cent of them have been coached.

Events

9 h. ago In the square, smartphones were held beside prayer cards. Then came Francis’ final act of quiet rebellion

As the crowd dispersed and the bells tolled one last time for the man in white, it was clear that the church he left behind had been changed forever.

Politics

9 h. ago ‘The ladder doesn’t matter until August’: Panthers sink to last after loss to Sea Eagles

The Panthers are officially at the bottom of the NRL ladder after losing to the Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium on Saturday night.

Politics

12 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Penrith Panthers v Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

Tom Trbojevic returns for the Sea Eagles against a Panthers side desperate to climb off the bottom of the ladder. Follow all the action

Events

12 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Sea Eagles strike first through Olakau’atu and Garrick

Tom Trbojevic returns for the Sea Eagles against a Panthers side desperate to climb off the bottom of the ladder. Follow all the action

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14 h. ago AFL 2025 LIVE updates: Clarko’s Roos show some fight after Power surge; Lions maul Saints; Pie learns injury fate

Follow along as the Saints face the Lions, the Power take on the Kangaroos and the Giants and Bulldogs square off in the AFL Saturday matches for round seven.

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14 h. ago AFL 2025 LIVE updates: Headaches for Clarko as Roos smashed in Power surge; Lions maul Saints; Pie learns injury fate

Follow along as the Saints face the Lions, the Power take on the Kangaroos and the Giants and Bulldogs square off in the AFL Saturday matches for round seven.

Events

18 h. ago Man charged with murder of Newcastle teen claims death was an ‘accident’

Decklen Deaves-Thornton has said via his lawyer that he didn’t intend to “kill or fatally injure” anyone in the drive-by shooting in Newcastle.

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19 h. ago Alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty as US seeks death penalty

The judge warned US Attorney-General Pam Bondi to temper her statements about Mangione to ensure a fair trial.

Events

21 h. ago A quiet, sacred ceremony in one of the last steps on Pope’s final journey

In just hours, the streets of Rome will be flooded with mourners from around the globe as Pope Francis is laid to rest in the simple manner he requested.

Politics

25 h. ago FBI arrests US judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities

Hannah Dugan’s arrest escalates a clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the US president’s sweeping immigration crackdown.

Events

26 h. ago North greats have had enough, but is Clarkson the man to turn it around?

In what should have been a season where the Kangaroos showed marked signs of a rebirth, they again find themselves having to explain what’s gone wrong.

Politics

26 h. ago ‘How many more people need to be killed?’ Simmering tensions on the streets of Footscray

Two police officers shot a rough sleeper dead on the eve of Easter on a busy Footscray street. Was the tragedy unavoidable?

Events

26 h. ago When it comes to cruising, there’s good news for solo travellers

Single, or partner not keen on a cruise? The good news is many lines are making it easier, cheaper and more appealing to sail alone.

Politics

35 h. ago ‘We’re hoping it’s on the minor side’: McStay’s nervous wait after knee injury

The Magpies were confident on Friday night that McStay had avoided damage to his anterior cruciate ligament and that he had hurt his medial collateral ligament in his left knee.

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36 h. ago Man arrested after teenager fatally shot at Newcastle beach car park

A man has been arrested after the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man in the NSW city of Newcastle.

Events

36 h. ago Did you buy a painting by this artist for $925? It could be worth $125,000 now

Demand for works by the Queensland-raised painter Margaret Olley, who died in 2011, continues to grow, and many of her masterpieces have found their way back into the art market.

Economics

37 h. ago Fittler, Anasta ... Smith: Sandon joins Roosters greats with Anzac Day masterclasses

The smallest man at Allianz Stadium walked off with 22 points and a piece of Anzac Day history as the Roosters roared back into form.

Politics

38 h. ago Courts have to prioritise protecting women rather than their attackers

The death in jail of a man with a history of violence who was allowed back into the community to kill highlights failures in the law enforcement and justice systems.

Events

39 h. ago Outrage over death of teen after accused killer’s violent history revealed

Audrey Griffin was allegedly murdered by a man who only months earlier had been spared jail despite a record of domestic violence, sparking frustration from victims’ rights groups.

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