60 m. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Treasurer claims second debate a ‘decisive win’ for PM; McKenzie apologises over China, Russia comments

The leaders are back on the campaign trail after facing off at a second debate overnight.

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62 m. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Apparent push polling in Kooyong; Amelia Hamer revealed as beneficiary of $20m family trust; Wilson campaigns on cost of living

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Society

3 h. ago Judge threatens Trump officials with contempt over El Salvador deportations

District Judge James Boasberg accused administration officials of wilfully disregarding his order that planes already in the air should return to the US.

Events

4 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Amelia Hamer revealed as beneficiary of $20m family trust; Wilson is no campaign bunny as cost of living bites

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Economics

9 h. ago The fourth service: How AUKUS is consuming the defence budget

Army. Air force. Navy AUKUS? The nuclear submarine program could soon cost as much, or more, than other branches of our military, experts say.

Politics

13 h. ago ‘I was wrong’: Coalition frontbencher apologises for saying Russia and China want Labor to win election

After the Coalition called on Jakarta to curtail its defence ties with Moscow, one frontbencher claimed Russia and China didn’t want Peter Dutton as PM.

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14 h. ago As an American, I have never been more afraid for my country’s future

The world is now seeing Donald Trump’s America for exactly what it is becoming: a rogue state led by an impulsive strongman disconnected from the rule of law.

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15 h. ago Coalition frontbencher says Russia, China want Labor to win election

After the Coalition called on Jakarta to curtail its defence ties with Moscow, one frontbencher claimed Russia and China didn’t want Peter Dutton as prime minister.

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16 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Amelia Hamer revealed as beneficiary of $20m family trust; Forum fury over refugee claims in Wills

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Politics

18 h. ago ‘She smells bad’: English tennis player sorry after calling for rival to wear deodorant

Courtside microphones picked up world No.62 Harriet Dart talking to the umpire about the personal hygiene of her French opponent Lois Boisson.

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18 h. ago Australians shun US travel as Trump sparks confusion, then backlash

Trade tariffs and a crackdown on immigration have created fear and confusion for US-bound visitors. More Australians are now avoiding the US.

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18 h. ago ‘So much destruction’: Biden returns to spotlight, swinging at ‘this guy’ Trump

The former US president has largely avoided speaking publicly since leaving the White House in January, but came out to deliver a speech full of punches.

Politics

19 h. ago Most beauty brands have removed talc, but are the replacements any good?

As regulators worldwide raise concerns about this once-popular ingredient, talc alternatives have taken their place. But they don’t all look, feel or cost the same.

Politics

19 h. ago What’s the problem with talc? Why beauty brands are dropping this common ingredient

As regulators worldwide raise concerns about this once-popular ingredient, talc alternatives have taken their place. But they don’t all look, feel or cost the same.

Politics

19 h. ago Inside the massive Perth beachside mansion that’s never been lived in

A wealthy couple built the home 30 years ago as their summer house and visited a couple of weeks a year - and now it’s for sale.

Politics

20 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Forum fury over refugee claims in Wills; Zoe Daniel calls out ‘dangerous’ campaigning

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Politics

20 h. ago Aurum drills monster 89m gold hit at flagship West African project

Aurum Resources has smashed out another big gold hit in West Africa, striking a massive 89m at 2.42g/t gold from 213m at its Boundiali gold Project in Cote d’Ivoire.

Events

21 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Zoe Daniel calls out ‘dangerous’ campaigning; Monique Ryan fury at ‘insulting’ action figure meme

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Politics

22 h. ago China’s new barges would make invading Taiwan easier and more efficient

China has been practising unusual manoeuvres off its southern coast involving three special barges. Experts say it changes the equation on Beijing’s war readiness.

Politics

22 h. ago ‘It can’t last’: Why Gould believes Galvin won’t see out Tigers deal

If getting out of his contract early was Lachlan Galvin’s ultimate goal, Phil Gould predicts he will achieve it – but at a huge personal cost.

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