60 m. ago ‘You’re saving money by having children go without’: Parents scared of NDIS changes

Sydney parents have criticised announced changes to autism on the NDIS but there is cautious optimism the change could allow children to access earlier support.

Society

80 m. ago Two truck drivers killed in fiery crash on Queensland highway

Two men have been killed in a fiery head-on crash involving a fuel tanker and a truck west of Brisbane.

Events

1 hour ago Man accused of killing ex in Victorian border town identified

The identity of the man accused of killing his ex-partner in the Murray River town of Cobram has been revealed.

Events

2 h. ago Thriving Kids will displace me and lead to poorer outcomes for my son

Family-centred care leads to better outcomes for children. We are the ones who know our children best.

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Gonna be a good year’: Transport officials express delight at contractor kickbacks

Text messages show officials also discussed how to “fudge the numbers” so favoured contractors would win work for which they would get kickbacks, an inquiry has heard.

Politics

3 h. ago Sydney is copping a sensational spray and probably will for months. But don’t say it’s La Nina

The US did not hesitate when predicting La Nina’s imminent arrival. Australia’s climate experts disagree, even though it’s “very likely” we’ll be seeing rain at Christmas.

Politics

4 h. ago Two bodies pulled from water after father, sons crash into NSW river

Two bodies have been pulled from a river north-west of Sydney after a car carrying three men crashed into the water overnight.

Events

4 h. ago The anonymous email that plunged a Sydney council into chaos

Tensions were already flaring within the council when an email sent to politicians and the state’s anti-corruption watchdog raised the prospect of job cuts.

Events

5 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Chalmers, O’Brien clash at roundtable talks; Ley, Greens call out NDIS overhaul; Bodies found in Sydney river; Government fires back at Netanyahu’s “weak” criticism

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Politics

6 h. ago Bodies found in river search for missing father and son as rain lashes Sydney

The two men went missing after their car veered into a tree and crashed into a river near Wisemans Ferry in wet weather.

Events

7 h. ago Father and son missing after car plunges into river near Wisemans Ferry

Police search the Macdonald River after a crash left a father and son missing. A third son escaped as Sydney endures its wettest August in 30 years. (Footage: Kate Geraghty)

Events

7 h. ago Father, son missing after car plunges into river as rain lashes Sydney

Sydney could record up to 80mm of rain on Thursday as police search for two men after their car crashed into a river near Wisemans Ferry.

Events

8 h. ago How Merivale’s powerful political ties helped move a light rail stop

The hospitality giant’s chief executive, Justin Hemmes, has spent a decade cultivating his contacts at the top of the Liberal Party.

Politics

9 h. ago Why RBA’s Sydney office rebuild has landed it in trouble with a court

A redevelopment of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s asbestos-ridden headquarters has sparked fears noise and vibrations will affect a nearby courthouse and may lead to mistrials.

Events

9 h. ago Brisbane news live: Final piece of Queen’s Wharf puzzle acquired | South Bank Streets Beach reopens | Highway closes after fiery truck crash

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Events

10 h. ago Watch live: Appeal continues after Lehrmann dubbed ‘Australia’s most hated man’

The former federal Liberal staffer is seeking to overturn a damning finding that he raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.

Politics

12 h. ago Two missing after car plunges into river as rain lashes Sydney

Sydney could record up to 80mm of rain on Thursday as police search for two men who went missing after their car crashed into a river near Wisemans Ferry on Wednesday night.

Events

14 h. ago Soaked parts of northern NSW and Sydney warned rain will intensify

Weather forecasters say the heaviest rainfalls are still to come today for the already soaked NSW coast and south-east Queensland.

Events

14 h. ago Man dies in Brisbane crash, women and girl rushed to hospital

A man has died after the Volkswagen Golf he was driving with three passengers crashed into a tree in Brisbane’s north.

Events

15 h. ago The pristine beach, a $100m development proposal and the question over links to Obeid family

Hawks Nest locals have objected to the luxury apartment complex project on a picturesque stretch of sand since it was rezoned in 2021.

Politics