3 h. ago Brisbane news live: Labor bungled Straddie’s move away from mining, says audit | Still no date for Story Bridge footpaths to reopen

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Politics

4 h. ago Days after contesting Chisholm, Katie Allen reveals stage 4 cancer diagnosis

The former Liberal MP said while there are difficult days ahead, she will face them with “clarity and determination”.

Science

5 h. ago Brandon Smith once mocked Latrell. Now they are good friends

One of the first people Brandon Smith called when weighing up a move to South Sydney was Latrell Mitchell, the club favourite – and forgotten NSW centre.

Politics

6 h. ago The gritty countercultural designers taking on the Australian fashion industry

As Australian Fashion Week refocuses on commercial outcomes, a new independent fashion festival – by artists for artists – is championing emerging design.

Culture

6 h. ago Move over, Bali and Japan: The other Asian country we’re obsessed with

There’s another place blessed with some of the finest food on the planet, landscapes that range from lowlands to mountain highs, plus two of the world’s great cities.

Politics

6 h. ago Where was Australia’s first capital? Test yourself with The Age quiz

How well do you know Melbourne and Victoria? Test your trivia and news knowledge with The Age’s weekly quiz.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘The aggression has to stop’: Penny Wong blasts Greens, Liberals over Israel

Labor believes its electoral success has vindicated its attempt to craft a balanced and moderate policy on the vexed issue of the Middle East.

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Two strikes’ policy for dodgy taxi drivers as Victoria moves to clean up industry

Taxi and ride-share drivers who break the rules multiple times will have their licences suspended or cancelled under a two-strikes policy to be legislated by the Allan government.

Events

14 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan’s lead over Hamer in Kooyong grows; Ratnam concedes Wills; Rising star Wolahan bows out

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

Politics

15 h. ago Congestion levy and hybrid work underpin productivity chief’s CBD vision

Melbourne is being challenged to reinvent the CBD from a place to house office workers on weekdays to a week-long destination for recreation and culture.

Politics

15 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE: Eels hoping to move off bottom of ladder by beating Dolphins

The Parramatta Eels are looking to climb off the bottom of the NRL ladder when they take on the Dolphins at CommBank Stadium.

Politics

16 h. ago Jacinta Price defects to Liberals, expected to run as Angus Taylor’s deputy

The shock move has effectively blown apart the Coalition, angering Liberal moderates and devastating the National Party.  

Politics

18 h. ago Australia’s biggest gas company roasted for going soft on emissions

Investors, including big industry super funds, have staged another revolt at Woodside’s annual general meeting which was disrupted by a contingent of protesters.

Events

18 h. ago ‘Financially ruin me’: Trainer banned for two years after trackside incident with investigator

Craig Roberts was rubbed out of the industry following a six-hour inquiry into an altercation with a female integrity officer at Newcastle racecourse.

Events

19 h. ago Erin Patterson trial latest updates: Toxicologist feared public health issue over mushrooms sold to accused

Medical staff at Leongatha Hospital say the accused killer reported gastro symptoms and asked after her lunch guests but was reluctant to stay, leaving and returning over two hours later.

Politics

19 h. ago Erin Patterson trial latest updates: ‘She ate the same as us,’ daughter of accused says of mushroom meal leftovers

A video recording of evidence from Erin Patterson’s daughter was played to the Supreme Court on Thursday.

Politics

19 h. ago The Murdochs wanted secrecy. The media want the world to watch

The Murdoch legal feud has moved to a higher court but has remained a ghost case with barely any official recognition of proceedings.

Events

19 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ratnam concedes Wills; Ryan’s lead over Hamer in Kooyong doubles overnight; Bandt concedes Melbourne

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

Politics

21 h. ago Erin Patterson trial latest updates: Police officer says accused mushroom cook told him where to find beef Wellington leftovers

Medical staff at Leongatha Hospital say the accused killer reported gastro symptoms and asked after her lunch guests but was reluctant to stay, leaving and returning over two hours later.

Events

21 h. ago ‘Life was at risk’: Nurse implored accused killer Erin Patterson to stay at hospital

Medical staff at Leongatha Hospital say Erin Patterson reported gastro symptoms and asked after her lunch guests but was reluctant to stay, leaving and returning over two hours later.

Events