88 m. ago Liberals firm on dumping Victorian elders after ‘assertive women’ comments

The Liberal Party’s federal executive will meet on Tuesday to consider the fate of the NSW division. Sources said the two Victorians in charge would be replaced.

Politics

4 h. ago Freed immigration detainee accused of vicious Footscray mall assault

Friday Yokoju was being electronically monitored via an ankle bracelet as a condition of his release when he allegedly attacked a 62-year-old in Footscray, leaving him with life-threatening injuries.

Events

5 h. ago The PM just got a pay rise. Here’s how his salary compares to Trump and other leaders

Despite his salary increasing, Anthony Albanese is outranked by some senior Australian office holders, but he is still among the best-paid world leaders.

Politics

7 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Prosecutor makes her closing argument to jury

Now that all the evidence has been heard, prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC, is arguing to the jury the Crown’s case against accused killer Erin Patterson.

Events

7 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Prosecutor argues accused deviated from beef Wellington recipe, faked cancer diagnosis

Now that all the evidence has been heard, prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC, is arguing to the jury the Crown’s case against accused killer Erin Patterson.

Events

7 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Accused deviated from beef Wellington recipe, faked cancer diagnosis and wasn’t unwell after lunch, jury told

Now that all the evidence has been heard, prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC, is arguing to the jury the Crown’s case against accused killer Erin Patterson.

Events

12 h. ago ASX set to slide, Middle East attacks trigger Wall Street slump; Oil prices surge

Oil prices leaped, and stocks slumped on worries that escalating violence following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets could damage the flow of crude around the world, along with the global economy.

Events

12 h. ago ASX opens higher; Abu Dhabi lobs $30b takeover bid for Santos

The Australian sharemarket has opened higher, with energy giant Santos surging on the back of a $30 billion takeover bid from a consortium led by Abu Dhabi’s national oil company.

Politics

12 h. ago Building surveyors bypassing tougher Victorian licensing with WA loophole

A massive share of the state’s surveyors are no longer being registered here, prompting fears poorly qualified workers are being tasked to catch out unsafe buildings.

Politics

12 h. ago Formula 1 LIVE: Piastri rises, but so does Norris as Verstappen and Russell battle it out in Montreal heat

Australia’s own Oscar Piastri is looking to increase his lead in the F1 drivers’ championship, but standing in his way are George Russell and none other than Max Verstappen.

Politics

14 h. ago Formula 1 LIVE: Piastri starts third for Canadian Grand Prix, behind Russell and Verstappen

Australia’s own Oscar Piastri is looking to increase his lead in the F1 drivers’ championship, but standing in his way are George Russell and none other than Max Verstappen.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘It’s beautiful, sweet’: Rain settles the dust and brings hope to drought

The Greens’ farm in northern Victoria was barren and lifeless last month. Now rain has brought the first flush of clover so sweet, it’s tempting to taste it.

Politics

24 h. ago New Anzac metro station opened up for ‘trainspotter’s block party’

Thousands partied underground at the new Anzac Station for RISING, mixing trainspotting with tunes from Briggs ahead of the new Metro Tunnel’s opening.

Society

25 h. ago Lawyer for institutional abuse victims ordered to pay $263,000 to client

Dr Vivian Waller, founder of Waller Legal, has represented hundreds of victims of institutional sexual abuse and is widely credited as a driving force behind the Royal Commission. However, Waller Legal has been ordered to pay a client $263,000.

Economics

26 h. ago Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil stoke fears of higher petrol prices

Motorists can expect to pay 12¢ a litre more for petrol within weeks if the oil price spike caused by war in the Middle East continues, economists predict.

Politics

27 h. ago Nicola Gobbo's Lawyer X lawsuit against state of Victoria dismissed

Former gangland lawyer-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo has lost her lawsuit against the state of Victoria after claiming police compromised her safety.

Events

28 h. ago Feathered, furred or finned, her subjects are ready for their close

Working with creatures from butterflies to elephants, Zoos Victoria photographer Jo Howell’s job is anything but ordinary.

Politics

36 h. ago Harry Connick Jnr: ‘I saw a billboard of a Victoria’s Secret model and I married her’

She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen, and we’re still together 30 years later.

Politics

36 h. ago ‘Tremendous growth’: Melbourne’s prestige suburbs outperforming the rest

Melbourne’s leafy middle suburbs have outperformed some inner-city neighbourhoods when it comes to price growth over a five-year period.

Politics

36 h. ago ‘Close to water’: Sydney’s prestige suburb outperforming the rest

Five of Sydney’s priciest suburbs, all known for their proximity to water, are at the top of the price growth tables for the past five years.

Politics