9 h. ago Foster carers for high needs children have support slashed by $100 a day

Carers have reported that their state government cost allowances have been cut by three-quarters without explanation.

Politics

10 h. ago The 14 times a NSW official was handed cash totalling $686,000 by contractor

An anti-corruption inquiry was shown WhatsApp messages in which the now-sacked Transport for NSW staffer boasted of the money he had pocketed.

Economics

10 h. ago Your phone can suddenly become a fire risk. Here’s what to do.

When your phone is no longer sitting flush in its case, it’s a big, honking sign of danger.

Events

13 h. ago ‘Let it be cut the way it is’: Trump suggests leaving most of Ukraine’s Donbas in Russian hands

After a phone call with Vladimir Putin and a reportedly tense meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump says for now, both sides of the conflict should “stop at the battle line – go home, stop fighting”.

Politics

13 h. ago WA news LIVE: Tougher restrictions on cards for WA demersal fishers; Alarming rise in pedestrian deaths; WA local government election results

Follow our live coverage here.

Politics

21 h. ago In Trump’s America, the Pentagon now resembles Saudi Arabia for journalists

Knowing he’s in over his head, Pete Hegseth has grown more paranoid and resentful, denying credentials to reporters who seek information that has not been approved for release.

Politics

48 h. ago Childcare to close after 120 years amid warnings Sydney is losing grandchildren

The Millers Point childcare centre will close this year due to dwindling enrolments, as locals say high housing prices are forcing out young families.

Events

3 d. ago Michelle Payne’s rise to the top was swift – then came stalkers, the agony and the heartbreak

The past decade has been filled with turmoil, horrendous injury and death for the retired jockey and expert trainer.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘For a bigger profit, I guess’: Why accused kickback mastermind inflated invoices

Sacked transport official Ibrahim Helmy also allegedly schemed with his right-hand man to “find loopholes” in the system, an anti-corruption inquiry has heard.

Politics

3 d. ago Poor track design contributed to Queensland greyhound deaths: report

Animal welfare was meant to be ‘at the core’ of The Q’s design, but a new report has found that did little to prevent up to 16 deaths at the venue this year.

Politics

3 d. ago Greatest reason Gaza war ‘will not end’: Why Hamas isn’t going anywhere

Gaza is pulverised. But reports suggest Hamas fighters have emerged from underground in fresh clothes, with functional weapons and “sparkling clean pick-up trucks”.

Events

3 d. ago The Australian agrees to new Pentagon press rules, according to US reports

The newspaper has joined a small list of publications to agree to controversial new media rules, which led to major news outlets walking away from their press access.

Politics

3 d. ago NSW cricketer suspended after celebration that was ‘imitating NBA star’

Manly player Joel Davies had three matches of a five-week ban suspended.

Economics

4 d. ago Daughter of Floreat murderer urges public to back in WA gun reforms

A report tabled in parliament has scrutinised the laws, including a new guns portal which the committee found was not ready for the volume users who tried to update their licences. 

Events

4 d. ago Labuschagne’s Ashes spot all but sewn up as Konstas goes back to drawing board

Every sign is pointing to the likelihood that Marnus Labuschagne will make a quick return to the Australian Test side at Sam Konstas’ expense.

Politics

4 d. ago Even in Trump’s America, the crackdown on Pentagon reporters is chilling stuff

An unprecedented crackdown represents a dark day for democracy, and should serve as a wake-up call for complacent Australians.

Politics

4 d. ago ASX resets record on rate cut bets; Macquarie surges on $61.4b AI deal

The Australian sharemarket has shot back up to record territory after a rise in unemployment fuelled bets the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates.

Economics

4 d. ago Essential workers are locked out of rentals, but Labor says WA is ‘being bold’ in housing

The latest Anglicare rental affordability report shows early childhood educators or hospitality workers could only afford less than 1 per cent of the available rentals in Perth – or 16 properties.

Society

4 d. ago ‘We are not backing down’: Reporters pack up, walk out as Pentagon ‘confiscates’ almost all press badges

Almost every news organisation across the political spectrum refused to agree to the conditions, including News Corp’s Fox News, and conservative channel Newsmax.

Politics

4 d. ago Rise of the Terminator: Arnie’s 10 greatest feats in the pool

Ariarne Titmus has produced some of the greatest moments in Australian sport. Here are some of her finest performances.

Politics