95 m. ago Australian embassy in Iran evacuated as security deteriorates

Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed on Friday she received advice that Iran’s security environment was deteriorating, prompting the removal of staff.

Events

17 h. ago NSW needs to build thousands more homes. Developers say this change will help

The state government has released long-awaited draft guidelines for a scheme that enables developers to choose between paying a $12,000 levy or delivering infrastructure.

Politics

18 h. ago The Danger Man: Why Dangerfield is the most influential player of his generation

The Geelong champion has changed footy, on and off the field.

Politics

19 h. ago Former Carey Grammar teacher banned for 35,000 messages to student

The teacher who repeatedly messaged the student and started a romantic relationship with them has been barred from the profession for three years.

Society

20 h. ago Man charged after allegedly driving through shopping centre to flee police

Police allege the 27-year-old drove a stolen Toyota Landcruiser through Northland Shopping Centre yesterday to flee police.

Events

20 h. ago Sydney families receive letters after man charged with criminal offences

NSW and Federal Police sent more than 1000 families letters notifying them about the alleged criminal actions of a man who worked with children in Sydney's north and CBD.

Events

20 h. ago Northland bollards insufficient to protect centre: security expert

A day after an allegedly stolen car smashed through the shopping centre, staff have also raised security concerns.

Politics

21 h. ago ‘Quite alarming’: Sydney families sent letter about alleged child sex offences

More than 1200 families received the email from police notifying them about a man who worked with children being charged with criminal offences.

Society

23 h. ago ‘I thought my life would change’: Overcoming the invisible disease to get back into sport

About 180,000 Australians live with IBD, which includes Crohn’s and colitis. For many, the disease can make it difficult to lead an active life.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘I thought my life would change’: Overcoming an invisible disease to get back into sport

About 180,000 Australians live with IBD, which includes Crohn’s and colitis. For many, the disease can make it difficult to lead an active life.

Politics

25 h. ago Fire triggers second evacuation of Northland Shopping Centre in 24 hours

Smoke was seen billowing from the Myer store, less than a day after an allegedly stolen car was driven through the Preston shopping centre.

Events

27 h. ago Hundreds of Sydney families sent letter about alleged child sex offences

More than 1200 families have received a letter from police notifying them about a man who worked with children being charged with criminal offences.

Society

28 h. ago Stolen car dumped after terrifying rampage through Northland

A stolen car driven through Northland Shopping Centre on Wednesday afternoon, triggering the second lockdown in a month, has been found abandoned in a neighbouring suburb.

Politics

28 h. ago Man arrested, stolen car found abandoned after terrifying rampage through Northland

A man has been arrested after an allegedly stolen car was driven through Northland Shopping Centre, sending shoppers scurrying and triggering the second lockdown in a month.

Events

43 h. ago Thousands join the Walk for Truth to confront Victoria's colonial past

Commissioner Travis Lovett walked over 500km in the Walk for Truth, a Yoorrook Justice Commission initiative to inform Victorians about colonisation's impact. The walk, from Portland to Parliament House, drew more than 12,000 participants.

Politics

43 h. ago Schools boss signed off on $67,000 ‘fungus bench’ that was flagged as biosecurity hazard

The former schools building boss has denied showing favouritism, despite his “communications fairy godmother” writing the brief for a tender her company won.

Technology

48 h. ago Insurance claims for wild weather damage this year already exceed 2024 total

One major insurer has received 32,000 claims for wild weather-related damage to both vehicles and property between January and May this year, more than for the whole of last year.

Events

48 h. ago Surge in wild weather claims threatens insurance as we know it

One major insurer has received 32,000 claims for wild-weather-related damage to both vehicles and property between January and May this year, more than for the whole of last year.

Events

49 h. ago $50 levy for ‘free’ green bins: Brisbane residents slugged in ‘tax

All Brisbane residents will be charged an extra $50 waste levy to cover the cost of rolling out green bins across the city, whether they choose to have a green bin, or not.

Economics

50 h. ago Ban lifted: Gay and bisexual men among 600,000 Australians newly eligible to donate blood

Rules that have effectively banned all sexually active gay and bisexual men from donating blood and plasma will be lifted in a world-first move.

Events