22 m. ago Expulsion threat as police investigate alleged assault at Scots College human tunnel ‘tradition’

The principal has vowed “consequences will follow” after a 17-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted as part of an off-campus event on Saturday afternoon.

Events

1 hour ago Men accused of buck’s party gang rape have sentences, convictions overturned

Two men jailed for attacking three teenagers during a buck’s party weekend will face a retrial after winning appeals, while a third has been acquitted.

Politics

2 h. ago Man charged with Nazi salute as part of federal police blitz

Police have also seized swastika-bearing swords, charged a British man with hate crimes and a 21-year-old with possessing extremist material as part of a week-long crackdown.

Events

2 h. ago Swords, extremist material and Nazi salutes: Three men charged as part of federal police blitz

Police have hit three men with Nazi-related charges and seized swastika-bearing swords as part of a week-long crackdown.

Events

4 h. ago Police called after alleged assault at Scots College human tunnel ‘tradition’

Police say a 17-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted as part of the human tunnel event on Saturday afternoon.

Events

5 h. ago Police called to investigate alleged assault at Scots College human tunnel ‘tradition’

Police say a 17-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted as part of the human tunnel event on Saturday afternoon.

Events

6 h. ago Piastri led the F1 title race by 34 points, but ended up third. One moment in his slide will hurt more than most

For now, Oscar Piastri will process 2025, wonder if he could have handled the tough times better, and keep his fingers crossed that McLaren’s policy of letting its drivers fight fairly persists now one of them has the world champion’s No.1 on the nosecone of his car next year.

Politics

6 h. ago Less than a third of parents will enforce social media ban, new poll finds

Nearly 70 per cent of voters back the world-leading policy, but most are sceptical it can even work.

Politics

9 h. ago A relentless night hunkered down in a missile shelter as Russia attacks

The air raid alarms go off all through the night, urging people to seek shelter. Our correspondent experiences what is a routine night for millions of Ukrainians.

Events

9 h. ago Rapist under ‘supervision’ in community attacked woman during violent crime spree

The man is among sex offenders who have committed violent crimes while on supervision orders but whose cases have been hidden from the public and protected by legislation.

Events

9 h. ago Sex offender under ‘supervision’ in community attacked woman during violent crime spree

The man is among sex offenders who have committed violent crimes while on supervision orders but whose cases have been hidden from the public and protected by legislation.

Events

10 h. ago Albanese is miles ahead, right? Hastie may yet expose this as an illusion

As Paul Keating said, in politics you want to be like the roadrunner: announcing policies, burning up the road behind you. Oppositions can do this too.

Politics

10 h. ago ‘National pride’: Albanese hails teen social ban, but parents may not force kids to follow the law

Nearly 70 per cent of voters back the world-leading policy, which is set to take full effect on Wednesday.

Society

10 h. ago These shopping centres will have a heavier police presence from today. Here’s why

Extra police and protective security will begin 90 days of patrolling four major shopping centres amid a rise in violent retail crimes.

Events

21 h. ago Investigations launched into separate stabbing incidents in SEQ

A man has been charged with attempted murder as police launch investigations into two separate stabbing incidents over the weekend.

Events

26 h. ago ‘Yobbos with custard’ vandalise Crown Jewels in ‘disgraceful’ dessert protest

UK Police have made four arrests after “Tax the Rich” activists smeared crumble and custard over the case containing the State Crown at the Tower of London.

Politics

34 h. ago Netflix producer couple list $10m Byron Bay home they only bought last year

The producer and the writer/director paid $7.8 million for the Coopers Shoot estate last year but have since had a change of heart.

Politics

44 h. ago Sport club fires probe uncovers alleged meth trafficking operation

Police investigating an alleged arson attack on two sporting sites say they have now found a substantial amount of methamphetamine.

Events

44 h. ago The $265 million commute: How urban sprawl is costing Melbourne

Outer-suburban residents generate 14 times more carbon emissions to get around than those in the inner city, according to research that shows better transport links between housing and jobs would cut emissions by 80 per cent.

Economics

45 h. ago Mosque to host community meeting after Islamophobic graffiti

An attack on a 21-year-old mosque in Hoppers Crossing has sparked political condemnation.

Politics