77 m. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese’s record ‘forever tarnished’, says Netanyahu; Chalmers clashes with rival in roundtable talks; Butler defends NDIS overhaul

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Politics

2 h. ago ASX climbs as Brambles, gold stocks rise; James Hardie’s horror run continues

The Australian sharemarket opened stronger this morning, putting it on track for a second session of  gains on one of the busiest days of reporting season.

Events

2 h. ago ‘Forever tarnished’: Netanyahu defies Jewish groups’ calls for moderation, attacking Albanese

The Israeli leader has given an interview on Australian television branding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese “forever tarnished”.

Events

3 h. ago ‘Forever tarnished’: Netanyahu defies Jewish groups’ calls for moderation to attack Albanese

The Israeli prime minister has given an interview on Australian television branding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese “forever tarnished”.

Events

4 h. ago ‘Superpower’: We’ve got the minerals and we’re here to help, Rudd tells US

The ambassador to the US said Australia was uniquely positioned to help the Trump administration break China’s stranglehold on processed minerals.

Politics

6 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Israel calls on 60,000 reservists for full Gaza offensive; Tax reform to be discussed on final day of roundtable

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Politics

8 h. ago The elite Perth private boys’ schools spending big on infrastructure

One of Perth’s highest-fee schools has just received development approval for the “largest building investment the school has ever made”. 

Economics

8 h. ago Albanese’s response to blistering personal attack struck the right tone

Israel’s leader tried to engage the Australian prime minister in a war of words, but he wouldn’t take part.

Events

8 h. ago Wallabies to unleash fastest man in Australian rugby against Springboks

An outrageous, 130m try for Australia’s Sevens team took him viral. Now Corey Toole is set to wear the Wallaby gold in Cape Town on Saturday.

Sport

13 h. ago Record clean energy surge set to break Australia’s coal reliance

The threat of blackouts as more coal-fired power stations shut has been downgraded after a record year of investment in renewables and storage.

Politics

14 h. ago Woman ‘assisting police’ after baby found in drain in Perth’s north

Police released a statement saying the woman was receiving appropriate care and support.

Events

19 h. ago Disgraced doctor punted from peak body, placed on indefinite leave from Sydney hospital

In a move that could prompt action from health regulators, the Australian Orthopaedic Association has stripped Munjed Al Muderis of his membership.

Science

19 h. ago ASX finishes higher as banks, retailers rise; James Hardie shares plummet

The Australian sharemarket has finished the session in the green as investors digested a flurry of company earnings announcements.

Politics

19 h. ago Peak surgical body punts disgraced doctor Al Muderis after court finds negligence

In a move that could prompt action from health regulators, the Australian Orthopaedic Association has stripped Munjed Al Muderis of his membership.

Events

22 h. ago From creative couture to dopamine dressing: Australia’s growing upcycling movement

Australians are the biggest consumers of new clothes in the world but a new breed of upcyclers and “thrift flippers” is revealing another way to sartorial success.

Politics

22 h. ago Melbourne University breached privacy in surveilling Gaza student protesters

A top Australian university violated students’ privacy when it used its internet network to identify students participating in a Gaza protest in May 2024.

Politics

22 h. ago ‘Operating like Big Brother’: Melbourne University breached privacy in surveilling student protesters

A top Australian university violated students’ privacy when it used its internet network to identify students participating in a Gaza protest in May 2024.

Culture

25 h. ago What literary satires reveal about the state of the publishing industry

Two recent novels featuring literary fraudsters comment on how fearfully difficult it is to scratch a living as a writer waiting for the big break.

Politics

26 h. ago ASX edges higher as retailers rise; James Hardie shares plummet

The Australian sharemarket had a soft start to trading on Wednesday, as a plunge by building materials maker James Hardie and losses by the mining heavyweights and CSL overshadowed solid gains from the wider market.

Politics

26 h. ago ASX extends gains as banks, retailers rise; James Hardie shares plummet

The Australian sharemarket has cemented its gains in afternoon trading after a flurry of company earnings announcements.

Politics