5 h. ago Trump says he wants to do a Ukraine deal with Putin. Here’s a reality check from on the ground

An English pub may be far from the frontline in Ukraine, but the man sitting in it is part of a lifeline giving hope to a country under siege.

Politics

6 h. ago For some, reaching old age marks a historic first. Here’s what their experience teaches us

Life expectancy has increased in Australia, but there are still communities where dealing with old age is a relatively new challenge.

Society

12 h. ago Harry Houdini: Grant’s magic act seals epic win over Panthers

Isaah Yeo, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Jahrome Hughes are all missing, but there’s still plenty to play for at CommBank Stadium. Follow all the action.

Politics

13 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Grant’s magic act seals epic win for Storm over Panthers

Isaah Yeo, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Jahrome Hughes are all missing, but there’s still plenty to play for at CommBank Stadium. Follow all the action.

Events

15 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips for round 23: Dons to unveil 15th debutant; Lion Doedee out injured

All the ins and outs for AFL round 23. Essendon, who confront St Kilda on Friday night, have named a 15th debutant for season 2025.

Sport

15 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Storm move Munster for Panthers showdown

Isaah Yeo, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Jahrome Hughes are all missing, but there’s still plenty to play for at CommBank Stadium. Follow all the action.

Events

15 h. ago Bureaucrats forced to fly economy as tribunal contradicts government

The Remuneration Tribunal published a statement on Thursday removing access to business-class travel for certain office holders. 

Politics

15 h. ago In the race to replace Ward in Kiama, there’s one thing everyone agrees on

Both major parties are claiming underdog status in the campaign for Kiama as the shadow of Gareth Ward looms.

Events

16 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips for round 23: Essendon to unveil 15th debutant

All the ins and outs for AFL round 23. Essendon, who confront St Kilda on Friday night, have named a 15th debutant for season 2025.

Sport

16 h. ago More Hamas officials welcome Albanese’s recognition move, as PM warns against propaganda

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley said the Albanese government had “got it wrong” when it announced a plan to recognise a Palestinian state on Monday.

Events

16 h. ago Charges laid after north shore teal candidate targeted in Liberal

Tina Brown, along with Philip Ruddock and his wife, has been threatened in a series of anonymous letters authored by a Liberal volunteer.

Events

16 h. ago Opposition, former LNP premier raise questions over top doc hiring

Campbell Newman and Labor don’t often see eye-to-eye. But both want answers over the chief health officer recruitment process after revelations about political signage at the first pick’s home.

Politics

17 h. ago Sacked Transport official recalls dealings with alleged mastermind of kickback scheme

The former Transport department staffer has told an anti-corruption inquiry about how he first became involved in the kickback arrangements in 2019.

Politics

17 h. ago Australia news as it happened: David Stratton dies; Albanese, Chalmers react to leaked treasury document; Midwife charged with manslaughter following allegedly unsuccessful home birth

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Politics

17 h. ago Australia news LIVE: David Stratton dies; Albanese, Chalmers react to leaked treasury document; Midwife charged with manslaughter following allegedly unsuccessful home birth

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18 h. ago A Machete, a tomahawk and ‘polite’ intruders: Forrestfield home invasion baffles police

Two men, armed and with their faces covered, entered a 78-year-old man’s Forrestfield home, demanding cash and damaging his speedway sprint car.

Events

18 h. ago Australia news LIVE: David Stratton dies; Albanese, Chalmers, Gallagher, Rishworth react to leaked treasury document suggesting roundtable outcomes; Watt protects salmon farming in Tasmania

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Politics

19 h. ago The end of negative gearing as we know it? Spender calls for new income tax system

Independent MP Allegra Spender, who represents the nation’s wealthiest electorate, has a seat at next week’s economic roundtable, and property tax benefits are firmly in her sights.

Economics

19 h. ago Australia news LIVE: David Stratton dies; Hamas denies praising Albanese over Palestine recognition; Unemployment drops; Watt protects salmon farming in Tasmania

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Politics

19 h. ago Case collapses against retired cop charged over citizen’s arrest

Adam Sontag was charged with assault after attempting to apprehend a teenager he suspected of vandalism. The case against him has collapsed, while fresh footage reveals the same boy bashing another student.

Events