62 m. ago ASX rises in early trade after Wall Street gains; Macquarie, Nine shares jump

The Australian sharemarket traded higher on Friday morning, buoyed by solid company results and optimism for easing global trade tensions.

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85 m. ago Archibald Prize LIVE updates: Tell us who you think will win?

On what is arguably the biggest day on Australia’s arts calendar, finalists for the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes are gathering to learn who will win.

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2 h. ago Don’t talk about Dutton: How Andrew Hastie bucked the trend in a bad campaign

In his first major interview since his party’s shattering election loss, Canning MP Andrew Hastie admits the party ran a “bad campaign”.

Politics

4 h. ago Sussan Ley declares Liberal leadership candidacy after party ‘let Australian women down’

The Liberal deputy leader said her appointment would send a strong signal to Australian women but declared her candidacy was about much more than gender.

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4 h. ago ASX set for flat open; US stocks gain as Trump says ‘buy’ before China talks

The Australian sharemarket is set for a sluggish start, even as Wall Street rose overnight after Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the UK and made encouraging comments on this weekend’s talks with China.

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6 h. ago It took 13 years, but Claudia Karvan finally said yes to this hit show

It took the death of the actor’s father for her to finally consider exploring her background on Who Do You Think You Are? Australia.

Events

7 h. ago Four ways to sharpen your mind and stay relevant in the age of AI

As AI starts to monumentally change how we work, we must become better thinkers. But chances are, many of us have never been taught how to think.

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7 h. ago The gritty countercultural designers taking on the Australian fashion industry

As Australian Fashion Week refocuses on commercial outcomes, a new independent fashion festival – by artists for artists – is championing emerging design.

Culture

7 h. ago Perth woman’s family fear retribution despite not guilty verdict in murder trial

Aleesha Gilmore was found innocent of the murder of schoolboy Cassius Turvey on Thursday. However, she still faces more jail time over her involvement in a series of assaults and a kidnapping in the days before Cassius was attacked.

Events

7 h. ago Gina Rinehart and the senator who wants to ‘Make the Liberal Party Great Again’

Australia’s richest person slammed the opposition for not being Trumpian enough. Before the election she dined with a Liberal backbencher who firmly agreed.

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7 h. ago Where was Australia’s first capital? Test yourself with The Age quiz

How well do you know Melbourne and Victoria? Test your trivia and news knowledge with The Age’s weekly quiz.

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15 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan’s lead over Hamer in Kooyong grows; Ratnam concedes Wills; Rising star Wolahan bows out

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

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15 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Wills didn’t fall to the Greens, but its margins have shifted; Ryan’s lead over Hamer in Kooyong grows

In a seat named after a failed explorer, this electorate seems ready to chart a new course – even if, this time, it decided to wait a little longer.

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16 h. ago Who was the last PM to win a second term? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

Can you tick the right boxes with this week’s knowledge test on local and international news?

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16 h. ago No child, anywhere, should grow up like the children I saw in Gaza

As an Australian aid worker I’m haunted by what I’ve seen in Gaza. Why is the Western world turning a blind eye to this humanitarian crisis?

Politics

17 h. ago Federal election results 2025 as it happened: Greens leader Adam Bandt concedes Melbourne seat; Ed Husic, Mark Dreyfus axed; Jacinta Price leaves Nationals; Kooyong race tightens

Follow live as we bring you all the news from the election aftermath and vote counting around Australia.

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18 h. ago Federal election results LIVE updates: Greens leader Adam Bandt concedes Melbourne seat; Price leaves Nationals; Kooyong race tightens; Ley firming as favourite to replace Dutton

Follow live as we bring you all the news from the election aftermath and vote counting around Australia.

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19 h. ago Australia’s biggest gas company roasted for going soft on emissions

Investors, including big industry super funds, have staged another revolt at Woodside’s annual general meeting which was disrupted by a contingent of protesters.

Events

19 h. ago Tom Sherry keen to capitalise again on opportunity in The Coast

Irish jockey Tom Sherry is pleased to be back aboard in-form galloper Depth Of Character as he chases another victory in The Coast.

Politics

20 h. ago Perth Bears picnic includes another $25m for club as V’Landys chats with Twiggy

The NRL squeezed a further $25 million out of the state government to get the deal done to establish the Perth Bears rugby club in Western Australia.

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