5 h. ago This report said the Devils’ stadium shouldn’t be built. Here’s what it missed

The Tasmanian Planning Commission released a report that advised against building the stadium that the Devils require to enter the AFL in 2028. It threatens to reignite a debate that could cause real harm in the community.

Events

7 h. ago Woman charged with manslaughter after two children die in house fire

A woman has been charged with manslaughter after two children were killed in a house fire in Melbourne's north-east last year.

Society

7 h. ago Landmark planning changes show the Minns government truly understands Sydney’s housing crisis

Well-designed, well-located and affordable housing is vital to a modern, progressive city. These changes will help.

Politics

7 h. ago These planning law changes won’t please everyone. That’s the point

The former state government tried and failed to deliver major changes to NSW’s unwieldy planning system. Coalition MPs cannot now afford to stand in the way.

Politics

7 h. ago Blow for Devils: state’s planning commission says no to Hobart stadium

The Tasmanian Planning Commission has advised against building a stadium at Hobart’s Macquarie Point in a major blow to the Tasmania Devils’ bid to join the AFL.

Events

8 h. ago Falling foul of the president: Who’s the real Fake News loser?

Standover tactics from US President Donald Trump have become familiar ground for US media companies.

Politics

9 h. ago Burswood racetrack plans could see thousands turned off living near area, report claims

The Save Burswood Park Alliance Committee hired a former state planner and current development assessment panel member to see how the project stacked up.

Politics

11 h. ago The moment a Russian drone slammed into a Ukrainian university

Moscow launched a wave of daylight attacks across Ukraine, striking a university and railways stations, while missiles were also heard landing close to a nuclear power plant.

Events

12 h. ago Brisbane 2032 master plan contract awarded, despite stadium uncertainty

The firm awarded the contract to deliver the Brisbane 2032 master plan for Victoria Park will start work without knowing where the Olympic stadium will be built.

Events

12 h. ago Dogs on planes: What you need to know about Virgin’s new furry

Allowing pets in the cabin comes as more people see cat and dog ownership as providing a sense of family. 

Politics

12 h. ago Why does Putin still own Trump? The question America’s allies are asking

Putin keeps spitting in Trump’s eye and Trump keeps telling the world that it’s raining.

Politics

12 h. ago ‘Single front door’: The biggest overhaul of NSW planning laws in 50 years revealed

Labor said the biggest rewrite of the legislation in nearly five decades was designed to make the planning system quicker and simpler to navigate.

Politics

13 h. ago Blow for Devils: Planning commission says no to Hobart stadium

The Tasmanian Planning Commission has advised against building a stadium at Hobart’s Macquarie Point in a major blow to the Tasmania Devils bid to join the AFL.

Events

13 h. ago More apartment towers to be built around major Brisbane shopping centres

Taller apartment towers will be permitted in Indooroopilly and Carindale, while Nundah will also get more high-density development under a council plan.

Politics

15 h. ago More apartments to be built around major Brisbane shopping centres

Taller apartment towers will be permitted in Indooroopilly and Carindale, while Nundah will also get more high-density development under a council plan.

Politics

15 h. ago Charlie Kirk assassination suspect appears in court via video, wearing protective vest

Prosecutors brought an aggravated murder charge that could result in the death penalty against Tyler Robinson and outlined evidence, including an alleged text message confession to his partner.

Events

15 h. ago ‘Had enough of his hatred’: Charlie Kirk murder accused confessed in texts to partner, court hears

Tyler Robinson – who appeared in court via video from jail wearing a green protective vest – wrote that he spent more than a week planning the shooting of the conservative activist, a prosecutor said.

Events

15 h. ago ‘You weren’t the one who did it?’: The alleged text message exchange between Kirk murder accused and partner

Tyler Robinson – who appeared in court via video from jail wearing a green suicide-prevention vest – wrote that he spent more than a week planning the shooting of the conservative activist, a prosecutor said.

Events

16 h. ago From cargo to the cabin: Virgin Australia begins flying pets on planes

Your beloved four-legged family member will no longer have to travel in the cargo hold: but they will be required to stay in a pet carrier under a seat.

Transport

17 h. ago Royal banquet and the spectre of Epstein: Trump arrives in UK to pomp, guerilla protests

Protest groups prepared by unfurling a giant banner outside Windsor Castle showing the US president and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and planted fake souvenir coffee mugs and plates in local gift shops.

Politics