14 h. ago Heavier smoke to blanket the state amid air quality warnings

Hospitals have reported a rise in presentations from people with asthma-like symptoms, as the bushfire crisis spreads heavier smoke across Victoria.

Events

18 h. ago The stench that overwhelmed Sydney airport’s air traffic control tower

As the gateway heaved during a busy holiday period, air traffic controllers were facing an unusually fetid issue – the raw smell of sewage.

Transport

37 h. ago Mercury peaks at 43 degrees in Melbourne as hot winds wreak havoc

The Bureau of Meteorology’s station in the city recorded a maximum of 42.9 degrees at 4.04pm. Just over an hour later the temperature had dropped to 31.3 degrees.

Politics

42 h. ago Will towers rise above the new Woollahra station? We’re about to find out

Geotechnical assessments at the Woollahra site signal work is ramping up to meet an ambitious timeframe for construction to start next year.

Politics

47 h. ago ASX edges up despite weak Wall Street lead; Oil companies gain

Oil and coal miners helped lift the Australian sharemarket slightly on Friday morning despite a weak lead from Wall Street overnight.

Politics

57 h. ago As it happened: People flee Longwood, Thologolong fires expected to grow significantly on Friday’s catastrophic fire danger day, Hume Freeway remains closed

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

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58 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: People flee Longwood, Thologolong fires expected to grow drastically on Friday’s catastrophic fire danger day, Hume Freeway remains closed

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

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61 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Longwood, Thologolong fires expected to grow drastically on Friday’s catastrophic fire danger day, Hume Freeway remains closed

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

Events

62 h. ago ASX makes slight gain as Wall Street drifts, tech stocks continue to rise

The Australian sharemarket continued its lacklustre performance for the first full trading week of the new year, making a muted showing on Thursday.

Politics

63 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Euroa and surrounding towns evacuated as Longwood fire spreads; Fire chief warns Friday forecast poses ‘catastrophic risk’ to life

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

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65 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Avenel and surrounding towns evacuated as Longwood fire spreads; Fire chief warns Friday forecast poses ‘catastrophic risk’ to life

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

Events

69 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Avenel evacuated as Longwood bushfire intensifies; Hume Freeway closed between Seymour, Violet Town as temperatures rise

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

Events

2 d. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Avenel evacuated as Longwood bushfire intensifies; Hume Highway closed between Seymour, Violet Town as temperatures rise

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

Events

3 d. ago ASX holds gains after inflation eases; Tech stocks rise, oil companies fall

The Australian sharemarket had a strong start after US stocks climbed for a third session overnight.

Politics

3 d. ago ASX ekes out minor gain as tech stocks rise, oil companies fall

The Australian sharemarket has continued a sluggish start to the new year despite better than expected inflation figures.

Politics

3 d. ago ASX rises ahead of inflation figures, led by miners and tech stocks

The Australian sharemarket had a strong start after US stocks climbed for a third session overnight, taking the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones to fresh record highs.

Politics

3 d. ago ASX set to rise ahead of inflation figures; Wall Street hits new records

The Australian sharemarket is headed for a stronger morning after US stocks climbed for a third session overnight, taking the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones to fresh record highs.

Events

7 d. ago Teen dies after shooting in Melbourne’s inner north near closed police station

A police officer tried to save a youth who suffered life-threatening head injuries in a drive-by-shooting meters from Fitzroy Police Station just after midnight.

Events

7 d. ago Teen shot dead in Melbourne’s inner north near closed police station

A police officer tried to save a youth who suffered life-threatening head injuries in a drive-by shooting meters from Fitzroy police station just after midnight.

Events

8 d. ago Mamdani uses first speech to make clear he will stand up to Trump

The New York mayor unapologetically promised to lead as a democratic socialist, issuing a warning to those who believed he might moderate his positions after taking office.

Politics