Police officer spared jail time over death of 16-year-old boy
A veteran police officer has been spared jail time over a dangerous driving manoeuvre that killed a 16-year-old riding a stolen trail bike. ⌘ Read more

‘AI is insidious’: Universities urged to adopt clear AI rules after opinion article scandal
Universities should set standards for academics using AI and require a guarantee work is “human-authored” before publication, a former university chancellor says. ⌘ Read more

Oil leaves more than a dozen birds covered in diesel
A suspected diesel spill in Sydney’s inner south has left more than a dozen birds covered in oil. ⌘ Read more

NDIS carer saves two clients from burning home
An NDIS carer has bravely risked his life to save two clients in wheelchairs from a burning home in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. ⌘ Read more

Victorian taxpayers foot the bill for Ozempic in prison
Victorian taxpayers are footing the bill for prisoners to access weight loss drugs, including Ozempic. ⌘ Read more

Police allegedly find ‘attack plan’ during investigation into teen
Detectives say they’ve uncovered an “attack plan”, as part of their investigations into a 13-year-old boy, accused of plotting a mass murder at a Queensland school. ⌘ Read more

Family of couple stabbed in NSW home invasion ‘deeply traumatised’
The daughter of a NSW couple stabbed in their home says they have a “long road ahead” and the family has been “deeply traumatised”. ⌘ Read more

Speculation mounts over Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s future
Speculation mounts over Labor’s plot to topple Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan ahead of state election. ⌘ Read more

Man arrested after suburban siege on Melbourne street
A man has been arrested after a dramatic police operation at a home in Spotswood in Melbourne’s south-west. ⌘ Read more

Norwegian princess studying at Sydney uni returns home on exchange
Ingrid Alexandra has returned to Oslo, as her mother goes on the waitlist for a lung transplant. ⌘ Read more

One Nation housing policy causes confusion across the party
One Nation’s housing policy has sparked mass confusion within the junior party, undermining Pauline Hanson’s claim. ⌘ Read more

Australia news as it happened: Albanese claims ‘grievance-based’ politics triggered CGT, negative gearing changes; One Nation flubs housing policy lines
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Why even takeaway coffee cups will be used to rebuild this Sydney home
Architect Alexander Symes is trying to build a new home for his family where everything is used and nothing leaves the site. And he means everything. ⌘ Read more

Floreat dad accused of starving his daughter pushes for charges to be dropped
The man and his wife are facing a re-trial over allegations of neglect and infantalisation of their teenage daughter. ⌘ Read more

ANU’s $100 million drama: Effect on staff revealed in fiery Senate hearing
There were nine reported incidents at the Australian National University’s College of Arts and Social Sciences during the Renew ANU rollout. ⌘ Read more

WA eyes permanent extended trading for licensed venues during key sporting events
Successful applicants will be able to continue trading into the early morning for 30 minutes after a broadcast of matches concludes. ⌘ Read more

Victorian taxpayers foot the bill for Ozempic in prison
Victorian taxpayers are footing the bill for prisoners to access weight loss drugs, including Ozempic. ⌘ Read more

‘Hate those bastards’: ISIS bride’s uncle unleashes on evil terror group
Abraham Abbas has offered his home and financial support for charged ISIS bride Zeinab Ahmad if she is released on bail, saying the terror organisation goes against everything he stands for. ⌘ Read more

Pub patrons and staff help save life of stabbed man
Pub patrons and staff at a Bendigo venue stepped in to help a man who had been stabbed. ⌘ Read more

Ahmed Al Ahmed denies assaulting father
Bondi shooting hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has become emotional as he denied allegations he assaulted his father. ⌘ Read more

Falling power bills contingent on no delays to renewables, industry warns
Household energy prices are expected to fall more than $150 from July 1, but this could be jeopardised by any further delays to major projects, according to the industry. ⌘ Read more

Family of couple allegedly attacked in home speak out
The family of a husband and wife, critically injured in a horrifying alleged home invasion in northern NSW, have spoken of their parents’ bravery. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Albanese claims One Nation’s ‘grievance-based’ politics triggered CGT, negative gearing changes; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire proposal; One Nation members flub housing policy lines
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‘I’ve been with police’: Messages from accused Zumba instructor killer revealed
The jury was also read several notebook entries, written by Priscilla Brooten before she was allegedly killed by her boyfriend. ⌘ Read more

‘No family should have to go through this’: Daughter’s tears for parents who fought off alleged home invader
Kathy Blessing said her parents Keith and Di were recovering in hospital after the “deeply traumatising” alleged attack in rural NSW. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Albanese claims One Nation’s ‘grievance-based’ politics triggered CGT, negative gearing changes; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire proposal
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Keith Blessing shot an alleged home invader. How far are you allowed go to in self-defence?
A violent home invasion in a rural NSW community has brought renewed attention to the law of self-defence. ⌘ Read more

‘He was a grub’: Woodchipper murderer launches appeal
A woman jailed for orchestrating a horrific woodchipper murder plot claims she is the victim of a miscarriage of justice. ⌘ Read more

Wonder why emergency doctors are quitting? Spend a day in my shoes
It’s a privilege to care for patients and families during their hardest moments. However, this can also come at a real cost to doctors like me. ⌘ Read more

Family of couple stabbed in home invasion ‘deeply traumatised’
The daughter of a couple stabbed in a home invasion at Torrington say the family is ‘deeply traumatised’ and have a ‘long road ahead’. ⌘ Read more

Of this family of seven swans in the inner west, just two are left. Locals say fishers are to blame
On a mild Saturday morning, five of Melbourne’s ecological groups convened a kind of emergency cabinet meeting. One item was at the top of their agenda: swans. ⌘ Read more

Man killed in Transperth bus crash identified as Banksia Grove father
Rooney Taua died on what should have been an ordinary commute to work on Thursday morning. ⌘ Read more

University chancellor stands aside as ICAC inquiry looms
The watchdog is investigating whether Michael Still and others from the University of Wollongong improperly or dishonestly exercised official functions. ⌘ Read more

Accused teen hijacker first Victorian child sent to higher court on terror charge
A magistrate has ordered the accused Avalon Airport hijacker to have his case heard in a higher court because of the extreme risk his alleged conduct posed. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Confusion over One Nation’s housing policy after Joyce interview; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire proposal; Questions over Allan’s leadership
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Armed man cuffed by police in dramatic Spotswood arrest
Video from the scene shows a bald man with a forearm tattoo being detained by police on the pavement. ⌘ Read more

Strata reform failure leaves apartment owners at the mercy of predators
The Allan government’s weak-kneed response to a damning review of the strata sector kicks crucial consumer protections into the long grass. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Hanson tries to clear confusion over One Nation’s housing policy; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, darkening prospects of ending Iran war
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A man is arrested by heavily armed police in Melbourne’s west.
The man was arrested on Hudsons Road in Spotswood on Friday morning. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Hanson tries to clear confusion over One Nation’s housing policy; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, darkening prospects of ending Iran war
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Experts fear WA’s nature is ‘unravelling before our eyes’. A new report sets out to turn the tide
The state’s peak conservation body has put forward a suite of recommendations, including expanding the EPA and reviewing WA’s prescribed burning program. ⌘ Read more

Pauline Hanson defends star recruit for blunder during live interview
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has defended Barnaby Joyce for his blunder during a live interview. ⌘ Read more

Man arrested after suburban siege on Melbourne street
A man has been arrested after a dramatic police operation at a home in Spotswood in Melbourne’s south-west. ⌘ Read more

‘I just kept it to myself. I didn’t want to be known as the son of a murder victim’: From crime victim to crime investigator
Inspector Kane Robinson commands the elite unit handling Melbourne’s ugliest street clashes. His secret weapon? Empathy learned from tragedy. ⌘ Read more

Plan ‘abandoning’ nearly built motorway in Sydney’s south secretly explored
Confidential documents reveal abandoning the $3.2 billion underground motorway project has been canvassed in a secret scoping study and other reports. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Hanson tries to clear confusion over One Nation’s housing policy; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, darkening prospects of ending Iran war
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Australia news LIVE: Tax bill to progress to Senate after passing lower house; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, darkening prospects of ending Iran war
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Australia news LIVE: Tax bill to progress to Senate after passing lower house; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, darkening prospects of ending Iran war
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WA news LIVE: Broome man accused of buying child abuse material from Philippines
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Man dies after Transperth bus crashes into tree in Wanneroo
The man was one of eight people, including the bus’ driver, who were hospitalised following the crash on Joondalup Drive on Thursday morning. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Tax bill to progress to Senate after passing lower house; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, darkening prospects of ending Iran war
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Marnus barbequed in horror mix-up
Marnus Labuschagne was starting to look dangerous when he was run out after a mix-up with Josh Inglis. ⌘ Read more

Oil drum facility fire causing traffic delays on major motorway
The blaze threw fireballs and billows of smoke into the air in the early hours of the morning. ⌘ Read more

Marnus barbequed in horror mix-up
Marnus Labuschagne was starting to look dangerous when he was run out after a mix-up with Josh Inglis. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Tax bill to progress to Senate after passing lower house; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, darkening prospects of ending Iran war
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Australia news LIVE: Tax bill to progress to Senate after passing lower house; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, darkening prospects of ending Iran war
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Tax bill to progress to Senate after passing lower house; Hezbollah rejects ceasefire, darkening prospects of ending Iran war
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more

Airtrain valuation revealed, prompting push for compulsory buyback
Financial files value the Brisbane Airtrain concession at $45m, fuelling demands for a state takeover to bring airport trips into Translink’s 50¢ fare network. ⌘ Read more

As a trauma surgeon, I know cannabis kills. Don’t green-light ‘medicinal’ drivers
Cannabis is now the No. 1 substance found in the blood of seriously or fatally injured road victims – and the premier wants to go light on “medicinal” cannabis users who drive. ⌘ Read more

New-look Age quiz: When was Bourke Street Mall closed off to cars?
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz. ⌘ Read more

Most people thought this block was too hard to build on. But not Stephen
Stephen Collier’s home is shortlisted for two major architecture awards. It also marks a remarkable recovery and shows the power of our homes as a refuge and remedy. ⌘ Read more

Perth house relocator leaves trail of clients, contractors claiming he owes millions
A group of aggrieved clients claim James Thomson owes them money. He claims he is the victim of an online smear campaign. ⌘ Read more

The illegal mansion, the court case and the silent witness
Sarah Malass is staying tight-lipped as she is accused of disobeying court orders to vacate and demolish her unlawfully built Strathfield home. ⌘ Read more

Former director seeks $10 million from WA rare earths developer
The former chairman of a major WA-based mineral explorer is suing the company for performance rights worth around $10 million. ⌘ Read more

Why ‘quiet quitting’ your friends might be doing more harm than good
There’s often an extra hidden emotional cost in slowly ending a friendship. ⌘ Read more

Block star Dave Franklin’s landscaping company chased over debt
An application for Franklin Group Australia to be wound up over the unpaid debt was lodged this week. ⌘ Read more

A new sauna proposal could bring the heat to North Cottesloe
Alchemy Saunas have put forward a proposal to build a sauna atop the North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club - but do locals want it? ⌘ Read more

Superquiz, Friday, June 5
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

Horror mix-up runs out Marnus
Marnus Labuschagne is sent back by Josh Inglis and run out. ⌘ Read more

Making AFL Great Again
Hats off to the water girls! ⌘ Read more

Tiny rural community rattled after couple attacked in terrifying home invasion
Joshua Dylan Trethewey, 34, remains under police guard after allegedly forcing entry into the home, stabbing Di Blessing in the chest and slashing her husband, Keith, across the abdomen. ⌘ Read more

Man fighting for life and seven others injured after Perth bus crash
A Transperth bus has veered onto the wrong side of a busy Wanneroo road before crashing into a tree, injuring eight people. ⌘ Read more

Plot to smuggle Queensland fugitive bikie to Indonesia foiled
Three people have been charged over their alleged roles in a plan to smuggle the alleged outlaw motorcycle gang member from Western Australia using a luxury yacht. ⌘ Read more

The political landscape can be disheartening
Readers find little to like with aspects of Australian politics. ⌘ Read more

What is the ‘Bin Chicken Roundabout’? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz
Catch up on local, national and international news with a two-minute trivia challenge. ⌘ Read more

Queensland demands assurances from scandal-plagued KPMG
The Queensland government, along with other states, wrote to the embattled firm to confirm contracts worth tens of millions of dollars were managed appropriately. ⌘ Read more

Wong believes Gaza flotilla activists’ ‘horrific’ abuse allegations
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she believes Australian activists who claim they were sexually assaulted by Israeli military personnel last month. ⌘ Read more

Bondi hero Ahmed al Ahmed accused of assaulting, intimidating father
The 44-year-old was thrust into the international spotlight after wresting a rifle off one of the Bondi gunmen. He allegedly assaulted his father at home in Sydney’s south-west. ⌘ Read more

Massive spike in Aussies buying illegal cigarettes
The tobacco black market is booming, with new data revealing a huge spike in the number of Australians buying illegal cigarettes and nicotine products. ⌘ Read more

Pregnant mum raises alarm over popular essential oils
A pregnant mum has raised the alarm over a popular essential oil sold at two major Australian retailers. ⌘ Read more

Wanted man extradited to Queensland
Police say they’ve foiled a plot to smuggle a wanted Queensland man out of the country ⌘ Read more

Family struck twice by tragedy
A Queensland family now struck twice by tragedy has opened up about a devastating alleged domestic violence attack that destroyed their home on the weekend. ⌘ Read more

Details of charges against Melbourne ‘ISIS bride’ revealed in court
More details about the charges laid against a Melbourne “ISIS bride” have been laid bare in court. ⌘ Read more

Sydney school closed after vandalism spree
A large school in Sydney’s south-west is closed until further notice after more than 20 classrooms were damaged in a late-night vandalism spree. ⌘ Read more

Ride share driver charged over alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of teen
A rideshare driver is tonight behind bars charged over the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a teenage girl on Sydney’s north shore. ⌘ Read more

Controversial budget bill pushed through parliament
The Albanese government has pushed its controversial budget bill through the lower house after a tense final sitting day in parliament. ⌘ Read more

Fresh feud people: Woolworths sues Suburban Rail Loop for $70 million
The retail giant is taking action over the compulsory acquisition of land after a series of financial offers it says are too low. ⌘ Read more

Elderly couple fighting for life after NSW home invasion
An elderly couple are fighting for their lives after a home invasion in Torrington, NSW, during which the alleged attacker was shot. ⌘ Read more

Video of nurses allegedly making antisemitic threats could be thrown out of court
Defence lawyers for two nurses accused of making antisemitic threats say it would be a devastating blow for the prosecution’s case if a video isn’t able to be used in court. ⌘ Read more

Chilling footage of murderer’s arrest made public
Chilling footage of the moment a murderer was arrested in his Adelaide home accused of killing his own mother has been made public. ⌘ Read more

Paedophile walks free from prison
One of the worst paedophiles in South Australia’s history has walked free from prison a quarter of a century after he was locked away. ⌘ Read more

ISIS bride acted ‘like deputy’ to abusive father after family bought teen slave, police claim
A slave captured by Islamic State was sold to a Melbourne family living with in Syria for sex and housework, a court has been told. ⌘ Read more

Teenagers and man front court over Melbourne kidnapping, murder
Five teenagers and a man have fronted court accused of the brutal kidnapping and murder of Patrick Longordo. ⌘ Read more

Self-described comedian sacked after outrage at video about Indigenous people
A Melbourne content creator has been sacked amid a backlash to a video in which she stereotypes Indigenous people was shared with her employer. ⌘ Read more

Seven injured after Transperth bus crashes into tree in Wanneroo
Two crashes in Perth on Thursday morning have left people in critical condition and with varying injuries. ⌘ Read more

Why is Victoria now Australia’s car crime capital?
Victoria has been revealed as Australia’s car theft capital, with insurance claims in the state outstripping most of the country combined. ⌘ Read more

Victoria smashed by heavy rain and winds
An early burst of icy winter weather has smashed parts of Victoria, as heavy rain and damaging winds arrive in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more

Man arrested after allegedly bringing knife to Melbourne shopping centre
A 30-year-old man has been arrested and taken to hospital for assessment after allegedly carrying a knife around a shopping centre in Melbourne’s east. ⌘ Read more

Woman seriously injured in Melbourne hit-run
Police are hunting the driver after a 70-year-old woman was struck by a car in Brunswick in inner-city Melbourne. ⌘ Read more

Bondi terror attack hero charged with assault
Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed al Ahmed has been charged with assaulting his father. ⌘ Read more