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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Australia news as it happened: Tax bill passes lower house; Pickering speaks on Tame comment; Neo-Nazis lose fight to shield themselves from ban
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Scathing police finance report puts former leadership in CCC sights
Queensland’s anti-corruption agency has been asked to probe poor financial governance at the top of a police service said to have been “living beyond its means”. ⌘ Read more
After exam chaos, parents to get NAPLAN ‘caveat’ but no mark adjustments
The head of the agency which oversees NAPLAN said there would be no mark adjustments. ⌘ Read more
‘What happened to Gus?’
Caroline recalls the last conversation she had with her son before his death. ⌘ Read more
‘She never responded’: Daughter tells murder trial of fear when mother went silent
Priscilla Brooten, a former beauty queen in the US, disappeared from her Brisbane home in July 2018. Her body has never been found. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Tax bill passes lower house; Pickering speaks on Tame comment; Israel to continue Lebanon operations despite ceasefire
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‘She never responded’: Daughter tells murder trial of fear when mother went silent
Priscilla Brooten, a former beauty queen in the US, disappeared from her Brisbane home in July 2018. Her body has never been found. ⌘ Read more
Could WA follow in NSW’s footsteps on medical cannabis laws for drivers?
Drivers in NSW who have lawful cannabis prescriptions will have a medical defence and be subject to a three-strike impairment test under new reforms. Advocates want a similar system in WA. ⌘ Read more
State to run inquiry into how to deal with squabbling councillors
Queensland deals with roughly 1000 complaints about local councillors each year, with some deeming the system broken entirely. ⌘ 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
‘Manufactured crisis’: Bombshell report reveals flaws in controversial ANU finance plan
One of several long-anticipated investigations into the Australian National University released damning findings on Thursday. ⌘ 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
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
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
Mansion of cult streetwear brand founder firebombed
A $19 million mansion belonging to the founder of a cult streetwear brand has been firebombed. ⌘ 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
Drugs, peptides and weapons seized in police crackdown
Drugs, peptides and weapons have been seized during a sweep of properties in Melbourne as police target a major crime syndicate. ⌘ Read more
Elderly couple fighting for life following alleged double-murder attempt
An elderly couple has been airlifted to hospital after an alleged double-murder attempt at their rural New England property. ⌘ Read more
ACMI hit with data breach days after MIFF’s ticketing platform hacked
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image is the second Melbourne arts institution to be involved in a data breach in less than a week. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Tax bill passes lower house; Pickering speaks on Tame comment
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Australia news LIVE: Tax bill passes lower house; Pickering speaks on Tame comment
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‘Had an absolute crack’: Top player in Big Build clean-up steps down
Top official Steve Dargarvel has been regarded as one of the most effective players in attempting to fix Victoria’s scandal-ridden construction sector. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Tax bill passes lower house; Thomas Sewell loses early bid to shield neo-Nazis from ban
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Budget tax changes to pass lower house
The federal government’s controversial tax changes are set to clear their first hurdle by passing the lower house but will face a sterner test in the Senate. ⌘ Read more
Neo-Nazis lose fight to shield themselves from ban. But their High Court fight isn’t over
Neo-Nazis have lost a bid to temporarily shield themselves from arrest under federal hate speech laws, as they mount a constitutional challenge in the High Court – represented by a former Liberal MP. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Tax bill passes lower house; Thomas Sewell loses early bid to shield neo-Nazis from ban
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Australia news LIVE: Tax bill passes lower house; Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire, US says
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‘She never responded’: Daughter tells murder trial of fear when mother went silent
Priscilla Brooten, a former beauty queen in the US, disappeared from her Brisbane home in July 2018. Her body has never been found. ⌘ Read more
Notorious Australian paedophile released after 25 years
One of Australia’s most notorious paedophiles has been released from prison after 25 years behind bars. ⌘ Read more
‘It’s quite impressive’: Man shot by home owner in violent home invasion, couple fight for life
Police have praised the home owner’s response to the attack. The alleged home invader has been charged with two counts of wounding with intent to murder as he remains under police guard in hospital. ⌘ Read more
Kacie Stephens talks about being detained at Sydney airport
Kacie Stephens, the partner of Kris Stephens, recounts how the family was unexpectedly stopped at Sydney Airport while trying to leave the country for a trip to Thailand. ⌘ 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
Australian fugitives and pilot who flew them to Indonesia sentenced
The trio have been sentenced over a “black flight” from Queensland to a remote and dangerous Indonesian province late last year. ⌘ Read more
Why Brenton Thwaites wants to buy a Brisbane council bus
Two Years Later is a show to make you fall in love with Brisbane. Its movie-star leading man certainly did. ⌘ Read more
World in pictures, June 4, 2026
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors ⌘ Read more
How Melbourne became car theft capital of the country
Insurance payouts for stolen cars in Victoria last year totalled $243 million – more than the rest of Australia combined. ⌘ Read more
‘I thought I might lose him’: Neale Whitaker on why he had to walk away from his hit TV show
Interior design expert Neale Whitaker and hair and make-up artist David Novak-Piper on a 2023 health shock, design disagreements – and their forever home. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: One Nation support grows among women, according to polls; Trump confirms fiery, expletive-laden call with Netanyahu
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‘It’s quite impressive’: Man shot by home owner in violent home invasion, couple fight for life
Police have praised the home owner’s response to the attack. The alleged home invader has been charged with two counts of wounding with intent to murder as he remains under police guard in hospital. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Details emerge of daring beach rescue as ‘record storm’ smashed WA coast
Follow our live coverage of the day’s news here. ⌘ Read more
How Melbourne became car theft capital of the country
Insurance payouts for stolen cars in Victoria last year totalled $243 million – more than the rest of Australia combined. ⌘ Read more
NSW couple fighting for life, man shot in violent home invasion
The alleged home invader has been charged with two counts of wounding with intent to murder as he remains under police guard in hospital on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Elderly couple fighting for life after home invasion
An elderly couple are fighting for life and a man has been shot in a home invasion in NSW’s New England region. ⌘ Read more
The Christmas Day text that got former CFMEU boss John Setka charged
Police have accused Setka of telling people to sleep with their mothers, get liposuction and stop sucking up to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: One Nation support grows among women, according to polls; Trump confirms fiery, expletive-laden call with Netanyahu
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Wild weather forecast across Victoria
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of Victoria today. ⌘ Read more
Three teenagers charged over Melbourne brawl
Police have charged three teenagers who were allegedly armed over a brawl at a Melbourne shopping mall. ⌘ Read more
Women voters flocking to One Nation
More female voters are backing One Nation, new polling shows. ⌘ Read more
Two accused car thieves charged in Queensland
Two men have been charged with car theft after their dramatic arrest in Ipswich. ⌘ Read more
Renewed Pokémon craze sparks crime wave
Police are on the hunt for the Pokémon card thief behind a toy store ram raid in Perth, as the childhood craze sparks thefts across the nation. ⌘ Read more
More cars stolen in Melbourne than in all other capital cities combined
Insurance payouts for stolen cars in Victoria last year totalled $243 million – more than the rest of Australia combined. ⌘ Read more
What it’s really like to have a big family today
Stares at the supermarket. 3am starts. Batch cooking champions. As Australia’s fertility rate falls to a record low, families with four or more children are becoming a rare species. ⌘ Read more
The plan to transform this quiet suburban street with almost 200 units
Five properties would be bulldozed to build the 15-storey tower, as part of a wider push to accommodate Brisbane’s booming population. ⌘ Read more
Barking mad: Pin pulled on Fed Square paw patrol that warded off flying chip thieves
People power is calling for the dog squad that protected Federation Square visitors from swooping, chip-thieving seagulls to be renewed. ⌘ Read more