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In pictures: PM visits Lalor

published23 minutes agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 7:36am
Labor touches down in Melbourne

published4 hours agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 3:54am
'Don't think it's a wise thing to say': Turnbull on Dutton saying he will live in Kirribilli

published5 hours agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 2:53am

Analysis by Jacob Greber

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton agree on Trump tariff position

Analysis by Jacob Greber

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Topic:Interest Rates

Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold at April meeting

Topic:Interest Rates

Photo shows People walking past the outside of the Reserve Bank of Australia in Sydney.People walking past the outside of the Reserve Bank of Australia in Sydney.

Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Myanmar's earthquake survivors accuse the military of holding up aid

Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

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Analysis by Michael Janda

The Coalition's latest pitch for first home buyers benefits existing owners more

Analysis by Michael Janda

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'Sheer volume' of floodwater astounds as rescuers share incredible survival story

Article is a 5 minute read.

Graziers have recounted the moment they found a man who had been missing for a few days after becoming stuck in western Queensland floodwater.

Topic:Influenza

Record high Influenza cases confirmed as experts predict early flu season

Topic:Influenza

Photo shows Woman in bed with a cold blowing her nose.Woman in bed with a cold blowing her nose.

Topic:Homicide

Man who killed mother for money to maintain glam influencer lifestyle jailed

Topic:Homicide

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Topic:Courts

Victims of Sydney con-woman Melissa Caddick receive 3ドル.5m settlement

Topic:Courts

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Topic:Government and Politics

Dutton says Chinese research ship mapping undersea cables along Australia's coastline

Topic:Government and Politics

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'Elephants are terrorists': The unintended consequences of an African triumph

Article is a 12 minute read.

Botswana's elephant population has doubled in recent decades, creating chaos for many who live alongside them.

Topic:Explainer

Menthol cigarettes banned and every stick to hold a warning

Topic:Explainer

Photo shows A cigarette with the words "causes 16 cancers" on the filterA cigarette with the words "causes 16 cancers" on the filter

Topic:Courts

Details of deadly attack on Qld police to be aired in trial of US conspiracy theorist

Topic:Courts

Photo shows A man with a septum piercing and white beard and long hair wearing a beanie outside while it snowsA man with a septum piercing and white beard and long hair wearing a beanie outside while it snows

Topic:Commonwealth Games

Daniel Andrews, Jacinta Allan named in report into cancelled Commonwealth Games

Topic:Commonwealth Games

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Topic:Science and Technology

Inside the plan to build a 91km, particle-smashing tunnel under Europe

Topic:Science and Technology

Photo shows A digital rendering of a metal pipe in a tunnel A digital rendering of a metal pipe in a tunnel

Uncontrolled bushfire burning east of Robe in south-east SA

Article is a 2 minute read.

The South Australian Country Fire Service has issued a watch and act alert for an uncontrolled bushfire burning east of Robe, in the state's south-east.

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Topic:Entertainment

'We have disbanded': James May on Top Gear, The Grand Tour and his new live show

Topic:Entertainment

Photo shows James May, in a yellow jacket, looking at the camera in front of an image showing an old map and a picture of the Earth.James May, in a yellow jacket, looking at the camera in front of an image showing an old map and a picture of the Earth.

Topic:Fires

Fire at Malaysian gas pipeline injures dozens

Topic:Fires

Photo shows A bright orange fire column surrounded by black smoke clouds rising from buildings surrounded by dark treesA bright orange fire column surrounded by black smoke clouds rising from buildings surrounded by dark trees

Topic:World Politics

China launches military drills around Taiwan as independence warning

Topic:World Politics

Photo shows A Chinese aircraft carrier seen on an open ocean horizon line from afarA Chinese aircraft carrier seen on an open ocean horizon line from afar

Topic:NRL

Latrell Mitchell returns to centre for Souths comeback game

Topic:NRL

Photo shows Latrell Mitchell during a South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL training session, smiling and running with the ballLatrell Mitchell during a South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL training session, smiling and running with the ball

Anger as fallen Syrian regime turns to deadly violence

Article is a 6 minute read.

Some of the worst violence in years drives members of a minority sect linked to fallen Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad to flee for their lives, and many worry the new government is not serious about punishing those responsible.

Topic:Homicide

Murder accused had Cassius Turvey's blood on his shorts, trial told

Cassius Turvey's blood was found on the shorts of one of the men accused of murdering him, the WA Supreme Court hears.

Topic:Homicide

Photo shows A boy in a green shirt wearing a backpack walks across a train station concourse.A boy in a green shirt wearing a backpack walks across a train station concourse.

Topic:Explainer

Queensland premier announces 15 new offences under 'adult crime, adult time'

Topic:Explainer

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Topic:Australian Federal Elections

Posters of politicians and billionaires as Nazis slammed as 'vile'

Topic:Australian Federal Elections

Photo shows A made-up poster showing Clive Palmer, Gina Rinehart, Peter Dutton and Michael McCormack in Nazi uniforms.A made-up poster showing Clive Palmer, Gina Rinehart, Peter Dutton and Michael McCormack in Nazi uniforms.

Nicole Kidman is once again a domestic goddess with a secret in new film

Article is a 4 minute read.

Nicole Kidman reprises the role of a well-coiffed tradwife beginning to see past the idyll of her cushioned middle-class existence in eerie new film Holland.

Topic:Police

NT pseudo-cops filmed kicking a man's head like a soccer ball

Topic:Police

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Topic:Nature

Warnings after backyard cassowary attack puts senior in hospital

Topic:Nature

Photo shows A large tropical bird in a rainforest setting. A large tropical bird in a rainforest setting.

Topic:Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Here's who will play The Beatles in the four movies about the band

Topic:Arts, Culture and Entertainment

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Topic:Perspective

I support victim-survivors in court. Their strength keeps me going

Topic:Perspective

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EU funds for political jobs behind Le Pen conviction in France

Topic:Explainer
Topic:World Politics

Article is a 6 minute read.

Marine Le Pen and her National Rally party were convicted of embezzling funds allocated for European Parliamentary aides. Here's how it unfolded.

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Queenslander likely died from Japanese encephalitis but local exposure uncertain
Topic:Infectious Diseases
2 minutes agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 7:58am
Teal candidate banned from hair salon over 'poor attempt at humour'
Topic:Australian Federal Elections
28 minutes agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 7:32am
Farmer says he destroyed important Indigenous eel site to kill weeds
Topic:Courts
31 minutes agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 7:29am
Victims of Sydney con-woman Melissa Caddick receive 3ドル.5m settlement
Topic:Courts
20 minutes agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 7:40am
'Sheer volume' of floodwater astounds as rescuers share incredible survival story
Topic:Floods
1 hours agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 6:53am
Latrell Mitchell returns to centre for Souths comeback game
Topic:NRL
1 hours agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 6:48am

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Topic:Alcohol

Black market alcohol drops, DV rates steady after remote liquor trial

Topic:Alcohol

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Topic:Health

As Victoria's surgery waitlist grows, so do concerns over a 'hidden' queue

Topic:Health

Photo shows Brian Mier, dressed in short-sleeved shirt, examines a large lump on his arm.Brian Mier, dressed in short-sleeved shirt, examines a large lump on his arm.

Topic:Australian Federal Elections

Tasmania's state of play: the toss-up seat, the minister's challenge, and Labor's long shot

Topic:Australian Federal Elections

Photo shows Tasmanian federal electorates 2025 graphic.Tasmanian federal electorates 2025 graphic.

Topic:Explainer

How many salmon farms are there in Tasmania — and who owns them?

Topic:Explainer

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Politics

Topic:Australian Federal Elections

Teal candidate banned from hair salon over 'poor attempt at humour'

Topic:Australian Federal Elections

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Topic:Foreign Affairs

Albanese won't budge on key US grievances, as Trump's 'liberation day' looms

Topic:Foreign Affairs

Photo shows Anthony Albanese speaking at a press conference.Anthony Albanese speaking at a press conference.

Topic:Housing Policy

Coalition promises to relax home lending rules, against regulator's urging

Topic:Housing Policy

Photo shows Aerial shot of dozens of houses in neat rows in a new outer-suburban housing estate.Aerial shot of dozens of houses in neat rows in a new outer-suburban housing estate.

Topic:Infrastructure

Long-awaited SA freight route back on table ahead of federal election

Topic:Infrastructure

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World

Topic:Christianity

Preacher held in Japanese prison to become PNG's first saint

Topic:Christianity

Photo shows A man in a white shirt and a necklace with a cross.A man in a white shirt and a necklace with a cross.

Topic:World Politics

Donald Trump's government sanctions Chinese officials

Topic:World Politics

Photo shows the US and China flags both hang separately but next to each otherthe US and China flags both hang separately but next to each other

Topic:Education

Confucius Institutes quietly disappear from six Australian universities

Topic:Education

Photo shows People in costumes perform onstage at the 13th Confucius Institute Conference in ChengduPeople in costumes perform onstage at the 13th Confucius Institute Conference in Chengdu

Topic:Space Exploration

NASA astronauts say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again 'in a heartbeat'

Topic:Space Exploration

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Business

Topic:Stock Market

ASX gains ground as RBA stays on hold

Topic:Stock Market

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Topic:Property Prices

Home prices and rents reach record highs ahead of rates decision

Topic:Property Prices

Photo shows a house for sale in the brisbane suburb of stafford with the sale sign in the front yard a house for sale in the brisbane suburb of stafford with the sale sign in the front yard

Topic:Government and Politics

Trump looms as election wildcard with Labor reluctant to buy tariff exemption

Topic:Government and Politics

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Topic:Explainer

Can Australians really ditch US products? The data says it's complicated

Topic:Explainer

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Sport

Topic:Sport

Para athletes call out 'backwards step' at sell-out Maurie Plant Meet

Topic:Sport

Photo shows runners on a trackrunners on a track

Topic:AFL

'A story of redemption': Paul Roos remembers the late Andrew Krakouer

Topic:AFL

Photo shows Indigenous man and former AFL player Andrew Krakouer looks out at the media at a press conference at a gallery.Indigenous man and former AFL player Andrew Krakouer looks out at the media at a press conference at a gallery.

Analysis by Chris De Silva

Bomber's strange routine works as the AFL-created monster sets up Queensland collision course

Analysis by Chris De Silva

Photo shows Sam Draper, Noah Anderson and Will AshcroftSam Draper, Noah Anderson and Will Ashcroft

Topic:AFL

Richmond's Balta free to play before assault sentencing

Topic:AFL

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Lifestyle

Topic:Explainer

Is it OK to swear in front of our kids?

Topic:Explainer

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Topic:Recipes

Get cosy with our 10 most popular autumn recipes

Topic:Recipes

Photo shows A speckled white bowl of lentil bolognese ragu topped with vegan parmesan cheese and fresh basil.A speckled white bowl of lentil bolognese ragu topped with vegan parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Topic:Rental Housing

Experts on when renters can be reimbursed for repairs and maintenance

Topic:Rental Housing

Photo shows Professional plumber working on a sink.Professional plumber working on a sink.

Topic:Recipe

Fresh, flavourful, and quick – the ultimate tomato and prawn pasta

Topic:Recipe

Photo shows A bowl of spaghetti topped with prawns, grated parmesan, and fresh basil leaves, served with a side of cheese.A bowl of spaghetti topped with prawns, grated parmesan, and fresh basil leaves, served with a side of cheese.

Entertainment & Culture

Topic:Film Industry

Filmmaker George Miller says he has another Mad Max movie in him

Topic:Film Industry

Photo shows Virginia Trioli and George Miller sitting close together in a room with framed pictures on the walls, both smiling.Virginia Trioli and George Miller sitting close together in a room with framed pictures on the walls, both smiling.

Topic:Stand-Up Comedy

Meet the comedian who traded a six-figure salary for stand-up

Topic:Stand-Up Comedy

Photo shows A woman in a red sweater smiles at the camera.A woman in a red sweater smiles at the camera.

Topic:Documentary Movies

Journey to a Japanese fishing village, where cats have taken over a shrine

Topic:Documentary Movies

Photo shows A ginger cat stretches out on the ground in front of a temple, a tree with pink cherry blossoms behind it A ginger cat stretches out on the ground in front of a temple, a tree with pink cherry blossoms behind it

Topic:Drama Movies

The Aussie couple who made a clone thriller, featuring a Succession star

Topic:Drama Movies

Photo shows A distressed-looking man holds a gun while standing in a field.A distressed-looking man holds a gun while standing in a field.

Just In

Queenslander likely died from Japanese encephalitis but local exposure uncertain
Topic:Infectious Diseases
2 minutes agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 7:58am
Teal candidate banned from hair salon over 'poor attempt at humour'
Topic:Australian Federal Elections
28 minutes agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 7:32am
Farmer says he destroyed important Indigenous eel site to kill weeds
Topic:Courts
31 minutes agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 7:29am
Victims of Sydney con-woman Melissa Caddick receive 3ドル.5m settlement
Topic:Courts
20 minutes agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 7:40am
'Sheer volume' of floodwater astounds as rescuers share incredible survival story
Topic:Floods
1 hours agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 6:53am
Latrell Mitchell returns to centre for Souths comeback game
Topic:NRL
1 hours agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 6:48am

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