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Newest first · UTC+11:00Rinehart buys beachside block, names it after Ben Roberts-Smith
Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has forked out millions of dollars for a block of townhouses in a beachside Perth suburb, naming them after former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith.
· Michael Philipps, Hannah Murphy
Jesse Marsch, apasionado técnico estadounidense, lleva a Canadá al umbral de un hito en el Mundial
El director técnico de Canadá, Jesse Marsch, celebra la victoria de su equipo en el partido de fútbol del Grupo B de la Copa Mundial contra Catar en Vancouver, Columbia Británica, el jueves 18 de junio de 2026. (Foto AP/Abbie Parr)
· Connor Joyce
Bird flu confirmed in South Australian as infected petrel brings deadly H5N1 cases to three
An additional case is suspected in Western Australia, which would bring the total number of bird flu infections to four
· Lisa Cox
Car crash brings down power pole in Melbourne's north
Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents
One Nation angers miners after rookie MP sides with Greens on fuel rebates
Opponents seize on Farrer MP David Farley’s decision to vote alongside teals and Greens to wind back fuel tax credits for miners, farmers and others
· Dan Jervis Bardy
Influence or imitation? NSW artist faces fresh copying accusations
A NSW artist accused of copying a celebrated painter’s work is facing further claims of imitation, as art figures condemn her “egregious” dishonesty and lack of respect for intellectual property.
· Courtney Kruk
Can try harder: Will the Wallabies embrace the high-risk attack style changing world rugby?
As the Wallabies gathered in camp in Sydney and eyes turned to Test rugby, questions around the Hurricanes’ incredible finals run - and Super Rugby title - hovered, a few days on.
· Iain Payten
Interest rate hikes remain on cards as underlying inflation climbs, economists warn
Despite plunging fuel prices, trimmed mean inflation increased from an annual pace of 3.4% to 3.6%
· Patrick Commons Economics editor
After a decade of drama, Corkman pub’s concrete clone is complete
It’s a scene that regular patrons of the Corkman Irish Pub in Carlton would have deemed impossible a decade ago.
· Clay Lucas
Suspected third bird flu case found off WA coast as hotline reports surge
WA Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis says the state government has received a suspected positive test result for bird flu from a single giant petrel found in the Quindalup area in the South West region.
· Michael Philipps
NSW Police crush illegal e-bikes after new laws pass
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Third H5N1 bird flu case confirmed as virus found in South Australia
Topic:Avian Influenza
· Cason Ho
Great Southern fires up rig for WA gold drilling blitz
Great Southern Mining has fired the starting gun on a major West Australian gold hunt, with reverse circulation (RC) drilling now underway at its Mon Ami project near Laverton.
· Doug Bright
What this coal mine sale says about the future of the industry
Wed 24 Jun 2026 at 3:50pm
Gay students extorted with threat of being ‘outed’ in home countries, Victorian hate crime inquiry hears
LGBTQ+ support service says men from countries where homosexuality is illegal are targeted for attacks via dating apps
· Benita Kolovos
Daughter of embattled property developer Jean Nassif pleads guilty to fraud
The daughter of embattled property developer Jean Nassif has admitted to falsifying documents to secure a $150 million Westpac loan for the construction of apartment towers in Sydney’s north-west.
· Clare Sibthorpe
Christian Brothers spending $1.7m a week on abuse cases, running out of money
Topic:Child Sexual Abuse
· Isobel Roe
Christian Brothers spending $1.7m a week on abuse cases, funds running out
Topic:Child Sexual Abuse
· Isobel Roe
Breaking: Man dies in plane crash near Northam, north-east of Perth
Wed 24 Jun 2026 at 3:29pm
· Courtney Withers
Becky Hammon: 'Mi opinión fue errónea' sobre la estrella de los Knicks, Jalen Brunson
Jalen Brunson, escolta de los Knicks de Nueva York, con el trofeo de MVP de las Finales de la NBA tras la victoria sobre los Spurs de San Antonio en el quinto juego, el sábado 13 de junio de 2026, en San Antonio. (AP Foto/Ross D. Franklin)
· Mark Anderson
Canberra's local shops are distinctive. But some thrive while others fail
Topic:Small Businesses
· Niki Burnside
Coalition's renewables push 'chaos' for NSW energy plan, Minns says
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· Chantelle Al Khouri
Women charged after allegedly trafficking cocaine, meth on Spirit of Tasmania
Wed 24 Jun 2026 at 2:14pm
· Kelsey Reid
Bondi Beach shooting hero pleads not guilty to alleged assault on his father
Ahmed al Ahmed wrestled a gun from one of the alleged attackers during the shooting in Sydney
· Bbcnews
One Nation leader says Socceroos represent her idea of 'monocultural' Australia
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Artist accused of winning prize with ‘imitation’ won Australian award with piece ‘influenced’ by Basquiat
Jane Allan’s winning Darling portrait prize painting has raised eyebrows after her Doyles art award piece was compared to artist Nicholas Harding
· Stephanie Convery
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Record fine for Perth company after worker crushed under steel beam
A Perth construction company has been hit with the highest ever fine under WA’s workplace safety laws, ordered to pay $1.75 million over the death of tradie Adrian Fariña Pacheco.
· Hannah Murphy
Liberals dumbfounded by Angus Taylor’s multiculturalism comments: ‘Embrace the reality of modern Australia’
Party colleagues concerned opposition leader was missing an opportunity to differentiate Coalition from One Nation
· Josh Butler, Dan Jervis Bardy
Socceroos face selection conundrum with changes expected for Paraguay game | Jack Snape
Nestory Irankunda’s place in the starting XI is not the only question facing Australia coach Tony Popovic for their final World Cup Group D game
· Jack Snape
Killer on bail when he murdered his estranged wife in her Werribee home
Czarina Tumaliuan had done everything she could to protect herself and her children from violence.
· Erin Pearson
Property was Australia’s favourite wealth builder. A tax overhaul aims to end that
The decision to scrap the capital gains tax discount from next year targets investors and creates opportunities for first-time homebuyers
· Reuters
Property was Australia’s favourite wealth builder. A tax overhaul aims to end that
The decision to scrap the capital gains tax discount from next year targets investors and creates opportunities for first-time homebuyers
· Reuters
Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed fronts court over alleged assault of father
Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed has fronted court accused of assaulting his father, six months after he was celebrated for disarming a gunman during Australia’s worst terror attack.
· Perry Duffin
Kaiser drills for repeat of historic Vic bonanza-grade gold
Profitable gold producer Kaiser Reef has kicked off a surface diamond drilling campaign at its Maldon gold project in Victoria, with the rods now turning at the first of four initial targets designed to test the region’s high-grade gold potential.
· Murray Ward
Scottish squash star's brave call to switch from blue to Green and Gold
Wed 24 Jun 2026 at 12:48pm
· Simon Smale
Bird flu prompts Papua New Guinea to ban Australian chicken and egg imports
Topic:Avian Influenza
· Emma Field
Dos aliados del alcalde de NY ganan elecciones primarias y envían mensaje a líderes demócratas
Simpatizantes de Brad Lander, candidato demócrata al Congreso, celebran su victoria durante una fiesta para seguir los resultados electorales la noche del martes 23 de junio de 2026, en el distrito de Brooklyn, Nueva York. (AP Foto/Ryan Murphy)
· Anthony Izaguirre
La gran noche al bate de Chisholm Jr. ayuda a Yankees en victoria por 4-3 ante Tigres
Jazz Chisholm Jr., de los Yankees de Nueva York, celebra su jonrón de dos carreras contra los Tigres de Detroit durante la sexta entrada de un partido de béisbol, el martes 23 de junio de 2026, en Detroit. (Foto AP/Paul Sancya)
· Dave Hogg
Breaking: Underlying inflation hits highest level since 2024
Wed 24 Jun 2026 at 11:51am
· Gareth Hutchens
Not ‘fit and proper’: Controversial women-only labour hire firm has licence stripped
Victoria’s labour hire cop has given Big Build’s most controversial gangland-linked firm, Women In Construction, a seven-day deadline to shut down its operations and remove its workforce from the state and federally funded North East Link project.
· Nick McKenzie
Sydney woman wakes from induced coma more than a week after shark attack
Leah Stewart was bitten by a shark at Sydney's Coogee Beach about ten days ago
· Bbcnews
Golden Dragon extends WA gold charge with new Behring Bore hits
Golden Dragon Mining has hit more high-grade gold close to surface at its Behring Bore prospect, part of the company’s Cue gold project in Western Australia’s prolific Murchison goldfields.
· Murray Ward
The ‘accelerated’ Sydney suburbs which are hot spots for junk food
The population hubs springing up across Sydney have been touted as suburbs of the future, heralded for their walkability, public transport and increased housing supply.
· Rachel Rasker
$10,000 and big-name mentors: A prize for young hospitality superstars launches
Victoria’s future front-of-house leaders have a career-changing opportunity in front of them: the Katie McCormack Young Service Talent Award, awarded by The Age Good Food Guide, is now open for applications.
· Emma Breheny
It was a church, a theatre and gave Baz Luhrmann his start. Now it’s Sydney’s latest nightclub
In the heart of Sydney’s CBD lies a 158-year-old deconsecrated church that has fostered the careers of many creative pilgrims, including Australian director Baz Luhrmann. Previously operating as the Genesian Theatre – and before that, a poorhouse, the Kursaal Theatre and the first Matthew Talbot Hostel – it now has …
· Kayla Olaya
Bringing a heritage-lover’s dream back to life
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Psychologist suspended after sexually assaulting a patient, harassing others
A Melbourne psychologist has been stripped of his registration after engaging in severe professional misconduct with vulnerable clients, including sexually assaulting a patient who had a known history of family violence and sexual abuse.
· Carla Jaeger