Revealed: The plan to unlock Sydney’s forgotten inner-city landmark
For more than half a century, Sydney’s oldest tram depot has sat dilapidated in the heart of Newtown, rotting and overrun by vegetation.
· Cindy Yin
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The family and friends of a man killed after he was bitten on the legs by a 4-metre great white shark have come together to honour his memory.
· Rebecca Peppiatt
Molly’s family thought this stage of their nightmare was about to be over. Then the phone rang
Until this week, Tony and Kate Ticehurst thought this stage of their nightmare was about to be over. Daniel Billings, the man who murdered their daughter Molly in a 2024 domestic violence attack which shocked the nation, was days away from being sentenced, ending two years of legal process and incalculable degrees o…
· Bevan Shields
The Age photos of the week, May 23, 2026
Cirque du Soleil performer Mitch Wynter poses for a photo for the new show Kooza. Credit:Jason South
· Danie Sprague
Sunshine restaurant serves up last sizzling steak before making way for airport rail superhub
After 40 years of feeding Melburnians, the Ung family will serve their final sizzling steak on Sunday.
· Alexander Darling
Appeal over missing five-month-old baby in Sydney
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Sarah Swain
Azulejos doblegan 6-2 a Piratas e hilvanan su 3ra victoria
El venezolano Yohendrick Piñango, de los Azulejos de Toronto, pega un dobe de dos carreras en el juego del viernes 22 de mayo de 2026 ante los Piratas de Pittsburgh (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
Qld teacher barred over sexual comments, race-based reprimand
A Queensland teacher who talked to students about sexual fantasies and told First Nations children they were “taking the rights away” from other students has been banned from teaching for five years.
· Cloe Read
Rubio arrives in India ahead of meeting with his counterparts from India, Australia and Japan
Secretary of State Marco Rubio boards his plane at Malmo Airport, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Malmo-Sturup, Sweden. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool)
Woman and baby dead following crash in Far North Queensland
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Joseph Sahyoun
Sausage makers share secrets as butcher’s battle heats up
Hot chips in a sausage? Slow-cooked brisket and mac and cheese? What about spicy ramen? The Bellmere Butcher’s Jackson Miano is on a mission to show how the sausage is made – literally.
· Brittney Deguara
Pentagon releases second batch of declassified UFO files
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Joseph Sahyoun
Three die in ‘horrific’ south Sydney vehicle crash after police welfare check
A 42-year-old fled from police before being involved in a two-vehicle crash in Sans Souci, police say
· Cait Kelly
Hospitality wars: who is recruiting children to firebomb Melbourne bars, nightclubs and restaurants?
More than 50 people have been arrested over alleged attacks on venues since April, but police still don’t know what’s behind the crime wave
· Nino Bucci
Australia’s largest recorded diphtheria outbreak is spreading through remote Indigenous communities
By the time a national vaccine blitz was announced this week, unlinked cases had already been reported in four states. Why did it take so long for governments to act?
· Melissa Davey, Sarah Collard
The biggest budget myths: why claims of ‘massive tax bills’ and an investor exodus fall short
In the backlash to changes to capital gains tax, many claims have been made and not all of them stack up
· Patrick Commins
Melbourne teenager becomes youngest Australian to summit Mount Everest
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Inside the costly trend charging up Australia's classic car scene
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Police drop case against artist who depicted high-profile Australians in uniforms with Nazi symbols
Michael Agzarian was charged despite internal legal advice that the images were ‘political satire’, court hears
· Jordyn Beazley
Wedged between China and the US, Australia’s salesman in chief performs delicate balancing act
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· Lisa Visentin
Five Great Reads: the only female yakuza, a playbook for reputation rehab, and design rules for small spaces
Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey
· Imogen Dewey
Experts warn of dangerous conditions over multiple states
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Joseph Sahyoun
Police investigate triple fatal crash in Sydney's south
Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
These aren't ants but shipping containers escaping on a massive breakaway iceberg
Topic:Antarctic Research
· Jano Gibson
Health Minister denies health cuts, despite asking department to find $700m in cuts
Sat 23 May 2026 at 8:19am
· Josh Duggan
Collingwood champion's achievement reopens old wound outside Victoria
Sat 23 May 2026 at 8:06am
· Daniel Keane
House destroyed by fire in Sydney’s west
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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Associated Press
Three dead following head-on collision in Sydney’s south
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Australian who died in hiking accident in Peru remembered as selfless
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Does the Queensland premier have a leash on his own attack dog?
Topic:State and Territory Government
· Jack Mckay
Dangerous area in Sydney for rock fishers trials life jacket library
Topic:Local Government
· Danuta Kozaki
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Danuta Kozaki is a reporter for ABC News in Sydney. Follow her on Twitter: @danutakozaki
Australia's slowdown, family fortunes — and the investment bet heading sky-high
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The two best places to invest your money in Australia after 'major' budget shake-up
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Building townhouses on a residential Canberra block could soon be easier
Sat 23 May 2026 at 6:41am
· Charlie Gore
Rural women share harrowing IVF stories at parliamentary inquiry
Sat 23 May 2026 at 6:30am
· Genevieve Blandin De Chalain
'Life is football' here but without money, Australia's most unique club won't survive
Sat 23 May 2026 at 6:04am
· Paul Kennedy
‘He’s gotta show something’: Who’s who in Qld Labor’s factions, and how they pick their leaders
Labor leader Steven Miles has been urged by his colleagues to use the dismal Stafford byelection result as an opportunity to reset the Opposition and fine tune the party’s strategy and cohesion.
· James Hall
State-sponsored apprenticeships and decriminalising cannabis on the bill at Victoria’s Labor conference
Jacinta Allan will announce a plan to offer 2,000 apprenticeships at the revived State Electricity Commission, as part of a pre-election push
· Benita Kolovos
Sydney Harbour rubbish loads rise during Vivid, Seabin claims
Topic:Water Pollution
· Peter De Kruijff
Striking gold is the dream for thousands of Australians. But there’s a ‘paradox’ holding them back
Dig, doze and detect is how Matthew Carkeek expects to strike gold on a historic plot of land at Dunolly, in one of Victoria’s richest gold regions.
· Simon Johanson
‘I’m gonna stab ya’: How Hugh Jackman’s brother dealt with his toughest crowd
On his first day as a teacher at a notorious Melbourne youth detention centre, Ralph Jackman got a frightening reality check while being led past a row of cells.
· Carolyn Webb
Australian fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez says 'adios' to tough US market
Guzman y Gomez had 224 locations in its home market of Australia as of June 2025. © Reuters
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The prickly plant powering a new spirits industry
Topic:Food and Beverage Processing Industry
· Kerry Staight
By Kerry Staight
Born in England and raised in Saudi Arabia, Kerry joined Landline in 2008 after working as a reporter and newsreader for ABC, Central Television in regional South Australia and Network Ten.