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· Charlie Gore
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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
· Staff Writer
Statement skirts at Australian Fashion Week
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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.
Western powers condemn Israel for West Bank settlements, settler violence
The United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, France, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand issued a joint statement on Friday condemning Israel for its policies in the West Bank and the rise in settler violence, according to several of the countries' government websites.
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US says 'slight progress' in Iran talks amid uncertainty about whether war will resume
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Associated Press
Australian government plans for ‘worst-case scenario’ retail fuel rationing, documents reveal
Exclusive: With warnings world oil supplies are expected to hit ‘red zone’ by August, the Albanese government has outlined its powers to enforce daily purchase limits for motorists
· Josh Butler
As the wheels threaten to fall off the budget roadshow, a defensive Albanese could take a tip from the UK | Tom McIlroy
British MP Wes Streeting has given a simple and arresting explanation of the need for tax reform – something that continues to elude the Labor government
· Tom Mcilroy
Tony Abbott wants to slay the dragon – but is blind to the beasts of Australia’s past | Ben Doherty
The former PM can be eloquent and erudite about Australia – but he has a very particular conception of what this nation is and how it came to be
· Ben Doherty
Trouble in the ‘kingdom of Maranoa’: could a Nationals stronghold turn to One Nation?
Some in rural Queensland are fed up with the status quo, but not everyone’s convinced by Pauline Hanson
· Joe Hinchliffe
Labor’s NDIS overhaul will leave participants more ‘isolated’ and ‘segregated’, former royal commissioner warns
Exclusive: Warning comes as Albanese government’s own NDIS reform advisers issue ‘brutal’ assessment of proposed cuts to the scheme
· Dan Jervis Bardy
Locks, likelies and long shots: who will make the Socceroos’ World Cup squad? | Jack Snape
With a touch over a week to go before Australia coach Tony Popovic names his 26 players, whose ticket is punched and who will be left disappointed?
· Jack Snape
Too little, too late: Waratahs’ finals hopes fade in Brumbies loss
The Waratahs may play one more game next Saturday against the Force in Perth, but their Super Rugby season essentially ended on Friday night, losing 21-14 to the Brumbies in Sydney.
· Jonathan Drennan
BTS fans create a sea of Korean flags at sold-out Stanford Stadium concert
Group draws 152,000 fans across three shows, announces Asia-Australia leg of “Arirang” world tour
· Lee Jung-joo
Tribute to woman hit and killed by police vehicle in Cairns
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· 9News Staff
Truck hits dozens of sprinklers in busy Sydney tunnel
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Joseph Sahyoun
Treatment of detainees nothing compared to Gaza
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Five of the best Melbourne homes for sale with knockout kitchens
Once viewed primarily for their practicality and functionality, kitchens are now often regarded as the heart of the home, a place where meals are prepared and shared, families connect and guests are entertained.
· Shona Hendley
NRL LIVE updates: New-look Bulldogs side faces Melbourne
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· Dominic Brock
As a GP, I’m very worried about changes to how ‘the pill’ will be prescribed
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· Hayley Glasson
Five of the best Sydney homes for sale with knockout kitchens
Once viewed primarily for their practicality and functionality, kitchens are now often viewed as the heart of the home, a place where meals are prepared and shared, where families connect and guests are entertained.
· Shona Hendley
What in the world changed to allow the so-called IS brides home?
When a group of women and children arrived in Australia from their Syrian detention camp in early May, they were the first Islamic State-linked cohort in the world to be brought back by their families over the objections of their government.
· Michael Bachelard
Major drugs haul found hidden inside machinery at Australian port
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Queensland premier learned of minister’s AFP referral through media
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Ronald McDonald House Charities Gala theme unveiled in style
Shanti Sivaraj and Liz Martin.Credit:Supplied
Jess Wilson’s forklift foray sparks safety investigation
Opposition Leader Jess Wilson’s forklift-driving social media stunt will be put under the microscope by WorkSafe investigators after questions were raised about whether she was licensed to operate the machinery.
· Fiona Byrne
Family and friends heartbroken over Queensland mother’s death
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Former MSO chief denies leading push to cancel pianist’s concert
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s former managing director, Dr Sophie Galaise, has told a court that she did not lead the decision to cancel pianist Jayson Gillham’s concert after he made comments on stage referencing Gaza, contradicting earlier evidence of a former colleague.
· Kerrie O'Brien
Tony Abbott to become new Liberal Party president in former PM’s return to political frontlines
Unopposed nomination comes seven years after Abbott lost his Sydney seat of Warringah at the 2019 election
· Dan Jervis Bardy, Ben Doherty, Benita Kolovos
Legal action in bid to stop Victoria’s corruption watchdog
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Manhunt in Sydney’s east after alleged break and enter
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The Sydney protest that led to a record number of complaints against police
A record 800-plus complaints were received over the way NSW Police handled Sydney’s anti-Herzog protest, as the watchdog described the organisation as obstructive and overly defensive.
· Jessica McSweeney
Everest sees record 274 climbers in single day, including Aussie milestone
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Tilli Andrew
Woman narrowly misses freight train after allegedly driving around Midvale boom gates
Police have issued a timely reminder to drivers after a woman was arrested overnight and charged with drink-driving after she rolled her car while trying to dodge an oncoming freight train.
· Rebecca Peppiatt
One-punch killer escapes further monitoring out of jail
Convicted one-punch killer Kieran Loveridge has failed in his bid to protect his identity for two years, having said it would allow him to properly rehabilitate in the community.The 32-year-old's sentence for the killing of Thomas Kelly on a drunken night out in Kings Cross expired on Sunday, and NSW was unsuccessfu…
· Tom Wark
Court evacuated as accused teen arsonist sobs in dock
A children’s courtroom was evacuated on Friday in dramatic scenes when a 16-year-old accused of torching a liquor warehouse refused to leave the dock after learning he would not be granted bail.
· Carla Jaeger
Driver narrowly avoids freight train in Midvale.
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‘Pink lady’ denies drafting her own job description before council interview
Topic:Local Government
· Anton Rose