The 'magnificent' mansion that housed movie stars, hippies and refugees
Labassa today sits out of view in a quiet cul-de-sac. (Compass: Danielle Bonica)
· Danielle Bonica
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Newest first · UTC+11:00How everyone is making money — and what it means for the tax they pay
In Australia, the way people earn their money affects the rate of tax they pay — and top earners have a very different income mix from everyone else.
· Andie Noonan
The dish supermodel Cindy Crawford asked celebrity chef Nobu to create for her
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is best known for his Japanese-fusion restaurants which have become celebrity haunts both in Australia and abroad. Here, the 77-year-old talks about the important women in his life, including his wife, and his meetings with Princess Diana and supermodel Cindy Crawford.
· Jane Rocca
Why NSW is moving the doctor’s office into the preschool playground
Florence Mah is 1744 days into the most important period of her life. Her brain is developing faster than it ever will again. It’s why her preschool doesn’t just teach her letters and numbers – it screens her and her classmates for health and developmental issues long before they start big school.
· Emily Kowal
Sydney home of Arnott’s biscuits family hits the market for $6.9m
The Hunters Hill home of the late Alice Arnott Oppen, OAM, the great-granddaughter of the founder of Arnott’s biscuits, William Arnott, is for sale with a price guide of $6.9 million.
· Kristy Johnson
This confusing cafe is having an identity crisis, but its cheesy snack will pull you in
Talk about hiding in plain sight. This corner cafe is called Truffles, which gives no clue to the cuisine. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls reveal cabinets piled with sausage rolls, pies and custard tarts. So far, so Aussie. The dark stone tables and chairs in the clean, spacious dining room are nondescript and there’s …
· Dani Valent
John Polson was headed for jail. One phone call changed his life forever
The police caught up with John Polson somewhere around Sydney's Dee Why, hooning on a stolen motorbike.
· Leisa Scott
Netflix will air Week 1 matchup between 49ers and Rams in Australia: source
Netflix will air the Week 1 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Thursday.
· Associated Press
Cuidado con los consejos de salud en redes sociales. Así puedes verificar su fiabilidad
ARCHIVO – Varios jóvenes usan sus teléfonos celulares para mirar redes sociales en Sydney, el 8 de noviembre de 2024. (AP Foto/Rick Rycroft, Archivo
· Devi Shastri
Big Brother's 25-year journey from raunchy nudity to 'family friendly'
The cast of the first season of Big Brother Australia before going into the house in 2001. (AAP: Dave Hunt)
· Velvet Winter
New exhibition charts motherhood from the 15th century to today
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· Bhakthi Puvanenthiran
Australia’s antisemitism inquiry should alarm every Jew - opinion
There are moments in a parent’s life when pride and pain arrive together, indistinguishable.
· JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
Australian far-right party aims for byelection win
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· Agence France-Presse
England captain Stokes takes 2 wickets, completes 20 overs on injury comeback
England’s Ben Stokes signs his autograph for a fan following the fifth and final Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Sydney, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)
SWAT team storms German bank after two taken hostage in locked vault
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Eleanor Wilson
'A bomb going off in Canberra': What now for One Nation and the Coalition?
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Kieran Campbell
The scale of the Coalition’s loss in the Farrer byelection can’t be overstated | Tom McIlroy
The politics of anxiety and grievance harnessed by One Nation are a formidable force. Angus Taylor needs to, in his own words, ‘change or die’
· Tom Mcilroy
Australia’s populist One Nation scores first-ever lower house victory
Australia’s far-right One Nation party has captured a seat in the country’s House of Representatives for the first time, according to preliminary election results.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Health influencers are all over social media. How to be smarter when vetting claims
Young people use their phones to view social media in Sydney, Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)
· Devi Shastri
Tension at the December 2023 Redland City Council Meeting.
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Zac Purton moves to within 10 wins of 2,000 in Hong Kong thanks to Sha Tin double
Australian Hall of Fame jockey inches closer to milestone after booting home Invictus Dragon and Smart Avenue
· Olivia O'Sullivan
Zac Purton moves to within 10 wins of 2,000 in Hong Kong thanks to Sha Tin double
Australian Hall of Fame jockey inches closer to milestone after booting home Invictus Dragon and Smart Avenue
· Olivia O'Sullivan
Rescue efforts launched for Australians aboard virus cruise ship
Australian officials have launched repatriation efforts to bring home four citizens and one permanent resident stranded aboard a hantavirus-afflicted cruise ship.
· Cindy Yin
Power blazer? Victoria Starmer marks key political moment in cream
PM’s wife, accompanying him to the polls, follows a long line of women to mobilise the jacket when stakes are high
· Ellie Violet Bramley
Learning history, and living together
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Watch: The wonder strike that clinched a grand final berth for City over heartbroken Victory
A stunning strike from teenager Shelby McMahon has ensured Melbourne City’s place in next weekend’s A-League Women grand final, as her goal secured a second 1-0 semi-final win over local rivals Melbourne Victory.
· Adrian Warren
IS-linked families could receive support to help reintegration
Children with links to Islamic State will be asked to take part in deradicalisation programs after touching down in Australia with four women on Thursday evening.The nine children, who are understood to be Australian citizens, are likely to receive taxpayer-funded support as part of their reintegration into Australi…
· 9News Staff
No Mitchell, no worries as new Latrell steps up for South Sydney
Alex Johnston’s hat-trick was the headline act in a thumping 36-12 South Sydney win over Cronulla on Saturday night, but the understated star of the evening was another Rabbitohs centre named Latrell stepping up on debut in his namesake’s absence.
· Tom Decent
Barbecue left on blamed after fire guts Brisbane home
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Sarah Swain
Early results show One Nation on track to win Farrer byelection
Initial counting shows David Farley with a clear lead ahead of independent Michelle Milthorpe as Coalition support tanks
· Tom Mcilroy, Sarah Basford Canales
NRL LIVE updates: Foran’s Sea Eagles take on Brisbane at Brookvale
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· Dominic Brock
Man killed by SUV which allegedly hit him on Sydney pavement
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Melbourne City surges into ALW grand final after young gun's stunning strike
McMahon's stunning strike fired City into the A-League Women's grand final. (Getty Images: Graham Denholm)
Australia readies to repatriate citizens aboard virus-plagued cruise ship
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Barbecue sparks house fire in Brisbane
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Polling booths close in Farrer byelection
Tens of thousands of voters in south-western NSW have cast their ballots in the eagerly-anticipated Farrer byelection, where One Nation is vying to continue its conservative crusade and upend a historic Liberal heartland.The final votes have been cast in the contest for former opposition leader Sussan Ley's seat, w…
· Eleanor Wilson
Too little, too late as Waratahs’ season slips away in Dunedin
Mathematically, NSW can still reach the Super Rugby finals – but based on Saturday’s defeat to the Highlanders in Dunedin, they do not deserve to be there.
· Jonathan Drennan
Stokes looks to more Sydney riches after $500k test run in Coast
Victorian trainer Phillip Stokes was eyeing the $2 million Five Diamonds at Rosehill in the spring with Athanatos after he cruised to victory in his test run, the $500,000 The Coast (1600m), at Gosford on Saturday.
· Craig Kerry
Final voters cast ballots in Farrer as Federal Court issues injunction against signage
The final votes are being cast in the Farrer by-election as a crowded contest of candidates jostle for the regional NSW seat.
· Joshua Boscaini
Health at heart of Stafford byelection blitz
With a week left until the Stafford byelection, Queensland’s major parties are trading barbs over health policy and hospital funding in a bid to win over voters.
· Cloe Read
Mysterious disappearance of man on popular WA hiking track sparks police search
Samuel Whitsed, 27, is believed to have travelled from Victoria to hike Bibbulmun Track near outskirts of Perth
· Australian Associated Press
Freeman y Ohtani guían a Dodgers a victoria de 3-1 ante Sale y Bravos
Freddie Freeman, de los Dodgers de Los Ángeles, hace un gesto hacia los fanáticos luego de conectar un jonrón ante los Bravos de Atlanta, el viernes 8 de mayo de 2026 (AP Foto/Jessie Alcheh)
· Dan Greenspan
Farrer byelection LIVE updates: One Nation aims to snatch Sussan Ley’s old seat in NSW Riverina region
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· Nick Newling
‘Deeply distressing’: Police called to children’s netball game after antisemitic incident
Police were called to a children’s netball game in Maroubra on Saturday due to a “deeply distressing” incident, after a mother allegedly hurled an antisemitic slur at a Jewish team.
· Emily Kowal, Alexandra Smith
Moscú celebrará el Día de la Victoria con desfile en la Plaza Roja bajo una fuerte seguridad
Soldados marchan durante un ensayo del desfile militar del Día de la Victoria en la plaza Dvortsovaya de San Petersburgo, Rusia, el 5 de mayo de 2026. (AP Foto/Dmitri Lovetsky)
Craig Bellamy tight-lipped over Melbourne Storm future amid ‘private’ illness
NRL coach undecided on plan for next season in light of medical condition
· Australian Associated Press
Man, 81, killed by SUV which allegedly hit him on Sydney pavement
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Joseph Sahyoun
Troy Johnston conecta hit de la ventaja en la 11ma y Rockies vencen a Filis por 9-7
Los Rockies de Colorado festejan su victoria sobre los Filis de Filadelfia el viernes 8 de mayo de 2026 (AP Foto/Matt Rourke)
· Rob Parent
‘You’re gunna get it’: How police stared down a double-murderer and prevented further carnage
Michael Gaetano was kitting up for a night in the divisional van and Jared Eames was nearing the end of his watchhouse shift when they heard the shots, then they heard their sergeant on the radio say he was engaging with an active shooter.
· John Silvester