The bleak reason this rental house in Adelaide is the only one of its kind
The Anglicare Australia rental affordability snapshot surveyed nearly 49,000 rental listings available over one weekend in March.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00'Too hard to prove': Concerns raised after one year of coercive control laws in Queensland
Topic:Domestic Violence
· Arianna Levy
Anne Edmonds’ new ABC comedy won’t be for everyone – but that’s what makes it so good
Margie Argyle (Anne Edmonds) is the artistic director of a struggling Melbourne theatre company, the Argyle. The finances are a mess and the board wants her to include a popular musical in her new season to boost audience numbers.
· Louise Rugendyke
Hundreds of millions in state budget for crumbling public schools
Dozens of government schools across Victoria will share $295 million in much-needed building upgrade works to be announced in Tuesday’s state budget.
· Noel Towell, Caroline Schelle
Powering the cloud: Victoria’s $16 billion bill for the energy network
Electricity usage in parts of Melbourne is set to double by the end of the decade, driven by a huge increase in energy-hungry data centres, leaving consumers with a $16 billion bill to maintain, upgrade and expand the grid.
· Daniella White, Kieran Rooney, Nick Toscano
The Liberals should easily win Nepean by-election, but politics is changing
The seat of Nepean on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula will soon vote in a by-election. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)
· Casey Briggs
The winners and losers of Sydney’s new selective school gender quotas
The rollout of gender quotas for entry into the state’s fully selective schools is expected to see the number of boys decline by about 1000 students over the next six years, an analysis of enrolment data shows.
· Christopher Harris
The Perth roads with the highest number of crashes revealed
A major Perth highway has been deemed one of the most dangerous in the state, as the number of fatalities on roads across Western Australia continues to increase.
· Holly Thompson
It was Melbourne’s most offbeat setting for a sandwich shop. Then it had to move
When Hamish Vaccari opened a sandwich shop in the back garage of his late nonna’s house in Fitzroy North, the setting became as much of a drawcard as the meatball subs.
· Tomas Telegramma
As PNG Chiefs toast Luai signing, Perth Bears bring in culture expert
The board of the Perth Bears has brought in a consultant with expertise in building stronger cultures as the NRL-owned expansion club grapples with internal issues that have threatened to undermine their entry to the competition next year.
· Chris Barrett
US politics live updates: King Charles, Queen Camilla conclude US state visit; Trump floats new plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Thank you for joining our continuing live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the United States, as well as developments in Australia.
· Sarah McPhee
Australia news live: Chaos erupts overnight at Alice Springs Hospital as Kumanjayi Little Baby’s alleged killer arrested; Trump floats new plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Here’s what you need to know today:
· Sarah McPhee, Jack Gramenz
The home battery rebate is changing. Is it still worth it and what's the right size?
In less than nine months, Australian households have installed more than 266,000 home batteries. (ABC News: Briana Shepherd)
· Nathan Morris
Crucial interest rate has broken from the global benchmark, costing us billions
Topic:Government Debt
· David Taylor
Olympic breakdancer Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn announces newest venture after losing her university job
Australia’s most infamous breakdancer, Raygun, has announced a shock new venture following her axing as a uni lecturer at one of the nation’s top universities.
· News.com.au
Olympic breakdancer Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn announces newest venture after losing her university job
Australia’s most infamous breakdancer, Raygun, has announced a shock new venture following her axing as a uni lecturer at one of the nation’s top universities.
· News.com.au
Valtteri Bottas opens up about mental health struggles in motorsports
Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas, of Finland, poses in his team garage ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, File)
· Jenna Fryer
Australia's teen social media ban has little impact – report
SYDNEY, Australia — There was “no meaningful shift” away from big tech platforms like TikTok and Instagram in the immediate wake of Australia’s world-leading social media ban for teenagers, documents obtained by Agence France-Presse (AFP) show.
· Agence France-Presse
Carlos Alcaraz ve a su hermano Jaime ganar en su debut Sub16 en el Abierto de Madrid
Carlos Alcaraz celebra tras vencer a Novak Djokovic en la final del Abierto de Australia, el 1 de febrero de 2026. (AP Foto/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Body of missing 5-year-old found days after alleged abduction in Australia
The mother of the little girl who was found dead five days after she was abducted from her Alice Springs home has released a heartbreaking statement.
· News.com.au
Calls grow to ban Palantir in Australia after manifesto described by UK MP as ‘ramblings of a supervillain’
Spy tech firm says it’s just ‘a software company’ amid pressure for a ban on new contracts with government agencies
· Josh Taylor
Newsroom Edition: the ugly politics of chasing One Nation - podcast
There were ugly scenes at Anzac Day dawn services when a small handful of people booed during the welcome to country in several cities. Most politicians condemned the behaviour, including opposition leader Angus Taylor, but he nevertheless said the next day that he thought the ceremonies were ‘overused’ and that he …
Queensland rejects key Bondi report recommendation as Albanese’s gun buyback flounders
State’s police minister says buyback ‘doesn’t focus on keeping guns out of the hands of terrorists and criminals’, leaving NSW only clear supporter of plan
· Tom Mcilroy, Josh Butler, Penry Buckley
Is this the end for Canberra United? A-League Women club face grievous demise | Samantha Lewis
It has been a painful few years for Australia’s trailblazing women’s team, while overseas football clubs just like theirs are funded and flourishing
· Samantha Lewis
The chips are down: pizza, fried chicken and doughnut shares plunge on ASX as living costs bite budgets
Shares in Domino’s Pizza, KFC operator Collins Foods and multi-brand food franchise owner Retail Food Group have all suffered double-digit falls
· Jonathan Barrett
Has Gina Rinehart ‘bought’ One Nation? Pauline Hanson has the billionaire’s backing – and she’s super happy
From luxury flights and Kidman-branded country attire to a steak dinner and meat pies, the rapidly expanding party is reaping the bounty of Australia’s richest person. Will voters pay the price?
Australian choir denies that antisemitism influenced canceling Bondi victims benefit concert
The Australian Hellenic Choir denied that antisemitism influenced the cancellation of a Bondi Beach Massacre victims benefit choir performance, according to a Wednesday statement, but was instead due to conflicts with other events.
· MICHAEL STARR
Macron appoints new chief of staff as ex-aide eyes Bank of France job
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed ambassador to Australia Pierre-André Imbert as his new chief of staff. He will succeed Emmanuel Moulin, who is now free to run for governor of the Bank of France.
· Giorgio Leali
Thousands wiped from Sydney and Melbourne house values as rates and oil start to bite
The nation’s property market was slowing even before the Reserve Bank’s second interest rate rise started hitting home buyers, new figures show, with thousands of dollars wiped from the value of houses in Sydney and Melbourne.
· Shane Wright
Brooks Nader and Taron Egerton take a dip during romantic Australia beach date
Brooks Nader and Taron Egerton’s latest date was straight off the “Baywatch” set.
· Riley Cardoza
San Siro prepara la fiesta: Inter puede coronarse campeón de la Serie A este fin de semana
El técnico del Inter de Milán Cristian Chivu (centro) celebra el gol de Petar Sucic en la victoria contra Como en la Copa Italia, el martes 21 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/Luca Bruno)
· Daniella Matar
The two plays that flipped the script on Women's State of Origin Game I
Topic:State of Origin
· Nick Campton
Australia in talks over latest US proposal to open Strait of Hormuz
The US is reportedly proposing an international coalition help open the Strait of Hormuz after the conflict ends. (Reuters)
· Isabella Tolhurst
Crowds gather outside the hospital where Jefferson Lewis was taken
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Jefferson Lewis arrested over death of Kumanjayi Little Baby in Northern Territory
The 47-year-old was held on Thursday night, five days after the five-year-old girl disappeared from a camp near Alice Springs
· Guardian staff
Hong Kong homebuyers flock to new launches as flats sell out swiftly
All 120 units at One Victoria Cove I sold out by late afternoon, while Pavilia Farm III sold 19 of 45 units by 6.50pm
· Cheryl Arcibal
Hong Kong homebuyers flock to new launches as flats sell out swiftly
All 120 units at One Victoria Cove I sold out by late afternoon, while Pavilia Farm III sold 19 of 45 units by 6.50pm
· Cheryl Arcibal
Limiting capital gains tax changes to new investments would ‘severely delay’ budget reforms, Deloitte says
Treasurer Jim Chalmers had indicated ‘transitional’ proposed changes as Labor attempts to repair a ‘structurally flawed’ budget
· Patrick Commins
Marauding Blues hold off luckless Maroons to take Women’s Origin series lead
NSW defeat Queensland 11-6 in State of Origin Game 1
· Jack Snape
2026 Women’s State of Origin Highlights: NSW v QLD - Game 1
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Reliable S. Korea-Australia energy supply vital amid 'disproportionate' Middle East impact: Australian FM
SEOUL, April 30 (Yonhap) -- Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Thursday called for stronger energy security cooperation with South Korea amid the uneven impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on the Asia-Pacific region, saying the two countries should continue to serve as reliable energy suppliers for each …
· Oh Seok-min
Unexpected item found
Jo Flores’ “little barcodes showing up in colonoscopies” complaint (C8) is legit, according to Toby Waters of Emerald Beach who reports that “my beautiful and esteemed father once found a Royal Gala sticker during a colonoscopy in a patient with a bowel complaint. I asked dad if anyone in the theatre declared ‘she’l…
Vera Wang, Pasquale Bruni, TAG Heuer and more unveil new looks and NYC shops
Need a fresh new look for spring? Head to the stylish boutiques that opened in NYC this season or shop designer capsules, from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s cultured collab with Australian clothing brand Camilla to Vera Wang’s chic line co-created with Fabrique.
· Alev Aktar
German Chancellor Claims Relationship With Trump Is Good, Despite Comments About Iran
Authored by Victoria Friedman via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
(LEAD) S. Korea, Australia agree to enhance cooperation on stable energy supplies amid Middle East crisis
(ATTN: UPDATES with foreign ministers' talks in lead, paras 2, 10-11; CHANGES photos)
· Kim Eun-jung
Meet Euphoria’s Jessica Blair Herman, who plays Heather, friend to Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie
The series newcomer, who has debunked rumours of a rift between co-stars Sweeney and Zendaya, made her acting debut in How I Met Your Mother
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Meet Euphoria’s Jessica Blair Herman, who plays Heather, friend to Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie
The series newcomer, who has debunked rumours of a rift between co-stars Sweeney and Zendaya, made her acting debut in How I Met Your Mother
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Here’s to the hanky, long may it reign
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