Former Qld minister engages lawyers to represent her at CFMEU inquiry
Grace Grace has denied the claims made at Queensland's Commission of Inquiry in the CMEU. (ABC News: Lucas Hill)
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Australian opposition leader’s comments reveal he is unable to tell the difference between authoritarian regimes and the people forced to live under them
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Secure area with one exit left hospital staff trapped by armed patient
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Queensland rail workers to strike as NRL Magic Round brings thousands of fans to city
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· Rebecca Masters
Why this pub with no beer is a beacon for a city thirsting for music
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· Liz Giuffre
The slowest trams in Melbourne revealed, where it’s almost quicker to walk
Brunswick Street in Fitzroy may be one of Melbourne’s trendiest shopping and nightlife strips, but it now has another claim to fame: the slowest trams anywhere outside the CBD.
· Patrick Hatch, Craig Butt
‘Shortcomings and failures’ could sink Aukus nuclear submarines plan, UK inquiry warns
Australia is dependent upon UK’s ability to deliver new submarines but report says ‘cracks are already beginning to show’
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'Terrible cruelty': Australia marks 30 years since Port Arthur massacre
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· Richard Wood
‘Euphoria’ cast member weighs in on feud rumors between Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney
“Euphoria” cast member Jessica Blair Herman shut down ongoing feud rumors between co-stars Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney.
· Vanessa Serna
AI giant Anthropic hires Australian boss as it opens local office
US artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has appointed long-time enterprise software executive Theo Hourmouzis as its first general manager for Australia and New Zealand, as the Claude maker formally opens its Sydney office this week.
· David Swan
Socceroo slams Trump peace prize as a mockery of FIFA Human Rights Policy
FIFA president Gianni Infantino presented US president Donald Trump with the inaugural Peace Prize at the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw. Source: AAP / Michael Nigro
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Revealed: Here's what the ATO is cracking down on this tax time
The Australian Taxation Office says all sources of income, including that made through interest, rental income, side hustles and cash jobs, must be declared. Source: Getty / Andrzej Rostek
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'Exploiting loopholes': New move could force tech giants to pay for Australian news content
Tech media giants like Meta and Google walked away from the original media bargaining laws in 2024. Source: AAP / Jonathan Raa
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'Mistake' to call Andrew Hastie a traitor, Ben Roberts-Smith's girlfriend says
Liberal MP and fellow Afghanistan veteran Andrew Hastie (right) gave evidence in the defamation trial brought by Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith (left). Source: AAP / Graphic art by Leon Wang
· Sbsaustralia
Donald Trump names pick for top US post in Australia after 15-month vacancy
Donald Trump has nominated former Republican congressman Dave Brat for the role. Source: AP / Getty
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Measles case triggers health warning across Sydney
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
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Rebel Wilson arrives at court to give evidence in defamation fight
Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has arrived at the Federal Court in Sydney to give evidence in a high-stakes defamation case brought against her by a star of her directorial debut.
· Michaela Whitbourn
WA news LIVE: WA regional towns to get $692 million to house police, nurses, teachers: Premier
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Australia marks 30 years since the Port Arthur massacre
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'Deeply concerning': New report questions if Brits can keep AUKUS promises
The US is supposed to be supplying Virginia-class attack submarines to Australia as part of the AUKUS deal. (Reuters: Brian Snyder)
· Riley Stuart
‘Cracks are already beginning to show’: AUKUS is in trouble, UK probe warns
London: Leadership failures are being blamed for slow decisions and funding shortfalls that threaten the mammoth AUKUS submarine program, with a British inquiry revealing a series of problems that put Australia’s security at risk.
· David Crowe
Teens cuffed after car chase through residential streets in Sydney
Two teens have been arrested after a dramatic police pursuit through Sydney's east ended with a stolen car crashing in a quiet cul-de-sac.Shortly before 3am, police were patrolling Rainbow Street in Kingsford, when they tried to stop a black SUV.The SUV did not stop, triggering a pursuit.LIVE UPDATES: Melania rages …
· Adam Vidler
Trump picks former Republican congressman to be ambassador to Australia after 17-month vacancy
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· Nick Visser
Driver charged over e-bike hit-and-run
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Driver allegedly struck teenage e-bike rider in Sydney before driving off
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· Richard Wood
Victoria Beckham reveals the Posh Spice look daughter Harper is too young to wear
Victoria Beckham’s daughter Harper, 14, is quite her little mini-me — though she won’t be slipping into Posh Spice’s closet any time soon.
· Avery Matera
Australia news live: RSL to review welcome to country policy; Angus Taylor vows to double fuel reserve
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Linkedin ranks best employers in Australia
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Academic who fled Iran says the regime is watching her in Australia
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· Victoria Pengilley
Farmer rescues kangaroo from muddy dam amid 'perilous' drought conditions
This kangaroo became trapped in swampy mud in a dry dam in Narromine. (Supplied: Scott Richardson)
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Two Marios behind a Melbourne institution celebrate its 40th birthday
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· Larissa Ham
Zoe was fined $300 after forgetting her car. This is the hidden cost of ADHD
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· April Glover
Why Australian property prices could go backwards by 2030
Australian property prices could fall backwards by 2030, with housing supply and jobs figures key determinants for the health of the country’s housing market.
· Alice Uribe
After an accident, John was told he’d never walk again. He’s now a prince among Australian artists
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· Linda Morris
China is now our fifth most-popular destination, but we’re travelling in new ways
China is now the fifth most-visited nation by Australian travellers. But will it rise even higher?
· Julietta Jameson
Inside an Aladdin’s cave for train buffs lies a lifetime of memories
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· Matt O'Sullivan
Love sushi? Try this stylish Sandoitchi spin-off in Darlinghurst for next-level onigiri
Is onigiri the new sushi roll? A ubiquitous snack found in every convenience store across Japan, these triangle-shaped, nori-wrapped rice balls are riding a wave of popularity not seen in Sydney since the turn of the century, when sushi went from a relative curiosity to lunchtime staple.
· Helen Yee
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ could be leaching into Brisbane River from industrial site
“Forever chemicals” could be leaching into the Brisbane River at dangerous levels from a major industrial facility.
· William Davis
Unions pick first major fight with Crisafulli LNP over ‘risky’ reviews
Queensland’s union movement is kicking off its first major campaign against the Crisafulli LNP government, centred on accusations two upcoming reviews of workplace laws will be used to wind back protections.
· Matt Dennien
The policy getting in the way of improving Sydney’s housing supply
Last month, Landcom chief executive Alex Wendler revealed the state developer had decided against acquiring three publicly owned sites in western Sydney despite “working with the [Office of Strategic Lands] for a number of years to develop the sites”.
· Max Maddison
19 trips since March: Portelli’s private jet defies oil market volatility
The US-Israeli war on Iran has set off a scramble by governments and companies around the world to shore up fuel supplies, after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz triggering oil supply disruptions.
· Fiona Byrne, John Buckley
One of Australia's iconic tropical islands now costs twice as much to run
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· Kristy Sexton Mcgrath
Captura de presunto líder criminal desata quema de vehículos y bloqueos en el norte de México
CIUDAD VICTORIA, México (AP) — La captura de un supuesto líder criminal desató una ola de violencia en la ciudad mexicana de Reynosa, frente a Texas, donde hombres armados incendiaron vehículos, despojaron a los conductores de sus automóviles para bloquear avenidas y destruyeron múltiples cámaras de vigilancia del g…
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Of course Sydney Sweeney packed multiple corsets for Stagecoach
Sydney Sweeney’s Stagecoach setlist: corsets, lace and cowboy boots galore.
· Hilary George
Ex-inmate wanted over suspected abduction of five-year-old girl in remote Australian town
A recently-released inmate is wanted by police over the suspected abduction of a five-year-old girl from her home in the Northern Territory, as authorities continue their desperate search.
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Ben Affleck and son Samuel go for round of golf and more star snaps
1 of 17 Ben Affleck and his son Samuel go for a round of golf in Los Angeles. BlueLoveImages / BACKGRID 2 of 17 Tiffany Haddish makes friends with a koala at Taronga Zoo Sydney. tiffanyhaddish/Instagram 3 of 17 ‘Tomcats’ stars Shannon Elizabeth and Jaime Pressly reunite after crossing paths in Texas.
· Nicole Mazza
The new Ange? John Aloisi makes his mark with attacking brand of football in China
Chengdu Rongcheng are riding high in the Chinese Super League under the Australian coach, who is fast becoming a hero in the Sichuan capital
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