Albanese names new defence force chief
Vice Admiral Mark Hammond has been appointed as the new chief of the Australian Defence Force. (Four Corners)
· Stephen Dziedzic
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Three ministers exit Jacinta Allan’s cabinet, months before state election
Three Victorian Labor ministers have announced their retirement from politics ahead of the state election, adding to the exit of Natalie Hutchins in December and paving the way for a reshuffle of Jacinta Allan’s cabinet.
· Kieran Rooney, Daniella White
Surfer stripped and shaken before death over $50, court hears
The court heard Jayson Brett Dal Molin did not call for an ambulance for Guy Haymes (pictured) after the assault. (Supplied: NSW Police)
· Charles Rushforth
Memorial for women allegedly murdered removed from Melbourne laneway
The owner of the Forum Melbourne says rectification work on the building needs to move into Hosier Lane. (ABC News: Toby Hussey)
Sit, stay, slay: Anton the poodle named best in show at Sydney’s Royal Easter Show
For competitive dog owners, winning here is the achievement of a lifetime. This year’s champion has won it twice
· Jack Larkin
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead review – the radical, angry heart of Olga Tokarczuk’s novel is missing
Belvoir St Theatre, SydneyPamela Rabe is brilliant in this adaptation of the Nobel laureate’s novel, but its deeply felt sense of horror and grief is gone
· Dee Jefferson
Anti-war activist to face court over 'From the River to the Sea' banner
Jim Dowling with a copy of his court summons. (612 ABC Brisbane: Kenji Sato)
· Kenji Sato
Susan Coyle to be first woman to lead Australian army in ‘deeply historic moment’
Appointment part of senior defence changes as navy chief Mark Hammond promoted to chief of defence force
· Ben Doherty
'Weak, terrible': Trump's remarkable criticism of Pope a stark turnaround
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Sarah Swain
River vence 2-0 a Racing en la previa del superclásico con Boca
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — River Plate enhebró su quinta victoria al hilo por el Torneo Apertura al derrotar 2-0 a domicilio a Racing Club el domingo, una semana antes de recibir a su eterno rival Boca Juniors en el Monumental.
· Marcelo R Androetto
WPS: Philippines, US, Australia joint drills test logistics capability
MANILA, Philippines — The West Philippine Sea joint operations of the Philippines with the United States and Australia this time saw drills of logistical capabilities, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Monday.
· John Eric Mendoza
Head of navy to take over as Australia's Chief of Defence
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Lara Pearce
Euphoria season three review – grubby, desperate and absolutely not worth the wait
What a relief that this is the end for Sam Levison’s grim drama. A show which was once blackly funny is now humourless torture porn
· Hannah J Davies
Rough ride ahead: No relief at the pump yet as peace talks stall
Australian motorists face an extended wait for relief at the petrol pump amid warnings the breakdown of Middle East peace talks and the United States’ plan to blockade Iranian ports threaten to keep global energy markets in a state of prolonged volatility.
· Nick Toscano
Two missing after horror blaze destroyed their rural home
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Maddison Leach
Gout Gout and Kennedy are just the start: Olympic great says new deal will create more heroes
As sprint sensations Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy race towards sporting immortality, one of the Australia’s Olympians believes the merger of two athletic bodies will pave the way for an even more prolific era.
· Nick Wright
‘Out of control’ diesel prices threaten Australia’s crucial freight industry
Australia, like many countries around the world, is in the grip of a fuel crisis.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
'Becoming more plausible': Recession warning if Iran war rages on
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· April Glover
Eight to be awarded for bravery in Bondi Junction stabbing in Sydney
Eight Australians who stepped in to protect strangers during the deadly Bondi Junction stabbing will be recognised for their bravery.
· Lana Lam
Horizontal Falls tourism extended to 2028 as state tips $5 million into infrastructure
Thrill-seeking tourists wanting to ride through the popular Horizontal Falls will have two more years’ grace before Indigenous stakeholders lead a transition to more diverse cultural activities at the spectacular Kimberley location.
· Victoria Laurie
The council, the developer and the $640m threat to Sydney’s weekend
A bitter planning dispute has erupted between a north shore council and one of the city’s most prolific developers over a push to extend construction hours at a multimillion-dollar project – including the introduction of controversial Sunday working hours.
· David Barwell
Singapore’s ties to Australia – and WA – run deep. But locals will always come first
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· Russell Quinn
The Iran war has heightened the nuclear and climate threat. Australia must help the world step back from the brink | Chris Barrie
As a regional power and signatory to the non-proliferation treaty, Australia has responsibilities. I am calling on the government to take four steps
· Chris Barrie
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George Yankovich is a news reporter for ABC North & West based in Port Pirie, South Australia.
‘Terrible planning’: Train commuters face another week of delays
Hundreds of Brisbane commuters have been left queueing on suburban streets while waiting for buses, as scheduled rail closures bring further delays to popular public transport routes.
· Courtney Kruk
Three in four Aussie workers skip this simple check - and it could cost them thousands
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Tilli Andrew
Months after Logan house set suburb record, it smashes past at auction
A Brisbane home built for multi-generational living has defied a softening market and smashed its suburb record just 11 months after first setting it – this time fetching $3.2 million.
· Sarah Webb
(URGENT) Seoul stocks open 2.08 pct lower on failed U.S.-Iran peace talks
(Yonhap Interview) S. Korea, Australia on 'separate but parallel' paths in nuclear-powered submarines push: top Australian envoy
· Kim Boram
All Australian immigration detainees to be handcuffed while travelling, US company says after spate of escapes
Exclusive: Documents viewed by Guardian Australia reveal private prison contractor told staff ‘restraints must be used’ for all risk levels
· Christopher Knaus, Ariel Bogle
What your dreams could be telling you about your Alzheimer's risk
Not recalling your dreams could signal early Alzheimers risk, a new study shows. Source: SBS News
· Sbsaustralia
Australia’s Albanese calls for return to negotiations to end conflict
Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese, called for a return to negotiations to end the conflict involving Iran, warning of growing economic fallout.
· Middleeasteye
Bondi Junction heroes honoured two years after deadly attack
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Tilli Andrew
Rain puts dampener on Gather Round despite AFL’s hype and schmoozing | Jonathan Horn
All the sport’s heavy hitters were in Adelaide this week – leaking, lurking and long lunching – before some excellent football broke out
· Jonathan Horn
Muere Phil Garner, exestrella y mánager que llevó a los Astros a su primera Serie Mundial
Phil Garner de los Astros de Houston es felicitado por Luis Pujols al anotar la carrera de la victoria desde tercera base para derrotar a los Dodgers de Los Ángeles 1-0 en la undécima entrada del Juego 2 de los playoffs de la División Oeste de la Liga Nacional en Houston, el 7 de octubre de 1981. (Foto AP/F. Carter …
Fuel stations with the highest prices named and shamed in one state's app
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· April Glover
Boost to frequency of Sydney’s metro train services as fuel crisis bites
The frequency of services on Sydney’s M1 metro rail line will be temporarily boosted from Monday to cater for demand, as more commuters leave their cars at home to catch trains due to the fuel crisis.
· Matt O'Sullivan
Rosamund Pike takes home Olivier award for premiere of Aussie writer’s new play
London: Rosamund Pike has won the Olivier award for best actress for her role in the premiere season of Australian playwright Suzie Miller’s new play Inter Alia.
· Jill Lawless
'Selfless, courageous' heroes of Bondi Junction stabbing honoured
Six people were killed and a dozen injured during the attack at Westfield Bondi Junction in April 2024. Source: AAP / Dean Lewins
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Pablo Viñales is a senior reporter for ABC News based in Sydney. A seasoned political journalist, Pablo previously covered federal politics from Parliament House for more than six years, reporting and presenting for both ABC and SBS World News. Pablo began his career at the ABC in 2016 as a cadet in the Hobart newsr…
Handwritten church music 'caked in dust' performed after 50 years
A South Australian church has marked 150 years with a performance of handwritten sheet music discovered in an old chest.
· George Yankovich
Mystery surrounds suspected people smuggler in WA's far-north
In December, the Australian Border Force detained six Chinese nationals who arrived in Kalumburu. (Supplied)
· Dunja Karagic
Harry and Meghan's four-day visit to Australia
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Australia news live: PM and Wong to visit Brunei and Malaysia to shore up fuel supply
Government seeks to shore up Australia’s supply of diesel, fertiliser and other critical goods. Follow today’s news live
· Nick Visser, Stephanie Convery
Cyclone Maila kills at least 11 people in Papua New Guinea
Mudslides have hit a number of communities, including Asiko Village in Central Bougainville. (AFP)
Australia and US back two more critical minerals projects
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· Courtney Gould
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Joshua Becker is the rural reporter at ABC South East NSW.
ASX set to open higher despite failed Iran talks; Aussie dollar falls
The Australian sharemarket will be the first major bourse to react to the US and Iran’s failure to strike a peace deal over the weekend, which is expected to weigh on investor sentiment, send oil prices higher again and lift demand for safe haven assets on Monday, according to analysts.
· Staff writers
Morning Mail: US to blockade strait of Hormuz; Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungary; the rise of ‘pantry loading’
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· Paul Gallagher