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Newest first · UTC+11:00Artemis II hours away from splashing into Earth's waters following historic space trip
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· Associated Press
Extreme conditions and a faulty space toilet. How Artemis II returned with Australia's help
The Artemis II mission is the first of its kind in over half a century. Source: Getty
· Sbsaustralia
Small oil refinery in outback Queensland could be on cusp of expansion
The Inland Oil Refinery is in Eromanga, in south-west Queensland. (Supplied: Inland Oil Refinery)
· Jay Carstens
Sydney Sweeney says these products ‘truly saved’ her skin while filming ‘Euphoria’
Sydney Sweeney is downright euphoric over these beauty buys.
· Hannah Southwick
Inside the human rights office planning day that left staff in tears
One Monday in March, Queensland Human Rights Commission staff gathered for what was pretty standard office fare: an all-hands planning day to work on tweaks to the agency’s strategic plan.
· Matt Dennien
Day remains in the hunt as devastated Lee looks set for early Masters exit
Augusta, Georgia: A devastated Min Woo Lee had left no stone unturned in his Masters preparation but Australia’s top-ranked golfer almost assured himself of a missed cut at Augusta National.
· Evin Priest
The road ahead is electric. We need the infrastructure to catch up
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· The Age's View
Iran's grip on Strait of Hormuz 'not part of our planning', Israel ambassador says
Israel's Ambassador to Australia has admitted his country was surprised by the scope of Iran's response to the Middle East war.
City of Melbourne told Joel to ‘not be afraid to use force’. Then they fired him
Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s marquee plan to boost safety in the city is in disarray, with morale low among community safety officers amid confusion over their powers.
· Cameron Houston
Jett used to share a sandwich with his family to save money. Now he’s one of Australia’s richest athletes
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· Marc McGowan
War hero to accused war criminal: Inside Ben Roberts-Smith's prosecution
Ben Roberts-Smith was celebrated as Australia's most decorated living soldier. (AAP: Alan Porritt)
· Tom Lowrey
The Sydneysiders considering a sea-change … to Melbourne
Sydneysiders considering a sea-change to regional New South Wales may find that for almost the same home loan size, they could move to Melbourne.
· Alice Uribe
The Sydney time capsule from when women were butterflies and men ruled the world
It is a relic of the days when “real ladies did not use the toilet”.
· Julie Power
Minister Ron Hoenig under fire for ‘wooden spoon’ remark to female councillor
Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig has been slammed for making “tone-deaf” comments after responding to a female councillor by asking whether she changes her partner’s mind by “standing over him with a wooden spoon”.
· Max Maddison
After the hospitality boom, regional NSW restaurants are closing one after the other
As winter approached, Josh and Jess Gregory faced a sobering choice: give up their restaurant, or risk losing their home.
· Bianca Hrovat
‘They can shoot me’: Dezi Freeman’s last text message haunts his friend
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· Sherryn Groch
His dad is a former Socceroos captain, but Paul Okon jnr is no nepo baby
There are easier surnames to carry in Australian football than Okon.
· Vince Rugari
'It's a cutthroat business': Where Australia is sourcing oil right now
Australia is stitching together a steady supply of fuel through a patchwork of relationships. But how long can that last?
· Cason Ho
'A trauma you learn to manage': On losing a best friend to suicide
Debra Adelaide befriended Gabrielle Carey at Gymea High School in the 70s. (Supplied: Gregory Ferris/UQP)
· Nicola Heath
Iranian women’s soccer players ‘are ok’ — for now — after signs of dissidence in Australia: sources
The Iranian women’s soccer team arrived back from the Asia Cup on March 19, facing war and an uncertain future over acts of perceived dissidence during their trip.
· Isabel Vincent
How ‘Euphoria’ was a crazy starmaker for Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney
It’s mega-watt star power.
· Lauren Sarner
Australia, Singapore boost ties on fuel, LNG security
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· Agence France-Presse
Collingwood fluff their lines, while Freo’s win comes from two bursts
Adelaide: Gather Round is designed as a showcase of the game – like a music festival without glow sticks.
· Michael Gleeson
Geraldton man fronts court after allegedly murdering Perth 'pop'
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· 9News Staff
Weasel words won’t do. In the Trump era, Australians need a PM to speak more clearly and more often | Tom McIlroy
To the frustration of some in his own party, Anthony Albanese is cautious by nature, and often follows the lead of others when it comes to sensitive topics
· Tom Mcilroy
Arrest of national war hero Ben Roberts-Smith cuts deeply to core of Australian psyche
Criminal charges against the Victoria Cross recipient now on remand has deeply divided a nation whose identity is often entwined with the exploits of young men on foreign fields
· Ben Smee
Labor’s planned gambling ad limits have influencer ‘blind spots’, experts warn
‘Predatory industry’ adept at pivoting quickly to target new mediums and markets, says independent senator David Pocock
· Krishani Dhanji, Josh Butler
What happens in a fuel crisis if public transport isn’t a real option? ‘It’s pushing people to tipping point’
In Mount Druitt, one charity received a year’s worth of requests for fuel assistance in just two weeks. Life in public transport deserts in Australia is getting harder
· Aston Brown
How Trump’s ‘wall of noise’ is changing Australian politics – Back to Back Barries podcast
Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy discuss the fragile ceasefire in Iran and the pressure building on Australian politicians to respond to Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric. The Barries also examine the prime minister’s trip to Singapore, Matt Canavan’s “economic revolution” and the political response to Ben Roberts-Smi…
What is Queensland’s Taroom trough and could it really be hiding a ‘sea of oil’?
LNP politicians visit a Shell drill site near Roma and claim a ‘generational opportunity’ to reduce Australia’s reliance on fuel imports. Others are more circumspect
· Graham Readfearn
Fifteen-year-old Noah hasn’t been kicked off any social media platforms – he’s still fighting Australia’s under-16 ban in court
Millions of accounts have been deactivated since the ban came into effect in December, but Noah Jones found it was easily circumvented
· Josh Taylor
The sheila is returning to Australian culture, riding on a new wave of ‘bogan feminism’ | Maria Lewis
Amy Taylor, Margot Robbie and Barkaa are among the Australian pop cultural figures helping to reclaim the sheila archetype
· Maria Lewis
Back to Back Barries: Cutting through Trump’s ‘wall of noise’
Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy discuss the fragile ceasefire in Iran and the pressure building on Australian politicians to respond to Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric.
Against Trump’s new world order where war criminals walk free, Australia is proving no one is above the law | Geoffrey Robertson
Irrespective of the verdict, the prosecution of Ben Roberts-Smith demonstrates that the legacy of Nuremberg is not dead
· Geoffreyrobertson
After three years, investigations and now a $4.4m lawsuit, Australia’s most controversial art exhibition finally opens
Ngura Puḻka at the National Gallery of Australia is a landmark exhibition of 30 paintings by Indigenous artists in the APY Arts Centre Collective, which was investigated over claims white workers had interfered with black art
'Euphoria': A look at some of the actors the HBO show made famous
This combination of images released by HBO shows cast members, from left, Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney from the series “Euphoria.” (Patrick Wymore/HBO via AP)
· Jocelyn Noveck
In this part of the world, lobster is as common as Vegemite in Australia
To many around the globe, Nova Scotia lobster is a prized delicacy. But in the province on Canada’s Atlantic coast, it’s as everyday as Vegemite to an Aussie – some mums have been known to pack lobster sandwiches in school lunchboxes.
· Julietta Jameson
Italia nombra a Silvio Baldini, técnico de la Sub21, como interino para próximos amistosos
Silvio Baldini (centro derecha), entonces técnico de Catania, celebra la victoria ante Udinese en la Copa Italia, el miércoles 30 de enero de 2008. (AP Foto/Tano Pecoraro)
Kennedy becomes first Australian to break 10-second barrier at home
Lachlan Kennedy ran a personal best of 9.96 seconds in the heats of the men's 100 metres at the National Championships. (Getty Images: Cameron Spencer)
· Amanda Shalala
Australia must climb out of 0-2 start after horror Billie Jean King Cup start
Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup team must climb out of a 0-2 hole to avoid the same fate as the country’s Davis Cup squad after losing both singles matches to Great Britain at Melbourne Park on Friday.
· Marc McGowan
Dessert and cocktail bar wins temporary injunction against eviction by developer
A dessert and cocktail bar has won the right to reopen after being locked out by a major Brisbane developer for planned demolition.
· William Davis
Lachlan Kennedy becomes first Australian to run 100m in under 10 seconds on home soil
Queenslander clocked 9.96sec in nationals in Sydney
· Jack Snape
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s faux-royal Australian tour poised to be chaos — and annoy palace: sources
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could face chaos in Australia next week — as they prepare to use their royal branding in a country that still counts King Charles as its monarch, Page Six is told.
· Sara Nathan
Our four favourite Sydney homes for sale right now
The details in a high-end home can make all the difference, whether that’s the choice of materials in the kitchen or a thoughtful layout that allows guests to congregate around the kitchen, then drift to the living space and outside to an elegant outdoor dining area.
· Staff reporter
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Diplomacy provides quick relief for PM’s political headache – but not the underlying condition
Singapore: The Istana – Singapore’s classical, colonial-era leaders’ residence – is a long way from outer Sydney and Melbourne. Despite the opulent setting, and the distance, Anthony Albanese’s message was aimed directly at Australia’s suburbs and regions.
· Paul Sakkal
Vigilantes bash their own stolen ute with baseball bats
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· Patrick Brischetto
Victim of ‘disgusting paedophile’ serving Australia’s longest sentence for child sex abuse tells of ‘lost decades’
Woman tells court ‘I lost my teenage self’ from abuse by teacher William ‘Rob’ Gilfillan, already in prison for offences against daughter
· Amanda Meade
‘Substantial greed’: Juice bar owner accused of fatal fire for insurance payout
The man accused of orchestrating a fatal arson at his own Chapel Street juice bar was motivated by “substantial greed”, a Melbourne court heard on Friday.
· Carla Jaeger