Zenith pushes Queensland gold system beyond 700m depth
Zenith Minerals has taken a big step towards proving up the true scale of its Red Mountain gold project in Queensland.
· Doug Bright
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Blue Mountains highway avoids worst-case scenario for fix
Fixing a critical highway across the Blue Mountains will be possible – avoiding the prospect of a more costly alternative route – but the time to repair it will hinge on the exact solution experts decide on.
· Matt O'Sullivan
Kevin Durant anota 29 y Rockets vencen a 76ers por 113-102 para su 8ª victoria seguida
Kevin Durant, alero de los Rockets de Houston, festeja tras atinar un triple ante los 76ers de Filadelfia, el jueves 9 de abril de 2026 (AP Foto/ Karen Warren)
· Kristie Rieken
1 Hotel Tokyo offers a green-focused retreat in the Japanese capital, with a Bamford spa
1 Hotels – which has outposts in cities like London, Copenhagen, Melbourne and West Hollywood – has opened its first Asian location in Akasaka, Tokyo
· Vincenzo La Torre
1 Hotel Tokyo offers a green-focused retreat in the Japanese capital, with a Bamford spa
1 Hotels – which has outposts in cities like London, Copenhagen, Melbourne and West Hollywood – has opened its first Asian location in Akasaka, Tokyo
· Vincenzo La Torre
Man who allegedly claimed partner died in ‘crash with kangaroo’ in NT charged with murder
Woman, 27, found dead near Tennant Creek on Sunday with ‘visible facial injuries’, police say
· Australian Associated Press
Brother's 'heart-wrenching' decision to turn off surfer's life support
Guy Haymes was found with serious head injuries inside a unit in Manly. (Supplied: NSW Police)
· Charles Rushforth
Family 'empty and shocked' after surfer's death over $50 dispute
Guy Haymes was found with serious head injuries inside a unit in Manly. (Supplied: NSW Police)
· Charles Rushforth
One tonne of lobsters stolen from popular seafood shop in Sydney's west
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Joseph Sahyoun
Anthony Kay logra su 1ra victoria en las mayores desde 2021; Medias Blancas blanquean 2-0 a Reales
Anthony Kay, abridor de los Medias Blancas de Chicago, hace un pitcheo en el juego ante los Reales de Kansas City, el jueves 9 de abril de 2026 (AP Foto/Charlie Riedel)
· David Smale
Peter Dutton appointed to Queensland government board
Former federal opposition leader Peter Dutton has been appointed by the Crisafulli government to the board of Queensland Investment Corporation.
· Dominique Tassell
The easy task millions are putting off that will slash hundreds from bills
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· Tilli Andrew
Jealous partner not guilty of man's murder, court told
An accused murderer embroiled in a complicated love triangle cannot be convicted because of a lack of evidence, a defence barrister says.Gofal Baziad, 54, has pleaded not guilty to the 2004 murder of Jason Palmer, the ex-husband of his on-again-off-again partner Remmy.Baziad left Australia for five years about a mon…
· Tom Wark
Rain easing for AFL Gather Round as negotiations for event's future continue
Fans flock into Adelaide Oval on Thursday night for the opening match of the AFL Gather Round between the Adelaide Crows and Carlton. (ABC News: Lincoln Rothall)
Long queues at EV chargers highlight gaps in charging infrastructure
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· Jostina Basta
Gabrielle Chan on farmers managing fuel and fertiliser shortages during a war - podcast
Journalist, author and farmer Gabrielle Chan speaks to Guardian Australia political editor Tom McIlroy about the experiences of rural and regional Australians whose work and everyday life have been upended by supply chain disruptions caused by the war in Iran.
Greens say Australia should step up pressure on Israel over ‘disastrous, illegal, immoral war’ on Lebanon
Call comes on same day former prime minister Tony Abbott said Australia should send troops to fight alongside US forces in the Middle East
· Tom Mcilroy, Krishani Dhanji
In this play, a weekend trip quickly devolves into a powder keg of drama
THEATRESpare a Thought for Jana Wendt ★★La Mama Theatre, until April 26
· Sonia Nair, Elizabeth Flux
High Court urged to toss reduced sentence for Emma Lovell killer
Emma Lovell was fatally stabbed during a home invasion on Boxing Day in 2022. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)
· Elizabeth Byrne
Trump threat to exit NATO remains on the table, warns former aide
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· Richard Wood
Australia a ‘long way’ from fuel rationing: Bowen
Fuel supply into the country remains stable and there is no need to trigger further steps under Australia’s fuel security plan, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.
· Mike Foley, Brittany Busch
Thousands of electric vehicles recalled in Australia due to battery fire risk
Hyundai issues local recall due to a fault with its battery management software that could cause a fire while the car is recharging or parked
· Australian Associated Press
Iran war to permanently scar global economy even if peace is reached: IMF
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· Yashee Sharma
Man accused of stealing $1.1 million of diesel fuel from unmanned depots
A 48-year-old man is accused of stealing $1.1 million worth of diesel. (Supplied: Queensland Police)
Friends, family make emotional plea for woman missing for a week
Lisa Hirai has been missing for more than a week from her south-west Victorian home. (Supplied: Victoria Police)
· Jean Bell
The Picketts said, ‘screw that’. The on-field dare that has revitalised the Dees
Four games into his senior coaching tenure, Steven King made a telling comment in the context of Melbourne Football Club emerging from a period beset by inner turmoil.
· Danny Russell, Vince Rugari
‘Total disgrace’: Veterans call to end medals free-for-all
War veterans call it “stolen valour”, and they want the Australian government to help put a stop to it by closing a loophole that allows widespread, unregulated sales of replica military medals.
· Tony Wright
Officials say 1st NFL game in Australia is proving to be an economic boost for Melbourne
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference at the NFL football annual meetings, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
‘Don’t play games. Don’t be manipulated’: Dealing with Victoria’s most notorious killers
Brian Coghlan is easy going and laid-back, an asset he was able to use in his workplace. As a prison officer, he quickly learnt that being seen as a good guy around bad people was the key to life behind bars.
· John Silvester
Queensland man charged after police find $1.1 million stash of stolen diesel
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· April Glover
Andrew Bolt swims against News Corp tide on Ben Roberts-Smith prosecution | Weekly Beast
News Corp commentator says defending the former soldier should not be seen as a test of patriotism. Plus: 7News reporter turns Spotlight on himself
· Amanda Meade
Woman charged after baby boy dies following home birth
A woman has been charged with manslaughter after a baby boy died following a home birth in Newcastle in 2024.A privately practising midwife was helping a woman give birth at a home in Wallsend on October 2, 2024. Police allege the midwife did not respond to signs of complications and requests by the woman to go to …
· Yashee Sharma
Synergy says ‘no evidence’ 900,000 customer accounts have been hacked despite warning
Perth’s government-owned electricity utility Synergy says it has found no evidence the data of more than 900,000 customer accounts were hacked, as claimed on hacking watch websites.
· Hamish Hastie
Jimmy Sullivan, Queensland state politician, dies at 44
Independent MP elected to the seat of Stafford in Brisbane’s northern suburbs in 2020 and disendorsed by Labor in 2025
· Australian Associated Press
The most influential West Australian food writer you’ve never heard of
When Agnes Barnes agreed to compile the inaugural CWA of WA cookbook in 1931, I wonder if she knew what she was getting herself into.
· Max Veenhuyzen
Minister says there is no 'proper timetable’ for reopening NSW highway
Teh Great Western Highway's Mitchell's Causeway, known as the Convict Bridge was built in the 1830s. (Supplied: Transport for NSW)
· Hamish Cole
Queensland man charged over alleged $1.1 million diesel theft
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Circle of Wonders by Kathryn Heyman review – solace and healing in an acid-etched portrait of a dysfunctional family
Heyman’s story about women struggling to put aside their hurts and do right by one another is all about rage, vulnerability, forgiveness and a bit of woo-woo
· Catriona Menzies Pike
Global foreign aid in freefall, and Australia is low on the list
A new OECD report has found that worldwide foreign aid has fallen by $56.7 billion, the worst on record for aid cuts. Source: AAP / AP
· Sbsaustralia
Colleagues pay tribute after Queensland MP Jimmy Sullivan, 44, found dead at home
Jimmy Sullivan was the independent MP for the Queensland electorate of Stafford in Brisbane's north. Source: AAP / Darren England
· Sbsaustralia
Grace Tame’s foundation announces closure over funding difficulties
Closure comes weeks after former Australian of the Year and advocate for abuse survivors says she lost speaking engagements because of a ‘smear campaign’ against her
· Australian Associated Press
WA news LIVE: Tourist fighting for life after Rottnest Island bike crash
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Wild winds and temperatures nudging 40 degrees across three states
Millions of people across southern and eastern Australia should expect a mixed bag of weather today, including 100km/h winds and temperatures nudging 40 degrees.A strong low pressure system in the Southern Ocean is the driving force behind the mish-mash of heat and cold, Weatherzone reports."As polar air surges nort…
· Richard Wood
Queensland MP found dead
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Teen pilot aiming to fly solo around Australia
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'There is no other option': Dire warning for Aussie businesses amid fuel crisis
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· Tilli Andrew
Police not ruling out foul play as search continues for missing NSW woman
Yvonne Whear's daughter says there is no evidence to suggest her mum left home of her own accord. (Facebook)
· Emma Hannigan
What Albanese's trip to Singapore could mean for Australia's fuel supply
The prime minister will meet today with his Singaporean counterpart in a bid to lock in Australia's fuel supplies. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas
· Sbsaustralia
Victoria's 2026 election to host Australia's largest trial of low-sensory voting for neurodivergent voters
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· Wade Stephens
Mellizos completan barrida de 4 juegos ante Tigres con victoria 3-1
Brooks Lee de los Mellizos de Minnesota celebra luego de dar un hit remolcador ante los Tigres de Detroit, el jueves 9 de abril de 2026, en Minneapolis. (AP Foto/Matt Krohn)