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Newest first · UTC+11:00New initiative urges personal pledges to overcome 'overwhelming' DV stats
Topic:Domestic Violence
· Meg Whitfield
Allan thought she had a deal with hospital workers. They are no longer convinced
On February 18, as Premier Jacinta Allan spruiked the opening of the new Footscray Hospital, it appeared her government’s protracted battle with some of the state’s lowest-paid hospital workers was finally over.
· Kieran Rooney, Daniella White
'Tall over sprawl': Brisbane set to soar in suburbs, but will units be affordable?
By Lexy Hamilton-Smith
· Lexy Hamilton Smith
South Australian mother faces deportation after passport mistake
Ying-Hsi Chou faces separation from her husband and three children if deported. Source: Supplied
· Sbsaustralia
Double Dutch: The unlikely origin of a hit Australian game show
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· Louise Rugendyke
Orange is the new blue: Liberals take on One Nation with ‘desperate’ flyers
The Liberal Party’s anxieties about One Nation have been exposed in unbranded, orange flyers directed at voters flirting with the hard-right populists in the seat of Nepean.
· Rachel Eddie
How Australia's investigations into alleged misconduct in Afghanistan differ to the world's
The landmark Brereton Report detailed allegations of war crimes committed by Australian soldiers, including Ben Roberts-Smith (centre). Source: Getty / Graphic by Rosemary Vasquez-brown
· Sbsaustralia
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, threatening ceasefire
Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on Thursday, April 9.
By Margaret Paul
Margaret Paul joined the ABC in 2011, as a cadet journalist. She has worked in radio and television news. Before joining the ABC, Margaret was a reporter at Neos Kosmos, Australia's Greek newspaper. She has also covered sport and arts for the Age newspaper in Melbourne, and covered the 2010 Federal Election for yout…
Brisbane’s youngest state school fills in, but pressure still on city’s south
In 2025, Ellen Rigbye withdrew her daughter, Charlotte, from a western Brisbane private school in favour of a state school over the river.
· Catherine Strohfeldt
Australia’s famous cross-country trains enter a new era of luxury
When passengers make themselves exceptionally comfortable inside the new Aurora Australis suites aboard long-distance trains such as The Ghan, they’ll do so amid luxury not seen on the nation’s rails since the days of specially outfitted carriages reserved for touring royalty.
· Anthony Dennis
In the Sydney suburb that time forgot, things are suddenly moving very fast
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· David Barwell
In the Moira Deeming omnishambles, the best Liberal was never in the race
April 9, 2026 — 5:00am
· Chip Le Grand
More whales are visiting Sydney out of season. Scientists debate why
The first whales swimming north for the winter have already been spotted off the coast of Sydney, with some maritime operations turning to artificial intelligence to help reduce one of the marine mammals’ deadliest direct threats – boat strike.
· Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Deeming plays it safe with hairdo declaration
Moira Deeming is leaving nothing to chance, even declaring gifted hairdressing appointments in the recently tabled parliamentary register of interests.
· Fiona Byrne, John Buckley
‘An utter disgrace’: National war museum urged to act on Ben Roberts-Smith display
Senior historians and former leaders have accused the Australian War Memorial of undermining its commitment to historical truth in its refusal to remove or relocate its Ben Roberts-Smith display in the museum’s Hall of Valour.
· Clay Lucas, Nick Newling
NSW Labor’s in the box seat for a second term. Does it deserve it?
April 9, 2026 — 5:00am
· Michael McGowan
Albanese seeks to convince Singapore to put Australia at front of the queue
Topic:Federal Government
· Jane Norman
Failed referendum inspires two top dance companies to join forces
Flora brings together 16 dancers from Bangarra Dance Theatre with 19 from the Australian Ballet. (Supplied: Australian Ballet/Kate Longley)
· Hannah Story
A 'bunch of nobodies' changed Australia — now a new generation carries their torch
Topic:Indigenous Australians
· Tessa Flemming
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer admits to strangling eight women
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Associated Press
Sydney Sweeney packs on the PDA with Scooter Braun at ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 premiere
Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun were feeling euphoric.
· Alexandra Bellusci
‘Euphoria’ Season 3 is an unhinged disaster: review
There’s a moment in “Euphoria” Season 3 when Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) shrieks, “what is happening right now?!” and that sums it up, as a whole. You’ll be saying the same thing, watching every other scene.
· Lauren Sarner
If your stomach feels more sensitive than usual, this could be the reason
A new study shows cases of diverticulitis peak in summer and autumn. Source: SBS, Getty / Dejan Milic / Unsplash / Enes Gundogdu / Eugene Ar
· Sbsaustralia
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to ‘infiltration by foreign organized crime’, president José Ramos-Horta says
Australian federal police say they are working with tiny nation to respond to threat of online scam centres
· Ariel Bogle, Kate Lamb
Cuts to NDIS to be focus of Labor’s quietly launched ‘razor gang’ ahead of May budget
Exclusive: Taskforce led by former Treasury official Anthea Long will advise on cost-cutting options for $52bn program
· Sarah Basford Canales, Tom Mcilroy
Truckie boss says ‘people are getting desperate’ as siphoned diesel seen as sign of ‘dire’ crisis
Anecdotal evidence of an increase in fuel theft and drive-offs is on the rise, but police data remains unclear
· Catie Mcleod
Some Ben Roberts-Smith allegations were heard in his defamation trial. How would a criminal case be different?
Media outlets defended their reporting as true on the balance of probabilities, but prosecutors in criminal cases need to meet a higher burden of proof
· Nino Bucci
Is Australia headed for a recession? A growing number of economists think so – here’s why I’m not one of them | Greg Jericho
In backing down on his threats to destroy Iranian civilisation, Donald Trump has lessened concerns of a recession in Australia – at least for now
· Greg Jericho
When it comes to Trump, Albanese’s tactic has been don’t buy-in and don’t bite back. Why has that changed?
The prime minister clearly believed that Trump’s threat of mass bombings of bridges and power plants crossed a new line
· Dan Jervis Bardy
El acusado de los asesinatos en serie en Gilgo Beach podría declararse culpable
Victoria Heuermann camina hacia la sala del tribunal mientras se espera que su padre, Rex Heuermann, acusado en los infames asesinatos en serie de Gilgo Beach en Long Island, se declare culpable el miércoles 8 de abril de 2026 en el tribunal del condado Suffolk en Riverhead, Nueva York. (AP Foto/Eduardo Muñoz Álvarez)
· Michael R Sisak
Luchar contra el crimen, la principal demanda de los peruanos a pocos días de las elecciones
Investigadores de la Unidad Criminalística rodean el cuerpo del conductor de transporte colectivo Diego Ticona, quien según la policía fue baleado por dos personas en una motocicleta, en el barrio La Victoria de Lima, Perú, el 21 de enero de 2026. (AP Foto/Martín Mejía, Archivo)
· Franklin Brice O
Sydney Sweeney Takes Sides On ‘Summer House’ Scandal When Pressed By Ciara Miller: “Too Much Pain”
Summer House‘s “Scamanda” drama has made its way to the Euphoria Season 3 premiere. While interviewing actress Sydney Sweeney on the red carpet, scorned Summer House star Ciara Miller made a dig at her former best friend, Amanda Batula, and her ex-boyfriend, West Wilson.
· Samantha Nungesser
‘Summer House’ star Ciara Miller condemns ‘stealing your friend’s ex-boyfriend’ after Amanda Batula, West Wilson bombshell
Ciara Miller subtly called out Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s shocking romance while interviewing Sydney Sweeney at the “Euphoria” Season 3 premiere on Tuesday.
· Eric Todisco
Distance triples and comeback kings end Aus Open swimming
Sam Williamson won the national 50m free. (Getty Images: Mackenzie Sweetnam)
· Simon Smale
Perth man pays it forward by paying for other motorists' fuel
Topic:Community and Society
· Jasmine Hughes
The tiny Queensland town of Cooladdi, population two, has a pub and a post office. It could be yours for $400,000
The new owner will serve as the Australian town’s postie, publican, cook and shopkeeper
· Ima Caldwell
Two for two? Stella prize winner Evelyn Araluen nominated again for second poetry collection
The Rot is nominated for the $60,000 prize for Australian women and non-binary writers, alongside books by Geraldine Brooks and Miranda Darling
· Sian Cain
Even in war, international law must prevail
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Albanese government unmoved by Crisafulli’s oil play in Queensland
Queensland has ramped up its push to create an oil industry in the state to secure Australia’s fuel supply, demanding the Albanese government fast-track environmental approvals for a prospective oil field.
· James Hall
E-bike sales surge as petrol price rises bite
An increasing number of Australians are opting for electric solutions to the fuel crisis, as e-bike sellers report a surge in trade while drivers are slugged at the bowser.
· Daniel Lo Surdo
The ‘un-lettable’ Toorak home facing its second court case in two years
A stone’s throw from the most expensive house in Toorak stands a white Georgian-style mansion shrouded by a large leafy plane tree.
· Rachael Ward
‘Not fit for purpose’: Two NSW universities called out by inquiry
The running of the state’s universities is “not fit for purpose” as institutions continue to avoid transparency while using taxpayer funds for complex commercial deals.
· Sally Rawsthorne
Australia remains in talks on helping secure the Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
· Natalie Whiting
Fashion designers are lining up to dress Meghan when she’s in Australia
The popularity of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, hit a record low in an opinion poll at the beginning of the year, but Australian fashion designers clearly weren’t part of the survey. Ahead of her upcoming visit to Australia, local labels are putting themselves at the disposal of the actor turned princess turned entrepr…
· Damien Woolnough
Rail track closures extended in south-east Queensland
Queensland Rail says planned track closures will now be extended until April 30. (ABC News: Christopher Gillette)
· Claudia Williams
'Made it very attractive': Free rides luring thousands more onto buses
Topic:Public Transport
· Josh Duggan
Queensland premier wants federal government to approve oil well expansion
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