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A south-east Queensland council CEO has refused to say whether she had a registered conflict of interest with a local developer when she recommended they pay a reduced fee for a billion-dollar housing development.
Stanley Street should be taken underground to make Woolloongabba a vibrant pedestrian-friendly urban village, two local design firms has suggested ahead of the precinct’s arena-led transformation.
Topic:Doctors and Medical Professionals
Singapore: An Australian man trying to quash a conviction for child sex crimes in Timor-Leste ended up having his prison sentence almost doubled to what is believed to be the longest the tiny nation has ever handed down to a foreigner.
Max Hudson moved from Melbourne to the remote King Island in Tasmania. (ABC/Stock Chick Films: Melissa Spencer)
The British High Commission confirmed there has been a significant volume of inquiries from Australians asking about the rule changes. Source: SBS, Getty
Matthew Davey is in prison for attempting to murder his girlfriend by setting her on fire, and is expected to face court today on new charges. (Facebook)
Award winning singer Delta Goodrem will represent Australia at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria. Credit: Carlotta Moye, Supplied
One of the country’s bestselling singers is heading to a contest mired in geopolitical controversy – but, she says, ‘I believe in the healing powers and hope of music’
Josh Lewin is a few weeks shy of 18, but his milestone birthday will not be celebrated with a trip to VicRoads to try for his P-plates (the minimum age for a Provisional 1 licence in Victoria is 18, and 17 in New South Wales).
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Sophia* finally gained access to a women’s refuge while trying to leave an abusive relationship – but was then told she couldn’t stay. The news meant either returning to the man who threatened to kill her if she left him or becoming homeless with two young children.
There are 101 ways to reuse a tyre in Coober Pedy. I spot half a dozen of them in the early hours, chugging out of town in Bruce Ross’ ute past truck tyres fashioned into retaining walls, signs, flower beds and letterboxes.
Oliver Curtis might just be Australia’s luckiest white-collar criminal.
When news broke last month that former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern had touched down in Australia following a stint living in the United States, our attention immediately turned to where the hugely popular former leader was looking to call home.
The Minns government has launched a snap review into the state’s hospitals’ menagerie of maintenance issues, after fungus, maggots and pigeons wreaked havoc on patient care, in two instances causing patient fatalities.
A year ago, while touring the UK, a British newspaper threw an unexpected question at Australian singer Delta Goodrem. Asked whether she would consider competing in the Eurovision Song Contest, she replied: “Of course I would do Eurovision, I love it!”
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Australia’s captain Alyssa Healy walks off the field during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup match between India and Australia at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, India, Oct. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi, file)
Sam Kerr es felicitada por su compañera Clare Wheeler, a la izquierda, tras anotar el primer gol de su equipo durante el partido de fútbol de la Copa Asiática Femenina entre Australia y Filipinas en Perth, Australia, el domingo 1 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Gary Day)
The federal government has released the business case for a bullet train between Sydney and Newcastle, promising funding in hopes of getting the $60bn project ‘shovel ready’ within two years. Commuters would be able to travel between the cities in a single hour, cutting the journey by more than half.
Australia’s captain scored with a precise, powerful finish befitting a striker of her calibre – and 851 days since her last goal, this one meant a lot
Exclusive: Police forces argue bean-bag and foam baton rounds are less harmful than firearms, but the projectiles have been linked to deaths around the world
There’s a growing expectation that if you build a datacentre, you must meet your own energy needs. But there are other key policy questions that need answering
Some experts worry the policy move could threaten Australian standards and equity, raise childcare costs and encourage fraud
Once assessed as ‘a sloth with a low drive to work’, the polite and affectionate black labrador enjoys a successful new career as a therapy dog
View image in fullscreen29 July 2004. Anthony Albanese, then opposition spokesman for employment services and training, with then opposition spokeswoman for health Julia Gillard at a protest outside the Royal Prince Alfred hospital over the closure of the University of Sydney nursing program.Photograph: AAPShareView…
From gambling to ‘jobs for mates’ and reports left to gather dust, the teals have a shopping list of thorny topics to talk about
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Australia coach bats away Middle East crisis question
MANILA, Philippines — Australia dominated on both ends of the floor, while relying on crisp passing and solid outside shooting to shoot down Gilas Pilipinas, 93-66 in their FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers against window 2 on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Captain’s first-half goal enough for rusty Matildas team to get their campaign off to winning start against plucky but outmatched opponents
Alyssa Healy signed off on her ODI career in style against India. (Getty Images: Steve Bell)
Australia’s Sam Kerr is congratulated by teammate Clare Wheeler, left, after scoring their first goal during the Women’s Asia Cup soccer match between Australia and the Philippines in Perth, Australia, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Gary Day)
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Australia defeat Philippines 1-0 in first Group A match in Perth
Melbourne premiership winner Steven May has called time on his AFL career. (Getty Images/AFL Photos: Morgan Hancock)
Les Shearman of Darlington sees no need to combat a bit of memory loss (C8): “The madness of clouds: age confers the right to forget, and forgive.”
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
An Australian family who had their three children taken from them by Italian authorities because of their controversial upbringing has called on the Albanese government to intervene to help get them back.
Australian repeats 2024 World Championship victory, while Daniel Hillier becomes first home winner in nine years, one week after his wedding
Alicia Froling (left) and Abbey Ellis celebrate the Fire's victory in the grand final series. (Getty Images: Sarah Reed)
As Parramatta’s skyline continues to push upward, a tug of war has emerged between city planners and developers over the CBD: what should space in the city centre be used for? Will it be a global engine for jobs, or used for high-rise housing?
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Artemis SailGP Team helmed by Nathan Outteridge leads Red Bull Italy SailGP Team helmed by Phil Robertson, NORTHSTAR SailGP Team helmed by Giles Scott and Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team helmed by Dylan Fletcher in action on Race Day 1 of the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney, Australia. Saturday, Feb. 28 …
More than 750,000 students in comprehensive public schools will be able to access specialist gifted programs this year, as part of a major overhaul designed to ensure the needs of high-potential students are being met beyond prestigious selective options.
Jayson Joseph Michaels worked at a gravel business in Bindoon for a few months. (Facebook)
Updates as Matildas host football tournament opener in Perth
The 2026 Women's Asian Cup is finally upon us, with the Matildas taking on the Philippines in the tournament opener at Perth Stadium.
Kerr gave Australia the perfect start in Perth. (Getty Images: Janelle St Pierre)