# Twtxt is an open, distributed microblogging platform that # uses human-readable text files, common transport protocols, # and free software. # # Learn more about twtxt at https://github.com/buckket/twtxt # # This is an automated Yarn.social feed running feeds v0.1.0@72e53a9 # Learn more about Yarn.social at https://yarn.social # # nick = TheAge_National # url = https://feeds.twtxt.net/TheAge_National/twtxt.txt # type = rss # source = https://www.theage.com.au/rss/national.xml # avatar = https://feeds.twtxt.net/TheAge_National/avatar.png#bmau3oyahio4bk6prfnjgsztt3fel2snjelvlnoh5nubsh3gvvba # description = # updated_at = 2024-04-24T14:03:30Z # 2024-04-16T06:01:56Z **WA’s ‘cruel’ Gender Reassignment Board to be abolished**
Transgender people will no longer need to undergo surgical reassignment to legally register a change of sex after the state government announced changes to the law. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-s-cruel-gender-reassignment-board-to-be-abolished-20240416-p5fk80.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T06:12:45Z **Les Twentyman wrote his own eulogy. These are his parting words**
The Victorian premier told mourners at Twentyman’s state funeral that the eulogy was typical of a man who always “downplayed the enormous difference he made”. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/les-twentyman-wrote-his-own-eulogy-these-are-his-parting-words-20240415-p5fjz2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T06:19:03Z **Australia news LIVE: People smugglers could exploit visa black ban; Plibersek scales back environment reforms**
Home affairs warn people smugglers could exploit visa bans, the environment minister is scaling back reforms and Alice Springs youth ban ends. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-people-smugglers-could-exploit-visa-black-ban-plibersek-scales-back-environment-reforms-20240416-p5fk3a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T06:26:53Z **Tasmanian Devil tooth among ‘mind-blowing’ finds in destroyed Juukan Gorge cave**
The first physical evidence that Tasmanian Devils once lived in the Pilbara is among the ‘mind-blowing’ finds made by in what is left of a rock shelter blasted by Rio Tinto in 2020. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/tasmanian-devil-tooth-among-mind-blowing-finds-in-destroyed-juukan-gorge-cave-20240416-p5fk8k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T06:38:18Z **Christian leader stabbed multiple times in terror attack**
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbed while giving a sermon in what police have deemed a terror attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/christian-leader-stabbed-multiple-times-in-terror-attack-20240416-p5fkbd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T06:33:56Z **Religious communities condemn attack on Assyrian bishop**
Religious communities have condemned a terror attack on Assyrian bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/religious-communities-condemn-attack-on-assyrian-bishop-20240416-p5fkbb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T06:33:13Z **Ash Good's family visits Bondi attack memorial**
Ash Good's family has paid tribute to the slain mother at a memorial set up at Bondi for the victims of the mass stabbing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/ash-goods-family-visits-bondi-attack-memorial-20240416-p5fkbc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T06:45:42Z **Australia news LIVE: People smugglers could exploit visa black ban; Plibersek scales back environment reforms**
Home affairs warn people smugglers could exploit visa bans, the environment minister is scaling back reforms and Alice Springs youth ban ends. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-people-smugglers-could-exploit-visa-black-ban-plibersek-scales-back-environment-reforms-20240416-p5fk3a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T06:49:33Z **Australia news LIVE: People smugglers could exploit visa black ban; Plibersek scales back environment reforms**
Home affairs warn people smugglers could exploit visa bans, the environment minister is scaling back reforms and Alice Springs youth ban ends. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-people-smugglers-could-exploit-visa-black-ban-plibersek-scales-back-environment-reforms-20240416-p5fk3a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T07:12:12Z **Life and legacy of 'social warrior' honoured at state funeral**
Victorians have paid tribute to renowned youth worker Les Twentyman at a state funeral in Melbourne. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/life-and-legacy-of-social-warrior-honoured-at-state-funeral-20240416-p5fkbt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T07:11:35Z **Woman dead after allegedly consuming mushroom drink at health retreat**
A woman is dead and two others are in hospital after allegedly consuming a drink at a health retreat in the regional town of Clunes, near Ballarat. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/woman-dead-after-allegedly-consuming-mushroom-drink-at-health-retreat-20240416-p5fkbu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T07:09:06Z **Iconic Melbourne furniture showroom turns into triple-storey brewery**
An iconic Melbourne furniture showroom has turned into a triple-storey brewery. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/iconic-melbourne-furniture-showroom-turns-into-triple-storey-brewery-20240416-p5fkbr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T07:06:54Z **Woolworths CEO threatened with jail in fiery inquiry appearance**
Outgoing Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci has been threatened with jail time and warned he could be found in contempt of the Senate during a fiery inquiry hearing this morning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/woolworths-ceo-threatened-with-jail-in-fiery-inquiry-appearance-20240416-p5fkbo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T07:16:12Z **Witnesses to Bondi killer’s final moments recount bravery of ‘warrior’ cop**
Two men who came within metres of Joel Cauchi in the final moments of his Bondi Junction killing spree have spoken of their terror as they watched him run through the shopping centre, before they heard gunshots ring out. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/police-scrutinising-bondi-junction-killer-s-visits-to-two-other-westfields-20240416-p5fk3v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T07:26:39Z **Australia news LIVE: People smugglers could exploit visa black ban; Plibersek scales back environment reforms**
Home affairs warn people smugglers could exploit visa bans, the environment minister is scaling back reforms and Alice Springs youth ban ends. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-people-smugglers-could-exploit-visa-black-ban-plibersek-scales-back-environment-reforms-20240416-p5fk3a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T07:30:58Z **As it happened: People smugglers could exploit visa black ban; Plibersek scales back environment reforms**
Home affairs warn people smugglers could exploit visa bans, the environment minister is scaling back reforms and Alice Springs youth ban ends. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-people-smugglers-could-exploit-visa-black-ban-plibersek-scales-back-environment-reforms-20240416-p5fk3a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T07:35:16Z **WA MP served no grounds eviction notice from Guildford landlord**
A WA politician is calling for an end to no grounds evictions after he was handed his own notice. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-mp-served-no-grounds-eviction-notice-from-guildford-landlord-20240416-p5fkbh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T07:48:57Z **The wellbeing retreat at the centre of suspected ‘mushroom’ drink poisoning**
Soul Barn, the Victorian wellbeing centre being investigated after a woman’s death at the weekend, describes itself online as “a stunning rural oasis” and a place where visitors can untangle their minds. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-wellbeing-retreat-at-the-centre-of-suspected-mushroom-drink-poisoning-20240416-p5fk9a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T08:35:33Z **Victim survivor of family violence shares her story**
A victim survivor of horrific family violence reveals her daughter was also targeted. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victim-survivor-of-family-violence-shares-her-story-20240416-p5fkca.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T08:51:14Z **Three men arrested after leading police on chase across Melbourne**
Three men have been arrested after leading police on a wild chase across Melbourne's east. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/three-men-arrested-after-leading-police-on-chase-across-melbourne-20240416-p5fkcb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T08:50:49Z **Ash Good's family visits Bondi attack memorial**
Ash Good's family has paid tribute to the slain mother at a memorial set up at Bondi for the victims of the mass stabbing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/ash-goods-family-visits-bondi-attack-memorial-20240416-p5fkbc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T08:50:44Z **Woman dead after allegedly consuming mushroom drink at health retreat**
A woman is dead and two others are in hospital after allegedly consuming a drink at a health retreat in the regional town of Clunes, near Ballarat. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/woman-dead-after-allegedly-consuming-mushroom-drink-at-health-retreat-20240416-p5fkbu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T08:50:32Z **Woolworths CEO threatened with jail in fiery inquiry appearance**
Outgoing Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci has been threatened with jail time and warned he could be found in contempt of the Senate during a fiery inquiry hearing this morning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/woolworths-ceo-threatened-with-jail-in-fiery-inquiry-appearance-20240416-p5fkbo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T09:00:00Z **‘Another person’s headstone was there’: Bodies bulldozed, graves resold at cemetery for decades**
More than 1800 plots were dug up and resold at Castlemaine Cemetery over several decades, with previously occupied plots still being resold as recently as 2004. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/another-person-s-headstone-was-there-bodies-bulldozed-graves-resold-at-cemetery-for-decades-20240229-p5f8rf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T09:00:00Z **More resources needed to tackle mental illness epidemic**
Joel Cauchi’s father Andrew Cauchi said: “I made myself a servant to my son when I found out he had a mental illness.” If ever there was a heroic statement, this is one. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/more-resources-needed-to-tackle-mental-illness-epidemic-20240416-p5fk5j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T08:58:46Z **Aussie workers could double annual leave at half pay**
Aussie workers could double their annual leave at half pay under new submission. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/aussie-workers-could-double-annual-leave-at-half-pay-20240416-p5fkch.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T08:57:01Z **Who is Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel?**
Assyrian Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbed on Monday night in what's being investigated as a terrorist attack by the NSW government. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/who-is-bishop-mar-mari-emmanuel-20240416-p5fkce.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T08:56:18Z **Christian leader stabbed multiple times in terror attack**
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbed while giving a sermon in what police have deemed a terror attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/christian-leader-stabbed-multiple-times-in-terror-attack-20240416-p5fkbd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T08:56:03Z **Terrified shoppers run after brawl at Melbourne shopping centre**
Terrified shoppers have been forced to flee a shopping centre in Melbourne following a brawl between a group of males. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/terrified-shoppers-run-after-brawl-at-melbourne-shopping-centre-20240416-p5fkcd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T08:55:18Z **Lehrmann drops out of conference about men being treated unfairly in rape trials**
Bruce Lehrmann has pulled out of a conference that promotes the idea that men are treated unfairly in rape trials, following the loss of his defamation case against Network 10. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/lehrmann-drops-out-of-conference-about-men-being-treated-unfairly-in-rape-trials-20240416-p5fkcc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T09:07:16Z **‘Magic mushroom’ probe into woman’s sudden death at wellness centre**
Police are investigating if psychedelic mushrooms were used in a drink consumed by a woman who later became unwell and died at a wellness event in Clunes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/one-dead-two-hospitalised-over-suspected-mushroom-drink-poisoning-at-health-retreat-20240416-p5fk8y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T09:11:05Z **‘Hate me, accept me or reject me’: The inflammatory words of bishop stabbed in Sydney attack**
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel has amassed a large online following of radical Christians with his fiery sermons. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/hate-me-accept-me-or-reject-me-the-inflammatory-words-of-bishop-stabbed-in-sydney-attack-20240416-p5fk74.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T09:16:03Z **Victim’s family face accused teen killer driver in court**
The family of the SA police chief’s son killed in a car crash faced his accused killer in court. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victim-s-family-face-accused-teen-killer-driver-in-court-20240416-p5fkcl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T09:15:46Z **Michael Slater refused bail over domestic violence charges**
Former cricketer Michael Slater has been refused bail over domestic violence charges. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/michael-slater-refused-bail-over-domestic-violence-charges-20240416-p5fkcm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T09:14:10Z **Delivery riders causing danger on motorways**
Delivery bike riders are dicing with death and slowing down traffic by travelling on motorways and inside tunnels. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/delivery-riders-causing-danger-on-motorways-20240416-p5fkck.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T09:19:09Z **Peak hour trains grind to a halt amid pay dispute**
Peak hour trains ground to a halt in Adelaide amid a bitter pay dispute with rail workers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/peak-hour-trains-grind-to-a-halt-amid-pay-dispute-20240416-p5fkcn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T09:19:03Z **Brothers running across the country to raise money for cancer**
The "Lambros" are running across the country to raise money for cancer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/brothers-running-across-the-country-to-raise-money-for-cancer-20240416-p5fkco.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T09:26:06Z **Crows coach to make changes to side before Essendon clash**
Crows coach Matthew Nicks will be forced to make two changes to his side for Friday night's clash with Essendon. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/crows-coach-to-make-changes-to-side-before-essendon-clash-20240416-p5fkcp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T09:38:15Z **Church stabbing declared a terror incident, as weapons history of teenage attacker revealed**
The 16-year-old boy at the centre of a counter-terrorism investigation was previously suspended from school for carrying a knife, and last year faced a weapons charge. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/church-stabbing-a-terrorist-incident-police-say-rioters-will-be-prosecuted-20240416-p5fk3r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T09:45:00Z **The shocking attack on a ‘TikTok Bishop’ and eruption of a febrile community**
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was preaching to a small congregation, but thousands were tuning in via a livestream. Within minutes, they were arriving by the carload. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/the-shocking-attack-on-a-tiktok-bishop-and-eruption-of-a-febrile-community-20240416-p5fkao.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T09:48:28Z **Country coppers help Lehrmann give media the slip**
Police on the NSW Central Coast let the disgraced former Liberal staffer use the station’s back door to escape pursuing media pack in the hours after the ruling in his defamation case. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/country-coppers-help-lehrmann-give-media-the-slip-20240416-p5fkb4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T10:00:00Z **Lehrmann ruling sets a new high standard**
Readers respond to the verdict of the Lehrmann defamation case and the performance of Justice Michael Lee. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/lehrmann-ruling-sets-a-new-high-standard-20240415-p5fju3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T10:00:00Z **Australia must not lose the war within over religion, ideology and politics**
While there is a huge difference between spilling blood and paint, recent episodes reflect a radical intolerance for different political, ideological and religious views. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-must-not-lose-the-war-within-over-religion-ideology-and-politics-20240416-p5fk6v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T10:28:08Z **WA MP served no-grounds eviction notice from Guildford landlord**
A WA politician is calling for an end to no-grounds evictions after he was handed his own notice. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-mp-served-no-grounds-eviction-notice-from-guildford-landlord-20240416-p5fkbh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T11:13:46Z **Damning report into grandfather’s death**
Report reveals damning findings after a Queensland grandfather was ramped for hours before death. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/damning-report-into-grandfather-s-death-20240416-p5fkct.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T11:13:10Z **New prostate cancer treatment trial in Brisbane**
A world-first trial of a new prostate cancer treatment is under way in Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/new-prostate-cancer-treatment-trial-in-brisbane-20240416-p5fkcu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T11:23:56Z **Teen injured in cliff fall in Perth’s south-east**
A teenager has been rescued after falling 10 metres down a cliff in Perth’s south-east. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/teen-injured-in-cliff-fall-in-perth-s-south-east-20240416-p5fkcz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T11:22:33Z **WA government considering knife crackdown**
The WA government is considering giving police stronger powers to crackdown on knife crime. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/wa-government-considering-knife-crackdown-20240416-p5fkcy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T11:30:48Z **SA government reviewing building regulations**
The SA government is reviewing building regulations to safeguard homeowners from dodgy operators. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/sa-government-reviewing-building-regulations-20240416-p5fkd1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T14:01:00Z **These schools won money for much-needed upgrades. But the funding could run out**
More than 60 public schools will get money for essential upgrades, but the one-off funding program is expiring with no commitment for its renewal. See if your school made the list. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/these-schools-won-money-for-much-needed-upgrades-but-the-funding-could-run-out-20240416-p5fka8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T13:59:00Z **Superquiz and Target Time, Wednesday, April 17**
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/superquiz-and-target-time-wednesday-april-17-20240416-p5fk9e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T18:00:00Z **Every show ever made is ours on demand. But television has never been so lonely**
Having every program, from every era, available when we want has its upsides. But we might have lost something along the way. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/every-show-ever-made-is-ours-on-demand-but-television-has-never-been-so-lonely-20240412-p5fjen.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T19:00:00Z **The unexpected country that has delivered an influx of international students to WA**
While the number of students coming from China has so far failed to meet rebound expectations in WA, another country has taken its place. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/the-unexpected-country-that-has-delivered-an-influx-of-international-students-to-wa-20240410-p5firn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T19:00:00Z **Step aside Palm Beach: Court rules on another northern beaches restaurant saga**
The maximum number of patrons allowed at the Whale Beach restaurant will vary by the hour in an attempt to protect scarce parking at the idyllic coastal hamlet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/step-aside-palm-beach-court-rules-on-another-northern-beaches-restaurant-saga-20240412-p5fjbs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T19:00:00Z **Last-ditch bid to save WA contractor and jobs, as creditors decide fate**
One of WA’s biggest Aboriginal-owned and run contracting services companies has been given a lifeline following a bid to pull it out of administration and secure more than 120 jobs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/last-ditch-bid-to-save-wa-contractor-and-jobs-as-creditors-decide-fate-20240415-p5fjzw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T19:00:00Z **Victoria’s treasury asked for emergency cash to cover interest bill**
The Department of Treasury and Finance asked Treasurer Tim Pallas for extra money to cover the interest payments on the state’s debt portfolio, weeks before last year’s budget. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/victoria-s-treasury-asked-for-emergency-cash-to-cover-interest-bill-20240416-p5fk4d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T19:00:00Z **The chart that shows how happy you are, just as long as you’re old enough**
The good news: Australia is one of the world’s happiest nations. The bad news: our happiness peaked years ago and young people are the gloomiest. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-chart-that-shows-how-happy-you-are-just-as-long-as-you-re-old-enough-20240416-p5fk6a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T19:00:00Z **WA’s unlikely poster child can help it ditch ‘dig and ship’ reputation**
WA’s known for mining natural resources, not so much making things with them. But a new announcement will mean major changes for the state’s product offering. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-s-unlikely-poster-child-can-help-it-ditch-dig-and-ship-reputation-20240416-p5fk9r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T19:00:00Z **Lehrmann’s lies and Lisa’s angry text flag possible new skirmishes**
A message Lisa Wilkinson sent to a rival TV program suggesting Bruce Lehrmann had breached legal confidentiality rules has been confirmed by Justice Michael Lee. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/lehrmann-s-lies-and-lisa-s-angry-text-flag-possible-new-skirmishes-20240416-p5fkay.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T20:03:11Z **Fire grips Brisbane construction site**
Police are investigating the devastating fire at a Brisbane building site. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/fire-grips-brisbane-construction-site-20240417-p5fkdl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T20:03:11Z **Bus driver charged over a fatal crash in Sydney's north-west**
A 40-year-old bus driver has been charged over a deadly collision. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bus-driver-charged-over-a-fatal-crash-in-sydneys-north-west-20240417-p5fkdm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T20:09:34Z **Candles have been lit and flowers left at Sydney church where priest was stabbed**
Community members leave floral tributes at Sydney church where a Bishop was stabbed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/candles-have-been-lit-and-flowers-left-at-sydney-church-where-priest-was-stabbed-20240417-p5fkdp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T20:06:37Z **Brisbane News Live: Australian house prices outpace the globe; Exclusive pasta club returning to Brisbane**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-april-17-20240416-p5fk8h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T20:06:24Z **Federal government preparing for a fresh fight over immigration detention**
High Court to hear case of Iranian migrant who wants to be released into community. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/federal-government-preparing-for-a-fresh-fight-over-immigration-detention-20240417-p5fkdo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T20:15:55Z **Mum, 53, named as suspected mushroom poisoning victim**
A 53-year-old woman, Rachael Dixon, has been named as the woman who fell ill and died after consuming a drink police suspect contained magic mushrooms. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/mum-53-named-as-suspected-mushroom-poisoning-victim-20240417-p5fkds.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T20:55:54Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence spending plan released today; Australian house prices soar on global debt scale**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T21:05:20Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence spending plan released today; Australian house prices soar on global debt scale**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T21:23:27Z **Federal government preparing for a fresh fight over immigration detention**
High Court to hear case of Iranian migrant who wants to be released into community. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/federal-government-preparing-for-a-fresh-fight-over-immigration-detention-20240417-p5fkdo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T21:23:06Z **Five children arrested after a police pursuit in Melbourne**
Five children have been arrested after a police pursuit in Melbourne. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/five-children-arrested-after-a-police-pursuit-in-melbourne-20240417-p5fke2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T21:19:21Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence spending plan released today; Australian house prices soar on global debt scale**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T21:23:37Z **Candles have been lit and flowers left at Sydney church where priest was stabbed**
Community members leave floral tributes at Sydney church where a Bishop was stabbed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/candles-have-been-lit-and-flowers-left-at-sydney-church-where-priest-was-stabbed-20240417-p5fkdp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T21:23:32Z **Mum, 53, named as suspected mushroom poisoning victim**
A 53-year-old woman, Rachael Dixon, has been named as the woman who fell ill and died after consuming a drink police suspect contained magic mushrooms. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/mum-53-named-as-suspected-mushroom-poisoning-victim-20240417-p5fkds.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T21:28:29Z **Mum, 53, named as suspected mushroom poisoning victim**
A 53-year-old woman, Rachael Dixon, has been named as the woman who fell ill and died after consuming a drink police suspect contained magic mushrooms. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/mum-53-named-as-suspected-mushroom-poisoning-victim-20240417-p5fkds.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T21:28:27Z **Five children arrested after a police pursuit in Melbourne**
Five children have been arrested after a police pursuit in Melbourne. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/five-children-arrested-after-a-police-pursuit-in-melbourne-20240417-p5fke2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T21:36:25Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence spending plan released today; Australian house prices soar on global debt scale**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T21:45:35Z **Aussie dollar hits five-month low**
Economist Evan Lucas discusses the dollar's fall to the equivalent of US64 cents. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/aussie-dollar-hits-five-month-low-20240417-p5fke7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T21:44:30Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence spending plan released today; Australian house prices soar on global debt scale**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T21:52:10Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence spending plan released today; Australian house prices soar on global debt scale**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T22:07:40Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence spending plan released today; Australian house prices soar on global debt scale**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T22:02:56Z **Brisbane News Live: Coates to appear at Olympics Senate inquiry; $5m to fast-track studies on Sunshine Coast rail**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-coates-to-appear-at-olympics-senate-inquiry-5m-to-fast-track-studies-on-sunshine-coast-rail-20240416-p5fk8h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T22:12:12Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; weapons history of church attacker revealed**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T22:31:22Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T22:43:01Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; weapons history of church attacker revealed**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T22:37:25Z **Police search for man who sexually assaulted a grandmother in Melbourne's west**
Police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a grandmother in Melbourne's west last year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/police-search-for-man-who-sexually-assaulted-a-grandmother-in-melbournes-west-20240417-p5fkes.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T22:50:37Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T22:49:10Z **Chris Minns backs decision to label church stabbing 'terrorism'**
NSW Premier Chris Minns has defended the decision to label the stabbing of a bishop and priest at a Sydney church a "terrorist" attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/chris-minns-backs-decision-to-label-church-stabbing-terrorism-20240417-p5fkf6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T23:05:00Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T23:10:23Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T23:09:44Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T23:17:46Z **The shocking attack on a ‘TikTok Bishop’ and eruption of a febrile community**
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was preaching to a small congregation, but thousands were tuning in via a livestream. Within minutes, they were arriving by the carload. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/the-shocking-attack-on-a-tiktok-bishop-and-eruption-of-a-febrile-community-20240416-p5fkao.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T23:12:36Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T23:25:09Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T23:32:48Z **Victorian golf clubhouse destroyed by fire**
A golf clubhouse has been destroyed by fire in Melbourne. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victorian-golf-clubhouse-destroyed-by-fire-20240417-p5fkfu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T23:41:47Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T23:58:02Z **Bond behind Perth’s biggest city retail deal this year**
Alan Bond’s grandson Banjo Bond’s company has purchased a key building in the Murray Street Mall for $32.25 million. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/bond-behind-perth-s-biggest-city-retail-deal-this-year-20240417-p5fkfs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T23:56:33Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-16T23:55:30Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T00:11:33Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T00:11:21Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T00:33:43Z **Dramatic rescue of teen boy who fell from cliff in Perth’s south east**
A Perth teenager has been winched to safety on Tuesday afternoon after plummeting 10 metres down a cliff face in Perth’s south east. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/dramatic-rescue-of-teen-boy-who-fell-from-cliff-in-perth-s-south-east-20240416-p5fkbl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T00:31:38Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T00:30:10Z **Holistic health worker at Soul Barn not present for ‘mushroom’ death**
A holistic health worker who ran a skincare clinic in Clunes says she was not present when a woman died after consuming a suspected magic mushroom drink. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/holistic-health-worker-at-soul-barn-not-present-for-mushroom-death-20240417-p5fkeo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T00:46:08Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T00:53:40Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T01:02:22Z **New 'ghostly' ant named after Harry Potter villain**
An Australian ant with ghostly features has been named after Harry Potter's dark wizard. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/new-ghostly-ant-named-after-harry-potter-villain-20240417-p5fkh9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T01:00:27Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T01:20:55Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T01:32:34Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T01:45:56Z **Candles have been lit and flowers left at Sydney church where priest was stabbed**
Community members leave floral tributes at Sydney church where a Bishop was stabbed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/candles-have-been-lit-and-flowers-left-at-sydney-church-where-priest-was-stabbed-20240417-p5fkdp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T01:45:46Z **Mum, 53, named as suspected mushroom poisoning victim**
A 53-year-old woman, Rachael Dixon, has been named as the woman who fell ill and died after consuming a drink police suspect contained magic mushrooms. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/mum-53-named-as-suspected-mushroom-poisoning-victim-20240417-p5fkds.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T01:45:33Z **Federal government preparing for a fresh fight over immigration detention**
High Court to hear case of Iranian migrant who wants to be released into community. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/federal-government-preparing-for-a-fresh-fight-over-immigration-detention-20240417-p5fkdo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T01:45:11Z **New 'ghostly' ant named after Harry Potter villain**
An Australian ant with ghostly features has been named after Harry Potter's dark wizard. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/new-ghostly-ant-named-after-harry-potter-villain-20240417-p5fkh9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T01:44:20Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T01:40:37Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T01:47:29Z **Five children arrested after a police pursuit in Melbourne**
Five children have been arrested after a police pursuit in Melbourne. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/five-children-arrested-after-a-police-pursuit-in-melbourne-20240417-p5fke2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T01:55:49Z **Parents ‘absolutely livid’ after parking outside Glen Iris school restricted**
Parents at a private school in Melbourne’s east are up in arms over changes to parking rules that mean they cannot park outside the school to drop off and pick up their children. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/parents-absolutely-livid-after-parking-outside-glen-iris-school-restricted-20240416-p5fk9z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T02:05:22Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T02:11:50Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T02:10:58Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T02:10:41Z **Bondi Junction Westfield reopening schedule announced**
Westfield Bondi Junction will reopen tomorrow for a day of reflection without retail trade, before resuming normal business on Friday. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bondi-junction-westfield-reopening-schedule-announced-20240417-p5fki6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T02:22:53Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T02:27:44Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T02:56:09Z **Australian mining ‘under assault’ from China, US ambassador says**
America’s national security and the health of the planet depended on commodities managed by Australia, Caroline Kennedy told Paydirt Battery Minerals Conference in Perth. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/australian-mining-under-assault-from-china-us-ambassador-says-20240417-p5fkik.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T02:54:56Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T03:07:04Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T03:20:15Z **Australia news LIVE: Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances; Labor defence spending plan released today**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T03:27:30Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T03:36:59Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence to be boosted by $50b over next decade; Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T03:31:44Z **‘Love you infinity Mum’: Family mourns woman who died after suspected ‘mushroom’ drink**
Rachael Dixon, a health practitioner from Ringwood North, died in Clunes on the weekend after consuming a suspected magic mushroom drink. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/holistic-health-worker-at-soul-barn-not-present-for-mushroom-death-20240417-p5fkeo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T03:46:19Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence to be boosted by $50b over next decade; Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T03:59:29Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence to be boosted by $50b over next decade; Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T03:57:37Z **WA contractor, jobs saved as creditors back lifeline bid**
One of WA’s biggest Aboriginal-owned and run contracting services companies has been handed a lifeline after creditors backed an eleventh-hour bid to pull it out of administration. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/last-ditch-bid-to-save-wa-contractor-and-jobs-as-creditors-decide-fate-20240415-p5fjzw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T03:57:31Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T04:01:19Z **‘We have wondered what happened to mum all our lives’**
It was on Bilinga Street in Currumbin, some several hundred metres from the beach, that young mother-of-two Tammy Dyson was driven away by a woman claiming to be her sister. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/we-have-wondered-what-happened-to-mum-all-our-lives-20240417-p5fkee.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T04:17:03Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T04:21:42Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence to be boosted by $50b over next decade; Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T04:32:53Z **Damaged police vehicles**
Officers with some of the dozens of vehicles damaged at Wakeley. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/damaged-police-vehicles-20240417-p5fkk5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T04:44:33Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T04:40:42Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence to be boosted by $50b over next decade; Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T04:57:37Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence to be boosted by $50b over next decade; Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T05:09:28Z **Girrawheen couple tied up, assaulted after thugs posed as police officers**
Three men posing as police officers have carried out a violent home invasion in Girrawheen, tying up couple in their 70s while they ransacked the home and ripped jewellery from the woman’s body. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/girrawheen-couple-tied-up-assaulted-after-thugs-posed-as-police-officers-20240417-p5fkjv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T05:21:35Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence to be boosted by $50b over next decade; Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T05:30:00Z **The Bondi Junction attack shocked millions. For people with schizophrenia, there was extra dread**
Cameron Solnordal watched the spotlight fall once again on schizophrenia after Joel Cauchi’s deadly attack and revelations he was diagnosed with the condition in his teens. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-bondi-junction-attack-shocked-millions-for-people-with-schizophrenia-there-was-extra-dread-20240415-p5fjt8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T05:34:26Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T05:50:29Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence to be boosted by $50b over next decade; Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T06:02:24Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T06:17:45Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence to be boosted by $50b over next decade; Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T06:17:13Z **‘Rent bidding’ banned, hikes capped under new WA tenancy laws**
Landlords will soon be prohibited from hiking rents more than once a year and “rent bidding” will be forbidden under the strengthened laws. But some MPs say there’s one thing missing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/rent-bidding-banned-hikes-capped-under-new-wa-tenancy-laws-20240417-p5fkk8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T06:24:00Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence to be boosted by $50b over next decade; Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T06:33:28Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T06:44:10Z **Australia news LIVE: Defence to be boosted by $50b over next decade; Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-spending-plan-released-today-australian-house-prices-soar-on-global-debt-scale-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T06:42:45Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T06:39:03Z **‘We just want Oakley back’: Perth family’s petition calling for pup’s return gathers pace**
Meanwhile, a Perth vet has urged a commonsense approach to animal rescue issues. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/we-just-want-oakley-back-perth-family-s-petition-calling-for-pup-s-return-gathers-pace-20240417-p5fkk4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T06:52:15Z **Defence gets $50 billion spending boost**
The Australian government will invest an extra $50.3 billion into defence over the next decade as part of a long-awaited revamp of military strategy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/defence-gets-50-billion-spending-boost-20240417-p5fkmf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T06:49:21Z **Bondi Junction shopping centre to reopen after stabbings**
Bondi Junction shopping centre will reopen on Friday following a mass stabbing on Saturday. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bondi-junction-shopping-centre-to-reopen-after-stabbings-20240417-p5fkmb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T07:10:00Z **Australia news LIVE:Defence to be boosted by $50b over next decade; Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-to-be-boosted-by-50b-over-next-decade-assange-extradition-draws-closer-as-us-offers-uk-assurances-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T07:30:00Z **How many lives did COVID vaccines save? Scientists have an estimate**
New modelling also reveals Australia’s chronic vaccine delays may have resulted in a life-saving fluke. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/how-many-lives-did-covid-vaccines-save-scientists-have-an-estimate-20240417-p5fkge.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T07:53:18Z **Black ribbons, no music: Shopping-free day of reflection at Westfield Bondi Junction**
The shopping centre will turn off music and display black ribbons on advertising boards when it reopens on Thursday. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/black-ribbons-no-music-shopping-free-day-of-reflection-at-westfield-bondi-junction-20240417-p5fkfc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T08:06:47Z **Australia news LIVE:Defence to be boosted by $50b over next decade; Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-defence-to-be-boosted-by-50b-over-next-decade-assange-extradition-draws-closer-as-us-offers-uk-assurances-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T08:05:20Z **Police ‘mistaken’ over alleged rape victim’s interview**
A teenage alleged rape victim’s potential contradictory claims during multiple police interviews could have been the result of an officer’s “mistake” when taking notes, a court has heard. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/police-mistaken-over-alleged-rape-victims-interview-20240417-p5fkn4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T08:11:52Z **As it happened:Defence to be boosted by $50b over next decade; Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/as-it-happened-defence-to-be-boosted-by-50b-over-next-decade-assange-extradition-draws-closer-as-us-offers-uk-assurances-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T08:19:55Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley, Bondi Junction attacks; NSW Police may arrest church rioters today**
Authorities say that while the 16-year-old suspect was not on any terrorism watchlist, there were strong indicators Monday’s attack was religiously motivated. Follow live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-fallout-continues-after-wakeley-bondi-junction-attacks-weapons-history-of-church-attacker-revealed-20240417-p5fkda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T08:55:38Z **Defence gets $50 billion spending boost**
The Australian government will invest an extra $50.3 billion into defence over the next decade as part of a long-awaited revamp of military strategy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/defence-gets-50-billion-spending-boost-20240417-p5fkmf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T08:55:35Z **Bondi Junction shopping centre to reopen after stabbings**
Bondi Junction shopping centre will reopen on Friday following a mass stabbing on Saturday. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bondi-junction-shopping-centre-to-reopen-after-stabbings-20240417-p5fkmb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:00:00Z **Influencers are shining a light on public housing. But are they doing good or just gawking?**
“This floor is the one with all the f---ing murderers,” one creator says, laughing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/influencers-are-shining-a-light-on-public-housing-but-are-they-doing-good-or-just-gawking-20240408-p5fi8p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T08:59:08Z **As it happened:Defence to be boosted by $50b over next decade; Assange extradition draws closer as US offers UK assurances**
Australia’s defence spending to be released today, house prices soar on global debt scale and Julian Assange extradition talks continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/as-it-happened-defence-to-be-boosted-by-50b-over-next-decade-assange-extradition-draws-closer-as-us-offers-uk-assurances-20240417-p5fkdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:04:36Z **Priest discharged as police make first arrest following terror attack and riots in Sydney**
Father Isaac Royel has been released from hospital after he was stabbed in an alleged terror attack on Monday, as police make their first arrest of an alleged rioter gathered after the stabbing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/priest-discharged-as-police-make-first-arrest-following-terror-attack-and-riots-in-sydney-20240417-p5fknf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:03:30Z **High Court challenge could result in 200 immigration detainees being released**
The federal government is in a fresh fight over immigration detention with a pivotal High Court challenge heard today. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/high-court-challenge-could-result-in-200-immigration-detainees-being-released-20240417-p5fkne.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:03:10Z **Three more teenagers charged over alleged stabbing death**
Three more teenagers have been charged with murder over an alleged stabbing attack that killed a teenage boy and seriously injured his brother outside a school in Sydney's west. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/three-more-teenagers-charged-over-alleged-stabbing-death-20240417-p5fkng.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:09:31Z **Olympic organisers grilled at Senate Inquiry**
Former lord mayors, international Olympic officials and senior bureaucrats have been grilled at a Senate inquiry into the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/olympic-organisers-grilled-at-senate-inquiry-20240417-p5fkno.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:09:04Z **New data exposes dangerous condition of Bruce Highway**
New data has exposed the dangerous state of the Bruce Highway, Queensland’s largest transport corridor. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/new-data-exposes-dangerous-condition-of-bruce-highway-20240417-p5fknp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:08:47Z **Video shows high speed jetski collision in Gold Coast**
Video shows two jetskis colliding at high speed on a Gold Coast river. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/video-shows-high-speed-jetski-collision-in-gold-coast-20240417-p5fknq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:08:37Z **Substantial rainfall event looms for Queensland coast.**
More wet weather is looming tonight with the possibility of a substantial rainfall event heading for the Queensland coast. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/substantial-rainfall-event-looms-for-queensland-coast-20240417-p5fknn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:06:36Z **Melbourne mum Rachael Dixon remembered as ‘champion mum’**
Melbourne mum Rachael Dixon, who died after consuming a drink suspected of containing magic mushrooms, is being remembered as a ‘champion mum' with 'a heart of gold’. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/melbourne-mum-rachael-dixon-remembered-as-champion-mum-20240417-p5fkni.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:06:12Z **Five teenagers arrested after violent crime spree and police chase**
Five teenagers have been arrested after an alleged violent crime spree in Melbourne that ended after a high speed police chase. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/five-teenagers-arrested-after-violent-crime-spree-and-police-chase-20240417-p5fknj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:05:44Z **Grandfather who was allegedly coward punched feared for his life**
A grandfather who was allegedly coward punched by a stranger at a Berwick caravan park says he feared he was going to die. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/grandfather-who-was-allegedly-coward-punched-feared-for-his-life-20240417-p5fknk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:19:03Z **Fathers life changed by new minimally invasive epilepsy treatment**
A father's life has been changed after receiving revolutionary treatment for epilepsy, with other patients expected to receive the minimally invasive surgery. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/fathers-life-changed-by-new-minimally-invasive-epilepsy-treatment-20240417-p5fknw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:13:16Z **Victoria Park an Olympic hurdle as Coates, mayors, architect grilled on Games**
Australian Olympic supremo John Coates says if Brisbane were to build a new Victoria Park stadium, it should not be considered a Games-related cost. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/victoria-park-an-olympic-hurdle-as-coates-mayors-architect-grilled-on-games-20240415-p5fjvl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:11:12Z **Snowtown murder accomplice released on parole**
One of the men convicted over the notorious Snowtown serial killings has been released on Parole. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/snowtown-murder-accomplice-released-on-parole-20240417-p5fkns.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:11:01Z **Jeremy Finlayson responds after shocking podcast comments**
Banned Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson has responded to criticism of comments he made on a podcast about his suspension for making a homophobic slur. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/jeremy-finlayson-responds-after-shocking-podcast-comments-20240417-p5fknr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:10:58Z **SA mum’s warning after home construction runs two years late**
Construction of a South Australian mum’s home is running almost two years behind schedule, and now the developer wants her to cough up an extra $140,000. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/sa-mum-s-warning-after-home-construction-runs-two-years-late-20240417-p5fknt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:30:00Z **Whistleblower professor accused of ‘serious misconduct’ sues Sydney Uni**
A leading brain researcher is suing the University of Sydney after he was fired for “serious misconduct”. He says it was in retaliation for whistleblowing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/whistleblower-professor-accused-of-serious-misconduct-sues-sydney-uni-20240408-p5fi4d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:30:00Z **I made mistakes at university, just not enough of them**
The mistakes you make during uni will shape your life, in big and small ways. So don’t overthink it – just enjoy the ride. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/i-made-mistakes-at-university-just-not-enough-of-them-20240416-p5fk6e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:35:50Z **Asbestos contamination found in two more suburban Melbourne parks**
The deadly material has now been discovered in at least 11 parks across Melbourne and more are being tested as 100 Environment Protection Authority officers track the source of contamination. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/asbestos-contamination-found-in-two-more-suburban-melbourne-parks-20240417-p5fkn7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:45:06Z **Teenage terror accused dropped out of school, was increasingly ‘disobedient’**
The 16-year-old boy who stabbed Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel at a western Sydney church had not attended school for more than six months, and his father had also seen signs of increasing “disobedience”. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/teenage-terror-accused-dropped-out-of-school-was-increasingly-disobedient-20240417-p5fkmk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T09:54:03Z **Fogarty throws support behind Crows skipper**
Adelaide Crows forward Darcy Fogarty has thrown his support behind skipper Jordan Dawson ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/fogarty-throws-support-behind-crows-skipper-20240417-p5fknz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T10:00:00Z **Times of social discord call for leadership - and bipartisanship**
Readers discuss the fraying of social cohesion across religion and politics following horrors at home and abroad. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/times-of-social-discord-call-for-leadership-and-bipartisanship-20240417-p5fklt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T10:04:43Z **‘I’m lucky to be alive’: WA teenager who fell down cliff speaks out**
Robert Reeves, 16, was hiking at Sixty Foot Falls with four of his friends when he fell 10 metres down a cliff face. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/i-m-lucky-to-be-alive-wa-teenager-who-fell-down-cliff-speaks-out-20240417-p5fkms.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T10:17:43Z **‘Nice to see some logic’: Speed limit rises on Brisbane bridge where joggers beat bikes**
Police had fined cyclists $464 for speeding on this inner-city green bridge on World Car-Free Day. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/nice-to-see-some-logic-speed-limit-rises-on-brisbane-bridge-where-joggers-beat-bikes-20240417-p5fkg7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T11:31:42Z **Calls to shut down misogynistic Facebook page**
There are calls to shut down an offensive Facebook page being used by men to rate and humiliate women. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/calls-to-shut-down-misogynistic-facebook-page-20240417-p5fko7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T11:30:05Z **Couple assaulted after home invaders pretend to be cops**
A couple in their 70s were assaulted after home invaders pretended to be police officers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/couple-assaulted-after-home-invaders-pretend-to-be-cops-20240417-p5fko4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T11:29:18Z **Police raid former WA bishop’s home in Broome**
Police have raided the home of former WA bishop Christopher Saunders in Broome and slapped him with two extra charges of unlawful and indecent assault. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/police-raid-former-wa-bishop-s-home-in-broome-20240417-p5fko3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T13:00:00Z **Two wins for Bluey composer, while Brisbane’s best venue crowned**
Brisbane’s song of the year, best live music venue and best festival have been named at this year’s Queensland Music Awards. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/two-wins-for-bluey-composer-while-brisbane-s-best-venue-crowned-20240411-p5fj4v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T13:59:00Z **Superquiz and Target Time, Thursday, April 18**
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/superquiz-and-target-time-thursday-april-18-20240417-p5fkhr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T18:00:00Z **Star has weeks to prove progress on planned Qld fixes. But you can’t see them**
The casino giant stares down licence suspensions in Queensland amid a second grilling in NSW, tied to tightly held reforms partially obtained by Brisbane Times. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/star-has-weeks-to-prove-progress-on-planned-qld-fixes-but-you-can-t-see-them-20240410-p5fir2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T19:00:00Z **‘She had dreadlocks and a ghostly white face’: Meeting a childhood bestie again**
In the 1970s, their writer dads brought them together. Now they’ve forged a friendship their kids also share. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/she-had-dreadlocks-and-a-ghostly-white-face-meeting-a-childhood-bestie-again-20240304-p5f9l7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T19:00:00Z **‘You’re not such a crazy conspiracy theorist any more’: Preppers go mainstream**
In a world hyper-alert to impending catastrophe, the doomsday survivalist business is booming. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/you-re-not-such-a-crazy-conspiracy-theorist-any-more-preppers-go-mainstream-20240304-p5f9lb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T19:00:00Z **‘Still full of raw emotion’: Bondi Junction retail staff face traumatic return to work**
Westfield Bondi Junction will reopen for business on Friday, as shocked shop workers still process the weekend’s horrific knife rampage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/still-full-of-raw-emotion-bondi-junction-retail-staff-face-traumatic-return-to-work-20240416-p5fkc1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T19:00:00Z **Sydney rail workers push for annual pay rise of 8%**
The start of negotiations over a new pay deal comes less than 18 months after the end of an industrial dispute that crippled Sydney’s rail network. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-rail-workers-push-for-annual-pay-rise-of-8-percent-20240417-p5fkfh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T19:00:00Z **Casino gave gamblers free cash – then reported them for fraud**
When four machines malfunctioned on the gaming room floor at The Star casino and started spitting out free money, word travelled quickly. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/casino-gave-gamblers-free-cash-then-reported-them-for-fraud-20240417-p5fkg2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T19:00:00Z **A smile from a Stokes as Seven cops another legal loss**
Another day, another defamation dent for the troubled network, not that the family in control of Seven seem too worried. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/a-smile-from-a-stokes-as-seven-cops-another-legal-loss-20240417-p5fkml.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T19:30:00Z **The quiet country town twice thrust into the spotlight this month by death**
The busiest Clunes typically gets is during its annual Booktown festival in March. Now tragedy has left it swarming with journalists. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-quiet-country-town-twice-thrust-into-the-spotlight-this-month-by-death-20240417-p5fkie.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T19:43:12Z **Brisbane News Live: Speed limit on car-less Brisbane bridge raised; Coates, mayors, architect in Olympic grilling**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-speed-limit-on-car-less-brisbane-bridge-raised-coates-mayors-architect-in-olympic-grilling-20240417-p5fkit.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T19:51:14Z **'Bollard Man' speaks about confrontation with Bondi Junction stabber**
Frenchman Damien Guerot describes how he and a friend took on Bondi Junction stabber. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bollard-man-speaks-about-confrontation-with-bondi-junction-stabber-20240418-p5fkou.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T19:58:25Z **Two workers escape from Queensland factory fire**
Lucky escape by two workers after fire at Queensland factory. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/two-workers-escape-from-queensland-factory-fire-20240418-p5fkow.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T20:01:13Z **Charges laid over wild riots in the wake of Sydney's church attack**
Sydney police expect to make more arrests after first charges laid over church attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/charges-laid-over-wild-riots-in-the-wake-of-sydneys-church-attack-20240418-p5fkoy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T20:37:05Z **First charges over Wakeley public order incident**
A man has been charged by officers investigating a public order incident at Wakeley earlier this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/first-charges-over-wakeley-public-order-incident-20240418-p5fkp6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T20:48:36Z **Police post $500,000 reward to help solve Gold Coast cold case**
Reward of $500,000 to help solve 1995 Gold Coast case of missing woman. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/police-post-500-000-reward-to-help-solve-gold-coast-cold-case-20240418-p5fkp9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T20:58:32Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T20:57:16Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T21:05:57Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T21:12:51Z **'Bollard Man' speaks about confrontation with Bondi Junction stabber**
Frenchman Damien Guerot describes how he and a friend took on Bondi Junction stabber. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bollard-man-speaks-about-confrontation-with-bondi-junction-stabber-20240418-p5fkou.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T21:10:46Z **Two workers escape from Queensland factory fire**
Lucky escape by two workers after fire at Queensland factory. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/two-workers-escape-from-queensland-factory-fire-20240418-p5fkow.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T21:30:43Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T21:28:05Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T21:36:21Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T21:45:25Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T22:00:06Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T22:10:14Z **Lane Cove Tunnel shut down after crane fire**
The Lane Cove Tunnel in Sydney was closed in both directions after a mobile crane caught fire. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/lane-cove-tunnel-shut-down-after-crane-fire-20240418-p5fkpo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T22:15:21Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T22:25:22Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T22:21:02Z **Bondi Junction Westfield to reopen for day of reflection**
The Bondi Junction Westfield will open its doors today for a day of reflection after Saturday's deadly stabbing spree. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bondi-junction-westfield-to-reopen-for-day-of-reflection-20240418-p5fkpt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T22:30:13Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T22:45:38Z **Bishop stabbed in Western Sydney speaks**
The bishop who was stabbed at a Wakeley church in Sydney's west has issued a new message, calling on followers to forgive the teen who allegedly attacked him. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bishop-stabbed-in-western-sydney-speaks-20240418-p5fkq5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T22:48:51Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T23:06:04Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T23:05:22Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T22:59:42Z **'Bollard Man' speaks about confrontation with Bondi Junction stabber**
Frenchman Damien Guerot describes how he and a friend took on Bondi Junction stabber. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bollard-man-speaks-about-confrontation-with-bondi-junction-stabber-20240418-p5fkou.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T23:11:19Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T23:25:48Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T23:24:43Z **Blaze engulfs Queensland factory**
A factory in Queensland has been engulfed in flames. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/blaze-engulfs-queensland-factory-20240418-p5fkow.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T23:27:09Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T23:56:16Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-17T23:52:37Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T00:04:50Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T00:15:21Z **‘I forgive you’: Stabbed bishop calls for calm as rioter arrests begin**
“The Lord Jesus never taught us to retaliate, the Lord Jesus never said to us ‘an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth,’” the bishop said in an audio message released on Thursday. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/i-forgive-you-stabbed-bishop-calls-for-calm-as-rioter-arrests-begin-20240418-p5fkqe.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T00:32:01Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T00:26:39Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T00:41:22Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T00:41:12Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T00:40:08Z **It was supposed to be a party for the ages. Instead, it was a shambles**
Operators of the new brewery in the revamped Franco Cozzo building in Footscray were forced to pull the plug just minutes before the opening party was due to start. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/it-was-supposed-to-be-a-party-for-the-ages-instead-it-was-a-shambles-20240418-p5fkql.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T00:59:47Z **No-show: Rebel Wilson cancels Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane dates**
The dispute with former co-star Sacha Baron Cohen continues to disrupt the publication of Rebel Wilson’s memoir. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/no-show-rebel-wilson-cancels-melbourne-sydney-and-brisbane-dates-20240418-p5fks1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T00:57:09Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T00:54:47Z **Sydney property tycoon admits to arson attack on $24m harbourside mansion**
Developer Steve Nassif has pleaded guilty to his role in the fire that destroyed the historic Northwood property in September 2022. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-property-tycoon-admits-to-arson-attack-on-24m-harbourside-mansion-20240416-p5fk61.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T01:10:50Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T01:20:44Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T01:28:24Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T01:26:33Z **World-first UQ generator turns greenhouse gas into power**
Researchers from the University of Queensland have created a generator capable of using greenhouse gas to produce electricity, while removing carbon dioxide from the air. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/world-first-generator-turns-greenhouse-gas-into-power-20240418-p5fkrz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T01:31:23Z **Are we waiting until someone is killed before we ban the illegal fat bike?**
Fat bikes are motorbikes masquerading as e-bikes. They are illegal and potential lethal weapons. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/are-we-waiting-until-someone-is-killed-before-we-ban-the-illegal-fat-bike-20240411-p5fizy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T01:40:10Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T01:38:05Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T01:43:05Z **Could Melbourne really crush this gem from one of the world’s greatest architects?**
This building is almost flawless - up close, you want to run your hands across it, just to feel the sensual beauty of its surfaces. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/could-melbourne-really-crush-this-gem-from-one-of-the-world-s-greatest-architects-20240415-p5fjuj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T01:44:45Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T02:04:47Z **Bread, milk, ham and a library book. The supermarket land deal causing a local outcry**
An unusual deal by grocery giant Woolworths to build a supermarket and a local library in exchange for a piece of public land has raised eyebrows in Rosanna. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/bread-milk-ham-and-a-library-book-the-supermarket-land-deal-causing-a-local-outcry-20240417-p5fkfa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T02:02:45Z **Bishop stabbed in Western Sydney speaks**
The bishop who was stabbed at a Wakeley church in Sydney's west has issued a new message, calling on followers to forgive the teen who allegedly attacked him. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bishop-stabbed-in-western-sydney-speaks-20240418-p5fkq5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T02:02:18Z **Lane Cove Tunnel shut down after crane fire**
The Lane Cove Tunnel in Sydney was closed in both directions after a mobile crane caught fire. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/lane-cove-tunnel-shut-down-after-crane-fire-20240418-p5fkpo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T02:02:13Z **Blaze engulfs Queensland factory**
A factory in Queensland has been engulfed in flames. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/blaze-engulfs-queensland-factory-20240418-p5fkow.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T02:01:03Z **Bondi Junction Westfield reopens for day of reflection**
The Bondi Junction Westfield its doors for a day of reflection after deadly stabbing spree. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bondi-junction-westfield-reopens-for-day-of-reflection-20240418-p5fkpt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T02:09:34Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T02:08:20Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T02:06:02Z **Bondi Junction Westfield reopens for day of reflection**
The Bondi Junction Westfield its doors for a day of reflection after deadly stabbing spree. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bondi-junction-westfield-reopens-for-day-of-reflection-20240418-p5fkpt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T02:10:16Z **New unemployment figures released**
Australia's unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.8 per cent, beating market expectations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/new-unemployment-figures-released-20240418-p5fkuc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T02:32:42Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T02:49:04Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T02:45:55Z **These Bondi Junction heroes have passed the character test. Next stop citizenship**
The prime minister has suggested the government will grant citizenship to a heroic security guard who confronted knife attacker Joel Cauchi. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/these-bondi-junction-heroes-have-passed-the-character-test-next-stop-citizenship-20240418-p5fkri.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T02:54:05Z **Death of WA boy, 10, under government care a tragedy: Marles**
The case of a 10-year-old boy who took his own life while under state care in Western Australia is tragic, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/death-of-wa-boy-10-under-government-care-a-tragedy-marles-20240418-p5fkv5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T03:03:25Z **Man allegedly responsible for cocaine bricks on NSW beaches arrested**
Federal police allege the man was responsible for a botched 900-kilogram cocaine importation that saw the drug wash up on NSW beaches over a number of months. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/man-allegedly-responsible-for-cocaine-bricks-on-nsw-beaches-arrested-20240418-p5fkuo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T03:14:23Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T03:09:23Z **Popular WA tourist destination bans shark fishing**
Fisheries Minister Don Punch banned wire trace within 800 metres of the shore along Perth’s metropolitan coastline in 2023. This regional council has weighed in. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/popular-wa-tourist-destination-bans-shark-fishing-20240418-p5fkry.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T03:29:39Z **Embattled Perth developer hit with lawsuits to repossess beachfront mansions**
Self-professed Perth property tycoon Ricky Dean Hirsch may lose his premium beachfront mansions after being hit with two lawsuits over claims he is liable for more than $5 million in unpaid loans. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/embattled-perth-developer-hit-with-lawsuits-to-repossess-beachfront-mansions-20240418-p5fktd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T03:29:25Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T03:29:16Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T03:52:24Z **These Bondi Junction heroes have passed the character test**
The prime minister has suggested the government will grant citizenship to a heroic security guard who confronted knife attacker Joel Cauchi. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/these-bondi-junction-heroes-have-passed-the-character-test-next-stop-citizenship-20240418-p5fkri.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T03:51:34Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T03:51:24Z **Why this WA farmer is digging a mass grave for 3000 sheep**
The heartbroken farmer says he “can’t cope with the thought of shooting them” but that he has no choice. He is not the only one. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/why-this-wa-farmer-is-digging-a-mass-grave-for-3000-sheep-20240418-p5fkrk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T04:05:43Z **Death of WA boy, 10, under government care a tragedy: Marles**
The case of a 10-year-old boy who took his own life while under state care in Western Australia is tragic, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/death-of-wa-boy-10-under-government-care-a-tragedy-marles-20240418-p5fkv5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T04:26:47Z **WA teachers’ strike plan ‘unnecessary’: Premier**
Teachers across many of the state’s public high schools and primary schools will abandon their posts on Tuesday over a recent “insulting” pay rise offer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-teachers-strike-plan-unnecessary-premier-20240418-p5fkvo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T04:21:42Z **‘No apparent motive’ for developer behind arson attack on $24m mansion**
Steve Nassif has pleaded guilty to his role in the fire that destroyed the historic Northwood property in September 2022. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-property-tycoon-admits-to-arson-attack-on-24m-harbourside-mansion-20240416-p5fk61.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T04:57:08Z **This telehealth service changed Fiona’s life, but now it’s out of money**
Fiona McKay acquired a brain injury after falling down the stairs. The program that helped her get back on her feet is facing closure as NSW grapples with how to pay for healthcare. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/this-telehealth-service-changed-fiona-s-life-but-now-it-s-out-of-money-20240417-p5fkhv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T05:04:17Z **Medical experts key witnesses in Daylesford fatal pub crash hearing**
Accused killer driver William Swale’s diabetes will be the focus of an upcoming court hearing into the deaths of five patrons sitting outside a Daylesford hotel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/medical-experts-key-witnesses-in-daylesford-fatal-pub-crash-hearing-20240418-p5fkt2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T05:07:53Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T05:30:16Z **Sales of the century: What’s in store for Brisbane’s oldest shopping arcade**
As Brisbane Arcade celebrates its 100th anniversary, can it survive the evolving demands of retail? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/sales-of-the-century-what-s-in-store-for-brisbane-s-oldest-shopping-arcade-20240418-p5fksg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T05:30:14Z **Six missed calls, mystery bank records and CCTV inside bombshell Lehrmann judgment**
Justice Michael Lee “trudged unyieldingly” through footage, phone logs, bank records, receipts – and hours of testimony. This is how he arrived at his ruling that Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/six-missed-calls-mystery-bank-records-and-cctv-inside-bombshell-lehrmann-judgment-20240416-p5fk66.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T05:41:58Z **Scarborough rubbish truck driver fined after hitting little boy on scooter**
A Perth rubbish truck driver who accidentally ran over a four-year-old who was riding his scooter down a suburban street has been fined $2500. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/scarborough-rubbish-truck-driver-fined-after-hitting-little-boy-on-scooter-20240418-p5fkxd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T05:49:12Z **Six missed calls, mystery bank records and CCTV: Inside bombshell Lehrmann judgment**
Justice Michael Lee “trudged unyieldingly” through footage, phone logs, bank records, receipts – and hours of testimony. This is how he arrived at his ruling that Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/six-missed-calls-mystery-bank-records-and-cctv-inside-bombshell-lehrmann-judgment-20240416-p5fk66.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T06:15:30Z **Bondi Junction solemn as doors re-open after stabbing attack**
The community has been given the chance to pause and reflect today, as Bondi Junction Westfield’s reopens after Saturday's tragedy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bondi-junction-solemn-as-doors-re-open-after-stabbing-attack-20240418-p5fkpt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T06:12:06Z **Dozens of bouquets and hundreds of moments of sorrow: Inside Westfield Bondi Junction**
Silence befell Westfield Bondi Junction on Thursday as its doors opened to the public for the first time since Saturday’s horror knife attack that killed six and injured more than a dozen. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/dozens-of-bouquets-and-hundreds-of-moments-of-sorrow-inside-westfield-bondi-junction-20240418-p5fkqo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T06:27:34Z **Committal set for driver accused of fatal Daylesford crash**
A six-day committal hearing has been set down for a driver accused of killing five patrons at a central Victorian beer garden. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/committal-set-for-driver-accused-of-fatal-daylesford-crash-20240418-p5fkz7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T06:22:45Z **Thousands of police redeployed amid protest action in Melbourne**
Police have been forced to pull thousands of officers away from crime-fighting duties to monitor the soaring number of protests in Melbourne. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/thousands-of-police-redeployed-amid-protest-action-in-melbourne-20240418-p5fkz0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T06:22:26Z **Boeing hits turbulence as whistleblowers address senate hearing**
Aircraft manufacturing giant Boeing has hit fresh turbulence with politicians in Washington DC now scrutinising the allegations of major safety failures. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/boeing-hits-turbulence-as-whistleblowers-address-senate-hearing-20240418-p5fkz1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T06:20:48Z **More arrests likely after international phishing scam**
Authorities are warning more arrests are likely after an international police operation smashed an online phishing scam that's ripped off thousands of Australians. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/more-arrests-likely-after-international-phishing-scam-20240418-p5fkyv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T06:32:51Z **Brewery opening in Franco Cozzo building delayed by dispute over fire hydrant**
The highly anticipated opening night of a three-storey brewery in Footscray's Franco Cozzo building has been delayed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/brewery-opening-in-franco-cozzo-building-delayed-by-dispute-over-fire-hydrant-20240418-p5fkza.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T06:32:00Z **Melbourne family warns of dangers against lithium batteries**
A Melbourne family has lost everything after a fire was sparked by a lithium battery. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/melbourne-family-warns-of-dangers-against-lithium-batteries-20240418-p5fkz8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T06:46:04Z **Police crack down on rioters following terrorist attack**
NSW Police are trying to locate up to 50 rioters following a terrorist attack at a Sydney church. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/police-crack-down-on-rioters-following-terrorist-attack-20240418-p5fkzi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T06:48:05Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T06:58:24Z **Frenchmen who confronted Bondi Stabber recounts heroic act**
The two bollard-wielding men who confronted Joel Cauchi during his deadly stabbing rampage through Bondi Junction Westfield have spoken about coming face-to-face with the killer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/frenchmen-who-confronted-bondi-stabber-recounts-heroic-act-20240418-p5fkzp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T06:58:09Z **Australian Paralympians stranded in Dubai by torrential rain**
The swimmers are travelling to compete in Portugal, but had to sleep overnight at the airport after the weather caused flight chaos. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australian-paralympians-stranded-in-dubai-by-torrential-rain-20240418-p5fkwy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T06:57:54Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T06:57:48Z **Alleged Wakeley rioter says joining unrest and posting to Instagram ‘was a mistake’**
Dani Mansour was the first person arrested over the violence that erupted on the streets of western Sydney after the stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel on Monday night. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/alleged-wakeley-rioter-says-joining-unrest-and-posting-to-instagram-was-a-mistake-20240418-p5fkw4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T07:02:57Z **Alleged rape victim’s mum ‘demanded $50k’ from accused**
A woman accused of raping a teenage girl has claimed the alleged victim’s mother demanded $50,000 days before a sexual assault complaint was made to police. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/alleged-rape-victims-mum-demanded-50k-from-accused-20240418-p5fkzs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T07:06:21Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T07:13:24Z **WA Premier, Deputy PM react to ‘very tragic’ suicide of 10-year-old boy in state care**
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, died on Friday night in Perth while under the care of the Department of Communities. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/death-of-wa-boy-10-under-government-care-a-tragedy-marles-20240418-p5fkv5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T07:11:53Z **As it happened: Brisbane on Thursday, April 18**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-speed-limit-on-car-less-brisbane-bridge-raised-coates-mayors-architect-in-olympic-grilling-20240417-p5fkit.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T07:10:52Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Australia condemns Iran’s attack on Israel**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T07:10:02Z **It was supposed to be a party for the ages. Instead, it was a shambles**
Operators of the new brewery in the revamped Franco Cozzo building in Footscray were forced to pull the plug just minutes before the opening party was due to start. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/it-was-supposed-to-be-a-party-for-the-ages-instead-it-was-a-shambles-20240418-p5fkql.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T07:21:26Z **Australian Paralympians stranded in Dubai by torrential rain**
The swimmers are travelling to compete in Portugal, but had to sleep overnight at the airport after the weather caused flight chaos. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australian-paralympians-stranded-in-dubai-by-torrential-rain-20240418-p5fkwy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T07:17:23Z **Australia news LIVE: Chalmers urged to act to counter China downturn threat; Australia condemns Iran’s attack on Israel**
The IMF has urged the treasurer to counter Chinese downturn, social media giants face big fines for misinformation and defence spending is set to soar over the next decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-chalmers-urged-to-act-to-counter-china-downturn-threat-social-media-giants-face-big-fines-in-revamped-laws-20240418-p5fkp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T07:30:00Z **Parents of accused teen shocked at rush to declare attack terrorism**
The teen suspect of Monday night’s attack in Wakeley remains under police guard in hospital, where he has yet to be interviewed by police. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/parents-of-accused-teen-shocked-at-rush-to-declare-attack-terrorism-20240418-p5fkwt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T07:39:44Z **‘Impossible not to be moved’ by tragic suicide of 10-year-old boy in WA state care: Richard Marles**
The boy had 26 case managers over four years and no cultural safety plan, National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Recovery Project director Megan Krakouer said. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/death-of-wa-boy-10-under-government-care-a-tragedy-marles-20240418-p5fkv5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T08:17:36Z **This $24m mansion burnt to the ground. The arsonists almost backed out**
Property developer Steve Nassif has pleaded guilty to his role in the fire that destroyed a Northwood home in 2022, but is remaining tight-lipped on his motive. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-property-tycoon-admits-to-arson-attack-on-24m-harbourside-mansion-20240416-p5fk61.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T08:22:56Z **Man charged over botched drug import after cocaine bricks wash up on NSW beaches**
Federal police say the drugs were offloaded from a cargo ship into waters off Brisbane. However, “adverse weather conditions” scuppered the cocaine drop. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/man-allegedly-responsible-for-cocaine-bricks-on-nsw-beaches-arrested-20240418-p5fkuo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T08:30:00Z **Systemic mental health failures are on repeat**
The only 100 per cent “safe” strategy is to keep people in hospital forever, but, apart from forensic psychiatry, that is unfair to the person and requires resources we do not have. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/systemic-mental-health-failures-are-on-repeat-20240418-p5fkr2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T08:42:35Z **More arrests likely after international phishing scam**
Authorities are warning more arrests are likely after an international police operation smashed an online phishing scam that's ripped off thousands of Australians. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/more-arrests-likely-after-international-phishing-scam-20240418-p5fkyv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T08:39:48Z **Bondi Junction solemn as doors re-open after stabbing attack**
The community has been given the chance to pause and reflect today, as Bondi Junction Westfield’s reopens after Saturday's tragedy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bondi-junction-solemn-as-doors-re-open-after-stabbing-attack-20240418-p5fkpt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T08:45:56Z **Collingwood great sells memorabilia amid divorce**
Collingwood great Nathan Buckley has been forced to sell important memorabilia from his footy career following a bitter divorce battle. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/collingwood-great-sells-memorabilia-amid-divorce-20240418-p5fl0i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T08:43:21Z **Police crack down on rioters following terrorist attack**
NSW Police are trying to locate up to 50 rioters following a terrorist attack at a Sydney church. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/police-crack-down-on-rioters-following-terrorist-attack-20240418-p5fkzi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T08:52:50Z **Sydney stabbings live updates: Westfield Bondi Junction to open for ‘community reflection day’; Wakeley rioters set to be targeted by police**
A man has become the first charged after the riot following the Wakeley church stabbing, as Westfield Bondi Junction prepares to open today. Follow here for all the live updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-stabbings-live-updates-westfield-bondi-junction-to-open-for-community-reflection-day-wakeley-rioters-set-to-be-targeted-by-police-20240417-p5fklq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T08:52:50Z **Four teenagers on the run after alleged assault**
Four alleged offenders are tonight on the run after assaulting a man who confronted them for trespassing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/four-teenagers-on-the-run-after-alleged-assault-20240418-p5fl0n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T08:52:46Z **Toddler hit by truck south of Brisbane fighting for life**
A toddler is fighting for life after the pram her mum was pushing was hit by a truck south of Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/toddler-hit-by-truck-south-of-brisbane-fighting-for-life-20240418-p5fl0m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T08:49:53Z **Key youth crime taskforce abolished by Queensland government**
A political stoush has erupted over the collapse of the bipartisan taskforce that was meant to provide the solutions to Queensland's youth crime crisis. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/key-youth-crime-taskforce-abolished-by-queensland-government-20240418-p5fl0l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T08:47:44Z **Teen girl arrested over alleged brawl in violence-stricken suburb**
A teenage girl has been arrested over an alleged brawl in a Melbourne suburb that saw another violent fight earlier this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/teen-girl-arrested-over-alleged-brawl-in-violence-stricken-suburb-20240418-p5fl0k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T09:00:00Z **The $600m rail line in the north being ignored in favour of cars**
Outer suburban councils are desperate to get residents using public transport, but even billions spent boosting heavy rail is failing to make a dent in car dominance. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-600m-rail-line-in-the-north-being-ignored-in-favour-of-cars-20240417-p5fkj1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T09:00:00Z **The hidden Melbourne beach teeming with rare fossils**
Mega sharks and a bird with a six-metre wingspan graced our shoreline 5 million years ago, and urban explorers can still uncover traces of them at this bayside beach. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-hidden-melbourne-beach-teeming-with-rare-fossils-20240417-p5fklg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T09:24:40Z **Guns, $500,000 seized in police raids across Sydney**
Two men will face court over their alleged involvement in a criminal syndicate's gun and drug supply activities after they were arrested in Sydney. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/guns-500-000-seized-in-police-raids-across-sydney-20240418-p5fl0r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T09:32:00Z **Hackers scam staff member at one of Australia’s biggest law firms**
Even some of the country’s best and brightest can be duped by bad actors impersonating trusted partners during transactions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/hackers-scam-staff-member-at-one-of-australia-s-biggest-law-firms-20240418-p5fku1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T09:30:05Z **Property developer pleads guilty to heritage house fire**
A Sydney property developer has admitted to his part in burning down a $24 million heritage-listed home on the city's Lower North Shore. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/property-developer-pleads-guilty-to-heritage-house-fire-20240418-p5fl0t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T09:30:00Z **Fake snakes, bricks, sneakers: How Sydneysiders are fighting the cockatoo bin war**
A world-renowned cockatoo foraging behaviour has spread to the northern beaches. And it’s getting messy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/fake-snakes-bricks-sneakers-how-sydneysiders-are-fighting-the-cockatoo-bin-war-20240418-p5fkvs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T09:29:55Z **Brisbane man charged after alleged drug import washes up on beach**
A Brisbane man has been charged with 19 offences after an alleged failed 900kg drug import resulted in blocks of cocaine washing up on NSW beaches for months. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/brisbane-man-charged-after-alleged-drug-import-washes-up-on-beach-20240418-p5fl0s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T09:35:26Z **Sydney’s first surf park opens at Olympic Park**
A first-of-its-kind surf haven has opened in Sydney today, three kilometres away from the nearest beach. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/sydney-s-first-surf-park-opens-at-olympic-park-20240418-p5fl0u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T09:40:45Z **RM Williams launches sustainable manufacturing line**
Australian brand RM Williams has launched a sustainable manufacturing line at its Adelaide factory. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/rm-williams-launches-sustainable-manufacturing-line-20240418-p5fl0y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T09:38:27Z **Victims of misogynistic Facebook page speak out**
Women who had their identity splashed across a misogynistic Facebook page have spoken out. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victims-of-misogynistic-facebook-page-speak-out-20240418-p5fl0w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T09:50:00Z **Defence spending: diplomacy should come before sabre-rattling**
Readers discuss the federal government’s announcement to double Australia’s defence budget to $10 billion. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/defence-spending-diplomacy-should-come-before-sabre-rattling-20240418-p5fl08.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T10:08:29Z **SEQ’s new ‘Gateway to Straddie’ in doubt as Walker abandons Toondah Harbour**
Queensland Greens senator Larissa Waters wants the Queensland government to upgrade Cleveland’s Toondah Harbour, while protecting endangered wetlands, rather than leaving it to the private sector. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/seq-s-new-gateway-to-straddie-in-doubt-as-walker-abandons-toondah-harbour-20240418-p5fkz2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T10:19:51Z **Brewery opening in Franco Cozzo building delayed by dispute over fire hydrant**
The highly anticipated opening night of a three-storey brewery in Footscray's Franco Cozzo building has been delayed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/brewery-opening-in-franco-cozzo-building-delayed-by-dispute-over-fire-hydrant-20240418-p5fkza.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T10:17:59Z **Melbourne family warns of dangers against lithium batteries**
A Melbourne family has lost everything after a fire was sparked by a lithium battery. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/melbourne-family-warns-of-dangers-against-lithium-batteries-20240418-p5fkz8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T10:16:04Z **Frenchmen who confronted Bondi Stabber recounts heroic act**
The two bollard-wielding men who confronted Joel Cauchi during his deadly stabbing rampage through Bondi Junction Westfield have spoken about coming face-to-face with the killer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/frenchmen-who-confronted-bondi-stabber-recounts-heroic-act-20240418-p5fkzp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T11:26:07Z **Father injured stopping thieves is 'scarred for life'**
The daughter of a man left for dead trying to stop car thieves says he will be physically and mentally scarred for the rest of his life. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/father-injured-stopping-thieves-is-scarred-for-life-20240418-p5fl18.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T11:31:15Z **Boy, 10, dies in government care**
A 10-year-old boy has died while in the care of the Department of Communities in Western Australia. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/boy-10-dies-in-government-care-20240418-p5fl1a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T11:30:17Z **Police charge teen suspect in alleged stabbing of bishop with terrorism offence**
The 16-year-old boy was refused bail and will appear before a bedside court hearing on Friday, police said. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/parents-of-accused-teen-shocked-at-rush-to-declare-attack-terrorism-20240418-p5fkwt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T11:29:12Z **Rubbish truck driver sentenced after hitting boy on scooter**
A rubbish truck driver has been slapped with a fine for running over a boy on a scooter in Scarborough. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/rubbish-truck-driver-sentenced-after-hitting-boy-on-scooter-20240418-p5fl19.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T13:59:00Z **Superquiz and Target Time, Friday, April 19**
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/superquiz-and-target-time-friday-april-19-20240418-p5fkzn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T19:00:00Z **What is Melbourne’s most disliked place? Take The Age quiz**
How well do you know Melbourne and Victoria? Test your trivia and news knowledge with Stephen Brook’s weekly quiz. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/what-is-melbourne-s-most-disliked-place-take-the-age-quiz-20240416-p5fk8x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T19:00:00Z **Heritage wonder or high-rise hell? Forces unite to save Melbourne’s public housing towers from oblivion**
Opposition to the state government’s plan to raze 44 towers is mounting, including from a former Labor deputy prime minister and a 97-year-old industry icon, architect Peter McIntyre. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/heritage-wonder-or-high-rise-hell-forces-unite-to-save-melbourne-s-public-housing-towers-from-oblivion-20240418-p5fkqd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T19:00:00Z **Wylie watches while LendLease deepens its London money pit**
John Wylie’s warnings are looking better all the time as the construction giant posts massive losses on its European projects. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/wylie-watches-while-lendlease-deepens-its-london-money-pit-20240418-p5fkxj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T19:13:10Z **Brisbane News Live: NSW Police to consider Qld knife laws; SEQ’s new ‘Gateway to Straddie’ in doubt**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-nsw-police-to-consider-qld-knife-laws-seq-s-new-gateway-to-straddie-in-doubt-20240418-p5fkth.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T20:50:09Z **Bondi Junction stores to resume trading today after stabbing attack**
Westfield Bondi Junction to reopen today six day after stabbing rampage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bondi-junction-stores-to-resume-trading-today-after-stabbing-attack-20240419-p5fl21.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T20:50:04Z **Teenager accused of stabbing bishop charged with terrorism offence**
Boy, aged 16, charged with committing a terrorist act after allegedly stabbing church leader. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/teenager-accused-of-stabbing-bishop-charged-with-terrorism-offence-20240419-p5fl22.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T20:53:34Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T21:06:11Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T21:16:57Z **Bondi Junction stores to resume trading today after stabbing attack**
Westfield Bondi Junction to reopen today six day after stabbing rampage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bondi-junction-stores-to-resume-trading-today-after-stabbing-attack-20240419-p5fl21.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T21:15:46Z **Teenager accused of stabbing bishop charged with terrorism offence**
Boy, aged 16, charged with committing a terrorist act after allegedly stabbing church leader. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/teenager-accused-of-stabbing-bishop-charged-with-terrorism-offence-20240419-p5fl22.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T21:22:45Z **Bondi Junction stores to resume trading today after stabbing attack**
Westfield Bondi Junction to reopen today six day after stabbing rampage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bondi-junction-stores-to-resume-trading-today-after-stabbing-attack-20240419-p5fl21.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T21:21:26Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T21:24:18Z **My workmate buys skim milk for the office. Can I ask for full cream?**
Our Modern Guru suggests a spot of DIY is in order. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/my-workmate-buys-skim-milk-for-the-office-can-i-ask-for-full-cream-20240304-p5f9l8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T21:24:08Z **‘I’d really love to meet you one day’: A sperm donor’s message to his progeny**
Gone are the days when the identity of donors was a tightly guarded secret – and this biological dad couldn’t be happier. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/i-d-really-love-to-meet-you-one-day-a-sperm-donor-s-message-to-his-progeny-20240304-p5f9ld.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T21:23:52Z **‘Try to think about yourself as the slave’: Advice from historian Mary Beard**
The British professor discusses the deaths that impacted her the most, making it in a male field and the Summer of Love. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/try-to-think-about-yourself-as-the-slave-advice-from-historian-mary-beard-20240304-p5f9lk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T21:31:01Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T21:40:11Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T21:54:24Z **Bondi Junction stores to resume trading today after stabbing attack**
Westfield Bondi Junction to reopen today six day after stabbing rampage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bondi-junction-stores-to-resume-trading-today-after-stabbing-attack-20240419-p5fl21.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T21:59:07Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T22:05:04Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T22:15:36Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T22:31:29Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T22:41:52Z **Teen charged with Wakeley terrorism attack travelled 90 minutes to church: police**
Police believe the boy accused of stabbing a bishop six times while he delivered a sermon travelled up to an hour and a half in his alleged quest to carry out the attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/teen-charged-with-wakeley-terrorism-attack-travelled-90-minutes-to-church-police-20240419-p5fl1x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T22:47:22Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T22:58:51Z **Teen accused of stabbing bishop to face bedside hearing**
A 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing a bishop up to six times at a Western Sydney church will face a bedside hearing today. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/teen-accused-of-stabbing-bishop-to-face-bedside-hearing-20240419-p5fl31.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T23:05:53Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T23:10:29Z **Bondi Junction stores to resume trading today after stabbing attack**
Westfield Bondi Junction to reopen today six day after stabbing rampage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bondi-junction-stores-to-resume-trading-today-after-stabbing-attack-20240419-p5fl21.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T23:10:15Z **Teen accused of stabbing bishop to face bedside hearing**
A 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing a bishop up to six times at a Western Sydney church will face a bedside hearing today. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/teen-accused-of-stabbing-bishop-to-face-bedside-hearing-20240419-p5fl31.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T23:24:27Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T23:42:03Z **Teen charged with Wakeley terrorism attack travelled 90 minutes to church: police**
Police believe the boy accused of stabbing a bishop six times while he delivered a sermon travelled up to an hour and a half in his alleged quest to carry out the attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/teen-charged-with-wakeley-terrorism-attack-travelled-90-minutes-to-church-police-20240419-p5fl1x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T23:41:05Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-18T23:55:54Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T00:03:28Z **Perth man arrested after wild police chase through 22 suburbs**
The 37-year-old from Northbridge will appear in Perth Magistrates Court on Friday. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/perth-man-arrested-after-wild-police-chase-through-22-suburbs-20240419-p5fl3f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T00:12:10Z **‘Be compassionate’: Plea to care for Westfield staff as Bondi Junction reopens**
As the Bondi Junction community attempts to regain a sense of normality following the attacks, the local mayor has also revealed new details of plans for a memorial. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/be-compassionate-plea-to-care-for-westfield-staff-as-bondi-junction-reopens-20240419-p5fl2r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T00:11:00Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T00:25:19Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T00:31:37Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T00:46:47Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T01:07:39Z **Teen charged with Wakeley terrorism attack travelled 90 minutes to church: police**
Police believe the boy accused of stabbing a bishop six times while he delivered a sermon travelled up to an hour and a half in his alleged quest to carry out the attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/teen-charged-with-wakeley-terrorism-attack-travelled-90-minutes-to-church-police-20240419-p5fl1x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T01:06:30Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T01:08:48Z **Teen charged with Wakeley terrorism attack travelled 90 minutes to church: police**
The teenager charged with stabbing a bishop in a church in Sydney’s west has a “long history of behaviour” consistent with mental health issues, a court heard. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/teen-charged-with-wakeley-terrorism-attack-travelled-90-minutes-to-church-police-20240419-p5fl1x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T01:23:28Z **Lisa Wilkinson has claimed victory. Who is she kidding?**
If you’re going to be for all women, you have to acknowledge when you f--- over other women. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/lisa-wilkinson-has-claimed-victory-who-is-she-kidding-20240418-p5fkyb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T01:22:17Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T01:35:36Z **Third man in three months dies at Perth’s Hakea Prison**
Staff at the maximum security facility on the city’s south-eastern fringe provided first aid until paramedics arrived, but could not revive the 28-year-old. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/third-man-in-three-months-dies-at-perth-s-hakea-prison-20240418-p5fl0j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T01:46:13Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T01:55:00Z **Grand designs: The high-risk plan to make Australian industry great again**
Manufacturing is making a comeback as the federal government reshapes and revitalises its role in the economy. But at what cost? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/grand-designs-the-high-risk-plan-to-make-australian-industry-great-again-20240418-p5fkoj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T01:57:06Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T02:04:12Z **Teen accused of stabbing bishop to face bedside hearing**
A 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing a bishop up to six times at a Western Sydney church will face a bedside hearing today. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/teen-accused-of-stabbing-bishop-to-face-bedside-hearing-20240419-p5fl31.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T02:01:24Z **Bondi Junction stores to resume trading today after stabbing attack**
Westfield Bondi Junction to reopen today six day after stabbing rampage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/bondi-junction-stores-to-resume-trading-today-after-stabbing-attack-20240419-p5fl21.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T02:13:25Z **Nine-year-old among four killed in horror Wheatbelt crash**
Western Australia is on track for the worst year for road deaths in the past decade. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/nine-year-old-among-four-killed-in-horror-wheatbelt-crash-20240419-p5fl5o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T02:11:57Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T02:20:43Z **Imported mushrooms may contain deadly bacteria, but no one’s screening them**
Mushrooms imported to Australia have been linked to serious and fatal outbreaks of listeria and salmonella, but are going largely unchecked by federal authorities. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/imported-mushrooms-may-contain-deadly-bacteria-but-no-one-s-screening-them-20240416-p5fk3i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T02:26:27Z **‘Be compassionate’: Plea to care for Westfield staff as Bondi Junction reopens**
As the Bondi Junction community attempts to regain a sense of normality following the attacks, the local mayor has also revealed new details of plans for a memorial. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/be-compassionate-plea-to-care-for-westfield-staff-as-bondi-junction-reopens-20240419-p5fl2r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T02:30:33Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T02:32:45Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T02:54:34Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T03:12:55Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T03:37:25Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T03:54:00Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T04:10:27Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T04:44:54Z **Dozens of WA schools to take part in teachers’ strike**
WA’s Department of Education confirmed that 29 schools would fully close and 55 would only be partially open, with more possibly joining by the end of the day. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/dozens-of-wa-schools-to-take-part-in-teachers-strike-20240419-p5fl7e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T04:42:27Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T04:50:34Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T05:20:40Z **22-year-old admits to killing his grandmother with mattock**
A man who bludgeoned his own grandmother to death in the family’s garage has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a Ballarat court. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/22-year-old-admits-to-killing-his-grandmother-with-mattock-20240419-p5fl7g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T05:31:13Z **Police helicopter vision reveals close calls during wild police chase through 22 suburbs**
Detectives have charged a man who allegedly led police on the car chase in a stolen vehicle. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/perth-man-arrested-after-wild-police-chase-through-22-suburbs-20240419-p5fl3f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T05:23:31Z **Three brothers, including nine-year-old, among four killed in horror Wheatbelt crash**
Three brothers, the youngest of whom was just nine years old, and their family friend have been identified as the four people killed in a horror crash south-west of Northam overnight. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/nine-year-old-among-four-killed-in-horror-wheatbelt-crash-20240419-p5fl5o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T05:34:20Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T05:45:00Z **A ‘disgusting, reprehensible’ case is shrouded in secrecy. And that’s not uncommon**
Secrecy in justice should be a last resort, but it is widespread in Victoria. Is the system fair? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/a-disgusting-reprehensible-case-is-shrouded-in-secrecy-and-that-s-not-uncommon-20240416-p5fk8s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T05:57:10Z **Teenager dies in suspected crocodile attack on island in Torres Strait**
A teenager has died after a suspected crocodile attack on an island in the Torres Strait. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/teenager-dies-in-suspected-crocodile-attack-on-island-in-torres-strait-20240419-p5fl7t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T06:02:09Z **Heartbroken Dockers look to derby to atone for late losses**
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is confident his team have learned vital lessons from their recent pair of heartbreaking losses, and he’s urging them to get more bang for their buck in front of goal. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/heartbroken-dockers-look-to-derby-to-atone-for-late-losses-20240419-p5fl7x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T06:15:00Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T06:20:48Z **Three young brothers and friend killed in horror WA crash**
Three young brothers and a family friend have been killed in a horror WA crash. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/three-young-brothers-and-friend-killed-in-horror-wa-crash-20240419-p5fl88.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T06:34:09Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T06:43:49Z **In the mayhem after a school bus crashed, everyday heroes emerged**
For this special report, The Age spent seven months speaking to 11 of the school children, a dozen parents of those on the bus, and the tradies that helped with the rescue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/in-the-mayhem-after-a-school-bus-crashed-everyday-heroes-emerged-20240419-p5fl8i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T06:53:37Z **Woman jailed for more than five years after car crash that killed nine-year-old**
Chronic alcoholic Kristie Merrett has been jailed for more than five years after over a drink-driving crash that killed a nine-year-old. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/woman-jailed-for-more-than-five-years-after-car-crash-that-killed-nine-year-old-20240419-p5fl8n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T06:51:22Z **Shoppers told to be mindful as Bondi Junction reopens**
Shoppers have told to be mindful as Bondi Junction reopens for trade following a stabbing spree that killed six. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/shoppers-told-to-be-mindful-as-bondi-junction-reopens-20240419-p5fl21.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T06:58:39Z **Doorknockers promoting government energy scheme soon to be banned in Victoria**
Telemarketers and doorknockers promoting the Victorian government's energy upgrades program will soon be banned. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/doorknockers-promoting-government-energy-scheme-soon-to-be-banned-in-victoria-20240419-p5fl8s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T06:58:13Z **Man charged with supplying hundreds of prohibited weapons, including samurai swords, to youth gangs**
A Melbourne man faces 140 charges over the alleged supply of prohibited weapons to youth gangs in the city's south-east last year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/man-charged-with-supplying-hundreds-of-prohibited-weapons-including-samurai-swords-to-youth-gangs-20240419-p5fl8r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T06:56:24Z **Shoppers told to be mindful as Bondi Junction reopens**
Shoppers have been told to be mindful as Bondi Junction reopens for trade following a stabbing spree that killed six. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/shoppers-told-to-be-mindful-as-bondi-junction-reopens-20240419-p5fl21.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T06:55:50Z **Australian grandmother stranded – and uncontactable – in Dubai Airport**
Doreen Farrington, 76, was meant to be in Dubai for 90 minutes, but she’s still there more than 40 hours later after torrential rain caused airport chaos – and worried family members have been unable to contact her. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australian-grandmother-stranded-and-uncontactable-in-dubai-airport-20240419-p5fl6d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T07:03:52Z **Melbourne hoon jailed for fraud racket**
A Melbourne hoon has been jailed after using social media to help run a fraud scheme. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/melbourne-hoon-jailed-for-fraud-racket-20240419-p5fl8x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T07:01:40Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T07:05:33Z **Who were the Wakeley rioters and why did it descend into violence?**
Distrust of police and authority, as well as old grievances and social marginalisation may have contributed to disturbing scenes on Monday night. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/who-were-the-wakeley-rioters-and-why-did-it-descend-into-violence-20240418-p5fkvk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T07:16:05Z **‘Extremely weak case’: Beale argues he should have never been charged**
Lawyers for rugby star Kurtley Beale are seeking to have his legal costs paid for by the state after he was cleared of sexual assault charges in a Bondi pub. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/extremely-weak-case-beale-argues-he-should-have-never-been-charged-20240404-p5fhbm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T07:25:17Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T07:42:35Z **The WA schools planning to close on Tuesday revealed**
More than 80 public schools across Western Australia have confirmed they will close, or partially close during the teachers’ strike. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/dozens-of-wa-schools-to-take-part-in-teachers-strike-20240419-p5fl7e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T07:47:18Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T08:04:16Z **We should dare to dream of a Docklands that isn’t dreadful**
The precinct has many critics, but there’s still time to ensure its evolution delivers the waterside jewel some hope it can be. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/we-should-dare-to-dream-of-a-docklands-that-isn-t-dreadful-20240418-p5fl0e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T08:01:42Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T08:10:14Z **Former nightclub boss jailed for 20 years over $1.5b cocaine plot**
Tristan Waters was arrested at a meeting with undercover police in a Serbian hotel, to which a fellow Australian had brought a suitcase containing $1 million. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/former-nightclub-boss-jailed-for-20-years-over-1-5b-cocaine-plot-20240215-p5f59h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T08:20:26Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation concerns as unemployment edges up; Multinationals urged to face supermarket inquiry**
Multinationals will be called to face supermarket probe, unemployment figures are up with concerns turning to inflation and the prime minister flags HECS changes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-inflation-concerns-as-unemployment-edges-up-multinationals-urged-to-face-supermarket-inquiry-20240419-p5fl1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T08:18:01Z **Hero security guard recalls moment colleague was fatally stabbed**
Security guard Muhammad Taha is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in the stomach, but he'll never be the same after watching his co-worker be stabbed to death. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/hero-security-guard-recalls-moment-colleague-was-fatally-stabbed-20240419-p5fl9i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T08:30:00Z **Police have given up on fat bikes**
In Gwandalan, we have a plethora of unlicensed underage riders, often without helmets, riding noisy, unregistered two-wheeled machines, who even ride at speed on one wheel through the shopping area. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/police-have-given-up-on-fat-bikes-20240419-p5fl3j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T08:33:09Z **Woman jailed for more than five years after car crash that killed nine-year-old**
Chronic alcoholic Kristie Merrett has been jailed for more than five years after over a drink-driving crash that killed a nine-year-old. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/woman-jailed-for-more-than-five-years-after-car-crash-that-killed-nine-year-old-20240419-p5fl8n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T08:41:08Z **Health ministers unite over anti-vaping laws**
The country's health ministers have signed a statement backing the federal government's tough new anti-vaping laws. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/health-ministers-unite-over-anti-vaping-laws-20240419-p5fl9k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T08:40:13Z **Man killed in multi-vehicle crash in Sydney's south-west**
A man has died in a multi-vehicle crash in Sydney's south-west this afternoon. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/man-killed-in-multi-vehicle-crash-in-sydneys-south-west-20240419-p5fl9j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T08:52:38Z **Doorknockers promoting government energy scheme soon to be banned in Victoria**
Telemarketers and doorknockers promoting the Victorian government's energy upgrades program will soon be banned. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/doorknockers-promoting-government-energy-scheme-soon-to-be-banned-in-victoria-20240419-p5fl8s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T08:55:15Z **Australian owners about to be reunited with beloved pup in UK after airport escape**
The owners of a dog who escaped from pet couriers at Melbourne Airport last month will soon be reunited with their beloved pet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australian-owners-about-to-be-reunited-with-beloved-pup-in-uk-after-airport-escape-20240419-p5fl9l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T08:59:22Z **Teenager dies in suspected crocodile attack**
A teenager has died after a suspected crocodile attack on an island in the Torres Strait. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/teenager-dies-in-suspected-crocodile-attack-20240419-p5fl9n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T08:58:26Z **Police uncover magic mushroom operation in Queensland**
Police have uncovered a large-scale production operation of magic mushrooms during two raids in Queensland’s south. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/police-uncover-magic-mushroom-operation-in-queensland-20240419-p5fl9m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T09:02:22Z **Man jailed over 'haunting' murders loses appeal**
A man who was jailed for life over his role in the “haunting” toolbox murders has lost his appeal. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/man-jailed-over-haunting-murders-loses-appeal-20240419-p5fl9p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T09:10:10Z **Truckie’s widow fights for industry change**
The widow of a truckie killed in the state's far west is fighting to spare others from a similar pain - while she waits to bury her late husband. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/truckie-s-widow-fights-for-industry-change-20240419-p5fl9w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T09:10:03Z **Second suspect in Welland murder arrested**
A second person has now been charged following a murder at Welland last week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/second-suspect-in-welland-murder-arrested-20240419-p5fl9v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T09:07:55Z **Mobile phone detection cameras to go live around Adelaide**
Drivers caught using mobile phones will soon be hit with heavy fines, as detection cameras go live around Adelaide. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/mobile-phone-detection-cameras-to-go-live-around-adelaide-20240419-p5fl9t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T09:13:10Z **Second bikie found guilty of murder**
A grieving father has broken down outside court as a second Hells Angel bikie was found guilty of the bashing murder of his son. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/second-bikie-found-guilty-of-murder-20240419-p5fl9x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T09:24:02Z **Cause of Clunes wellness centre death still a mystery after autopsy**
Police are investigating whether so-called “magic mushrooms” were behind the Ringwood North woman Rachael Dixon’s death and two others being sent to hospital. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/cause-of-clunes-wellness-centre-death-still-a-mystery-after-autopsy-20240419-p5fl9a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T09:30:00Z **Blocked Brighton townhouses back on the table as planning minister seizes control**
A rejected bid to build 84 two-storey townhouses on a former Xavier College campus looks set to go ahead, with the state government taking over control of the development from the council. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/blocked-brighton-townhouses-back-on-the-table-as-planning-minister-seizes-control-20240419-p5fl4c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T09:30:00Z **In the modern-day duel, journalists always lose**
Australia’s defamation laws make journalism harder. Even when the media wins. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/in-the-modern-day-duel-journalists-always-lose-20240419-p5fl8j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T09:44:00Z **Create a citywide design before razing social housing towers**
Readers discuss the state government plans to demolish Housing Commission towers across Melbourne, with many of them in the inner city. They argue not enough consultation and information has been provided to the consider tenants’ future housing and the state’s housing needs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/create-a-citywide-design-before-razing-social-housing-towers-20240419-p5fl9o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T09:40:13Z **Woman faces multiple charges after allegedly driving drunk twice in one night**
A Queensland woman has been charged after allegedly being caught drink-driving twice in one night. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/woman-faces-multiple-charges-after-allegedly-driving-drunk-twice-in-one-night-20240419-p5fla1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T10:12:48Z **Hole lotta love could turn this quarry into a ‘South Bank’ by 2032**
An internationally prominent urban planner believes a plan to rejuvenate Mount Coot-tha Quarry should be a project of state significance. And it can be ready by the Olympics, he says. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/hole-lotta-love-could-turn-this-quarry-into-a-south-bank-by-2032-20240419-p5fl4s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T10:12:38Z **Govt has ‘eroded’ Brisbane’s 11-year Olympic runway: Paris ’24 and LA ’28 consultant**
There’s time to get the Games right, he says, but Brisbane’s advantage from an 11-year lead-up has been affected by the lack of an independent delivery authority. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/govt-has-eroded-brisbane-s-11-year-olympic-runway-paris-24-and-la-28-consultant-20240419-p5fl7b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T10:11:31Z **Man accused of ‘cocaine brick’ plot is a construction boss by day**
In the middle of the night, a small crew set out into the ocean off Australia’s east coast. Police say they had been tasked with one objective: to collect bricks of cocaine. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/man-accused-of-cocaine-brick-plot-is-a-construction-boss-by-day-20240419-p5fl44.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T11:02:08Z **Liberal MP expelled after investigation into abuse complaint**
The NSW Liberal Party has expelled upper house MP Taylor Martin after an investigation into a complaint from a former federal MP. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/liberal-mp-expelled-after-investigation-into-abuse-complaint-20240419-p5fla4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T11:12:55Z **The moment a NSW commuter train hits a car**
Trains have been cancelled between Sydney and the NSW Central Coast after car was hit by a passenger train and pushed a short distance along the tracks ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-moment-a-nsw-commuter-train-hits-a-car-20240419-p5flag.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T11:28:19Z **More than 80 WA schools to be hit by teachers' strikes**
The WA education department claims more than 80 schools will be disrupted by upcoming industrial action. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/more-than-80-wa-schools-to-be-hit-by-teachers-strikes-20240419-p5flal.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T11:30:24Z **WA students break world record for confetti cannons**
Thousands of WA students will be celebrating tonight after successfully breaking a Guinness World Record involving confetti cannons. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/wa-students-break-world-record-for-confetti-cannons-20240419-p5flam.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T11:30:11Z **Driver leads police on wild chase through Perth**
A car thief has rammed a police vehicle and mounted footpaths in a wild cross-city pursuit. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/driver-leads-police-on-wild-chase-through-perth-20240419-p5flan.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T11:33:27Z **Three young brothers and friend killed in horror WA crash**
Three young brothers and a family friend have been killed in a horror WA crash. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/three-young-brothers-and-friend-killed-in-horror-wa-crash-20240419-p5fl88.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T13:59:00Z **Good Weekend Superquiz and Saturday Target Time, April 20**
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/good-weekend-superquiz-and-saturday-target-time-april-20-20240418-p5fkzu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T19:00:00Z **The April 20 Edition**
The Aus-designed artificial heart set to revolutionise medicine \| Preppers go mainstream \| A sperm donor’s message to his progeny ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-april-20-edition-20240304-p5f9l2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T19:00:00Z **‘Dirty wellness’: a trend for the perfection-fatigued**
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/dirty-wellness-a-trend-for-the-perfection-fatigued-20240304-p5f9l6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T19:00:00Z **The artificial heart set to transform medicine – and the Aussie who invented it**
Biomedical engineer Daniel Timms lost his father to heart disease, but their kitchen-top tests helped him hone a radical idea. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-artificial-heart-set-to-transform-medicine-and-the-aussie-who-invented-it-20240304-p5f9lc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T19:00:00Z **Why has one knife attacker been labelled a terrorist, and the other, not?**
An uneasy calm has now settled on the city after a horror week, but questions remain about why one attacker was labelled a terrorist, and the other wasn’t. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/why-has-one-knife-attacker-been-labelled-a-terrorist-and-the-other-not-20240416-p5fk7x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T19:00:00Z **The Moby Dick manoeuvre: How charity organisers harpoon Sydney’s wealthy ‘whales’**
Linda and Joshua Penn, who organise Sydney’s Gold Dinner fundraiser, are at the coal face of prising donations from Australia’s super rich. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/the-moby-dick-manoeuvre-how-charity-organisers-harpoon-sydney-s-wealthy-whales-20240417-p5fkft.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T19:00:00Z **Uber is winning the rideshare war, but our addiction to the app may backfire**
Despite years of controversy and frustration, Australians can’t seem to get enough of Uber. Transport industry insiders and competition experts warn consumers will be left paying the price. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/uber-is-winning-the-rideshare-war-but-our-addiction-to-the-app-may-backfire-20240418-p5fkqv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T19:00:00Z **This simple baby and parenting class is making babies smarter**
Rolled out by researchers in Vietnam, there are now calls for it to be trialled in Australia. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/this-simple-baby-and-parenting-class-is-making-babies-smarter-20240419-p5fl2j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T19:00:00Z **Rape myths are extremely dangerous. Did the Lehrmann verdict bust them?**
After the awful, vitriolic and often ignorant public debate we’ve seen during the Lehrmann trial, now is the time to elevate the best drivers of change: experts, evidence and experience. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/rape-myths-are-extremely-dangerous-did-the-lehrmann-verdict-bust-them-20240419-p5fl54.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T19:00:00Z **Parent’s anger over child joining school prayer group without consent**
A Muslim community leader has questioned whether NSW public high schools are doing enough to guard against extremism among students. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/parent-s-anger-over-child-joining-school-prayer-group-without-consent-20240419-p5fl70.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T19:00:00Z **Hernias and hubris delay fugitive Jean Nassif’s return to Australia**
The international fugitive recently paid $50,000 to keep alive his long-running defamation battle against Sydney broadcaster Ray Hadley, who called him a “shoddy developer.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/hernias-and-hubris-delay-fugitive-jean-nassif-s-return-to-australia-20240419-p5fl96.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T21:21:25Z **Victims recovering one week on from Bondi stabbing**
Today marks one week on from a stabbing spree in Bondi Junction, which took the lives of six people. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victims-recovering-one-week-on-from-bondi-stabbing-20240420-p5flb5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T21:28:28Z **Driver escapes before train cripples car on Central Coast**
A car has been crushed by a train after it accidentally ended up on the tracks, with the driver escaping just in time. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/driver-escapes-before-train-cripples-car-on-central-coast-20240420-p5flb6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-19T22:12:38Z **Who were the Wakeley rioters and why did it descend into violence?**
Distrust of police and authority, as well as old grievances and social marginalisation, may have contributed to disturbing scenes on Monday night. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/who-were-the-wakeley-rioters-and-why-did-it-descend-into-violence-20240418-p5fkvk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T00:07:12Z **Thomas Kelly’s father says family ‘blindsided’ by parole process as son’s killer walks free**
Kieran Loveridge walked free from Broken Hill prison on Friday. An angry Ralph Kelly says the family were kept in the dark about his behaviour in jail during a final parole hearing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/thomas-kelly-s-father-says-family-blindsided-by-parole-process-as-son-s-killer-walks-free-20240419-p5fl4o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T00:39:55Z **Several people in serious condition after fire rips through New Farm unit**
At least two people have been rushed to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a serious condition with extensive burns. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/several-people-in-serious-condition-after-fire-rips-through-new-farm-unit-20240420-p5flbr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T01:35:21Z **Several people in serious condition after fire rips through New Farm unit**
At least two people have been rushed to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition with extensive burns. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/several-people-in-serious-condition-after-fire-rips-through-new-farm-unit-20240420-p5flbr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T02:00:22Z **Man dead, multiple people injured after car collides with bus near Dubbo**
Eight passengers have been taken to hospital after the crash, which happened moments after police halted a pursuit. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/man-dead-after-car-collides-with-bus-near-dubbo-20240420-p5flc2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T02:45:37Z **Man dead, multiple people injured after car collides with bus near Dubbo**
Eight passengers have been taken to hospital after the crash, which happened moments after police halted a pursuit. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/man-dead-after-car-collides-with-bus-near-dubbo-20240420-p5flc2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T02:32:06Z **Man accused of ‘firing rifle’, ‘threatening staff’ in WA tavern**
A 41-year-old man has been arrested and hit with more than a dozen charges after allegedly firing a rifle and threatening staff inside a Wheatbelt pub. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/man-accused-of-firing-rifle-threatening-staff-in-mogumber-tavern-20240420-p5flbp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T04:09:30Z **‘I was yelling at residents to get out’: Neighbour helps rescue people from New Farm blaze**
On Saturday morning, when Iain heard an explosion, he ran down the street. Four people were on a balcony desperately trying to escape an intense blaze. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/several-people-in-serious-condition-after-fire-rips-through-new-farm-unit-20240420-p5flbr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T03:54:55Z **‘Watershed moment’: 14-storey tower in Frankston’s Great Wall gets green light**
A contentious high-rise apartment building, part of Frankston’s Great Wall overlooking Port Phillip Bay, has been approved. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/watershed-moment-14-storey-tower-in-frankston-s-great-wall-gets-green-light-20240420-p5flb9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T05:59:05Z **‘He’s dead tonight’: Two more men charged over Wakeley church riot**
Father of three Sam Haddad allegedly made death threats directed at the attacker following the stabbing at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/he-s-dead-tonight-two-more-men-charged-over-wakeley-church-riot-20240420-p5flc6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T06:10:25Z **‘Worst nightmare of any mum’: Shoppers pay tribute to victims as Westfield returns to life**
A week on from the massacre, messages of sorrow and floral tributes pour in for those killed and injured at Westfield Bondi Junction. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/worst-nightmare-of-any-mum-shoppers-pay-tribute-to-victims-as-westfield-returns-to-life-20240420-p5flc7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T06:53:19Z **‘Watershed moment’: 14-storey tower in Frankston’s Great Wall gets green light**
A contentious high-rise apartment building, part of Frankston’s Great Wall overlooking Port Phillip Bay, has been approved. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/watershed-moment-14-storey-tower-in-frankston-s-great-wall-gets-green-light-20240420-p5flb9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T07:00:00Z **The art of confrontation is the point of Ladies Lounge**
If only you’d have stopped and thought about it from someone else’s point of view. Isn’t that what art is meant to make us do? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/the-art-of-confrontation-is-the-point-of-ladies-lounge-20240416-p5fkb0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T07:07:26Z **Man accused of firing rifle, pointing it at staff in WA tavern fronts court**
A 41-year-old man accused of pointing a rifle at four staff members in a Wheatbelt pub before assaulting one and firing a shot into the floor has fronted court for the first time. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/man-accused-of-firing-rifle-threatening-staff-in-mogumber-tavern-20240420-p5flbp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T08:38:12Z **Driver allegedly 'involved in domestic incident' before bus crash**
A man has died and seven people are in hospital after a bus with 26 passengers onboard and a car collided in a horrific crash in NSW's Central West. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/driver-allegedly-involved-in-domestic-incident-before-bus-crash-20240420-p5flcz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T08:48:16Z **Thousands expected to gather at Bondi Beach for vigil**
Thousands are expected to gather at Bondi Beach tomorrow evening for a candlelight vigil to honour the victims of the Westfield stabbing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/thousands-expected-to-gather-at-bondi-beach-for-vigil-20240420-p5fld0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T08:56:35Z **Mystery deepens in alleged mushroom-related death**
The cause of Victorian mother Rachael Dixon's death remains unknown after police said the results of an autopsy conducted this week came back inconclusive. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/mystery-deepens-in-alleged-mushroom-related-death-20240420-p5fld4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T08:53:16Z **Fears for camper missing in Victorian high country**
There are fears tonight for a camper, missing in rugged bushland in the Victoria’s high country. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/fears-for-camper-missing-in-victorian-high-country-20240420-p5fld3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T08:52:39Z **‘Our hearts are shattered’: Luke Davies farewelled in Brisbane**
Allegedly killed by a serving NSW Police officer, Luke Davies was remembered at an open-air memorial service in New Farm, an inner suburb of Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/our-hearts-are-shattered-luke-davies-farewelled-in-brisbane-20240420-p5flcd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T08:51:14Z **Australians warned they could be forced to pay for blood tests**
Australians are being warned they could be forced to pay for blood tests, if the Albanese government doesn't meet new funding demands. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australians-warned-they-could-be-forced-to-pay-for-blood-tests-20240420-p5fld1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T08:50:54Z **State MP Taylor Martin expelled from Liberal Party**
State MP Taylor Martin has been expelled from the Liberal Party... over messages he allegedly sent a woman. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/state-mp-taylor-martin-expelled-from-liberal-party-20240420-p5fld2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T09:04:16Z **DNA testing whistleblower says lab should be shut down**
The whistleblower who uncovered Queensland's DNA testing disaster, is tonight calling for the state-run forensics lab to be temporarily shut down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/dna-testing-whistleblower-says-lab-should-be-shut-down-20240420-p5fld8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T09:01:44Z **Unit fire leaves two people in induced comas**
Brisbane unit fire leaves two people in induced comas with severe burns. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/unit-fire-leaves-two-people-in-induced-comas-20240420-p5fld7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T09:00:00Z **Zahid Safi was warned about the Liberals. Now he is a candidate**
The Afghan-born former refugee had only just arrived in Australia when he was told the man in a suit at his mosque was a candidate for the Liberals and they were against immigrants. A decade on, he wants to be the party’s first Muslim MP in federal parliament. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/zahid-safi-was-warned-about-the-liberals-now-he-is-a-candidate-20240420-p5flbb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T08:58:40Z **Milo the dog reunited with owners**
The cheeky Jack Russell who went missing for weeks at Melbourne Airport, has FINALLY been reunited with his owner, ending a worldwide operation to fly him to the UK. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/milo-the-dog-reunited-with-owners-20240420-p5fld5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T08:58:14Z **Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Middle East conflict could impact Inflation**
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says fresh hostilities in the Middle East are a "genuine threat" to our economy, with any spike in global oil prices set to impact the cost of petrol. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/treasurer-jim-chalmers-says-middle-east-conflict-could-impact-inflation-20240420-p5fld6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T09:07:35Z **Teenager airlifted to Adelaide hospital after crash**
A 17-year-old boy has been airlifted to Adelaide with serious injuries from a four wheel drive rollover near Stansbury on the Yorke Peninsula. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/teenager-airlifted-to-adelaide-hospital-after-crash-20240420-p5fldb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T09:07:08Z **Family and friends of Luke Davies gather for memorial**
Family and friends gathered in New Farm Park for one final celebration of Luke Davies' life, two months after he was murdered alongside Jesse Baird. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/family-and-friends-of-luke-davies-gather-for-memorial-20240420-p5fld9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T09:13:13Z **Higgins says it's 'time to heal ' in first statement since Lehrmann defamation ruling**
Brittany Higgins has released a lengthy statement after a judge found Bruce Lehrmann raped her in Parliament House. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/higgins-says-its-time-to-heal-in-first-statement-since-lehrmann-defamation-ruling-20240420-p5fldc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T09:13:05Z **AFL admits controversial call costs Adelaide a chance at winning**
The AFL has admitted a controversial umpiring call that cost Adelaide a chance to win last night's clash against Essendon was technically incorrect. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/afl-admits-controversial-call-costs-adelaide-a-chance-at-winning-20240420-p5fldd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T09:08:20Z **Veteran who lost his legs fighting in Afghanistan makes history**
An Australian veteran who lost his legs fighting in Afghanistan has taken the the first steps on the new parade ground at the Australian War Memorial. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/veteran-who-lost-his-legs-fighting-in-afghanistan-makes-history-20240420-p5flda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T09:50:32Z **Milo the dog reunited with owners**
The cheeky Jack Russell who went missing for weeks at Melbourne Airport, has FINALLY been reunited with his owner, ending a worldwide operation to fly him to the UK. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/milo-the-dog-reunited-with-owners-20240420-p5fld5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T10:00:00Z **Redress the great funding divide between public and private schools**
Readers discuss compromised promised upgrades to state schools, the fall-out from the Lehrmann defamation case, the Middle East, and wagyu beef costs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/redress-the-great-funding-divide-between-public-and-private-schools-20240420-p5flcf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T11:25:38Z **Footy fans flood Optus Stadium for Western Derby**
WA footy fans have flooded Optus Stadium for tonight's Western Derby between West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/footy-fans-flood-optus-stadium-for-western-derby-20240420-p5flds.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T11:23:20Z **Football Club pays tribute to volunteer firefighter who lost his life**
Harry Stead, a volunteer firefighter who lost his life battling a blaze in Esperance has been honoured in a football ‘tribute match’. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/football-club-pays-tribute-to-volunteer-firefighter-who-lost-his-life-20240420-p5fldr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T11:19:54Z **Man in hospital after shark bite near Exmouth**
A man is recovering in hospital tonight after being bitten by a shark near Exmouth. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/man-in-hospital-after-shark-bite-near-exmouth-20240420-p5fldq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T11:18:27Z **Alleged gunman arrested after string of violent offences in WA**
An alleged gunman was arrested after WA Police said he threatened lives and shot a rifle at the ground inside the country pub. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/alleged-gunman-arrested-after-string-of-violent-offences-in-wa-20240420-p5fldp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T13:59:00Z **Superquiz and Target Time, Sunday, April 21**
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/superquiz-and-target-time-sunday-april-21-20240419-p5fl83.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **Fewer girls enrolled in opportunity classes as test comes under review**
The gender gap in NSW’s public school opportunity classes is growing, with the proportion of girls in the classes falling to 39.5 per cent. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/fewer-girls-enrolled-in-opportunity-classes-as-test-comes-under-review-20240327-p5ffqk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **Fewer girls enrolled in opportunity classes as test comes under review**
The gender gap in NSW’s public school opportunity classes is growing, with the proportion of girls in the classes falling to 39.5 per cent. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/fewer-girls-enrolled-in-opportunity-classes-as-test-comes-under-review-20240327-p5ffqk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **Schools have been ordered to use this teaching method. Will staff comply?**
After decades of the reading wars, another ideological culture battle is set to ignite when teachers return from their school holidays. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/schools-have-been-ordered-to-use-this-teaching-method-will-staff-comply-20240412-p5fjbi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **Schools have been ordered to use this teaching method. Will staff comply?**
After decades of the reading wars, another ideological culture battle is set to ignite when teachers return from their school holidays. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/schools-have-been-ordered-to-use-this-teaching-method-will-staff-comply-20240412-p5fjbi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **What is rape ‘in contemporary Australia’? A judge’s words may change the conversation**
What constitutes consent, and what can be used as evidence about whether it was given, has been contested fiercely in Australia since 2015. Justice Michael Lee’s nuanced comments on rape myths could prove a turning point. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/what-is-rape-in-contemporary-australia-a-judge-s-words-may-change-the-conversation-20240416-p5fk9w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **What is rape ‘in contemporary Australia’? A judge’s words may change the conversation**
What constitutes consent, and what can be used as evidence about whether it was given, has been contested fiercely in Australia since 2015. Justice Michael Lee’s nuanced comments on rape myths could prove a turning point. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/what-is-rape-in-contemporary-australia-a-judge-s-words-may-change-the-conversation-20240416-p5fk9w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **After a week of horror, remember what matters most**
If Sunday is Sydney’s best chance to breathe out, to spend more time with family, friends and loved ones, then the city needs to exhale today. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/after-a-week-of-horror-remember-what-matters-most-20240416-p5fkb3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **After a week of horror, remember what matters most**
If Sunday is Sydney’s best chance to breathe out, to spend more time with family, friends and loved ones, then the city needs to exhale today. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/after-a-week-of-horror-remember-what-matters-most-20240416-p5fkb3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **‘Who can we be tomorrow?’ The push to change our gruesome, racist place names**
Murderers Flat, Lubra Creek and Massacre Bay: Victoria is scattered with monuments and place names with violent or offensive origins. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/who-can-we-be-tomorrow-the-push-to-change-our-gruesome-racist-place-names-20240417-p5fkh3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **‘Who can we be tomorrow?’ The push to change our gruesome, racist place names**
Murderers Flat, Lubra Creek and Massacre Bay: Victoria is scattered with monuments and place names with violent or offensive origins. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/who-can-we-be-tomorrow-the-push-to-change-our-gruesome-racist-place-names-20240417-p5fkh3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **‘Bouncers thought I was drunk’: What it’s like to live with narcolepsy**
Narcolepsy is known as a condition that causes someone to instantly fall asleep, but for real-life sufferers, the impacts are much more varied, and dangerous. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/healthcare/bouncers-thought-i-was-drunk-what-it-s-like-to-live-with-narcolepsy-20240417-p5fkh5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **‘Bouncers thought I was drunk’: What it’s like to live with narcolepsy**
Narcolepsy is known as a condition that causes someone to instantly fall asleep, but for real-life sufferers, the impacts are much more varied, and dangerous. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/healthcare/bouncers-thought-i-was-drunk-what-it-s-like-to-live-with-narcolepsy-20240417-p5fkh5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **‘Am I going to die?’: Anatomy of a school bus crash**
A string of distress calls. A scared girl gripping a man’s ankle. A bus driver and a convoy of tradies about to become heroes. This was Exford Road on May 16, the day their lives were forever entwined. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/am-i-going-to-die-anatomy-of-a-school-bus-crash-20240417-p5fkj8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **‘Am I going to die?’: Anatomy of a school bus crash**
A string of distress calls. A scared girl gripping a man’s ankle. A bus driver and a convoy of tradies about to become heroes. This was Exford Road on May 16, the day their lives were forever entwined. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/am-i-going-to-die-anatomy-of-a-school-bus-crash-20240417-p5fkj8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **The five stages of surviving gastro (according to the five stages of grief)**
As a wave of nausea sweeps through the house, prepare to experience a range of emotions. First comes denial, then anger, bargaining, depression and, finally, acceptance. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-five-stages-of-surviving-gastro-according-to-the-five-stages-of-grief-20240417-p5fkk9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **The five stages of surviving gastro (according to the five stages of grief)**
As a wave of nausea sweeps through the house, prepare to experience a range of emotions. First comes denial, then anger, bargaining, depression and, finally, acceptance. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-five-stages-of-surviving-gastro-according-to-the-five-stages-of-grief-20240417-p5fkk9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **Cocaine, porn, plastic bottles: What’s left behind on Sydney’s beaches**
Roland Davies spent his life savings trying to clean up Sydney’s beaches with free coffees and a fire truck called Trish. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/cocaine-porn-plastic-bottles-what-s-left-behind-on-sydney-s-beaches-20240417-p5fklh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **Cocaine, porn, plastic bottles: What’s left behind on Sydney’s beaches**
Roland Davies spent his life savings trying to clean up Sydney’s beaches with free coffees and a fire truck called Trish. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/cocaine-porn-plastic-bottles-what-s-left-behind-on-sydney-s-beaches-20240417-p5fklh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **Stink over funding threatens pollution tests at Sydney beaches**
Swimmers may no longer be able to find out whether a swim site has faecal contamination because of a funding row between local councils and the NSW government. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/stink-over-funding-threatens-pollution-tests-at-sydney-beaches-20240417-p5fklj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **Stink over funding threatens pollution tests at Sydney beaches**
Swimmers may no longer be able to find out whether a swim site has faecal contamination because of a funding row between local councils and the NSW government. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/stink-over-funding-threatens-pollution-tests-at-sydney-beaches-20240417-p5fklj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **‘A prevailing fixation’: Why do we love straight, white teeth?**
Teeth are essential to everyday life – and they carry our secrets long after we’re gone. What do they know? (And what makes a “perfect” smile?) ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/a-prevailing-fixation-why-do-we-love-straight-white-teeth-20240417-p5fkn9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **‘A prevailing fixation’: Why do we love straight, white teeth?**
Teeth are essential to everyday life – and they carry our secrets long after we’re gone. What do they know? (And what makes a “perfect” smile?) ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/a-prevailing-fixation-why-do-we-love-straight-white-teeth-20240417-p5fkn9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **The best thing about the Lehrmann judgment? Its slowness in a time of dangerous speed**
We have increasing difficulty in integrating disparate views, and having civil disagreements. The only antidotes are slowness, nuance, and a tolerance for complexity – all things that are increasingly rare. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-best-thing-about-the-lehrmann-judgment-its-slowness-in-a-time-of-dangerous-speed-20240418-p5fl1d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **The best thing about the Lehrmann judgment? Its slowness in a time of dangerous speed**
We have increasing difficulty in integrating disparate views, and having civil disagreements. The only antidotes are slowness, nuance, and a tolerance for complexity – all things that are increasingly rare. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-best-thing-about-the-lehrmann-judgment-its-slowness-in-a-time-of-dangerous-speed-20240418-p5fl1d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **‘Unprecedented demand’: Psych service for city’s vulnerable in funding crisis**
A mental health service for the vulnerable in the city and eastern suburbs no longer accepts adult patients not at risk of suicide. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/unprecedented-demand-psych-service-for-city-s-vulnerable-in-funding-crisis-20240419-p5fl73.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **‘Unprecedented demand’: Psych service for city’s vulnerable in funding crisis**
A mental health service for the vulnerable in the city and eastern suburbs no longer accepts adult patients not at risk of suicide. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/unprecedented-demand-psych-service-for-city-s-vulnerable-in-funding-crisis-20240419-p5fl73.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **What’s in a name? The battle over who speaks for whom in Australia’s Jewish community**
The recently formed Jewish Council of Australia – a strident critic of Israel – is accused by other Jewish groups of misleading people about who they represent. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/what-s-in-a-name-the-battle-over-who-speaks-for-whom-in-australia-s-jewish-community-20240420-p5flb8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T19:00:00Z **What’s in a name? The battle over who speaks for whom in Australia’s Jewish community**
The recently formed Jewish Council of Australia – a strident critic of Israel – is accused by other Jewish groups of misleading people about who they represent. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/what-s-in-a-name-the-battle-over-who-speaks-for-whom-in-australia-s-jewish-community-20240420-p5flb8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T21:31:26Z **Candlelight vigil for Westfield stabbing victims**
Thousands are expected to attend a candlelight vigil for the Bondi Junction Westfield stabbing victims. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/candlelight-vigil-for-westfield-stabbing-victims-20240421-p5fle7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T21:28:08Z **Search to continue for missing camper**
A search for a missing camper in Victoria's high country to continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/search-to-continue-for-missing-camper-20240421-p5fle6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-20T22:15:02Z **Take The Age quiz**
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s weekly quiz. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/take-the-age-quiz-20230608-p5df2m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T00:05:41Z **How forbidden love blossomed between Czech, US gold medallists at Melbourne Olympics**
Despite a Soviet-bloc diktat forbidding competitors from fraternising with Americans, Olga Fikotova and Hal Connolly fell in love. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/how-forbidden-love-blossomed-between-czech-us-gold-medallists-at-melbourne-olympics-20240421-p5flei.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T00:00:00Z **How a simple T-shirt message widened Maureen’s world**
Living with dementia, Maureen went largely unnoticed in her wheelchair on Manly seafront until her husband created a touching message T-shirt that changed everything. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/how-a-simple-t-shirt-message-widened-maureen-s-world-20240416-p5fk91.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T02:41:08Z **Man attacked by shark at popular WA surf spot**
A man is recovering in hospital after being bitten by a shark near Exmouth in Western Australia. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/man-attacked-by-shark-at-popular-wa-surf-spot-20240421-p5flft.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T02:59:56Z **Cladding fire at high-rise building blamed for top architecture firm’s liquidation**
The architects behind some of Melbourne’s most prominent buildings, including the curvaceous Beyonce-inspired Premier Tower, say the Lacrosse tower fire in Docklands sent them broke. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/cladding-fire-at-high-rise-building-blamed-for-top-architecture-firm-s-liquidation-20240410-p5fite.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T04:46:39Z **Intellectually disabled Wakeley riot accused freed on bail**
Issa Haddad, 28, is the third man to be charged over the riot that followed the stabbing of a Sydney bishop during a livestreamed sermon. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/intellectually-disabled-wakeley-riot-accused-freed-on-bail-20240421-p5flff.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T06:00:00Z **Underage offenders will soon be fitted with ankle bracelets. But do they work?**
Victoria is due to join Queensland, the UK, US and New Zealand by trialling ankle bracelets on youth offenders – but a report says the move could create more harm than good. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/underage-offenders-will-soon-be-fitted-with-ankle-bracelets-but-do-they-work-20240324-p5feth.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T06:50:53Z **‘Scammers ... to stir dissension’: Wakeley church warns of impersonators**
Warning given as intellectually disabled Horningsea Park man Issa Haddad, 28, becomes the third alleged rioter freed on bail. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/scammers-to-stir-dissension-wakeley-church-warns-of-impersonators-20240421-p5flff.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T07:23:52Z **Crowds flock to Bondi Beach for candlelit vigil for Bondi Junction stabbing victims**
Eight days after six people were killed, political leaders and local residents are piling into Bondi Beach for a candlelit vigil. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/crowds-flock-to-bondi-beach-for-candlelit-vigil-for-bondi-junction-stabbing-victims-20240421-p5flfa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T07:32:22Z **Crowds flock to Bondi Beach for candlelit vigil for Bondi Junction stabbing victims**
Eight days after six people were killed, political leaders and local residents are piling into Bondi Beach for a candlelit vigil. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/crowds-flock-to-bondi-beach-for-candlelit-vigil-for-bondi-junction-stabbing-victims-20240421-p5flfa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T07:46:17Z **My dog is welcome on the CityCat. Why can’t she catch the train?**
Dogs are allowed on public transport in cities around the world, but banned on Brisbane’s buses and trains, and muzzled on the CityCat. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/my-dog-is-welcome-on-the-citycat-why-can-t-she-catch-the-train-20240416-p5fk9j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T07:46:02Z **SEQ western suburbs rail hits the brakes despite population growth**
There are no plans for new trains on a major rail line even after the number of passenger trips doubled in the past decade and jumped 39 per cent in the past 12 months. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/seq-western-suburbs-rail-hits-the-brakes-despite-population-growth-20240408-p5fi8d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T09:01:04Z **Opposition Leader reveals plans to build nuclear power plants in Australia**
Peter Dutton is one step closer to unveiling his plan for a future Australia powered, in part, by nuclear energy but one key detail's been ridiculed by the Albanese Government. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/opposition-leader-reveals-plans-to-build-nuclear-power-plants-in-australia-20240421-p5fli9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T09:00:00Z **How two chefs from an Australian aged care home beat the world’s best cooks**
Chefs David Martin and Harry Shen are acutely aware of the bad reputation that surrounds food in aged care. It’s something they want to change. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/how-two-chefs-from-an-australian-aged-care-home-beat-the-world-s-best-cooks-20240418-p5fkpy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T08:59:09Z **Wakeley church members return to worship one week after stabbing attack**
Members of Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Sydney's south-west have returned to worship for the first time since Monday's terrorist attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/wakeley-church-members-return-to-worship-one-week-after-stabbing-attack-20240421-p5fli7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T08:57:25Z **Candlelight vigil honours six killed in Bondi Junction stabbing**
Silence has fallen over Bondi Beach during a candlelight vigil paying tribute to six people killed and those injured in the stabbing at Westfield Bondi Junction. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/candlelight-vigil-honours-six-killed-in-bondi-junction-stabbing-20240421-p5fli6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T09:30:00Z **Record 18,500 students sit selective school test on paper for last time**
Selective school and opportunity class testing will move online for the first time in 2025. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/record-18-500-students-sit-selective-school-test-on-paper-for-last-time-20240417-p5fkhg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T09:29:25Z **Body found in search for missing father in Victoria**
A family's desperate search for a father missing in Victoria's rugged high country has ended in tragedy after a body was found. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/body-found-in-search-for-missing-father-in-victoria-20240421-p5flik.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T09:27:09Z **Crowds flock to Bondi Beach for candlelit vigil for Bondi Junction stabbing victims**
Eight days after six people were killed, political leaders and local residents are piling into Bondi Beach for a candlelit vigil. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/crowds-flock-to-bondi-beach-for-candlelit-vigil-for-bondi-junction-stabbing-victims-20240421-p5flfa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T09:31:41Z **Police investigate shopping centre stabbing in Melbourne’s west**
Police are investigating a stabbing incident between two men at Highpoint Shopping Centre in Melbourne's west. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/police-investigate-shopping-centre-stabbing-in-melbourne-s-west-20240421-p5flim.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T09:31:23Z **Once-aspiring singer accused of running property investment scam**
A once-aspiring country music singer accused of running a multi-million-dollar property investment scam has been arrested on new charges. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/once-aspiring-singer-accused-of-running-property-investment-scam-20240421-p5flil.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T10:00:00Z **Justice Michael Lee judgement on Lehrmann case as cultural touchstone**
Readers discuss the impact of Justice Lee’s judgement in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case and Brittany Higgins’ response to it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/justice-michael-lee-judgement-on-lehrmann-case-as-cultural-touchstone-20240421-p5flhp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T10:32:04Z **Queensland man found with stab wound and two police officers injured in pursuit**
Two police officers have been injured and a man has suffered a serious stab wound in a pursuit on the Gold Coast. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland-man-found-with-stab-wound-and-two-police-officers-injured-in-pursuit-20240421-p5fliq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T11:12:05Z **Debate over Perth’s trading hours reignites**
The long-running debate over Perth's trading hours has reignited with renewed calls for retail opening times to be deregulated. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/debate-over-perth-s-trading-hours-reignites-20240421-p5flit.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T11:01:53Z **Teenager bitten by shark in South Australia**
A teenage boy has been bitten by a shark in a dramatic end to a fishing trip off the Glenelg Tyre Reef in South Australia. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/teenager-bitten-by-shark-in-south-australia-20240421-p5flis.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T11:28:50Z **Three brothers killed in WA crash remembered by their church**
Siblings Rhys Davies, Ambrose and Strahn, along with a family friend, were killed when their ute hit a tree in Clackline. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/three-brothers-killed-in-wa-crash-remembered-by-their-church-20240421-p5fliv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T13:59:00Z **Superquiz and Target Time, Monday, April 22**
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/superquiz-and-target-time-monday-april-22-20240419-p5fl84.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T19:00:00Z **Guy Grossi drinks espresso, but most Melburnians like to add milk. Find out your suburb’s most popular coffee order**
Our deep dive into Melburnians’ preferred coffee orders tells a story of changing tastes. Use the interactive to find out where your suburb sits on Melbourne’s cappuccino curve. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/guy-grossi-drinks-espresso-but-most-melburnians-like-to-add-milk-find-out-your-suburb-s-most-popular-coffee-order-20240408-p5fi88.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T19:00:00Z **Number of WA people living to over 100 years old grows ten-fold in a generation**
The growing number of older West Australians means people will need homes for much longer than previous generations, adding a new dimension to the housing crisis gripping the state. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/number-of-wa-people-living-to-over-100-years-old-grows-ten-fold-in-a-generation-20240417-p5fkm5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T19:00:00Z **Actions speak louder, but without words we can’t see the full horror**
Language can help us see things as if for the first time. When it fails, though, the problem does not really lie with language but with us. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/actions-speak-louder-but-without-words-we-can-t-see-the-full-horror-20240421-p5fley.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T19:00:00Z **Fancy Free-o: Linda Reynolds’ repast with Janet Albrechtsen**
The former minister has raved about a nosh-up with a fellow Lehrmann case alumni. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/fancy-free-o-linda-reynolds-repast-with-janet-albrechtsen-20240421-p5flht.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T20:11:18Z **Community unites at vigil to commemorate Bondi knife attack**
Hundreds of people gathered in Sydney to remember Bondi stabbing victims. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/community-unites-at-vigil-to-commemorate-bondi-knife-attack-20240422-p5flj7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T20:10:43Z **Labor support drops to new low, poll shows**
Australians pulling back support for the Labor government amid cost-of-living crisis, new poll reveals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/labor-support-drops-to-new-low-poll-shows-20240422-p5flj8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T20:09:31Z **Sixty knives removed from NSW streets during two-day police operation**
NSW Police anti-knife operation results in 60 blades being taken off the streets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/sixty-knives-removed-from-nsw-streets-during-two-day-police-operation-20240422-p5flj6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T20:09:21Z **Man under guard in hospital after Gold Coast vehicle pursuit**
Police officers injured and man hospitalised when road pursuit ends with crash in the Gold Coast. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/man-under-guard-in-hospital-after-gold-coast-vehicle-pursuit-20240422-p5flj4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T20:31:05Z **Brisbane News Live: No new trains for western suburbs rail; Why aren’t dogs allowed on trains and buses?**
The latest news in and around Bribane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-no-new-trains-for-western-suburbs-rail-why-aren-t-dogs-allowed-on-trains-and-buses-20240419-p5fl6h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T20:59:12Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T21:18:26Z **Sixty knives removed from NSW streets during two-day police operation**
NSW Police anti-knife operation results in 60 blades being taken off the streets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/sixty-knives-removed-from-nsw-streets-during-two-day-police-operation-20240422-p5flj6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T21:15:33Z **Man under guard in hospital after Gold Coast vehicle pursuit**
Police officers injured and man hospitalised when road pursuit ends with crash in the Gold Coast. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/man-under-guard-in-hospital-after-gold-coast-vehicle-pursuit-20240422-p5flj4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T21:11:29Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T21:24:37Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T21:37:36Z **Man with Jesus Christ tattoo among 12 wanted for questioning over Wakeley riot**
Police have released images of 12 men they believe can help with their investigation into the riot that erupted after a bishop was stabbed in an alleged terrorist attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/man-with-jesus-christ-tattoo-among-12-wanted-for-questioning-over-wakeley-riot-20240422-p5flj5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T21:49:46Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T22:08:55Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T22:14:52Z **Brisbane News Live: No new trains for western suburbs rail; Why aren’t dogs allowed on trains and buses?**
The latest news in and around Bribane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-no-new-trains-for-western-suburbs-rail-why-aren-t-dogs-allowed-on-trains-and-buses-20240419-p5fl6h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T22:30:09Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T22:45:07Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T22:44:03Z **Kohli fumes at IPL dismissal**
Virat Kohli was left fuming after being given out in an Indian Premier League match despite a high full toss. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/kohli-fumes-at-ipl-dismissal-20240422-p5flkj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T23:03:19Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T23:23:32Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-21T23:43:48Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T00:05:05Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T00:13:58Z **WA premier urges teachers not to strike**
The premier said Tuesday’s planned action, which would close more than 80 schools across the state, was unnecessary, and he called for teachers to reconsider. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-premier-urges-teachers-not-to-strike-20240422-p5flkx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T00:10:31Z **Youths filmed attacking delivery driver in central Sydney**
A group of youths were caught on camera attacking a delivery driver in Glebe, Sydney. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/youths-filmed-attacking-delivery-driver-in-central-sydney-20240422-p5flmf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T00:26:55Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T00:45:00Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T00:55:05Z **Video captures e-bike rider crashing in Sydney’s Eastern Distributor**
A man without a helmet has been spotted riding in the tunnel before crashing into a lane divider and falling onto the busy motorway. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/video-captures-e-bike-rider-crashing-in-sydney-s-eastern-distributor-20240422-p5flle.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T01:03:33Z **Brisbane News Live: No new trains for western suburbs rail; Why aren’t dogs allowed on trains and buses?**
The latest news in and around Bribane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-no-new-trains-for-western-suburbs-rail-why-aren-t-dogs-allowed-on-trains-and-buses-20240419-p5fl6h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T01:01:42Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T01:10:46Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T01:07:58Z **Accused killer mushroom cook Erin Patterson fronts court**
The evidence in the case of alleged mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson may not be tested publicly until next year, as her defence fights to have the matter heard in regional Victoria. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/accused-mushroom-cook-killer-erin-patterson-fronts-court-20240422-p5fljs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T01:25:16Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T01:50:29Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T01:47:03Z **Harley hype is real – but he’s not single-handedly responsible for win**
Prized recruit Harley Reid has brought an undeniable swagger and class to West Coast but it’s absurd to suggest he’s the only cause of the club’s resurgence. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/harley-hype-is-real-but-he-s-not-single-handedly-responsible-for-win-20240422-p5flnb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T01:55:24Z **Man under guard in hospital after Gold Coast vehicle pursuit**
Police officers injured and man hospitalised when road pursuit ends with crash in the Gold Coast. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/man-under-guard-in-hospital-after-gold-coast-vehicle-pursuit-20240422-p5flj4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T01:55:22Z **Sixty knives removed from NSW streets during two-day police operation**
NSW Police anti-knife operation results in 60 blades being taken off the streets. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/sixty-knives-removed-from-nsw-streets-during-two-day-police-operation-20240422-p5flj6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T01:53:13Z **Labor support drops to new low, poll shows**
Australians pulling back support for the Labor government amid cost-of-living crisis, new poll reveals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/labor-support-drops-to-new-low-poll-shows-20240422-p5flj8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T02:03:34Z **Erin Patterson returns to court**
Accused mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson will return to court in a special mention. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/erin-patterson-returns-to-court-20240422-p5floi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T02:01:23Z **Investigations continue following Sydney riot**
NSW Police continue investigation into the riot which broke out following the stabbing of bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/investigations-continue-following-sydney-riot-20240422-p5flof.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T02:07:55Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T02:17:27Z **Unis ban Indian student applications as visa rejections hit record high**
Some universities, including at least one prestigious Group of Eight institution, have taken the drastic step of banning or limiting applications from countries deemed at high risk of visa refusal. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/unis-ban-indian-student-applications-as-visa-rejections-hit-record-high-20240411-p5fizo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T02:42:58Z **Steve Gollschewski named as Queensland’s new police commissioner**
Queensland police veteran Steve Gollschewski has been appointed to the top job after a two-month recruitment effort to fill the early departure of his predecessor, Katarina Carroll. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/steve-gollschewski-named-as-queensland-s-new-police-commissioner-20240422-p5fll3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T02:35:38Z **The man behind the housing towers heritage bid grew up in them. To him, they’re no eyesore**
Christopher Lee, who lived in the Lygon Street towers in Carlton, recalls spacious and light-filled rooms, bold architecture and fond childhood memories. That’s why he wants them protected. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-man-pushing-for-heritage-listing-for-the-flats-says-they-should-be-saved-not-razed-20240421-p5flef.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T02:27:02Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T02:53:10Z **Australia news LIVE: Polling shows Labor vote drops to new low; Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans**
Polling shows Labor primary vote drops to new low, rift emerges over Peter Dutton’s nuclear plans and candlelit vigil honours victims of Bondi Junction attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-polling-shows-labor-vote-drops-to-new-low-coalition-rift-emerges-over-dutton-s-nuclear-plans-20240422-p5fljg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T03:20:53Z **E-scooter battery sparked New Farm blaze, two people remain critical**
Fire investigators have confirmed an e-scooter caused the New Farm unit fire on Saturday that has left a man and a woman in a critical condition. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/e-scooter-battery-sparked-new-farm-blaze-two-people-remain-critical-20240422-p5flmh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T03:46:40Z **Firebomb attack at the home of Hash Tayeh**
A Molotov cocktail was thrown at the home of the founder of Burgertory and prominent Palestinian activist on Friday. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/firebomb-attack-at-the-home-of-hash-tayeh-20240422-p5flqf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T03:43:54Z **After scouring 600 hours of Wakeley riot footage, police set sights on tattooed man**
Police have released images of 12 men they believe can help with their investigation into the riot that erupted after a bishop was stabbed in an alleged terrorist attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/man-with-jesus-christ-tattoo-among-12-wanted-for-questioning-over-wakeley-riot-20240422-p5flj5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T03:48:52Z **Comedian asks mother and baby to leave show over noises**
Popular comedian Arj Barker asked a mother and her baby to leave the audience of his Melbourne show on Saturday because the child was making noises. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/comedian-asks-mother-and-baby-to-leave-show-over-noises-20240422-p5flqh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T04:01:56Z **Rogue e-bike rider fled Eastern Distributor after crashing and forcing lane closure**
A man without a helmet has been spotted riding in the tunnel before crashing into a lane divider and falling onto the busy motorway. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/video-captures-e-bike-rider-crashing-in-sydney-s-eastern-distributor-20240422-p5flle.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T03:56:57Z **‘Content to wait’: Erin Patterson philosophical about time stretching in custody**
Accused of one of the most high-profile murder cases in the state, Erin Patterson sits content as justice moves glacially around her. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/content-to-wait-erin-patterson-philosophical-about-time-stretching-in-custody-20240422-p5floa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T04:20:00Z **Firebomb thrown at home of Burgertory’s activist founder**
The Palestinian founder of Burgertory, Hash Tayeh, said his home “became a target of terror” after the Molotov cocktail struck just below his toddler son’s bedroom. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/firebomb-thrown-at-home-of-burgertory-s-activist-founder-20240422-p5flq6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T04:34:06Z **Brisbane City Council bus driver apologises in court after death of young cyclist**
Max McDowall, 20, died after he was hit by the council bus in Woolloongabba in May 2021, near Buranda train station. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-city-council-bus-driver-apologises-in-court-after-death-of-young-cyclist-20240422-p5flk8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T05:01:41Z **Man set sister alight found not criminally responsible for her death**
Jason Raymond Patterson argued he was suffering from a mental health impairment when he killed Jody James, who he believed was possessed by a demon. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/man-set-sister-alight-found-not-criminally-responsible-for-her-death-20240422-p5flmc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T05:04:42Z **‘A laughable offer’: Thousands of WA teachers will stop work on Tuesday in bid for better pay**
“A 0.25 per cent increase from first to second offer is not an offer that we can present to our membership ... they would reject it instantly,” union president Matt Jarman said. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-premier-urges-teachers-not-to-strike-20240422-p5flkx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T07:23:22Z **CCTV shows e-bike crash, man walk away in Eastern Distributor**
A man who illegally rode an e-bike in the Eastern Distributor was filmed crashing into a lane divider. Credit: Transurban ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/cctv-shows-e-bike-crash-man-walk-away-in-eastern-distributor-20240422-p5flsp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T07:22:50Z **Man on bail charged with ‘brutal’ alleged murder of former partner**
Molly Ticehurst’s body was found at a Forbes home in central western NSW. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/man-on-bail-charged-with-brutal-alleged-murder-of-former-partner-20240422-p5flrr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T07:10:31Z **The simple TikTok toffee recipe worrying hospitals**
A spike in the number of teenagers presenting to hospitals with burns after following DIY cooking recipes on social media has triggered warnings to parents. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-simple-tiktok-toffee-recipe-worrying-hospitals-20240422-p5flkn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T07:08:55Z **Motorist contradicts Exford school bus driver’s account of signalling before crash**
Truck driver Jamie Gleeson has faced court, charged over the crash where the Exford Primary School bus rolled and students suffered serious injuries. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/motorist-contradicts-exford-school-bus-driver-s-account-of-signalling-before-crash-20240422-p5flkt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T07:05:40Z **Accused killer mushroom cook fights for case hearing in Gippsland**
The evidence in the case of alleged killer Erin Patterson may not be tested publicly until next year as her defence fights to have the matter heard in regional Victoria. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/accused-mushroom-cook-killer-erin-patterson-fronts-court-20240422-p5fljs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T06:51:49Z **Man charged with murdering young mother in NSW town**
Police have charged a 29-year-old man over the "brutal" alleged murder of a young mother in the NSW town of Forbes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/man-charged-with-murdering-young-mother-in-nsw-town-20240422-p5flsc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T06:47:28Z **Comedian asks mother and baby to leave show over noises**
Popular comedian Arj Barker asked a mother and her baby to leave the audience of his Melbourne show on Saturday because the child was making noises. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/comedian-asks-mother-and-baby-to-leave-show-over-noises-20240422-p5flqh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T06:47:27Z **Investigations continue following Sydney riot**
NSW Police continue investigation into the riot which broke out following the stabbing of bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/investigations-continue-following-sydney-riot-20240422-p5flof.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T06:47:27Z **Erin Patterson returns to court**
Accused mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson will return to court in a special mention. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/erin-patterson-returns-to-court-20240422-p5floi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T06:36:58Z **Man shot dead by police on Bruce Highway**
The man was shot at a rest area about 20 kilometres south of Miriam Vale in central Queensland. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/man-shot-dead-by-police-on-bruce-highway-20240422-p5flrs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T06:27:54Z **Brisbane City Council bus driver apologises in court after death of young cyclist**
Max McDowall, 20, died after he was hit by the council bus in Woolloongabba in May 2021, near Buranda train station. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-city-council-bus-driver-apologises-in-court-after-death-of-young-cyclist-20240422-p5flk8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T06:23:55Z **Woman, pet dog die after crash in Perth’s north**
The woman’s white Hyundai i30 hatchback caught fire after it crashed into the back of a Transperth bus on the 344 school bus route about 8am. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/woman-pet-dog-die-after-crash-in-perth-s-north-20240422-p5flrq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T07:55:41Z **The thinking behind Erin Patterson’s unexpected legal tactic**
Courts are often accused of being out of touch with the community, so there’s an argument for Erin Patterson facing justice on her home patch. But her case has a long way to go. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-thinking-behind-erin-patterson-s-unexpected-legal-tactic-20240422-p5flov.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T08:00:00Z **Melbourne DJ who worked at school events jailed over 100,000 images, videos of child abuse**
Bruce Harrison, a regular performer at weddings and private school formals, spent two decades amassing child abuse material. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/melbourne-dj-who-worked-at-school-events-jailed-over-100-000-images-videos-of-child-abuse-20240405-p5fhqs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T08:30:00Z **Numerous hurdles block Dutton’s nuclear pathway**
The CSIRO/AEMO GenCost report has said for years, including during the time of Coalition governments, that wind and solar are the cheapest form of new energy for Australia, even when considering additional integration costs such as energy storage and transmission. Nothing has changed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/numerous-hurdles-block-dutton-s-nuclear-pathway-20240422-p5flm2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T08:52:25Z **Comedian asks mother and baby to leave show over noises**
Popular comedian Arj Barker asked a mother and her baby to leave the audience of his Melbourne show on Saturday because the child was making noises. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/comedian-asks-mother-and-baby-to-leave-show-over-noises-20240422-p5flqh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T08:52:08Z **Erin Patterson returns to court**
Accused mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson will return to court in a special mention. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/erin-patterson-returns-to-court-20240422-p5floi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T08:51:55Z **Man charged with murdering young mother in NSW town**
Police have charged a 29-year-old man over the "brutal" alleged murder of a young mother in the NSW town of Forbes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/man-charged-with-murdering-young-mother-in-nsw-town-20240422-p5flsc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T09:00:00Z **Who needs the trendy inner city? My suburb had the Hemsworths**
Inseparable like two peas in a pod, my suburb and its twin are tight-knit communities where families intermingle across their scouts and sports clubs without a second thought. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/who-needs-the-trendy-inner-city-my-suburb-had-the-hemsworths-20240418-p5fktl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T08:58:15Z **Police hunt rioters following church stabbing**
Police have released the pictures of 11 suspects as they investigate the Wakeley church riot. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/police-hunt-rioters-following-church-stabbing-20240422-p5flt7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T08:58:13Z **Call for blood donations after stocks ran low after Bondi stabbing**
A top doctor is leading by example amid calls for more blood donations after the shock revelation that Sydney’s supplies fell critically low following the Bondi Junction stabbings. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/call-for-blood-donations-after-stocks-ran-low-after-bondi-stabbing-20240422-p5flt6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T08:58:11Z **Australians could be disappointed by federal budget**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says cost-of-living support in the federal budget will largely come in the form of already announced tax cuts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australians-could-be-disappointed-by-federal-budget-20240422-p5flt8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T08:57:10Z **Shocking footage of attack on delivery driver**
Shocking vision has emerged of a delivery driver being set upon by a group of youths in the Sydney suburb of Glebe. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/shocking-footage-of-attack-on-delivery-driver-20240422-p5flt1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T08:57:09Z **Rise in violent burglaries prompts neighbourhood watch in Melbourne**
Residents in Melbourne's west struggling with the rise in violent burglaries have been forced to set up their own neighbourhood patrols. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/rise-in-violent-burglaries-prompts-neighbourhood-watch-in-melbourne-20240422-p5flt5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T08:57:08Z **Primary school bus driver recounts moments after crash**
The driver of an Exford Primary School bus has recounted the moment he regained consciousness after the crash. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/primary-school-bus-driver-recounts-moments-after-crash-20240422-p5flt3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T09:30:00Z **Melbourne to press pause on new CBD bike lanes**
The City of Melbourne plans instead to focus on routes into the city centre. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/melbourne-to-press-pause-on-new-cbd-bike-lanes-20240422-p5fllj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T09:30:00Z **‘Degrading, abusive and misogynistic’: Abusive behaviour allegations against MP referred to police**
NSW upper house MP Taylor Martin has been expelled by the Liberal Party after an internal investigation into his actions towards former federal MP Lucy Wicks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/degrading-abusive-and-misogynistic-abusive-behaviour-allegations-against-mp-referred-to-police-20240422-p5flp0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T10:08:02Z **Drug driver jailed after injuring senior journalist**
A drug driver who nearly killed a senior journalist in a fiery high-speed crash in the city is spending his first night behind bars in South Australia. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/drug-driver-jailed-after-injuring-senior-journalist-20240422-p5flto.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T10:07:23Z **WA moves on anti-knife laws in wake of Sydney stabbings**
New laws being considered by the WA attorney-general would be modelled on Queensland’s “Jack’s Law”, which was brought in following a fatal stabbing on the Gold Coast. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-moves-on-anti-knife-laws-in-wake-of-sydney-stabbings-20240422-p5fltb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T10:02:54Z **Sportsman reels after life-altering injuries in hotel incident**
A West Adelaide SANFL defender has suffered life-altering injuries after falling through the roof of a Port Lincoln pub. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/sportsman-reels-after-life-altering-injuries-in-hotel-incident-20240422-p5fltm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T10:02:51Z **Investigation after Adelaide teen bitten by shark while fishing**
An investigation has been launched into the biting of a 16-year-old boy by a great white shark after hauling it onto his family's boat off Glenelg. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/investigation-after-adelaide-teen-bitten-by-shark-while-fishing-20240422-p5fltn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T10:00:00Z **Derided towers were my home and my heartland**
Readers respond to the push to stop the demolition of Melbourne’s public housing towers, and the latest political polling. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/derided-towers-were-my-home-and-my-heartland-20240422-p5flnu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T09:58:40Z **South Australian man to stand trial for murders**
A South Australian man is set to stand trial accused of multiple murders. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/south-australian-man-to-stand-trial-for-murders-20240422-p5fltj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T09:58:05Z **Daring rescue mission after dog runs into Brisbane tunnel**
A daring rescue mission has taken place kilometres below Brisbane after a small dog named Hermione ran into a tunnel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/daring-rescue-mission-after-dog-runs-into-brisbane-tunnel-20240422-p5flti.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T09:57:57Z **Childhood dementia research receives $500,000 boost**
The South Australian government and the Little Heroes Foundation have joined forces to provide a $500,000 grant to a childhood dementia research group. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/childhood-dementia-research-receives-500-000-boost-20240422-p5flth.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T09:57:57Z **Under-fire Crow Josh Rachele owns errors after Bombers loss**
Under-fire Crow Josh Rachele hasn't shied away from owning his errors in Friday night's ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/under-fire-crow-josh-rachele-owns-errors-after-bombers-loss-20240422-p5fltk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T09:57:57Z **Young South Australian athletes set their sights on Brisbane 2032**
Dozens of young athletes have taken part in a talent search at the South Australian Sports Institute, aiming to secure a spot in the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/young-south-australian-athletes-set-their-sights-on-brisbane-2032-20240422-p5fltl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T09:53:13Z **New Queensland top cop says policing is 'in his blood'**
Queensland's new police commissioner Steve Gollschewski wants residents to be safe and feel safe. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/new-queensland-top-cop-says-policing-is-in-his-blood-20240422-p5fltf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T09:52:40Z **'One of Queensland’s most wanted' facing dozens of charges**
A man described as one of Queensland's most wanted is behind bars facing dozens of charges. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/one-of-queensland-s-most-wanted-facing-dozens-of-charges-20240422-p5fltg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T09:52:23Z **Man shot dead by police in rural Queensland town**
A man has died after being shot by police in Queensland's Gladstone region. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/man-shot-dead-by-police-in-rural-queensland-town-20240422-p5fltc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T09:52:23Z **Queensland mum caught allegedly speeding on wrong side of the road**
A mother has been caught on camera allegedly speeding on the wrong side of the road and through red lights with two young children in the car. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland-mum-caught-allegedly-speeding-on-wrong-side-of-the-road-20240422-p5fltd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T09:52:23Z **Major sewage spill labelled Gold Coast’s worst environmental disaster**
A major sewage spill along the Albert River is being labelled the Gold Coast's worst environmental disaster. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/major-sewage-spill-labelled-gold-coast-s-worst-environmental-disaster-20240422-p5flte.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T11:22:19Z **Man faces dozens of charges after police pursuit in Brisbane’s east**
A man is facing dozens of charges after a police pursuit in Brisbane’s east. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/man-faces-dozens-of-charges-after-police-pursuit-in-brisbane-s-east-20240422-p5fltg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T11:28:02Z **WA teachers' strike expected to disrupt more than 80 schools**
More than 80 schools across Western Australia are set to be affected by a planned half-day strike by teachers tomorrow. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/wa-teachers-strike-expected-to-disrupt-more-than-80-schools-20240422-p5fltw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T11:32:51Z **Woman dies in car and bus collision**
A woman has died after the car she was driving collided with a bus carrying children on their way to school. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/woman-dies-in-car-and-bus-collision-20240422-p5fltz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T11:32:43Z **WA farmers sounding alarm on costs**
Farmers in Western Australia are sounding the alarm as many stare down the barrel of a dry winter after a record dry summer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/wa-farmers-sounding-alarm-on-costs-20240422-p5flu0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T11:32:35Z **Backpacker jokes before shark bite**
An Argentinian backpacker bitten by a shark while surfing near Exmouth says he was joking about seeing one before his brush with the predator. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/backpacker-jokes-before-shark-bite-20240422-p5flty.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T11:32:24Z **WA step closer to new knife laws**
WA is a step closer to giving police greater powers to crack down on knife crime. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/wa-step-closer-to-new-knife-laws-20240422-p5fltx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T11:51:38Z **Drug driver jailed after injuring senior journalist**
A drug driver who nearly killed a senior journalist in a fiery high-speed crash in the city is spending his first night behind bars in South Australia. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/drug-driver-jailed-after-injuring-senior-journalist-20240422-p5flto.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T12:23:04Z **After scouring 600 hours of Wakeley riot footage, police set sights on tattooed man**
Police have released images of 12 men they believe can help with their investigation into the riot that erupted after a bishop was stabbed in an alleged terrorist attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/man-with-jesus-christ-tattoo-among-12-wanted-for-questioning-over-wakeley-riot-20240422-p5flj5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T13:59:00Z **Superquiz and Target Time, Tuesday, April 23**
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/superquiz-and-target-time-tuesday-april-23-20240422-p5flox.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T19:00:00Z **Where to find the cheapest and most expensive coffee in Melbourne**
The price of a cup of coffee in Melbourne varies wildly depending on which suburb you order it in. Search our interactive graphic to find out how coffee prices compare in your suburb. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/where-to-find-the-cheapest-and-most-expensive-coffee-in-melbourne-20240412-p5fjg0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T19:00:00Z **Love it or hate it, Sirius lives to tell a new chapter in Sydney’s history**
For those who fought to save the Brutalist building in the Rocks as public housing, there is no forgiving its sell-off. But the updated building has the thumbs up from leading architects. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/love-it-or-hate-it-sirius-lives-to-tell-a-new-chapter-in-sydney-s-history-20240417-p5fkim.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T19:00:00Z **Rebuilt housing towers won’t have support for vulnerable residents, warns mayor**
Two public housing towers on course for a fast-track rebuild won’t be designed with the needs of vulnerable residents in mind, the local council says. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/rebuilt-housing-towers-won-t-have-support-for-vulnerable-residents-warns-mayor-20240419-p5fl49.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T19:00:00Z **WA children could be safer on the road. Here’s how**
A family friend of two children who died in a crash earlier this year has lent weight to experts’ calls for law changes around how children are restrained in cars. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-children-could-be-safer-on-the-road-here-s-how-20240419-p5fl5n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T19:00:00Z **How four pillars on the Kokoda Track will change Albanese forever**
When Prime Minister Antony Albanese lurches out of the PNG jungle at Isurava shrine, four words will be etched on his psyche. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/how-four-pillars-on-the-kokoda-track-will-change-albanese-forever-20240422-p5flli.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T19:00:00Z **Drying and dying: South West forests hit by warming climate**
From Albany to Kalbarri, native vegetation which has evolved to cope with heat and little water is failing to withstand the extra burden from climate change. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/drying-and-dying-south-west-forests-hit-by-warming-climate-20240422-p5flna.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T19:00:00Z **A roof over Accor Stadium would be nice, but this GST rip-off means it must wait**
In June, the Minns Labor government will respond calmly and methodically to the biggest-ever cut in our share of GST. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/a-roof-over-accor-stadium-would-be-nice-but-this-gst-rip-off-means-it-must-wait-20240422-p5flo3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T19:00:00Z **‘VicTroll’: Police union boss won’t cop online sass from members**
Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt laid down the law on trolling on the union’s Facebook group. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victroll-police-union-boss-won-t-cop-online-sass-from-members-20240422-p5flqv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T20:00:00Z **Sydney Water denies old pipes and sewers cannot cope with more housing**
The state-owned corporation also says it would be able to service housing growth at many more sites across the city. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-water-denies-old-pipes-and-sewers-cannot-cope-with-more-housing-20240422-p5flor.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T20:16:28Z **Paddle-out by surf clubs honours Bondi stabbing victims**
The victims of the Bondi killings are being commemorated in the waters off eastern Sydney. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/paddle-out-by-surf-clubs-honours-bondi-stabbing-victims-20240423-p5flut.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T20:57:45Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T21:05:14Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T21:18:13Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T21:17:27Z **Paddle-out by surf clubs honours Bondi stabbing victims**
The victims of the Bondi killings are being commemorated in the waters off eastern Sydney. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/paddle-out-by-surf-clubs-honours-bondi-stabbing-victims-20240423-p5flut.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T21:25:09Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T21:22:26Z **Brisbane News Live: Qld’s winner-takes-all political games; Wholesale electricity prices down**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-qld-s-winner-takes-all-political-games-wholesale-electricity-prices-down-20240422-p5flqu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T21:38:26Z **Teen accused of stealing Ferrari is first charged under ‘post and boast’ laws**
New laws which make bragging on social media about car thefts a crime will be tested in court for the first time after two luxury vehicles were allegedly stolen from Dural. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/teen-accused-of-stealing-ferrari-is-first-charged-under-post-and-boast-laws-20240423-p5fluq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T21:39:32Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T21:54:02Z **Hundreds of surfers paddle out for moving tribute to Bondi Junction victims**
More than 200 surfers formed a circle off Bondi Beach where some held hands and were silent for a minute to honour those who died in the Bondi Junction stabbing attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/hundreds-of-surfers-paddle-out-for-moving-tribute-to-bondi-junction-victims-20240422-p5flsv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T21:51:15Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T22:04:52Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T22:20:35Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T22:35:14Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T22:56:21Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T23:15:43Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T23:34:49Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T23:31:59Z **Pizza shop destroyed by 'suspicious' fire in Melbourne**
Police are treating a fire that destroyed a pizza shop in Melbourne's south-east as "suspicious". ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/pizza-shop-destroyed-by-suspicious-fire-in-melbourne-20240423-p5flwv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T23:30:00Z **WA news live: Teachers to walk off job over pay deal, child restraint laws in spotlight after WA road death**
Teachers at WA’s public schools are planning to walk off the job as a pay row with the state government escalates. A deal proposed on Tuesday was labelled “laughable” by the union. Follow our live coverage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-teachers-to-walk-off-job-over-pay-deal-child-restraint-laws-in-spotlight-after-wa-road-death-20240422-p5flrh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T23:42:40Z **PM slams 'egotist' Elon Musk over Sydney stabbing posts on X**
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has fired back at billionaire Elon Musk, labelling the X boss arrogant. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/pm-slams-egotist-elon-musk-over-sydney-stabbing-posts-on-x-20240423-p5flx0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T23:38:13Z **Brisbane News Live: Qld’s winner-takes-all political games; Wholesale electricity prices down**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-qld-s-winner-takes-all-political-games-wholesale-electricity-prices-down-20240422-p5flqu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-22T23:50:24Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T00:12:53Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T00:23:34Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T00:39:19Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T00:46:34Z **‘Deliberately wicked and calculated’: Ten pursues Lehrmann for costs**
Network Ten said in written submissions that the former Liberal staffer had put it “to the cost of defending a baseless proceeding”. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/deliberately-wicked-and-calculated-ten-pursues-lehrmann-for-costs-20240423-p5flw6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T00:58:03Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T01:05:43Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T01:18:32Z **Brisbane News Live: Qld’s winner-takes-all political games; Wholesale electricity prices down**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-qld-s-winner-takes-all-political-games-wholesale-electricity-prices-down-20240422-p5flqu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T01:17:24Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T01:23:46Z **‘Without merit’: Gina Rinehart’s eldest children lose last-ditch bid for files**
Gina Rinehart’s two eldest children have been lashed by the WA Supreme Court over the “grossly disproportionate” resources devoted to their failed bid for legally sensitive files. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/without-merit-gina-rinehart-s-eldest-children-lose-last-ditch-bid-for-files-20240422-p5flsj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T01:25:53Z **Australia’s ‘great parliamentarian’ who sat in Britain’s House of Lords**
The late Trixie Gardner was the first Australian woman to be elevated to the peerage in Britain. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-s-great-parliamentarian-who-sat-in-britain-s-house-of-lords-20230829-p5e0dy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T01:41:03Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T01:40:51Z **Beau Lamarre-Condon’s lawyer says murder charges ‘could be defendable’**
Lamarre-Condon, a former NSW Police officer, did not appear in court for a compliance hearing on Tuesday, as his lawyers gave an update on his life in prison. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/beau-lamarre-condon-s-lawyer-says-murder-charges-could-be-defendable-20240423-p5flx3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T01:47:15Z **PM slams 'egotist' Elon Musk over Sydney stabbing posts on X**
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has fired back at billionaire Elon Musk, labelling the X boss arrogant. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/pm-slams-egotist-elon-musk-over-sydney-stabbing-posts-on-x-20240423-p5flx0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T01:47:04Z **Paddle-out by surf clubs honours Bondi stabbing victims**
The victims of the Bondi killings are being commemorated in the waters off eastern Sydney. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/paddle-out-by-surf-clubs-honours-bondi-stabbing-victims-20240423-p5flut.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T01:54:47Z **The pub split between two Sydney councils and the fight over who should get it**
It pays two sets of rates and has to put in development applications twice. The Winston Hotel’s owners have had enough. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/the-pub-split-between-two-sydney-councils-and-the-fight-over-who-should-get-it-20240422-p5flk5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T01:57:19Z **Open Season’s 2024 program shows a live music scene still thriving**
“We need to encourage people to stay interested in arts and culture, rather than scare them off by saying it’s falling apart.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/open-season-s-2024-program-shows-a-live-music-scene-still-thriving-20240422-p5flsn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T01:55:18Z **Man shot dead on Bruce Highway ‘pointed rifle at police’**
Police said the man had earlier stolen a vehicle, which had a long-arm rifle inside. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/man-shot-dead-by-police-on-bruce-highway-20240422-p5flrs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T01:55:17Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T02:11:53Z **Trial of former cop accused of murder adjourned until June**
The former cop accused of murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies has had his case adjourned until June. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/trial-of-former-cop-accused-of-murder-adjourned-until-june-20240423-p5flzf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T02:10:21Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T02:08:43Z **The mystery of Northcote shopping centre’s abandoned car graveyard**
Cars, trucks, vans, taxis – even a bus – are littered through the shopping centre carparks of Northcote, but at least one mystery about why they are there has been solved. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-mystery-of-northcote-shopping-centre-s-abandoned-car-graveyard-20240422-p5flkl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T02:07:48Z **Government scraps plans to build Melbourne's second injecting room**
The Victorian government will not build a second safe injecting room in Melbourne. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/government-scraps-plans-to-build-melbournes-second-injecting-room-20240423-p5flzd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T02:18:10Z **Brisbane News Live: Qld’s winner-takes-all political games; Wholesale electricity prices down**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-qld-s-winner-takes-all-political-games-wholesale-electricity-prices-down-20240422-p5flqu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T02:38:01Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T02:40:22Z **Grieving parents fight Canning Vale road-rage killer’s early release**
Aya Hishmeh, 26, mowed down a group of boys with her car – killing one and injuring others – in a crime that shocked Perth. Now she is facing the parole board. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/grieving-parents-fight-canning-vale-road-rage-killer-s-early-release-20240423-p5flyu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T03:05:54Z **WA news live: Teachers to walk off job over pay deal, pro-Putin councillor survives no-confidence vote**
Teachers at WA’s public schools are planning to walk off the job as a pay row with the state government escalates. A deal proposed on Tuesday was labelled “laughable” by the union. Follow our live coverage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-teachers-to-walk-off-job-over-pay-deal-child-restraint-laws-in-spotlight-after-wa-road-death-20240422-p5flrh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T02:59:38Z **Australia has a new astronaut. But what would it take to get her to space?**
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who graduated from the European Space Agency overnight, is the first person to train as an astronaut under the Australian flag. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/australia-has-a-new-astronaut-but-what-would-it-take-to-get-her-to-space-20240422-p5flob.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T03:13:28Z **Brisbane News Live: Qld’s winner-takes-all political games; Wholesale electricity prices down**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-qld-s-winner-takes-all-political-games-wholesale-electricity-prices-down-20240422-p5flqu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T03:10:30Z **Australia news LIVE: Treasurer open to running budget deficits; e-Safety watchdog gets injunction against X over videos**
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is open to running budget deficits, the e-Safety watchdog wins court bid against X over Sydney stabbing videos and electricity prices are down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-treasurer-open-to-running-budget-deficits-e-safety-watchdog-gets-injunction-against-x-over-video-20240423-p5fluy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T03:27:16Z **Marsh managing hamstring injury**
Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season with a hamstring injury. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/marsh-managing-hamstring-injury-20240423-p5fm0j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T03:57:39Z **Brisbane News Live: Qld’s winner-takes-all political games; Wholesale electricity prices down**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-qld-s-winner-takes-all-political-games-wholesale-electricity-prices-down-20240422-p5flqu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T04:12:51Z **WA news LIVE: Teachers to walk off job over pay deal, pro-Putin councillor survives no-confidence vote**
Teachers at WA’s public schools are planning to walk off the job as a pay row with the state government escalates. A deal proposed on Tuesday was labelled “laughable” by the union. Follow our live coverage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-teachers-to-walk-off-job-over-pay-deal-child-restraint-laws-in-spotlight-after-wa-road-death-20240422-p5flrh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T04:55:40Z **Brisbane News Live: Qld’s winner-takes-all political games; Wholesale electricity prices down**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-qld-s-winner-takes-all-political-games-wholesale-electricity-prices-down-20240422-p5flqu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T05:07:01Z **‘Overworked, underpaid and fed up’: Why thousands of WA teachers walked off the job**
About 8000 teachers marched from Optus Stadium on Tuesday, joined by thousands more in the regions and even more watching the rally online. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/overworked-underpaid-and-fed-up-why-thousands-of-wa-teachers-walked-off-the-job-20240423-p5fm0s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T05:06:36Z **Marsh managing hamstring injury**
Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season with a hamstring injury. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/marsh-managing-hamstring-injury-20240423-p5fm0j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T05:30:00Z **The brutal reason the folks who’ve bought into Sirius are so lucky**
It was built to last. And that’s unlike the housing we’ve seen go up in the last 20 years. Sirius will stand forever. No cracks, except in the social fabric. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/the-brutal-reason-the-folks-who-ve-bought-into-sirius-are-so-lucky-20240422-p5flsu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T05:26:46Z **Rozelle interchange ‘hotspots’ were known 16 months before opening**
Senior managers from toll road operator Transurban have told an inquiry that the analysis was shared with the previous Coalition government. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/rozelle-interchange-hotspots-were-known-16-months-before-opening-20240417-p5fkj2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T06:10:35Z **Brisbane News Live: Qld’s winner-takes-all political games; Wholesale electricity prices down**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-qld-s-winner-takes-all-political-games-wholesale-electricity-prices-down-20240422-p5flqu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T06:24:47Z **‘The sky became three stars richer’: Father recalls losing his family in deliberate car fire**
James Swan Palakamannil sobbed as he recalled the night his nurse wife Jasmine took the lives of his two treasured young girls in a fatal act of family violence. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-sky-became-three-stars-richer-father-recalls-losing-his-family-in-deliberate-car-fire-20240423-p5flzk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T06:29:49Z **WA news LIVE: Teachers to walk off job over pay deal, pro-Putin councillor survives no-confidence vote**
Teachers at WA’s public schools are planning to walk off the job as a pay row with the state government escalates. A deal proposed on Tuesday was labelled “laughable” by the union. Follow our live coverage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-teachers-to-walk-off-job-over-pay-deal-child-restraint-laws-in-spotlight-after-wa-road-death-20240422-p5flrh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T06:47:05Z **Allegedly murdered woman’s father ‘angry’ at justice system**
The father of Molly Ticehurst, who was allegedly murdered by her ex-partner while he was on bail, has voiced his anger at the justice system. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/allegedly-murdered-woman-s-father-angry-at-justice-system-20240423-p5fm2v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T06:41:58Z **Unions call for wanding laws amid rise in knife crime**
Unions are calling on the NSW government to urgently introduce new laws to allow police to conduct non-invasive knife searches following a surge in stabbings across the state. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/unions-call-for-wanding-laws-amid-rise-in-knife-crime-20240423-p5fm2r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T06:41:52Z **Memorial for Bondi stabbing victim Jade Young**
Friends and family of Bondi stabbing victim Jade Young have gathered at Sydney's Botanic Gardens today to farewell the mother of two. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/memorial-for-bondi-stabbing-victim-jade-young-20240423-p5fm2q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T06:52:31Z **War dog receives honorary RSL membership**
Manic, a 10-year-old army service dog, has been granted an honorary membership at Cronulla RSL. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/war-dog-receives-honorary-rsl-membership-20240423-p5fm2z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T06:57:20Z **Paddle-out by surf clubs honours Bondi stabbing victims**
The victims of the Bondi killings are being commemorated in the waters off eastern Sydney. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/paddle-out-by-surf-clubs-honours-bondi-stabbing-victims-20240423-p5flut.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T07:24:17Z **WA news LIVE: Teachers to walk off job over pay deal, pro-Putin councillor survives no-confidence vote**
Teachers at WA’s public schools are planning to walk off the job as a pay row with the state government escalates. A deal proposed on Tuesday was labelled “laughable” by the union. Follow our live coverage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-teachers-to-walk-off-job-over-pay-deal-child-restraint-laws-in-spotlight-after-wa-road-death-20240422-p5flrh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T08:13:23Z **Hundreds paddle out at Sydney beach to remember Bondi victims**
Hundreds of surfers have held a paddle out at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of this month’s stabbing attack at the nearby Westfield. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/hundreds-paddle-out-at-sydney-beach-to-remember-bondi-victims-20240423-p5flut.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T08:13:07Z **Allegedly murdered woman’s father ‘angry’ at justice system**
The father of Molly Ticehurst, who was allegedly murdered by her ex-partner while he was on bail, has voiced his anger at the justice system. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/allegedly-murdered-woman-s-father-angry-at-justice-system-20240423-p5fm2v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T08:10:28Z **As it happened: WA news on Tuesday, April 23**
The latest news from Perth and across WA. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-teachers-to-walk-off-job-over-pay-deal-child-restraint-laws-in-spotlight-after-wa-road-death-20240422-p5flrh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T08:23:09Z **Anthony Albanese walks Kokoda Track ahead of Anzac Day**
Anthony Albanese has begun walking the Kokoda Track ahead of Anzac Day. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/anthony-albanese-walks-kokoda-track-ahead-of-anzac-day-20240423-p5fm3i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T08:18:07Z **Ten wants costs for 'deliberately wicked' Lehrmann case**
The battle between Network Ten and Bruce Lehrmann has reignited, now over who will cover the cost for the former Liberal staffer's defamation defeat. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/ten-wants-costs-for-deliberately-wicked-lehrmann-case-20240423-p5fm3f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T08:27:47Z **Government scraps plans to build Melbourne's second injecting room**
The Victorian government will not build a second safe injecting room in Melbourne. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/government-scraps-plans-to-build-melbournes-second-injecting-room-20240423-p5flzd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T08:34:08Z **As it happened: Brisbane on Tuesday, April 23**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-qld-s-winner-takes-all-political-games-wholesale-electricity-prices-down-20240422-p5flqu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T08:32:19Z **Zero affordable rentals for low income Australians**
Virtually zero rental properties across the country are affordable for low income Australians, according to a charity. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/zero-affordable-rentals-for-low-income-australians-20240423-p5fm3m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T08:32:15Z **Woman in Tesla hit and run facing jail time**
A woman who claimed her Tesla was on autopilot when she ploughed into a nurse in Armadale is facing time behind bars. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/woman-in-tesla-hit-and-run-facing-jail-time-20240423-p5fm3l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T08:40:28Z **Rescue mission off Queensland coast to save rower**
A rescue mission has been launched off the Queensland coast to save an American man rowing from the US to Australia in an attempt to break a world record. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/rescue-mission-off-queensland-coast-to-save-rower-20240423-p5fm3n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T08:36:25Z **Nurse run down by woman who falsely claimed Tesla was on autopilot**
A nurse who was mown down and left for dead says she has irreversible brain damage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/nurse-run-down-by-woman-who-falsely-claimed-tesla-was-on-autopilot-20240423-p5flvo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T08:54:46Z **Unions call for wanding laws amid rise in knife crime**
Unions are calling on the NSW government to urgently introduce new laws to allow police to conduct non-invasive knife searches following a surge in stabbings across the state. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/unions-call-for-wanding-laws-amid-rise-in-knife-crime-20240423-p5fm2r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T08:54:18Z **Trial of former cop accused of murder adjourned until June**
The former cop accused of murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies has had his case adjourned until June. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/trial-of-former-cop-accused-of-murder-adjourned-until-june-20240423-p5flzf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T08:58:25Z **'Greedy' decision by Gai Vieria's insurance leaves couple rattled six years on from crash**
Gai Vieria’s insurance company have slashed her therapy times six years after a police officer crashed into her, laving her with physical disabilities. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/greedy-decision-by-gai-vierias-insurance-leaves-couple-rattled-six-years-on-from-crash-20240423-p5fm3o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T08:57:47Z **Insurance claim denied for worker with cancer**
A construction worker struck down by cancer and COVID-19 is mounting a legal campaign after his insurance company refused to honour his lost wages. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/insurance-claim-denied-for-worker-with-cancer-20240423-p5fm3p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T08:57:13Z **Crown gets green light to run Sydney casino**
Crown Sydney has been given the green light to operate its casino three years after it was found unsuitable to operate the venue following money laundering admissions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/crown-gets-green-light-to-run-sydney-casino-20240423-p5fm3q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T09:06:13Z **Family of eight sleep in tent while waiting for home**
A young Queensland family of eight has been left sleeping in a tent, waiting more than six months for a home after their last lease ended. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/family-of-eight-sleep-in-tent-while-waiting-for-home-20240423-p5fm3t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T09:05:37Z **Anzac Day double demerits come into effect**
Double demerits for Anzac Day will come into effect from midnight. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/anzac-day-double-demerits-come-into-effect-20240423-p5fm3s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T09:04:45Z **War dog receives honorary RSL membership**
Manic, a 10-year-old army service dog, has been granted an honorary membership at Cronulla RSL. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/war-dog-receives-honorary-rsl-membership-20240423-p5fm2z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T09:01:53Z **Truck driver pleads not guilty over Exford school bus crash**
Jamie Gleeson, 50, will face a jury over seven counts of dangerous driving causing serious injury following the May 2023 collision with a bus carrying 45 children west of Melbourne. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/truck-driver-pleads-not-guilty-over-exford-school-bus-crash-20240423-p5flwq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T09:15:00Z **WAtoday reveals brand-new look and offerings**
Whether you've got five minutes between meetings or are out and about with your mobile, WAtoday will tell you what you need to know, today. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/watoday-reveals-brand-new-look-and-offerings-20240423-p5fm3g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T09:21:07Z **Spike in nicotine poisoning among preschoolers**
Parents are being warned after an alarming spike in nicotine poisoning among preschoolers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/spike-in-nicotine-poisoning-among-preschoolers-20240423-p5fm3w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T09:21:07Z **Survivor of Plympton stabbing speaks out**
Sue Scardigno, the survivor of the Plympton stabbing attack, speaks out with a report into tragedy overdue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/survivor-of-plympton-stabbing-speaks-out-20240423-p5fm3x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T09:17:16Z **Child nearly hit by train in SA**
A child has come terrifyingly close to a moving train as it pulled into Gawler Station in South Australia. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/child-nearly-hit-by-train-in-sa-20240423-p5fm3u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T09:17:16Z **Inquest into ramping crisis resumes in Adelaide**
A coroner has been shown the faces of Adelaide's ramping crisis as an inquest resumes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/inquest-into-ramping-crisis-resumes-in-adelaide-20240423-p5fm3v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T09:30:00Z **‘It was never about the money’: NSW’s junior doctors win $230m payout**
At the end of a 100-hour week, Dr Amireh Fakhouri was too exhausted to drive home. Now she has helped win record backpay for 20,000 colleagues. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/it-was-never-about-the-money-nsw-s-junior-doctors-win-230m-payout-20240318-p5fd5q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T09:30:00Z **John Curtin, Winston Churchill and the cable that changed the course of Australian history**
During World War II, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill ordered Australian troops to defend Britain’s colonial interests. Australian leader John Curtin had other ideas. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/john-curtin-winston-churchill-and-the-cable-that-changed-the-course-of-australian-history-20240423-p5fm1l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T09:43:58Z **‘People are still going to be dying in alleyways’: The lost battle for a second safe injecting room**
Saade Melki says the safe injecting room in Richmond stopped him from overdosing. He is shocked that plans to build another one in the city have been abandoned. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/people-are-still-going-to-be-dying-in-alleyways-the-lost-battle-for-a-second-safe-injecting-room-20240423-p5fm14.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T09:45:24Z **Child nearly hit by train in SA**
A child has come terrifyingly close to a moving train as it pulled into Gawler Station in South Australia. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/child-nearly-hit-by-train-in-sa-20240423-p5fm3u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T09:50:21Z **Eels stars in support of embattled coach**
Parramatta Eels players are backing embattled coach Brad Arthur. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/eels-stars-in-support-of-embattled-coach-20240423-p5fm43.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T10:00:00Z **I was at Arj Barker’s show – here’s what really happened**
Readers on the comedy show where a mother and baby were kicked out, and the decision by Jacinta Allan to reject a CBD safe-injecting room. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/i-was-at-arj-barker-s-show-here-s-what-really-happened-20240422-p5flnv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T10:12:34Z **The viral candied fruit recipe sending kids to hospital**
“It is not just melting the sugar, it is also melting the plastic containers,” one Queensland burns specialist says. “You can just see a disaster coming from that.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/the-viral-candied-fruit-recipe-sending-kids-to-hospital-20240423-p5flzi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T10:15:07Z **Crows forward looks to skipper as he seeks form revival**
Adelaide Crow Darcy Fogarty says he'll take a leaf out of Jordan Dawson's book in his quest to turn his form around. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/crows-forward-looks-to-skipper-as-he-seeks-form-revival-20240423-p5fm44.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T10:30:35Z **Child scratched by needle at daycare**
There was a scare at a Perth daycare centre after a child was scratched by a needle. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/child-scratched-by-needle-at-daycare-20240423-p5fm47.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T10:28:23Z **Global luxury retail giant sues Queen’s Wharf Brisbane before opening**
The consortium behind Queen’s Wharf is looking for “new and exciting retailers” amid signs of late changes to the $4 billion mega complex. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/global-luxury-retail-giant-sues-queen-s-wharf-brisbane-before-opening-20240418-p5fkx8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T10:25:55Z **Thousands of WA teachers walk off the job**
About 8000 people rallied as WA teachers took their fight for more pay and better conditions to the streets of Perth. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/thousands-of-wa-teachers-walk-off-the-job-20240423-p5fm46.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T10:25:17Z **Tributes to woman killed in Perth crash**
New details have emerged about a woman killed in a crash north of Perth. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/tributes-to-woman-killed-in-perth-crash-20240423-p5fm45.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T11:00:00Z **How to get a head knock in advertising**
While some get cocky over school lunches. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/how-to-get-a-head-knock-in-advertising-20240423-p5flw5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T13:59:00Z **Superquiz and Target Time, Wednesday, April 24**
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/superquiz-and-target-time-wednesday-april-24-20240423-p5flzx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T15:00:00Z **Victoria Park could save us $1.1b, so it deserves better than premier’s short shrift**
If the costs stack up, and there would be no net loss of green space, then Victoria Park is an absolute no-brainer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/victoria-park-could-save-us-1-1b-so-it-deserves-better-than-premier-s-short-shrift-20240418-p5fku9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T17:00:00Z **From GP to CEO: How this corporate boss brought one skill full circle**
Lachlan Henderson was leading a hospital group through a pandemic in the world’s most locked-down city when he got an offer he couldn’t refuse: to return home. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/from-gp-to-ceo-how-this-corporate-boss-brought-one-skill-full-circle-20240419-p5fl6y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T19:00:00Z **‘Laws may need to change’: Gina Rinehart lashes Facebook over scam ‘inaction’**
Rinehart has conceded a legal overhaul may be the only way to prevent people from being swindled as she lashed social media giant Facebook for its inaction on scam ads and implied the company should foot the bill. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/laws-may-need-to-change-gina-rinehart-lashes-facebook-over-scam-inaction-20240417-p5fkmt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T19:00:00Z **Three things I love: St John Ambulance WA paramedic Matt Didcoe**
Each week, WAtoday reaches out to the Perth community to find out three things people love the most about our coastal capital. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/three-things-i-love-st-john-ambulance-wa-paramedic-matt-didcoe-20240419-p5fl8f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T19:00:00Z **This 200kg bomb was designed to inflict maximum damage. Gavin Stevens’ job was defusing it**
The bomb was armed with acoustic and seismic detectors, making any noise or vibration deadly. Even worse, attached magnetic devices could detect the metal eyelet of an approaching boot. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/this-200kg-bomb-was-designed-to-inflict-maximum-damage-gavin-stevens-job-was-defusing-it-20240422-p5flky.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T19:00:00Z **Mental health behind WA miners’ move towards more even-time FIFO rosters**
A study into the mental health of FIFO workers called for them to spend no more than half their time on site. Six years on, WA’s mining sector appears to have listened. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/mental-health-behind-wa-miners-move-towards-more-even-time-fifo-rosters-20240422-p5flnc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T19:00:00Z **Read all about it: WAtoday enters a new era**
After 16 years’ publishing award-winning local news, WAtoday marks its evolution with brand-new offerings for the people of Perth. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/read-all-about-it-watoday-enters-a-new-era-20240422-p5flrx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T19:00:00Z **Residents delighted by Caulfield Grammar crackdown on parking parents**
School is about to start for the day and all is peaceful in the Glen Iris street adjoining the private school, where new parking restrictions have been imposed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/residents-delighted-by-caulfield-grammar-crackdown-on-parking-parents-20240423-p5flxn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T19:00:00Z **Anger, conspiracies, insults – and that’s just the pollies. Why I put Basil on the air (and keep bringing him back)**
A weekly segment with Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas would make for great radio, I thought. Who could have foreseen the ensuing outrage from our state’s political class? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/anger-conspiracies-insults-and-that-s-just-the-pollies-why-i-put-basil-on-the-air-and-keep-bringing-him-back-20240423-p5flzb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T19:00:00Z **WAtoday: What you need to know today**
Whether you’ve got five minutes between meetings or you’re out and about with your mobile, WAtoday will keep you up to the minute. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/watoday-what-you-need-to-know-today-20240423-p5fm06.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T19:00:00Z **X-rated: Raunchy retailer takes the Musk approach to ad regulator**
Honey Birdette has clocked up more than 70 violations of the advertising code and there is nothing authorities can do about it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/x-rated-raunchy-retailer-takes-the-musk-approach-to-ad-regulator-20240423-p5fm1e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T19:57:41Z **NSW Premier Chris Minns launches review into alleged murder of young mum**
NSW government announces a review into the alleged murder of young mother Molly Ticehurst. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw-premier-chris-minns-launches-review-into-alleged-murder-of-young-mum-20240424-p5fm4u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T20:10:36Z **Spears taken by Captain James Cook returned to indigenous community**
Traditional owners reclaim spears taken by Captain Cook during first his contact with Australia. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/spears-taken-by-captain-james-cook-returned-to-indigenous-community-20240424-p5fm4w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T20:18:39Z **Brisbane News Live: Luxury retail giant sues Queen’s Wharf; Brisbane house prices hit record high**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-luxury-retail-giant-sues-queen-s-wharf-brisbane-house-prices-hit-record-high-20240423-p5fm0t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T20:57:53Z **Australia news LIVE: Coalition pushes compulsory age limits for social media; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T21:07:34Z **Australia news LIVE: Coalition pushes compulsory age limits for social media; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T21:16:15Z **NSW Premier Chris Minns launches review into alleged murder of young mum**
NSW government announces a review into the alleged murder of young mother Molly Ticehurst. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw-premier-chris-minns-launches-review-into-alleged-murder-of-young-mum-20240424-p5fm4u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T21:26:53Z **Australia news LIVE: Coalition pushes compulsory age limits for social media; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T21:35:18Z **Australia news LIVE: Coalition pushes compulsory age limits for social media; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T21:49:48Z **Stoinis stuns IPL with century**
Australian batter Marcus Stoinis set the Indian Premier League alight with a blistering century. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/stoinis-stuns-ipl-with-century-20240424-p5fm5i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T21:49:11Z **Australia news LIVE: Coalition pushes compulsory age limits for social media; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T21:56:51Z **Australia news LIVE: Coalition pushes compulsory age limits for social media; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T22:09:54Z **Australia news LIVE: Coalition pushes compulsory age limits for social media; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T22:24:53Z **Australia news LIVE: Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T22:37:55Z **Brisbane News Live: Luxury retail giant sues Queen’s Wharf; Brisbane house prices hit record high**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-luxury-retail-giant-sues-queen-s-wharf-brisbane-house-prices-hit-record-high-20240423-p5fm0t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T22:45:06Z **Units destroyed by fire at Doonside in Sydney's west**
A fire at a row of townhouses at Doonside in Sydney's west has destroyed several units. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/units-destroyed-by-fire-at-doonside-in-sydneys-west-20240424-p5fm64.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T22:44:18Z **Australia news LIVE: Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T22:49:54Z **Brisbane News Live: Luxury retail giant sues Queen’s Wharf; Brisbane house prices hit record high**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-luxury-retail-giant-sues-queen-s-wharf-brisbane-house-prices-hit-record-high-20240423-p5fm0t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T23:06:55Z **Australia news LIVE: Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T23:26:41Z **Australia news LIVE: Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T23:26:02Z **Brisbane News Live: Luxury retail giant sues Queen’s Wharf; Brisbane house prices hit record high**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-luxury-retail-giant-sues-queen-s-wharf-brisbane-house-prices-hit-record-high-20240423-p5fm0t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T23:31:33Z **WA news LIVE: Major Perth builder collapses; Rinehart takes swipe at Facebook**
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-major-perth-builder-collapses-rinehart-takes-swipe-at-facebook-20240423-p5fm2s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T23:42:51Z **Australia news LIVE: Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T23:50:20Z **Central Coast Mariners player arrested over sexual assault**
A-League’s Central Coast Mariners player Angel Torres was arrested at a home in Terrigal and charged with the sexual assault of a 21-year-old woman. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/central-coast-mariners-player-arrested-over-sexual-assault-20240424-p5fm7d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-23T23:55:31Z **Australia news LIVE: Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T00:10:31Z **Australia news LIVE: Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T00:13:33Z **WA news LIVE: Major Perth builder collapses; Ex-Docker’s death probed in AFL drug investigation**
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-major-perth-builder-collapses-rinehart-takes-swipe-at-facebook-20240423-p5fm2s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T00:30:53Z **Australia news LIVE: Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T00:52:33Z **WA news LIVE: Major Perth builder collapses; Ex-Docker’s death probed in AFL drug investigation**
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-major-perth-builder-collapses-rinehart-takes-swipe-at-facebook-20240423-p5fm2s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T00:45:38Z **Dawn Discos**
The group behind Cold Nips has started hosting 5am silent discos at Scarborough beach. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/dawn-discos-20240424-p5fm85.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T01:07:48Z **Australia news LIVE: Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T01:14:24Z **WA news LIVE: Major Perth builder collapses; Ex-Docker’s death probed in AFL drug investigation**
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-major-perth-builder-collapses-rinehart-takes-swipe-at-facebook-20240423-p5fm2s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T01:21:18Z **Home and Away star wanted on arrest after failing to appear in court on assault charges**
Actor Orpheus Pledger absconded from a Melbourne hospital during a court-ordered medical assessment. He had been charged with assaulting a woman. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/home-and-away-star-wanted-on-arrest-after-failing-to-appear-in-court-on-assault-charges-20240424-p5fm51.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T01:26:37Z **WA news LIVE: Major Perth builder collapses; Ex-Docker’s death probed in AFL drug investigation**
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-major-perth-builder-collapses-rinehart-takes-swipe-at-facebook-20240423-p5fm2s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T01:29:15Z **Australia news LIVE: Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T01:35:32Z **Australia news LIVE: Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore; Australians hit by tax surge**
The Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T01:44:52Z **'Unusual' footage shows wombat wading at Tasmanian beach**
A wombat has been caught on video walking through water on the shores of a Tasmanian beach. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/unusual-footage-shows-wombat-wading-at-tasmanian-beach-20240424-p5fm94.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T01:43:16Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation falls to 3.6 per cent; Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore**
Inflation has fallen to 3.6 per cent, the Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T01:50:24Z **Units destroyed by fire at Doonside in Sydney's west**
A fire at a row of townhouses at Doonside in Sydney's west has destroyed several units. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/units-destroyed-by-fire-at-doonside-in-sydneys-west-20240424-p5fm64.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T02:01:35Z **Brisbane News Live: Luxury retail giant sues Queen’s Wharf; Brisbane house prices hit record high**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-luxury-retail-giant-sues-queen-s-wharf-brisbane-house-prices-hit-record-high-20240423-p5fm0t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T01:54:59Z **Inflation eases, but not enough for early rate cut**
Inflation has continued to ease, dropping from 4.1 per cent in December to 3.6 per cent in March. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/inflation-eases-but-not-enough-for-early-rate-cut-20240424-p5fm9b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T02:13:05Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation falls to 3.6 per cent; Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore**
Inflation has fallen to 3.6 per cent, the Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T02:08:36Z **Home and Away star wanted by police after failing to appear in court on assault charges**
Actor Orpheus Pledger absconded from a Melbourne hospital during a court-ordered medical assessment. He had been charged with assaulting a woman. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/home-and-away-star-wanted-on-arrest-after-failing-to-appear-in-court-on-assault-charges-20240424-p5fm51.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T02:16:50Z **Home and Away star wanted by police after failing to appear in court on assault charges**
Actor Orpheus Pledger absconded from a Melbourne hospital during a court-ordered medical assessment. He had been charged with assaulting a woman. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/home-and-away-star-wanted-on-arrest-after-failing-to-appear-in-court-on-assault-charges-20240424-p5fm51.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T02:18:03Z **Don’t let Molly Ticehurst die in vain. I don’t care if we restrict civil liberties**
Sometimes the most terrible things provide the opportunity for us to change things for the better. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/don-t-let-molly-ticehurst-die-in-vain-i-don-t-care-if-we-restrict-civil-liberties-20240424-p5fm76.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T02:25:42Z **Ray Hadley's emotional outburst over Molly Ticehurst's death**
2GB radio host Ray Hadley voiced his fury on-air today after Molly Ticehurst's ex-partner was accused of killing her while on bail. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/ray-hadleys-emotional-outburst-over-molly-ticehursts-death-20240424-p5fm9s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T02:21:04Z **Pressure intensifies on social media companies to protect users from extreme content**
The bosses of the AFP and ASIO have weighed in on the court battle with social media companies over the removal of extreme content. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/pressure-intensifies-on-social-media-companies-to-protect-users-from-extreme-content-20240424-p5fm9l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T02:19:51Z **Teacher who pleaded guilty to sex with boy expected to be cleared**
Gaye Grant admitted to repeated acts of sexual intercourse with the boy and coaching him “about what he would say if her husband caught them together”. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/teacher-who-pleaded-guilty-to-sex-with-boy-expected-to-be-cleared-20240423-p5fm19.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T02:30:58Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation falls to 3.6 per cent; Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore**
Inflation has fallen to 3.6 per cent, the Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T02:50:59Z **Joint counter-terrorism police execute search warrants in Sydney**
The raids are part of an ongoing investigation, a statement from federal and state police said. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/joint-counter-terrorism-police-execute-search-warrants-in-sydney-20240424-p5fm9y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T02:50:06Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation falls to 3.6 per cent; Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore**
Inflation has fallen to 3.6 per cent, the Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T03:00:59Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation falls to 3.6 per cent; Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore**
Inflation has fallen to 3.6 per cent, the Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T03:10:08Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation falls to 3.6 per cent; Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore**
Inflation has fallen to 3.6 per cent, the Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T03:17:07Z **Joint counter-terrorism police execute search warrants in Sydney**
The raids are part of the investigation into the alleged stabbing attack at a Wakeley church by a 16-year-old boy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/joint-counter-terrorism-police-execute-search-warrants-in-sydney-20240424-p5fm9y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T03:20:23Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation falls to 3.6 per cent; Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore**
Inflation has fallen to 3.6 per cent, the Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T03:29:56Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation falls to 3.6 per cent; Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore**
Inflation has fallen to 3.6 per cent, the Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T03:35:29Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation falls to 3.6 per cent; Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore**
Inflation has fallen to 3.6 per cent, the Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T03:53:22Z **Police search for Home and Away star who failed to appear in court on assault charges**
Orpheus Pledger absconded from a Melbourne hospital during a court-ordered medical assessment. He had been charged with assaulting a woman. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/home-and-away-star-wanted-on-arrest-after-failing-to-appear-in-court-on-assault-charges-20240424-p5fm51.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T04:06:43Z **Counter-terrorism police execute search warrants in Sydney**
The raids are part of the investigation into the alleged stabbing attack at a Wakeley church by a 16-year-old boy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/joint-counter-terrorism-police-execute-search-warrants-in-sydney-20240424-p5fm9y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T04:20:28Z **Brisbane News Live: Luxury retail giant sues Queen’s Wharf; Brisbane house prices hit record high**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-luxury-retail-giant-sues-queen-s-wharf-brisbane-house-prices-hit-record-high-20240423-p5fm0t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T04:19:32Z **‘A beautiful soul’: Another woman killed, man arrested in regional Victoria**
Emma Bates, who cared for her elderly Cobram neighbours, has allegedly become another victim of violent crime at the hands of a man. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/a-beautiful-soul-another-woman-killed-man-arrested-in-regional-victoria-20240412-p5fjbt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T04:15:16Z **WA news LIVE: Major Perth builder collapses; Ex-Docker’s death probed in AFL drug investigation; Young man dies at WA mine site**
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-major-perth-builder-collapses-rinehart-takes-swipe-at-facebook-20240423-p5fm2s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T04:22:39Z **Premier orders urgent advice on bail law reform after alleged DV murder**
Chris Minns has asked the government’s top lawyer for legal advice regarding potential changes to the Bail Act after Molly Ticehurst was allegedly murdered by her ex-partner. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/premier-orders-urgent-advice-on-bail-law-reform-after-alleged-dv-murder-20240424-p5fmau.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T04:40:11Z **‘Doctor’s cardiologist’ helped transform patient treatment**
Dr David Hunt had a long and exemplary career in the public health sector as assistant director, and then director of cardiology at Royal Melbourne Hospital. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/doctor-s-cardiologist-helped-transform-patient-treatment-20240423-p5fm0f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T04:36:02Z **WA news LIVE: Major Perth builder collapses; Young man dies at WA mine site; Perth man goes on trial accused of murdering pregnant lover**
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-major-perth-builder-collapses-rinehart-takes-swipe-at-facebook-20240423-p5fm2s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T04:47:10Z **Brisbane News Live: Luxury retail giant sues Queen’s Wharf; Brisbane house prices hit record high**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-luxury-retail-giant-sues-queen-s-wharf-brisbane-house-prices-hit-record-high-20240423-p5fm0t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T05:07:09Z **‘A beautiful soul’: Another woman killed, man arrested in regional Victoria**
Emma Bates, who cared for her elderly Cobram neighbours, has allegedly become another victim of violent crime at the hands of a man. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/a-beautiful-soul-another-woman-killed-man-arrested-in-regional-victoria-20240412-p5fjbt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T05:10:53Z **Brisbane News Live: Luxury retail giant sues Queen’s Wharf; Brisbane house prices hit record high**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-luxury-retail-giant-sues-queen-s-wharf-brisbane-house-prices-hit-record-high-20240423-p5fm0t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T05:16:12Z **NSW government seeking urgent advice on bail reforms**
The NSW government is seeking urgent advice to determine if reform to bail laws for alleged domestic violence offenders is needed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw-government-seeking-urgent-advice-on-bail-reforms-20240424-p5fmbo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T05:21:48Z **Counter-terrorism police execute search warrants in Sydney**
The raids are part of the investigation into the alleged stabbing attack at a Wakeley church by a 16-year-old boy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/joint-counter-terrorism-police-execute-search-warrants-in-sydney-20240424-p5fm9y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T05:30:09Z **Australia news LIVE: Inflation falls to 3.6 per cent; Elon Musk labels Jacqui Lambie ‘enemy of the people’ amid social media furore**
Inflation has fallen to 3.6 per cent, the Coalition is pushing for compulsory age limits for social media sites, Australians are hit by more taxes and visa crackdown could hurt bilateral relations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-australians-hit-by-tax-surge-20240424-p5fm4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T05:49:13Z **‘Pointless killing’: Tangled dolphin at Bondi dies days before shark net removal**
A dolphin that died off Bondi Beach has become an unintended victim of this season’s shark net program. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/pointless-killing-tangled-dolphin-at-bondi-dies-days-before-shark-net-removal-20240424-p5fm8i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T05:59:27Z **WA news LIVE: Major Perth builder collapses; Young man dies at WA mine site; Perth man goes on trial accused of murdering pregnant lover**
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-major-perth-builder-collapses-rinehart-takes-swipe-at-facebook-20240423-p5fm2s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T05:53:27Z **More cops on the beat amid uptick in recruitment**
About 500 extra sworn officers and 400 unsworn officers are set to join the state’s police service, with nearly 700 recruits undergoing training. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/more-cops-on-the-beat-amid-uptick-in-recruitment-20240424-p5fmc1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T06:07:21Z **Want to prune a tree in your Glen Eira yard? You might soon need a permit**
A council in Melbourne’s south-east is considering a new local law that will prohibit residents from cutting or pruning trees in their own property without a permit. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/want-to-prune-a-tree-in-your-glen-eira-yard-you-might-soon-need-a-permit-20240416-p5fk7b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T06:05:19Z **WA news LIVE: Major Perth builder collapses; Young man dies at WA mine site; Perth man goes on trial accused of murdering pregnant lover**
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-major-perth-builder-collapses-rinehart-takes-swipe-at-facebook-20240423-p5fm2s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T06:21:46Z **WA news LIVE: Major Perth builder collapses; Young man dies at WA mine site; Woodside’s climate plan rejected**
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-major-perth-builder-collapses-rinehart-takes-swipe-at-facebook-20240423-p5fm2s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T06:14:30Z **Man accused of murdering pregnant Perth woman sent her barrage of abuse, court told**
A man accused of bludgeoning the mother of his unborn baby to death with a hammer allegedly killed her because she would not have an abortion, a jury has heard. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/man-accused-of-murdering-pregnant-perth-woman-sent-her-barrage-of-abuse-court-told-20240424-p5fmal.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T06:12:20Z **‘Our university is scared’: Sydney Uni students join wave of US college encampments**
Colleges across the United States have been rocked by mass protests at institutions which began at Colombia University on April 17 and quickly spread to other institutions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/our-university-is-scared-sydney-uni-students-join-wave-of-us-college-encampments-20240424-p5fm8r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T06:37:33Z **Accused killer Daniel Billings at a boxing tournament**
Billings is accused of killing Molly Ticehurst at her home in Forbes, NSW. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/accused-killer-daniel-billings-at-a-boxing-tournament-20240424-p5fmcu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T06:36:56Z **Seven youths arrested as part of ongoing investigation into alleged terror attack**
Seven youths have been arrested across south-west Sydney as investigations into an alleged terror attack at a Sydney church continue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/seven-youths-arrested-as-part-of-ongoing-investigation-into-alleged-terror-attack-20240424-p5fmcs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T06:46:39Z **‘Unacceptable risk to the people’: Teens arrested in counter terror raids**
Seven teenagers alleged to adhere to a “religiously motivated violent extremist ideology” have been arrested in raids that are part of the investigation into the alleged stabbing attack at a Wakeley church by a 16-year-old boy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/joint-counter-terrorism-police-execute-search-warrants-in-sydney-20240424-p5fm9y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T06:55:17Z **Elderly mother blasts ‘selfish’ driver who killed nurse**
The other driver admitted to killing the 49-year-old when he drove across the centre of the road, deliberately crashing into her car travelling in the opposite direction. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/elderly-mother-blasts-selfish-driver-who-killed-nurse-20240424-p5fmcy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T07:05:34Z **Calls for bail reform following murder**
There have been calls for bail law reforms as another women was killed, allegedly by an ex-partner. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/calls-for-bail-reform-following-murder-20240424-p5fmd5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T07:01:08Z **Joint Counter terrorism team conduct raids across Sydney**
The Joint Counter Terrorism Team have conducted raids across Sydney in relation to a terrorist attack at a Sydney church. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/joint-counter-terrorism-team-conduct-raids-across-sydney-20240424-p5fmd1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T07:14:46Z **Calls for bail reform following murder**
There have been calls for bail law reforms as another woman was killed, allegedly by an ex-partner. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/calls-for-bail-reform-following-murder-20240424-p5fmd5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T07:10:19Z **Homicide detectives investigating woman's death in Cobram**
Homicide squad detectives are investigating after a woman was found dead in Victoria's north. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/homicide-detectives-investigating-womans-death-in-cobram-20240424-p5fmd8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T07:44:25Z **Man who hid dead toddler in a roof arrested over death of Cobram woman**
John Torney, who was found not guilty of killing a toddler in 2015, has been arrested over the death of Emma Bates in Cobram. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/a-beautiful-soul-another-woman-killed-man-arrested-in-regional-victoria-20240412-p5fjbt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T07:49:19Z **Man who was found not guilty of toddler killing arrested over death of Cobram woman**
John Torney, who was found not guilty of killing a toddler in 2015, has been arrested over the death of Emma Bates in Cobram. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/a-beautiful-soul-another-woman-killed-man-arrested-in-regional-victoria-20240412-p5fjbt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T07:48:12Z **WA news LIVE: Woodside’s own shareholders reject its climate plan; Major Perth builder collapses**
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-major-perth-builder-collapses-rinehart-takes-swipe-at-facebook-20240423-p5fm2s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T07:58:31Z **Trial begins for Perth man accused of bludgeoning pregnant lover to death**
A man accused of bludgeoning the mother of his unborn baby to death with a hammer allegedly killed her because she would not have an abortion, a jury has heard. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/man-accused-of-murdering-pregnant-perth-woman-sent-her-barrage-of-abuse-court-told-20240424-p5fmal.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:01:22Z **Man who was found not guilty of toddler killing arrested over death of Cobram woman**
John Torney, who was found not guilty of killing a toddler in 2015, has been arrested over the death of Emma Bates in Cobram. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/a-beautiful-soul-another-woman-killed-man-arrested-in-regional-victoria-20240412-p5fjbt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:15:17Z **Homicide detectives investigating woman's death in Cobram**
Homicide squad detectives are investigating after a woman was found dead in Victoria's north. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/homicide-detectives-investigating-womans-death-in-cobram-20240424-p5fmd8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:20:00Z **Couple tied up in Donvale home invasion**
A couple in their 60s have been tied up and held at knife-point during a terrifying home invasion in Donvale. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/couple-tied-up-in-donvale-home-invasion-20240424-p5fmdo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:15:52Z **Two people arrested after Victoria police chase**
Two people were arrested after a police chase ended dramatically on the ride of a road in Truganina. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/two-people-arrested-after-victoria-police-chase-20240424-p5fmdn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:25:45Z **WA news LIVE: Woodside’s own shareholders reject its climate plan; Major Perth builder collapses**
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-major-perth-builder-collapses-rinehart-takes-swipe-at-facebook-20240423-p5fm2s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:22:31Z **As it happened: Brisbane on Wednesday, April 24**
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-news-live-luxury-retail-giant-sues-queen-s-wharf-brisbane-house-prices-hit-record-high-20240423-p5fm0t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:30:00Z **For crying out loud, the theatre is no place for a baby**
If I have paid a high price for a ticket to an evening show, screaming children are not part of the deal. It’s not fair to the other members of the audience or the performers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/for-crying-out-loud-the-theatre-is-no-place-for-a-baby-20240424-p5fm6y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:45:11Z **Townhouse gutted by fire after neighbours threated with gun**
A man was arrested overnight after he allegedly threatened residents of a housing complex, where a unit went up in flames this morning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/townhouse-gutted-by-fire-after-neighbours-threated-with-gun-20240424-p5fmds.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:37:31Z **Calls for bail reform following murder**
There have been calls for bail law reforms as another woman was killed, allegedly by an ex-partner. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/calls-for-bail-reform-following-murder-20240424-p5fmd5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:35:45Z **Lisa Wilkinson and Ten at loggerheads over Lehrmann costs**
High-profile presenter Lisa Wilkinson is locked in a fresh fight with Ten over her million-dollar legal costs of defending Bruce Lehrmann’s failed defamation suit. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/lisa-wilkinson-and-ten-at-loggerheads-over-lehrmann-costs-20240424-p5fmdc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:35:34Z **Joint Counter terrorism team conduct raids across Sydney**
The Joint Counter Terrorism Team have conducted raids across Sydney in relation to a terrorist attack at a Sydney church. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/joint-counter-terrorism-team-conduct-raids-across-sydney-20240424-p5fmd1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:47:34Z **Australian and Papa New Guinea Prime Minster’s takes on Kokoda track**
Anthony Albanese and James Marape have walked in the footsteps of the Anzacs on the Kokoda track. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australian-and-papa-new-guinea-prime-minster-s-takes-on-kokoda-track-20240424-p5fmdr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:47:27Z **Inflation eases, but not enough for early rate cut**
Inflation has continued to ease, dropping from 4.1 per cent in December to 3.6 per cent in March. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/inflation-eases-but-not-enough-for-early-rate-cut-20240424-p5fm9b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:55:38Z **Homes locked down during Gold Coast siege**
A frightening siege unfolded on the Gold Coast, forcing the lockdown of several nearby homes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/homes-locked-down-during-gold-coast-siege-20240424-p5fmdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:55:31Z **Gold Coast sewage spill to be investigated**
Queensland's Environment Department is set to investigate a major sewage spill on the Gold Coast. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/gold-coast-sewage-spill-to-be-investigated-20240424-p5fmdv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:54:42Z **‘Unacceptable risk to the people’: Teens arrested in counter-terror raids**
Seven teenagers alleged to adhere to a “religiously motivated violent extremist ideology” have been arrested as part of the investigation into the alleged stabbing attack at a Wakeley church by a 16-year-old boy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/joint-counter-terrorism-police-execute-search-warrants-in-sydney-20240424-p5fm9y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:50:39Z **Crowds begin to gather in Gallipoli ahead of ANZAC day**
Crowds are starting to build in Gallipoli ahead of the ANZAC day dawn service - 109 years since the first landing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/crowds-begin-to-gather-in-gallipoli-ahead-of-anzac-day-20240424-p5fmdu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T09:00:44Z **Steven Miles defends private plane flights**
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has defended the cost to the taxpayer of private jet flights. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/steven-miles-defends-private-plane-flights-20240424-p5fmdx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T08:58:42Z **As it happened: WA news on Wednesday, April 24**
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-major-perth-builder-collapses-rinehart-takes-swipe-at-facebook-20240423-p5fm2s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T09:09:50Z **Fire destroys Adelaide family home**
An Aberfoyle Park family is without a home after a devastating blaze destroyed everything they own. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/fire-destroys-adelaide-family-home-20240424-p5fmdy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T09:15:06Z **Used car trick of odometer tampering makes a resurgence thanks to new technology**
Hundreds of complaints have been filed over odometer tampering since a NSW government crackdown, with the used car trick making a resurgence thanks to new technology. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/used-car-trick-of-odometer-tampering-makes-a-resurgence-thanks-to-new-technology-20240424-p5fmdz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T09:15:00Z **Ramping inquest continues in South Australia**
The health minister insists he's not playing politics as a landmark inquest continues into the deaths of three South Australians. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/ramping-inquest-continues-in-south-australia-20240424-p5fme1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T09:14:57Z **Median Adelaide house price soars**
Adelaide's median house price has soared above $900,000 for the first time. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/median-adelaide-house-price-soars-20240424-p5fme0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T09:24:36Z **Topine seeking $4m from Bulldogs**
Former Bulldogs player Jackson Topine has launched legal action against the club in relation to a punishment he received for being late to training. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/topine-seeking-4m-from-bulldogs-20240424-p5fme2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T09:30:00Z **Private school students were asked what they’d eaten for breakfast. Later that day, they were scored**
A study quizzed students about the nutritional quality of their breakfast and then made them sit a test later in the day. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/private-school-students-were-asked-what-they-d-eaten-for-breakfast-later-that-day-they-were-scored-20240417-p5fkkf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T09:35:10Z **Nicks admits Crows have ‘regressed’**
Matthew Nicks admits the Crows have regressed this season with his side struggling to handle the weight of expectation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nicks-admits-crows-have-regressed-20240424-p5fme3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T09:45:26Z **Australian and Papa New Guinea Prime Minster’s takes on Kokoda track**
Anthony Albanese and James Marape have walked in the footsteps of the Anzacs on the Kokoda track. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australian-and-papa-new-guinea-prime-minster-s-takes-on-kokoda-track-20240424-p5fmdr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T09:40:35Z **Nicks admits Crows have ‘regressed’**
Matthew Nicks admits the Crows have regressed this season with his side struggling to handle the weight of expectation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nicks-admits-crows-have-regressed-20240424-p5fme3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T09:51:09Z **Townhouse gutted by fire after neighbours threatened with gun**
A man was arrested after he allegedly threatened residents of a housing complex, where a unit went up in flames. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/townhouse-gutted-by-fire-after-neighbours-threatened-with-gun-20240424-p5fmds.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T09:56:51Z **‘No one leave’: Police called to chaotic council meeting as CEO suspended**
Union members refused to vacate the chamber when Liverpool’s Liberal mayor Ned Mannoun called a closed session to debate the future of chief executive John Ajaka, a former Liberal MP. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/no-one-leave-police-called-to-chaotic-council-meeting-as-ceo-suspended-20240424-p5fmb4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T09:56:01Z **Crowds begin to gather in Gallipoli ahead of Anzac Day**
Crowds are starting to build in Gallipoli ahead of the Anzac Day dawn service, 109 years since the first landing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/crowds-begin-to-gather-in-gallipoli-ahead-of-anzac-day-20240424-p5fmdu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T09:55:46Z **Australian, Papa New Guinea PMs takes on Kokoda Track**
Anthony Albanese and James Marape have walked in the footsteps of the Anzacs on the Kokoda Track. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/australian-papa-new-guinea-pms-takes-on-kokoda-track-20240424-p5fmdr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T09:55:41Z **Used car odometer tampering makes resurgence**
Hundreds of complaints have been filed over odometer tampering since a NSW government crackdown, with the used car trick making a resurgence thanks to new technology. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/used-car-odometer-tampering-makes-resurgence-20240424-p5fmdz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T10:00:40Z **Crowds begin to gather in Gallipoli ahead of Anzac Day**
Crowds are starting to build in Gallipoli ahead of the Anzac Day dawn service, 109 years since the first landing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/crowds-begin-to-gather-in-gallipoli-ahead-of-anzac-day-20240424-p5fmdu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T10:00:00Z **ANZAC Day: stopping to feel the fear and imagine the horror**
Readers discuss the meaning of Anzac Day and the state government’s decision to not proceed with a safe injecting room in Melbourne’s CBD. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/anzac-day-stopping-to-feel-the-fear-and-imagine-the-horror-20240424-p5fm7z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T11:00:00Z **When electric vehicles revert to type**
It’s a party on wheels. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/when-electric-vehicles-revert-to-type-20240424-p5fm5n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T11:14:12Z **Man found not guilty of toddler killing charged over death of Cobram woman**
John Torney, who was found not guilty of killing a toddler in 2015, has been charged over the death of Emma Bates in Cobram. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/a-beautiful-soul-another-woman-killed-man-arrested-in-regional-victoria-20240412-p5fjbt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T11:41:27Z **Activists disrupt Woodside Energy shareholder meeting**
Activists have disrupted Woodside Energy’s shareholder meeting in Perth. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/activists-disrupt-woodside-energy-shareholder-meeting-20240424-p5fme8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T11:41:03Z **WA home builder goes into liquidation**
Collier Homes has collapsed into liquidation after more than 60 years of operation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/wa-home-builder-goes-into-liquidation-20240424-p5fme9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T11:44:50Z **240424-1800-STW-HARLEYBIAC_2024-04-24T11-28-11.mp4** ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/240424-1800-stw-harleybiac-2024-04-24t11-28-11-mp4-20240424-p5fmeb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T11:43:08Z **240424-1800-STW-DWEHTRIAL_2024-04-24T11-25-17.mp4** ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/240424-1800-stw-dwehtrial-2024-04-24t11-25-17-mp4-20240424-p5fmea.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T11:50:05Z **AFL drug policy blamed in death of Harley Balic**
Harley Balic died aged 25, his father now blaming the AFL and the secrecy of its illicit drugs policy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/afl-drug-policy-blamed-in-death-of-harley-balic-20240424-p5fmeb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T11:49:56Z **Man accused of killing pregnant woman faces court**
A married man is on trial, denying that he murdered his pregnant lover in Perth's north-east. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/man-accused-of-killing-pregnant-woman-faces-court-20240424-p5fmea.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national) 2024-04-24T13:59:00Z **Superquiz and Target Time, Thursday, April 25**
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/national/superquiz-and-target-time-thursday-april-25-20240424-p5fmb9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national)