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Human remains identified, family informed, coroner to look into the death
'Compelling evidence' of identity, no more searches planned.
•Sean Ford
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
Pedestrians hit in alleged drink driving crash
Two pedestrians are recovering from serious injuries after allegedly being hit by an out-of-control car on a busy inner-city street.
VIDEO
Qantas launches first-ever nonstop flights from Sydney to Las Vegas
The service will operate during the city's biggest global events.
•Carla Mascarenhas
SIGNPOST-CRIME
'Super dangerous': Sabotage fears after gas pours from popular cafe's pipeline
Police are hunting for a vandal after a dangerous gas leak.
•Owen Sinclair
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AGRIBUSINESS
'Business as usual' for Swan Hill's embattled livestock exchange
A search for a new operator has come up empty.
•Andrew Miller
VIDEO
Printed books have no place in my modern life
Like the cassette tape and fax machine, they are anachronisms.
•Garry Linnell
SCIENCE-AND-TECHNOLOGY
Flying taxis poised to swoop down for Brisbane Olympics
Once promised in science fiction, flying taxis are expected to become reality within months and Australia is among the candidates to host them.
VIDEO
Read all about it: from Orwellian wisdom to gravity's inescapable pull
Read about an inheritance feud and lessons from a Korean centenarian.
CULTURE
From steel goannas to ute monsters, this regional NSW art trail defies all expectations
The riverside corridor is full of surprises.
NEWS
Top cattle vendors forced to destock as high country drought persists
Dry years force top cattle vendors to destock their breeding herd.
•Bryce Eishold
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NEWS
Tassie event 'unknown' 13 years in, but is still achieving first-time feats
'The audience that we have are amazing and diehards.'
•Josh Partridge
VIDEO
Never walk alone - at least not when you go to the doctor
This is one rule to follow during medical appointments.
•Jenna Price
DOMESTIC
Married to a monster: Gisèle Pelicot's inspiring tale of survival
Gisèle Pelicot's compelling personal tale is very different from her daughter's, reflecting their contrasting ways of surviving trauma.
FACEBOOK
How a multimillion dollar luxury home sold for a record price in five days
'There's just not a lot of that in Launceston.'
•Ryan Bentley
DAILY-NEWSLETTER-LIST
Weapon crackdown: Premier unveils new 'Tasmanian-specific' gun reforms
Weapons used by the Bondi killers have been restricted.
•Bailey Forbes
VIDEO
Police drop burglary charge against pair who had $35k in stolen property
Pair were linked to the crime by a fingerprint and a drink can.
•Joe Colbrook
MOVIES
Elvis lets stage banter, humour and hip thrusts do the talking
Baz Luhrmann showcases previously unseen material.
ROYALS
Harry and Meghan comfort cancer patients in Jordan
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have comforted young cancer patients from Gaza and spoken with recovering addicts on their trip to Jordan.
FREE
Instagram to send parental alerts for mental health
Australian parents will receive alerts from Instagram if their children repeatedly search for terms relating to suicide or self-harm under a new feature.
BUSINESS-FINANCE
Check-out time for Coles on results as focus magnifies
The stakes are high for Coles as it unveils its half-yearly results, while fighting allegations of misleading customers and a strong performance by its rival.
UNITED-STATES
Melania Trump to chair UN Security Council meeting
In an unusual move US First Lady Melania Trump will chair a meeting of the United Nations security council next week, says the White House.
BEEF-CATTLE
Tasmanian buyer swoops on top-priced Banquet bull in total clearance sale
The on-property sale had 79 Angus bulls sold to five states.
•Barry Murphy
FREE
Rain-hit region on high alert amid twin cyclone threats
Sodden northern states are facing the threat of yet more flooding, but increased rain on the way is welcome news for some parched southern areas of Australia.
POLITICS
Optus boss grilled over fatal outage as telco eyes cuts
The head of Optus has accepted a "culture of carelessness" was entrenched at the telco, leading to a series of failures which have been linked to two deaths.
BUSINESS-FINANCE
Qantas shares nosedive amid weak international demand
Qantas shares flew high in early trading but then faltered and plunged to a three-month low after Australia's biggest airline delivered mixed half-year results.
FREE
Accused murderer told victim to treat wound, court told
A drug user accused of stabbing a dealer will argue he acted in self-defence, with a jury told he apologised and gave the victim a towel to stop the bleeding.
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
Teen camping death from meat allergy a near world-first
A coroner has warned more people could be at risk after she found a teenager died from a tick-derived allergy after eating beef sausages on a camping trip.
DOMESTIC
Aussie shares reset records as earnings boon rolls on
The local bourse's value has swelled by about $85 billion in February to record highs, swept up by strong interim financial results and commodity prices.
STUDSTOCK
Nareen Station's $175,000 bull buy up reveals plan for bigger, better herd
The Dickinson family purchased 13 Angus bulls at two major sales.
•Petra Oates
FREE
Highest heritage honour for Mardi Gras parade route
Sydney's Mardi Gras parade route is joining Uluru and the Sydney Opera House on the national heritage list.
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
Bondi attack anti-protest laws 'limited and necessary'
A government is defending anti-protest laws swiftly implemented after the Bondi Beach massacre which have been slammed as unconstitutional in court.
NSW
Police vow to crack emerging Coconut Cartel crime gang
An emerging criminal network police have claimed are responsible for violence has resulted in two of its alleged members facing court.
NEWS
"Turn off the lights!" Top triggers for family energy arguments
Why leaving the lights on is sparking national conflict
•Emily Rayner
HOME-AND-GARDEN
Analogue rooms and tech-free zones are high on the hot trends list for 2026
How Aussie families are adapting to the under 16 social media ban.
POLITICS
'Old man': Grace Tame lashes PM after difficult apology
The prime minister has found himself at loggerheads with a former Australian of the Year over an 'unfortunate' one-word remark.
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
Fears over Iranian regime's 'tentacles' in Australia
An atmosphere of fear, intimidation and surveillance is pervasive within Australia's Iranian communities as the oppressive regime targets dissidents worldwide.
VIDEO
Northern police raid uncovers firearms, drugs and counterfeit cash
Police raid Newstead property seizing guns and fake cash.
•Bailey Forbes
TRAVEL-TOPSHELF
Qantas calls its biggest status credit overhaul 'great news' - but there's a catch
Qantas makes it easier - and harder - to earn and retain status.
•Carla Mascarenhas
DOMESTIC
Hospital giant urges insurers to cough up more money
A major private hospital operator has swung to profit with help from strong Australian revenue growth, but its boss wants a bigger share of insurance premiums.
NEWS
Fatal crash driver changes plea on car thefts after offer of rehab over jail
Magistrate has woman assessed for diversion program over jail.
•Joe Colbrook
BUSINESS-FINANCE
Discounting, inventory issues weigh on Rebel Sport
Super Retail Group's profit fell 20 per cent in the first half, but sales were up and that momentum has continued into the second half.
VIDEO
National chains flock to Launceston suburb, Zambrero building new store
Big-name retail stores flocking to booming suburb.
•Hamish Geale
ENTERTAINMENT
Showcase reveals artworks stretched to the outer limits
A snapshot of contemporary art shows how artists push their materials to the limit, reflecting the forces which shape individuals and society.
NEWS
Prime market lift drives store cattle prices a little higher at Leongatha
Leongatha agents report a price lift of 10-15 cents a kilogram.
•Andrew Miller
DOMESTIC
Patients dead as hospital build sparks fungal outbreak
Sydney's largest public hospital admits construction works sparked an outbreak of a fungal infection that left two patients dead and four more sick.
DAILY-NEWSLETTER-LIST
No power, no problem: Tassie's first off-grid recycle rewards machine
Tasmania has its first solar-powered recycling machine.
•Saree Salter
TRAVEL-TOPSHELF
These 10 abandoned factories, mines and silos now hide art you won't expect
Your culture bucket list sorted, from London to Cape Town.
VIDEO
Actor Chris Hemsworth on 'tough' reality of dad's Alzheimer's disease
New documentary reveals the power of connection for brain health.
•Phoebe Loomes
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
'Wish he was here': sister's grief over servo killing
The sister of a beloved postmaster, who died after a drunk man attacked him without provocation, has detailed the painful impact losing him has had on her.
TELEVISION
Broke Outback Wrangler saddles up to defend lawsuit
Celebrity crocodile wrangler Matt Wright has fired his lawyers as he fights legal action from the widow of the victim of a fatal helicopter crash.
NEWS
MP says farmers should be offered financial incentives to cull kangaroos
A program similar to South Australia's would help with the issue.
•Quinton McCallum, Monique Patterson
RECOMMENDED
Great sound and more: 4 reasons to love the new Buds4 range from Samsung
Discover crisp audio, hands-free technology, and stunning design.
•Miranda Aitken
FREE
Threatened island nation to host pre-climate meet talks
Fiji and Tuvalu will host key meetings ahead of the 2026 COP31 summit, bringing the world's attention to a region on the frontline of climate change.
VIC
Accused murderer Greg Lynn makes bid for freedom
Greg Lynn has made an application for bail in the Victorian Supreme Court while charged with the murder of missing camper Carol Clay.
BUSINESS-FINANCE
Renewables growth energises spending as inflation rises
Capital expenditure has been rising fast in Australia as the treasurer warns stubborn inflation will mean savings are needed in the budget.
FREE
Kidnapped grandad murdered at rural stronghold: police
Two men have faced court accused of kidnapping and holding an elderly man at a house for up to 40 hours before murdering him, despite having the wrong man.
NEWS
What's on: Things to do across the North
Looking for something to do? Here are some ideas.
DOMESTIC
Got a phone? Prepare for an unsolicited message
Almost all Australians will get the same alert later this year as part of a nation-wide test of a new emergency warning system.
DOMESTIC
Affordability Diaries: Two first-home buyer couples, two very different properties
Learn how deposits and support schemes shape housing journeys
•Jessica Brady
DOMESTIC
'High likelihood' of strikes trigger evacuation orders
Families of Australian officials in the Middle East have been told to leave the region as tensions escalate following a US military build-up near Iran.
WORLD
William in first solo appearance since Andrew's arrest
The Prince of Wales has visited a biomedical research centre in his first solo public outing less than a week after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's shock arrest.
DOMESTIC
Chemist Warehouse owner plans to ramp up store openings
Pharmacy franchisor Sigma Healthcare, which owns the dominant Chemist Warehouse chain, has delivered a solid first-half result.
MIDDLE-EAST
Harry and Meghan visit hospitalised children from Gaza
Prince Harry and Meghan have met children evacuated from Gaza and visited a refugee camp during a two-day trip to Jordan.
FREE
Financial minimalism: A low-stress approach to managing your money in 2026
Discover financial minimalism in 2026 for a stress-free life by decluttering finances and automating cash flow
FACEBOOK
'At any cost': the six-way syndicate that secured Pathfinder's top bull
The top-priced bull was described as a "red meat machine".
•Petra Oates
NATIONAL
"A man is not a plan!" Why young women are giving up on home ownership
Income inequality and high costs challenge Gen Z and Millennial women in Australia's property market.
•Emily Rayner
DOMESTIC
Data centres urged to BYO clean energy, train workers
Momentum is building behind a data centre sector that will need to be powered by additional renewable energy capacity, along with upskilled workers.
DOMESTIC
China hits back at dance troupe linked to PM bomb scare
The Chinese embassy says it opposes violent attacks after a dance troupe banned in China was referenced in a bomb threat that forced an evacuation of The Lodge.
SIGNPOST-EXPLAINER
What is Shen Yun, the Chinese dance troupe connected to the bomb threat at the Lodge?
The group has a controversial history.
TRAVEL-NEWS
Step aside Bondi: these southern Sydney beaches have just been named Australia's best
Top 10 beaches in Australia revealed, and there's a big surprise.
•Carla Mascarenhas
NEWSLETTER
'Keep sales in small towns': a new plan emerges for Omeo's saleyards
A new sale could give the historic yards a fresh purpose.
•Bryce Eishold
VIDEO
Why animal vaginas are highlight of new panel quiz show Tonight at the Museum
New ABC series filmed in the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
•Glen Humphries
ENTERTAINMENT
Red flags and decomposed bodies: Is 56 Days streaming's steamiest new thriller?
To stream or not to stream: 56 Days, The Night Agent, The Lady.
•Jess Layt
UNION
Union says Premier is 'out of touch', and 'hostile' towards workforce
'Stop hiding behind bureaucrats and come and meet health workers.'
•Lauren Richardson
FREE
Social media ban study to track thousands of families
The internet watchdog has launched a study into 4000 Australian families to determine the impact and effectiveness of the world-first social media ban.
FACEBOOK
Dream of a sea change? This East Coast hotel is seeking new owners
Owner sells Surfside Hotel to retire and travel the world.
•Lauren Richardson
VIDEO
Man avoids jail time after stomping on man's head in violent pub brawl
The judge sentenced the man to a 15-month home detention order.
•Owen Sinclair
DAILY-NEWSLETTER-LIST
Launceston Cup 2026: AFL stars out in force after day's unusual start
PHOTOS: See the photos from the Launceston Cup
•Hamish Geale, Paul Scambler, Craig Thomson
FREE
Kindergartens close across state as teachers strike
Thousands of kindergarten teachers are going on strike due to an ongoing wage dispute with a state government, who they accuse of disrespectful treatment.
SIGNPOST-UPDATED
Scheduling conflict forces Hewitt to withdraw from Launceston International
'He loved his experience in Launceston last year.'
•Ben Hann, Josh Partridge
FREE
Future-proofing your home: A guide to smarter energy
Future-proof homes use electrification and solar to boost resilience.
•Elizabeth Habermann
DAILY-NEWSLETTER-LIST
Driver under influence and caught with 2kg of illicit drugs during routine stop
Tasman Highway stop leads to drug haul.
•Bailey Forbes
NEWS
VicGrid set to start issuing $800 fines to farmers blocking access to land
A campaign has been launched by farmers affected by the project.
•Monique Patterson
VIDEO
Resort life becomes your everyday living at this luxury, entertainers dream
This is the ultimate entertainer, with multiple outdoor options.
•Phoebe Christofi
VIDEO
An elegant double-storey family residence showcasing tranquil water views
Delivering comfort, family living in a relaxed coastal retreat.
AGRIBUSINESS
Victorian sheep farmer convicted and fined $10,000 for animal cruelty
Many sheep were found dead or too weak to move.
FACEBOOK
Greyhound deaths spark investigation and concerns for dog owners amid outbreak
The Examiner understands two to three dogs have died suddenly.
•Saree Salter
STORY-COMMERCIAL
Dive into an era of 'Agentic AI' - What you missed at Samsung Unpacked 2026
Discover Samsung's S26 Series and Buds4, featuring Agentic AI and brand new privacy displays.
•Miranda Aitken
LOCAL-NEWS
Scene cleared: Truck rollover at Mowbray blocks traffic into CBD
The scene has since been cleared.
•Saree Salter, Bailey Forbes
DOMESTIC
Lotteries under scrutiny for problem gambling register
Self-exclusion register BetStop has been described as an important tool in tackling gambling harm, but some improvements have been recommended.
VIDEO
The 'massive cost' preventing retirees from selling large homes
Will tax relief help self-funded retirees?
•Lisa Edser
REV-ONLY
The $30m Whale Beach clifftop golf green and an 'egg spa' top beautiful backyard listings
The best properties to see this Saturday the 28th of February.
•January Jones
WORLD
Queen and Paddington share marmalade sandwiches
The Queen asked Paddington Bear to share his marmalade sandwiches with her when she met him at a star-studded reception for a national writing competition.
FREE
Compact homes unlocking cheaper, cleaner city living
By using space economically, homes can be delivered at lower cost and with less environmental damage without sacrificing comfort.
FACEBOOK
How this Coojar sheep farmer mastered a 14-day joining to boost lamb survival
Inside the numbers of a highly successful sheep operation.
•Barry Murphy
VIDEO
'Blood flows like a river': Chinese embassy said it had no knowledge of bomb threat to PM
The threat has been linked to a well-known dance group.
•Lucinda Garbutt-Young, Dana Daniel
COURT-CRIME
'We need to be prepared': bomb scares, terror threats will continue, top cop says
'Unfortunately, it seems to be the environment at the moment ...'
•Bageshri Savyasachi
DOMESTIC
Strength training 'magic pill' to reduce cost of ageing
Australia spends more than $36 billion annually on aged care, but advocates say strength training should be taken seriously as a way to prevent senior decline.
DOMESTIC
Tech giant plans 800 million AI gadgets by Christmas
If your smartphone does not feature artificial intelligence, it could add the technology soon, with one manufacturer planning to double down on its investment.
DAILY-NEWSLETTER-LIST
Construction veteran hopes new laws will thwart thieves, lower building costs
Consumers are paying the price for increased building site crime.
•Ryan Bentley
COURT-CRIME
Applause in court as jury finds man guilty of raping a 14-year-old girl
The judge ordered the man be remanded in custody.
•Owen Sinclair
SIGNPOST-PROPERTY
What happens in Vegas: The NRL stars making major property moves
The NRL season kicks off in Las Vegas this weekend.
•Brendan Crabb
SIGNPOST-OPINION
I want to believe but this high speed rail talk feels like Groundhog Day
Politics is the biggest hurdle the project would have to overcome.
•John Hanscombe
DOMESTIC
Young women giving up on home ownership as costs rise
Young people, particularly women, are turning their backs on home ownership as up-front and ongoing costs combined with other pressures put it out of reach.
DOMESTIC
Indigenous poet claims richest state book prize
A poet's latest work has been lauded for its emotional intelligence, while Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah has won an award by popular vote.
DAILY-NEWSLETTER-LIST
Launceston Cup the biggest win of young jockey's career for Tassie trainer
The 2026 Launceston Cup has been run and won.
•Josh Partridge
ENTERTAINMENT
Martin Short postpones tour after daughter's death
Veteran actor Martin Short has postponed dates on his comedy tour after the death of his daughter Katherine at age 42.
DOMESTIC
Libs' housing plan to supersize CBD, fast-track fringe
A state opposition leader has revealed her alternative policy to the government's housing plan, but both have been criticised for lacking innovation.
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
Larger police search 'would not' have saved dead woman
Police have defended their response to reports of a woman being bashed before her body was found, but concede their communications system needs to be reviewed.
BUSINESS-FINANCE
Coles hits back, blames inflation for prices going up
Coles blames inflation for price rises during its "down down" campaign, denying it misled customers in a case brought to court by the consumer watchdog.
VIDEO
Your verdict on Andrew: Is the royal family officially over after the scandal
The PM backs moves to strip disgraced royal of succession rights.
•Carla Mascarenhas
DOMESTIC
High steaks: dwindling industry threatens food security
Farmers are having to send their livestock up to four hours' drive away to be processed, as limited access to local abattoirs raises food security concerns.
VIDEO
'Game changer': direct flights announced linking Launceston to major city
'Launceston was always on our radar.'
•Bailey Forbes
DOMESTIC
Australia's $18b fresh food sector leaves a sour taste
Fruit, vegetables and nuts have smashed production value records amid greater export demand, but growers say they are not seeing any of the profit.
DOMESTIC
Grocery giant hits 17-month high on 'fantastic result'
Woolworths has delivered better-than-expected earnings while improving customer satisfaction scores, sending its shares soaring to a 17-month high.
FREE
Accused allegedly confessed guilt after stabbing murder
A man accused of stabbing a man to death and seriously injuring another has claimed he was acting in self-defence, a Supreme Court jury has been told.
FREE
'Rise on the horizon': inflation fuels rate hike fears
A small increase in underlying inflation has led to growing expectations the Reserve Bank will lift the cash rate in coming months.
NEWS
'Immediately, we wanted to buy it': The tree that sold a Drummoyne house
There's always one feature that sells a house.
•January Jones
NEWS
Channel 7's Ryan Stokes sells 'rare' beachfront block to luxury developer Graya
The media boss began purchasing the blocks in 2016 for $8m.
•January Jones
FREE
'Dumbest option': top economist slams housing tax break
The government has been urged to draw a clean break on any changes to taxes on investment properties as it considers major reforms in the federal budget.
NEWS
How Margot Robbie built a $30m property portfolio from Gold Coast to LA
Has Robbie been as lucky with property as she has with film?
•January Jones
VIDEO
Historic Trevallyn property changes hands for just third time in 130 years
The property that sold around Launceston last week.
•Ryan Bentley
BUSINESS-FINANCE
Call to protect Australia's cultural heritage from AI
AI will rob Australia of its writers, musicians and filmmakers unless there's an overhaul of intellectual property protections, a professor warns.
DOMESTIC
Nightmare case leaves innocent man dead, duo locked up
Police have confirmed a body dumped near a local golf course was that of Chris Baghsarian, an 85-year-old grandfather kidnapped in a case of mistaken identity.
DOMESTIC
Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare
A bomb scare at The Lodge that prompted the prime minister's evacuation has been linked to threats made to Chinese dance group Shen Yun.
FREE
'Look at the divvy': iron ore miner's bumper payout
Iron ore miner Fortescue has raised its interim profit and will pay out 65 per cent of earnings to shareholders, as it continues to decarbonise its business.
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
Man 'guilty' after retrial over servo attack death
A man has been found guilty of manslaughter a second time over his unprovoked attack on a 73-year-old man at a service station, after facing retrial on appeal.
VIDEO
Ageing a 'modifiable' process: How to extend your longevity
After losing his father, a leading cardiologist shifted his focus.
•Phoebe Loomes
NEWS
'Off the charts': Star Hadspen jockey wins $10,000 for sporting club
'He's one of the best jockeys going around.'
•Josh Partridge
ENERGY
Data centres spruiked as energy grid 'shock absorbers'
Australia has the energy resources to host data centres and they can be built to play nicely with the electricity network, the federal climate minister says.
BUSINESS-FINANCE
WiseTech to axe 2000 staff as AI transition boots up
The era of manually written code is over, the boss of logistics technology group WiseTech Global says, as it becomes the latest company to flag AI job cuts.
NEWSLETTER
Council reduces farm rates, acknowledging producers are in 'no-win situation'
Victorian councillor says farmers are still doing it tough.
•Monique Patterson
DOMESTIC
Demand for travel remains resilient: Flight Centre
Demand for travel remains resilient, Flight Centre boss Graham Turner says, after the group lifted interim earnings by four per cent.
TRAVEL-TOPSHELF
A hidden Santiago venue turns dining into a night of live performance and revelry
Guests and performers mingle in the front room around an open barbecue and bar area.
VIDEO
How we end the secret shame of teen readers, one book at a time
The social media ban offers a rare chance to help teenage boys rediscover books.
DOMESTIC
Investors take big slice out of Domino's despite profit
Shares in the world's biggest pizza company have sold off sharply after a mixed earnings result, even though it swung to a profit as revenues declined.
POLITICS
Australian jailed for selling secrets to Russian broker
Australian Peter Williams will spend more than seven years behind bars after selling cyber secrets from a US defence contractor to a Russian-linked broker.
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
'Never': Rudd denies talking to accused Chinese asset
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd was sent one email from a man accused of working for Chinese intelligence but says he never received or responded to it.
NEWS
'A big difference': rain drives buyer confidence and firm prices at Kyneton
Up to 30 millimetres of rain fell "across all areas".
•Barry Murphy
FACEBOOK
Childhood under pressure: is Labor's five-day kinder too much, too soon?
A parent and an expert have questioned Labor's kindergarten push.
•Matt Maloney
NSW
Security boosted for beleaguered mental health hospital
Changes are coming for Australia's largest mental health hospital after fatal incidents allegedly involving absconding patients.
DOMESTIC
'Change the way we move': works begin on airport rail
Construction on a long-awaited airport rail superhub is set to begin after a federal and state funding boost, putting high-speed rail now firmly on the agenda.
DOMESTIC
Bondi gunman family jail visit stopped for fruit knife
The family of Naveed Akram has been stopped from visiting the Bondi Beach gunman in prison after police found "suspected contraband" in their parked car.
SPORTS-UPDATES-LIST
See all the pics: Northern Tassie event throws up crashes, drama and surprise
'To win in front of them was really special.'
•Ben Hann, Ryan Bentley
NEWS
Police hunt mystery motorcyclist accused of breaking into East Coast businesses
Quantities of cash were stolen.
•Saree Salter
REV-ONLY
Expert reveals the 'unsung factor' for top property price growth spots in regional Victoria and Tasmania
Infrastructure spending key to finding property growth hotspots.
•Jen Melocco
VIDEO
Duo arrested over botched grandfather kidnapping, death
Flowers are being laid in tribute outside the home of slain grandfather Chris Baghsarian as two men are interviewed over his baffling kidnapping.
NEWS
Your off-the-plan finance roadmap
From deposit to settlement: what actually happens, and how to prepare for it.
•view.com.au
NSW
MP's populism threat warning as cops crack down on hate
A Labor MP has warned Australia's social cohesion is under threat from extreme right and left-wing ideologies, arguing for so-called progressive patriotism.
VIDEO
Family pulls together to open IGA supermarket, outdoor cafe coming
New store opens on busy road near city.
•Hamish Geale
DOMESTIC
Housing and energy costs surge higher in inflation data
The end of government rebates for power bills has spurred a small rise in inflation, despite headline figures remaining steady.
BUSINESS-FINANCE
Punters take some skin off but gambling giant wagers on
Wagering giant Tabcorp has absorbed the $10 million impact of winning punters in the first half of 2025/26, thanks to the diversification of its business.
NRL
How college rugby could open door for NRL in USA
An American college rugby union All-Stars team playing in the NRL's Las Vegas Nines competition could help open a talent pipeline for rugby league in the USA.
AUSTRALIAN-RULES
Harder than ever to win. Impossible to predict. The fearless predictions for how your team will go
The AFL will change this year, but one thing might remain the same.
•Rohan Connolly
DAILY-NEWSLETTER-LIST
A German woman officially adopts the 'free-spirited' way of Aussie life
How a holiday visit turned into 12 years and citizenship.
•Lauren Richardson
HEALTH
The 'right care in the right place': construction starts on $3.8M upgrade
'It enables people to actually remain in the community.'
•Lauren Richardson
NEWS
Tallarook farmer slapped with $20,000 fine after removing native trees
The judge said deterrence was key to stop native tree removals.
•Barry Murphy
LAUNCESTON-AND-NORTH
A Tasmanian getaway where historic charm meets modern luxury and adventure
An 1840s Georgian farmstead gets a facelift with modern comforts.
•Chloe Hope