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VIC
Train lines busier but no new free transport services
A state leader acknowledges free public transport has made train lines busier but has stopped short of offering dedicated additional services.
NSW
Man held in custody, charged with mum's stabbing murder
A man accused of murdering his mother has been remanded in custody while police hunt a gang of men suspected of a separate stabbing death nearby.
POLITICS
Chinese state firm among top AFL stadium build bidders
The final two contenders to build a landmark $1 billion stadium have been revealed, including one involving a subsidiary of a Chinese government-owned firm.
FREE
Accused war criminal Roberts-Smith vows to clear name
Decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has made his first public statement since being charged with multiple war crimes, pledging to fight until the end.
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NSW
Imported bus drivers risk 'modern slavery', union warns
A campaign to recruit bus drivers from New Zealand to address a shortage is a band-aid solution to a persistent issue created by privatisation, a union says.
DOMESTIC
Break in economic data keeps Middle East in focus
Traders will be hoping US President Donald Trump strikes a permanent deal with Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as the clock ticks on a fragile ceasefire.
DOMESTIC
'Unspeakable': tributes held after comic expo tragedy
A minute's silence will be held to pay tribute to the victims of a fatal crash that happened outside a popular fan convention.
DOMESTIC
Drivers' fuel spend finally drops as oil channel shuts
Australian motorists are caught between the US and Iran as the Islamic republic backflips on a promise to reopen a critical shipping route.
FREE
King Charles to honour Queen Elizabeth's 100th birthday
The King will pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth and "renew his vow of service" in a heartfelt message on what would have been her 100th birthday.
FACEBOOK
Urgent action needed by state government to be prepared for future bushfires
Corangamite Shire Council has made a submission into an inquiry.
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FREE
Dance revival kicks off with Australian biennale
From Polyswagg to Bollywood, an inaugural biennale of contemporary dance might help the sector get its groove back.
FREE
No anniversary celebrations for death in custody report
More than 600 Indigenous people have died in custody in the 35 years since a royal commission's landmark report, with many of its recommendations ignored.
BEST-OF
Twitcher's delight: I found four of Asia's most extraordinary birdwatching spots
These are some of the best twitching experiences - just don't forget your binoculars.
DOMESTIC
'Never again': lessons from a new-look war memorial
The Australian War Memorial sits on a "fault line" in the national debate, its director says, as he reflects on how history guides its $580 million refurb.
FACEBOOK
State must act: Compelling fuel firms to reveal what they really pay
No more secrets: Why the state must strip fuel price anonymity
•Craig Thomson
NSW
Man dies in stabbing after reports of assault
A crime scene has been established after a man was found stabbed to death following reports of an assault.
COMMUNITY
Historian's 18-year-long quest to honour Australia's 'Second Anzacs'
How a lunchtime swim led Michael to uncover a lost chapter of WWII history.
•Phoebe Loomes
ELECTION
Indigenous recognition touted for new electoral map
Tasmania is the sole state without an electorate named after an Aboriginal person or place but many are hoping to change that.
FACEBOOK
Chicks under the bed to egg powerhouse: family-run poultry farm marks 60 years
Dan's Poultry Farm has been in the egg game for six decades.
•Barry Murphy
SIGNPOST-CITY-DEVELOPMENT
Why the long-running legal battle over the Gorge Hotel is not over yet
One part of an appeal struck out, remainder before tribunal.
•Joe Colbrook
WORLD
Trump's failing grip on global power
Trumpism will eventually end.
•Mark Kenny
FACEBOOK
'An athletics fanatic': why Izzy wants to push herself against world's best
Launceston's star heptathlete lit up the national titles.
•Jon Tuxworth
FACEBOOK
'It means a lot': A maths teacher's cancer journey inspires school shave
'It's one thing I can do to make life a little better.'
•Phillip Biggs
CARSGUIDE-NEWS
Nissan: 'badass is back' with Xterra 4WD
Nissan is pledging 'badass is back' with its new Xterra 4WD, with the V6-powered off-road-ready SUV pledging a return to pared-back simplicity in the segment.
FREE
Free access to potentially life-saving jab for seniors
The federal government is introducing free respiratory syncytial virus vaccinations for Australians 75 years and older.
WORLD
Trump boosts US research on psychedelic drug treatments
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the country's health authorities to expedite review of psychedelic drugs.
DOMESTIC
Pedestrian fatally struck outside busy comic convention
A pedestrian is dead and another is clinging to life after the pair were struck by a car outside a busy comic convention.
FACEBOOK
'It's pretty simple': Why Devils bolter made a shock return for NTFA club
An SFL-signed Devil lined up for his NTFA club on Saturday.
•Jon Tuxworth
FREE
Mitusbishi finally spills on new Pajero
Mitsubishi has finally confirmed timing and critical details surrounding the new Pajero, locking in a true off-road 4WD that will launch before the end of the year.
TRAVEL
Explore this picturesque island of Thailand on a luxury cruise
Port of the Week: Koh Samui, Thailand
TAS
Labor faithful urged to connect, focus on what matters
The leader of a struggling state opposition has urged the party's faithful to connect with voters and focus on the cost-of-living challenge.
DOMESTIC
Australian stars face off at high-energy dance event
Dancers from all walks have taken to the stage to impress their peers, going head-to-head with everyone from local talent to global stars.
FREE
Thousands march in calls to end domestic violence
Australia has been urged to take stronger action on men's behaviour as thousands of people joined rallies calling for an end to domestic and family violence.
POLITICS
Fuel pump prices to ease amid shipping breakthrough
Australians can expect petrol prices to fall further in coming weeks as oil prices ease, although volatility is expected to continue for months.
FOOTBALL-LIST
Why Launceston legend backs VFLW to retain Tassie's top talent
'There really was nowhere to go unless you got drafted.'
•Jon Tuxworth
FREE
New look for popular Toyota hybrid SUV
Toyota has lifted the lid on a new Yaris Cross with a fresh design that should breathe life into the ageing light SUV.
FREE
New hybrid Nissan Patrol rival detailed
GWM's Haval SUV division has officially named its new boxy flagship off-road SUV ahead of its public debut at next week's Beijing Motor Show.
COMMUNITY
'Zest for life': Fond farewell for 103-year-old on Tasmanian honour roll
OBITUARY: Former premier attends funeral in Launceston.
•Hamish Geale
FREE
Reopening of strait "very fragile", PM says
Dozens of oil tankers are on their way to Australia through the Strait of Hormuz as an international mission gets under way to ensure the waterway remains open.
FACEBOOK
Shooters group fires back at calls to reclassify wild deer as pest species
Shooters say farmers already have the means to control deer.
•Andrew Miller
FREE
Teens charged over alleged 'crime tasker' arson attack
Arson charges have been laid against two teenagers after a fire gutted a restaurant and bar on a busy dining strip.
DAILY-NEWSLETTER-LIST
Housing Tasmania home destroyed by fire, days out from new family moving in
BREAKING: Fire crews were called out twice within hours.
•Hamish Geale, Laurie Bullock
TRAVEL
In a South Korean village, I saw a 500-year-old ritual that still raises eyebrows
Hahoe Village offers an intriguingly salacious glimpse into the country's past.
NEWS
Police investigate theft of 30 lambs and shearing equipment at Clunes property
The sheep theft is the latest in a spate of similar incidents.
•Monique Patterson
CELEBRITY
Royal tour to celebrity circuit: Harry, Meghan evolve
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's recent trip has been a stark contrast to their 2018 royal tour, swapping royal duties for reality TV-style appearances.
DAILY-NEWSLETTER-LIST
Government unveils $18.9m extension of Launceston sporting facility
Tasmania's newest sport hub is about to get even bigger.
•Hamish Geale
SCIENCE-AND-TECHNOLOGY
Budget tightrope to cut oil dependence, ease inflation
The upcoming budget presents an opportunity to reduce reliance on vulnerable global fuel supply chains but comes at a time of multiple priorities to juggle.
DOMESTIC
Beyond the petrol pump: The real cost of distant wars for our Aussie tradies
'We can't get it': Tradies sound alarm on PVC supply shortages.
•Jimmy Parker
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
Australia's story of spear versus gun needs telling
Australians need to know thousands of Aboriginal people died defending Country with spears, says one of the activists who founded the Aboriginal Tent Embassy.
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
Adventurous skydivers embraced life on their final day
An ill-fated rescue mission, an illegal plane modification and lax safety led to the deaths of two skydivers who fell to earth after their gear got snagged.
SENIOR-NEWS
After 10 years of silence, Ken sat at a piano and stunned his carers
A free WA retreat is helping dementia patients find their spark.
•Phoebe Loomes
DOMESTIC
Compromises abound in PM's global hunt for extra fuel
As fuel supplies tighten, world leaders - including Australia's - are having to make uncomfortable choices about where they source their oil.
NEWS
'Risk mitigation': confidence crash sees 25,000 cattle hit eastern store sales
Experts say producers are selling stock to mitigate risk.
•Petra Oates
DOMESTIC
A taste of home in one of the most remote places on Earth
It's not quite the end of the world - but it's close.
•Michael Turtle
SOCCER
'It's the people we play with': a club's 30-year secret to success
'The club's done a lot for me in terms of life-long friendships.'
•Josh Partridge
PROPERTY-AND-DEVELOPMENT
Homes for vulnerable women get the final green light despite density fears
Residents' objections over property values failed to stop plan.
•Joe Colbrook
FEDERAL-POLITICS
Why our 'special relationship' with the US is a one-way street
It takes two to make alliances and the US may run away first.
•Jack Waterford
DAILY-NEWSLETTER-LIST
State's public spending on imported produce 'not great' for local economy
How much does it cost to feed people in hospitals and jails?
•Saree Salter
FREE
Biggest car flops in recent memory revealed
Sometimes car companies just get it wrong.
FREE
Everything we know about the 2027 Zeekr 8X
Zeekr is well and truly on the map after a slow start in Australia, largely thanks to its award-winning 7X , and the premium arm of Geely is no doubt hoping to double down on that success with its next product, the 8X.
ROYALS
Harry and Meghan continue Invictus cause at the rugby
Prince Harry has combined his love of rugby and his Invictus quest as he and wife Meghan finished their trip to Australia with a night at the football.
NEWS
Bega surcharges spark a mixed reaction from its dairy farmer suppliers
A new eight cent surcharge from Bega Foods is causing a stir.
•Andrew Miller
CARSGUIDE-NEWS
XPeng responds to BYD and Zeekr flagships
XPeng has unveiled its latest flagship SUV to take on BYD and Zeekr.
CARSGUIDE-NEWS
Five Chinese brands you need to know about
There's a huge Chinese carmaker cage fight going on right now between 22 different brands in Australia and not all will survive, but knowing what we know here's five we think will beat the others to become Aussie favourites for a long time.
CARSGUIDE-NEWS
Honda's answer to the 2026 Mazda 6e
Honda has become the first Japanese car manufacturer to offer a Chinese-built model for sale in its domestic market.
CARSGUIDE-NEWS
Huge price cut for Zeekr EV rival
Genesis Australia has officially unveiled the updated version of its GV60 small electric SUV.
ROYALS
Ruff treatment for royals during day in the Sydney sun
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have rounded out their time in Australia with a super-exclusive event, a game of rugby and a cuddle with an affectionate dog.
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
Roberts-Smith released as 'war crime' details emerge
Australia's most decorated living soldier has been released from prison on bail as more details of his alleged war crimes are revealed.
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
'Texts deleted' before mum accused of smoothie murder
A woman asked her friend to delete their conversation history while she was changing her police statement to implicate her mother in a murder, a jury has heard.
TELEVISION
Christina Applegate 'hospitalised' amid MS battle
Christina Applegate has reportedly been hospitalised as she deals with "a long history of complicated medical conditions" including multiple sclerosis.