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HISTORY
What Dale Kerrigan looks like 30-years after The Castle captured hearts
Stephen Curry reflects on Dale's legacy, cancel culture and Spamalot.
•Desiree Savage
DOMESTIC
In a country of overtourism, this treasure is yet to be discovered
Few Aussies know this place exists.
•Michael Turtle
VIDEO
Nicola Coughlan is terrific in this riotous Irish classic
Classic play still raises hell - and keeps the laughs coming.
VIDEO
Four new businesses to open in shopping precinct, progress on proposed gym
Hive of activity in Northern Tasmanian town.
•Hamish Geale
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WW-LIST
Is it crime or just business? The two sides of the illicit tobacco trade
A black market seller says government raids are 'just routine'.
•Owen Sinclair
SIGNPOST-OUR-BUSINESS
Florist in the front, party in the back of this converted church space
A florist and a gift store have found a divine new location.
•Joe Colbrook
NEWS
Tasmanian great short walk Tamar Island gets $2.4m, but will jetty return?
Improvements to the wetlands boardwalk begin in a fortnight.
•Hamish Geale
FREE
Toyota's huge plug-in hybrid HiLux hint?
Toyota appears to have given us a peek behind the curtain at just how it would plug-in power its hybrid HiLux workhorse, with reports firming that the new mini HiLux will debut PHEV tech in the brand's ute space.
ADVICE
Less housing policy, more a revenue grab
As more details emerge, the list of anomalies grows
EDUCATION
Tougher social media ban crackdown wins expert support
More powerful laws to control social media giants are being spruiked as a way of increasing the effectiveness of age limits for young people using the internet.
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SIGNPOST-CARS[G]UIDE
China's new ute will save diesel dual-cabs
Diesel dual-cab utes are in decline, but there could be a saviour from an unlikely source.
SIGNPOST-CARS[G]UIDE
Why Mazda almost axed the new CX-5
The latest CX-5 may never have happened.
WORLD
Venezuela quake toll soars as rescue crews comb rubble
The deaths from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes have soared to 589 with 2980 injured as rescue efforts continue in the ruins for thousands still missing.
DOMESTIC
Police barricade accused ISIS bride as she's bailed
A woman charged with slavery offences after allegedly joining Islamic State has covered her face as she walked from court on bail.
PERSONAL-FINANCE
King won't live at Buckingham Palace after refit
King Charles and Queen Camilla will break with centuries of tradition and not live at Buckingham Palace once its refurbishment has been completed.
CARSGUIDE
Tesla's updated self-driving tech tested!
Tesla has rolled out a key update for its Full Self-Driving Supervised technology, with version 14 (or v14.3.3) addressing the key flaws in the system's earlier iterations and creating a near-flawless self-driving experience.
CARSGUIDE
This EV lives up to the hype
A little over three months has come and gone and I'm parting ways with the Kia EV3 GT-Line.
SOCCER
Fans kick on after teen arrested at Socceroos live site
Thousands of fans have packed Melbourne's Federation Square to support the Socceroos, with one person arrested for allegedly setting off a flare in the crowd.
TAS
A Tassie homecoming for two sailors aboard Australia's mightiest warship
For these two men, Tasmania will always be their true north.
•Benjamin Seeder
FREE
Anti-corruption committee a secretive, timid 'fizzer'
A committee has heard concerns about the effectiveness of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, which has come under fire since it was established.
DAILY-NEWSLETTER-LIST
Youth advocate says teens are being needlessly locked up in detention centre
It's been recommended the facility be shut down.
•Bailey Forbes
DOMESTIC
Wildlife still clear as another bird flu case detected
Authorities remain on alert with another suspected case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu detected in Western Australia.
FREE
Denza B8 rival firms for Australia
Chinese brand Hongqi is launching a large electric SUV in three Southeast Asian nations, potentially opening the door for Australia down the track.
FREE
EV brand hit with surprise ban
Polestar has been banned from selling cars in the USA after the 2027 model year due to the country's new 'Connected Vehicle Rule'.
FREE
The Chinese brand taking Australia by storm
The Zeekr 7X's smashing start to Australian life has been well-documented, but its smaller X sibling has not had the same attention.
DOMESTIC
'Toxic': sobbing mum jailed for fatally running down ex
A woman experienced extreme provocation through manipulation, violence and abuse before fatally running down her ex-husband in her work car, a judge has found.
DOMESTIC
'Gutted': lawsuit over fracking water risks dismissed
Activists have expressed concern about water security after losing an environmental lawsuit seeking to force government approval for a fracking pilot project.
FOOTBALL-LIST
How Hawthorn plans to leave a lasting legacy as forced Tassie exit looms
The club will celebrate its Launceston legacy with a 25-year celebration.
•Jon Tuxworth
VIDEO
'Unbelievable': Socceroos progress to next round, here's what happens next
It was a bloody, physical World Cup encounter in San Francisco.
•Melanie Dinjaski
CARSGUIDE-NEWS
Key new hybrid Hyundai model breaks cover
The striking next-generation of an Australian favourite has just been revealed in its South Korean home market, and it might not be too far away from landing here.
CARSGUIDE-NEWS
Car quality takes biggest jump in 29 years
JD Power, the US-based industry analytics and consumer research specialist, has released its 2026 Initial Quality Study, a much-anticipated (and often feared) annual report looking at the way cars are built and how they operate.
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
'I have a hostage': findings released after fatal siege
Police who shot dead an armed fugitive who held his pregnant wife hostage were inadequately prepared for the risks they faced, a coroner has found.
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
Ex-Liberal leader's ultimatum after assault accusation
A state Liberal MP has been told to apologise or face a "harder" option after her assault allegation against the party's former leader was not substantiated.
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
'Needs not deeds': benefits of keeping kids out of jail
Children who go to jail are far more likely to re-offend compared to those who go into diversion and support programs, an inquiry has been told.
FACEBOOK
Prices climb at Bairnsdale store cattle market amid wintry yarding
Prices for lighter cattle hold firm at the Bairnsdale sale.
•Andrew Miller
DOMESTIC
Peter wanted to make MND a notifiable disease. His wish has finally come true
'Over the moon': Peter Riley did not live to see it, but he campaigned for it
•Natalie Croxon
VIDEO
The quirky reason Aussies are travelling to the other side of the world to meet strangers
From quilting in the UK to Himalayan hikes, Aussies are dumping normal holidays for 'passion tours'.
•Anna Houlahan
SPORT
Could this Devil get back on an AFL list? 47-gamer stars despite result
Tasmania involved in another high-scoring VFL contest.
•Josh Partridge
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
Cop killer gets decades after point blank 'execution'
A man who shot dead a veteran police officer during a routine job has been sentenced, with a judge describing the murder as a premeditated ambush.
DAILY-NEWSLETTER-LIST
Family wish: 'remember Keith for the man he was, not how he was lost'
'There were tears in the courtroom': Sushames sentenced.
•Helen Kempton
FREE
'Bad behaviour': racists louder since voice referendum
The booing and heckling of Welcome to Country speakers has been cited as an example of racists becoming "louder in public" since the voice referendum result.
FREE
From backyard footy to club leader: The passion driving Cooper Harmer
Harmer has done it all for the club, and he is only 23.
DAILY-NEWSLETTER-LIST
'Her fault': pensioner defends throwing stones at car parked across drive
The man admitted he had also thrown rocks at 21 other cars.
•Annika Rhoades
TOYOTA
Footy clubs kick funding goals with Toyota
2026 Toyota Good for Footy Raffle is now live.
FREE
This Chinese hybrid has gone too far
A hybrid car has just launched in China with a battery bigger than many EVs.
SENIOR-NEWS
Unfair catch after Services Australia restores 'stripped' aged care funds
Hidden aged care error: check with your provider today.
•Phoebe Loomes
DOMESTIC
Deepfake AIs shut down as beefed-up social ban looms
More platforms that generate naked images of real people have been pulled offline in Australia in the lead up to a potential ban on the services.
VIDEO
'A sad, sad day': doors set to close on this Launceston heritage hall
The hall on Margaret Street faces a sudden closure next month.
•Owen Sinclair
FREE
Elderly woman mysteriously found dead at nursing home
An 84-year-old woman has been found dead at an aged care home, leading to the arrest of a distressed woman known to her.
POLITICS
Treasurer responds after budget attack by ex-RBA head
Former Reserve Bank governor Phillip Lowe has described Labor's latest federal budget as a "redistribution agenda".
EUROPE
I visited Europe's hottest new destination most Australians haven't seen - yet
This small nation is making a big impression on global explorers.
ADVENTURE
I travelled to Australia's Jurassic Park and unearthed a 90-million-year-old fossil
Follow the trail for fossils, opals and the outback shaped by deep time.
•Eleanor Campbell
VIDEO
Quiz: What do you call a poker hand with five cards of the same suit?
And on the banks of which river was Hobart built?
VIDEO
6 best travel deals of the week: save up to 35 per cent on luxury Mykonos stays
Plus, three events worth travelling for.
NEWSLETTER
Another Victorian livestock saleyard set to get an infrastructure upgrade
A Victorian council is funding a key saleyard safety upgrade.
•Andrew Miller
DOMESTIC
Supergirl is back - and she's better than the new Superman
Milly Alcock stars in this fun - if derivative - revival.
•Ron Cerabona
DOMESTIC
People and pets in firing line if ants not eradicated
Australia is being warned it risks billion-dollar economic damage and deaths to humans and pets if it does not ramp up eradication efforts on fire ants.
NSW
Mother's body found in bushland after murder charge
Police have confirmed they have located the body of a mother who was allegedly kidnapped and murdered by her son, weeks after his arrest.
NATIONAL-PROPERTY-LIST
New SMSF property borrowing ban push: a 'disappointing' move or a necessary fix?
How this may affect your retirement property outlook.
•Nina Hendy
FREE
Campfire stories given life in dreamy Opera House show
Worlds are set to collide in an inventive performance at the Sydney Opera House that blends traditional Indigenous storytelling and modern electronic music.
VIDEO
'I'm free': Karl Stefanovic speaks after Nine booting
Broadcaster Karl Stefanovic has spoken after his contract with Nine was ripped up following a controversial interview with a far-right figure on his podcast.
VIDEO
Rare and unique opportunity to secure a private coastal home on the coast
An estate on more than 21 hectares in a tightly held location.
•Phoebe Christofi
VIDEO
Work emails, doomscrolling: why 80% of Aussies just can't let go on holidays
We're hopeless at putting our phone away. Why can't we let it rest (so we can)?
•Sarah Falson
NEWS
Joey's life saved as community gets behind spaniel's $13,000 surgery
'He was a heartbeat away from not being here.'
•Hamish Geale
FREE
Aussie music stars furious at big AI song scrape
Australia's greatest musical hits have been used in AI training datasets. Artists who've found their work using a new search tool say they're furious.
FREE
Honda's cult-hero to return
Honda is about to revive one of its iconic models before the end of the decade, and it will get a hybrid twist.
TRAVEL-TOPSHELF
I thought I knew Bali - but a trip to this town on the island proved me wrong
A mother of two rediscovers the charms of the famous Indonesian island.
•Megan Doherty
DOMESTIC
Now's the time to renovate multiculturalism, elevating 'interculturalism'
Nearly one in four say cultural diversity has been a positive.
•Michelle Grattan
FREE
Ultimate 579kW US ute likely for Australia
Ram Australia has confirmed it is working hard behind the scenes to return Hemi V8 utes to its showrooms.
TIPS-ADVICE
Are Smartraveller warnings keeping us safe - or just ruining our holiday plans?
This is what really drives the Australian Government's official travel advisories.
•Sarah Falson
SIGNPOST-REVIEW
Parents and film buffs rejoice - this Minions movie isn't just for kids
It's got Chaplin, Keaton and George Lucas in a jar.
•Ron Cerabona
RETIREMENT-LIVING
Hidden financial red flags to avoid when preparing for retirement
Expert Tips: Simple steps that can make a huge difference to your financial future
•Susannah Hardy
SCIENCE-AND-TECHNOLOGY
Beware AI cowboys: warning amid data centre stampede
The race to build data centres could come with a risk: "fly-by-night" operators with little concern for Australia's best interests.
SHEEP
Victorian sheep thefts double to $1.5 million, leaving farmers on high alert
Syndicate suspected as Victorias rural crime costs millions.
•Monique Patterson
DOMESTIC
Four hundred episodes of backstory - is Bleach worth the effort?
This milestone for fans gives Days of Our Lives a run for its money.
SIGNPOST-OPINION
Who is actually brave enough to stand up to Hanson? Women, mostly
Calling One Nation racist won't help. But we can still call them out.
•Jenna Price
WW-LIST
Realtor promises to be drama-free, pro-development, and open if made mayor
Kyle Barrett names leadership one of many things council lacks.
•Joe Colbrook
VIDEO
The day after we learn that we are not alone
Imagine waking tomorrow to the news that aliens exist.
•Garry Linnell
MOVIES
Why the Minions 'big boss' values goofy fun above all else
Chris Meledandri has one simple rule.
VIDEO
How a training session helped emerging Launceston coach land her dream job
The Jewels' new assistant has a deep connection with the players.
•Jon Tuxworth
FREE
US Supreme Court scales back Roundup cancer lawsuits
The US Supreme Court has sided with the maker of Roundup, blocking thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn users the weedkiller could cause cancer.
FREE
Defence performance problems even worse than expected
As Labor gives Defence its biggest overhaul in half a century, performance issues within the department have been found to be worse than previously thought.
POLITICS
'No offence' determination after Lib assault allegation
Police have issued a statement after a Liberal leader called for due process and privacy for two of her MPs after one was accused by the other of assault.
DOMESTIC
Moana star walks home-town blue carpet with 'The Rock'
From a local performing arts high school to Hollywood, Moana star Catherine Laga'aia has stepped out alongside Dwayne Johnson on a global publicity tour.
CARSGUIDE-NEWS
New EV could be cheapest in Australia
Chery has officially launched its Q small, pure-electric hatch in Thailand with pricing starting at the equivalent of around $20,400 and an introductory offer of roughly $19,500.
CARSGUIDE-NEWS
Petrol giant's big EV breakthrough
One of the world's biggest petrol producers has just figured out a ground-breaking electric car charging solution.
FREE
Shark victim no longer critical but needs more surgery
A woman attacked by a shark at Sydney's famed eastern beaches is awake and alert 11 days after she was mauled and lost an arm.
FREE
Bird flu strain was always expected to reach Australia
Members of the public are being urged to report birds that could be suffering from avian flu to authorities but are warned not to try to handle them.
DOMESTIC
Australia open to Pacific-wide security pact push
As Australia and China engage in a tug-of-war for influence in the Pacific, Canberra will weigh up new security deals floated by regional partners.
BUSINESS-FINANCE
Strong jobs figures clock on for future rate rise shift
More than 40,000 jobs have been added to Australia's economy to exceed expectations, but slowing growth could ease the Reserve Bank's inflation fears.
SENIOR-NEWS
The incredible holiday trend 80yo cattle farmer Anne swears by
From the farm to the clifftop, women are embracing a new way to travel.
•Phoebe Loomes
VIC
Young queer men living in fear amid homophobic attacks
People bashing young gay and bisexual men are being led by algorithms and use dating apps to co-ordinate their attacks, an inquiry has been told.
FACEBOOK
Leongatha cattle sale features 4700 head as prices lift by another $80-$100
Another massive yarding as vendors chase strong market prices.
•Andrew Miller
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
Ex-umpire committed to stand trial on Brownlow fraud
A former AFL umpire and two others have been committed to stand trial over an alleged Brownlow Medal betting fraud after failing to get their charges dropped.
CRIME-LAW-AND-JUSTICE
'Incel posts, edgy jokes': teen cleared of terror plot
A teen has been found not guilty of plotting terror attacks on then-opposition leader Peter Dutton after the jury heard the boy had no clear ideology.
HOME-AND-GARDEN
Sharing a bed? Clippable quilts give customised comfort every single night
Layers clip easily onto the base quilt to customise temperature.
FREE
Coalition blames tax reform for social cohesion decline
Measures to scrap negative gearing and pare back capital gains discounts have passed parliament despite strong resistance.
FREE
'Legal limit': minister can't stop return of ISIS bride
The last remaining "ISIS bride" stranded in Syria is expected to return home to Australia after a ban on her entering the country was lifted.
DOMESTIC
Stefanovic cancels radio appearance amid podcast furore
Eddie McGuire will go to air without his new radio co-host Karl Stefanovic, as the Nine star faces a growing backlash over a controversial podcast interview.
FACEBOOK
Weaner steers crack 700c/kg at Wodonga with full gallery for quality yarding
Prices for some classes of cattle were up $100-150 a head.
•Barry Murphy
DAILY-NEWSLETTER-LIST
Mayor's 'not insignificant' gala trip approved as travel costs scrutinised
'They're certainly not holidays.'
•Bailey Forbes
NEWS
A moo-ving tale: Archie got stuck in a well, then made the rescue harder
The calf was left 'cold and exhausted' after the misadventure.
•Rodney Woods
FOOTBALL
'Determined' Sophie defies odds for footy debut, finds new sporting passion
'She is a pleasure to coach and soaks up every bit of advice.'
•Josh Partridge
SA
'Infuriating': fatal crash sparks licence rethink call
A fatal crash involving a learner driver who did not declare his medical conditions has prompted a coroner to recommend an overhaul of a learner licensing.
VIC
Bread company fined $3.4m over workplace manslaughter
A garlic bread manufacturer has received a multimillion dollar fine in only the second prosecution of workplace manslaughter in Victoria.
DEFENCE
Veteran compensation to be made 'simpler' under changes
A number of reforms to how veterans and their families access compensation will soon take effect under one of the biggest shake ups in decades.
INQUIRY
Church may be forced to front election influence probe
A Christian sect and a conservative action group could be compelled to front a parliamentary inquiry over their influence on the 2025 federal election.
TAS
No trace: partially blind tourist left his group and was never seen again
A coroner has detailed a missing man's likely final hours.
•Benjamin Seeder
DOMESTIC
'Broad church': teal party considering election tilts
Two high-profile independents are joining forces to set up a new political party in the hopes of running candidates in federal and state elections .
SENIOR-NEWS
Government backflips on 'widow tax' as super changes labelled 'dodgy'
Changes threatened to push widows into 'financial hardship'.
•Phoebe Loomes
NEWS
Tasmanian vehicle raid shows illegal tobacco trade fuels 'criminal networks'
'Illicit tobacco is not a victimless crime.'
•Hamish Geale
FREE
Missing man 'wandered off' on bushwalking tour
No trace has ever been found of a 76-year-old man who was on a group tour with his wife at a popular tourist site when he went missing.
TAS
'Justice at risk': lawyers short-staffed, under strain
A shortage of lawyers and significant legal strains must be swiftly addressed to ensure people's ability to seek justice isn't put at risk.
FREE
New political party of independents without a leader
Elected as independents, Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender will now fly the flag of a party called Community Strong Australia. Here's how it will work.
FREE
Another cheap ute confirmed!
Mini utes are the hottest new trend in motoring, and a brand new name has been added to the crush of bite-sized workhorses.
FREE
Licence plate worth 250 times car using it
A number plate allegedly worth more than $10 million has been spotted in the wild, but you'll never guess the car that has them on.
FREE
Fire-breathing new anti-SUV confirmed
Cupra has officially confirmed it will be introducing a fire-breathing, purely petrol-powered version of the Leon Sportstourer wagon in Australia in September.
CARSGUIDE
New BYD Shark 6 rival detailed
Chery sub-brand Jetour has detailed its Chinese F700 ute, which is a spin-off from the Stockman diesel-hybrid due to launch in Australia.
NEWS
Victorian egg producer hit with $40,000 fine for misleading free-range claims
A Doreen egg producer admitted to selling mislabelled eggs.
•Monique Patterson
FREE
Mining giant hit with sexual harassment class action
Fortescue has been hit with a class action law suit that accuses it of facilitating a shocking culture at its remote worksites where women paid the price.
DAILY-NEWSLETTER-LIST
'Beautiful': Australia's second-best town presses case for bump-up in 2026
Community efforts believed to be a new record.
DOMESTIC
The forgotten explorer: deaf priest's journey through northern Australia
Wilkinson's journey lasted 847 days, across 12,000 kilometres.
•Ben Carr
DOMESTIC
Lucky Bay mine not so lucky for mining group
Mining sector major Mineral Resources has some bad news for workers at the Lucky Bay mine, after taking over the operation in September.
POLITICS
Terror threat warning not up to scratch: ASIO boss
Australia's top spy has warned the current scale for assessing the threat of terrorism does not tell the whole story amid fraying social tensions.
VIDEO
A cow at the beach? Matilda the heifer makes a splash on social media
A heartwarming video has drawn millions of views.
•Liz Langdale
FREE
New York permit points to Taylor Swift wedding in July
The trail of clues surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding plans now includes a New York City permit filing.
SPORT
Pass or fail? We grade the NTFA's biggest surprises and disappointments
We reveal which clubs are acing the test and who must improve.
•Jon Tuxworth, Ryan Bentley
CARSGUIDE
Proof annoying car feature is finally gone
The latest all-new third-generation Audi Q7 large SUV underwent a dramatic redesign ahead of its official launch earlier this month.
SENIOR-NEWS
The deadly farm chemical Australia refuses to ban despite health risks
Banned in 70 countries but this toxic weedkiller remains legal here.
•Anna Houlahan
RECOMMENDED
UNE alumni driving change and opportunity in regional Australia
UNE alumni showcase how regional health and education secure town futures.
NEWS
A world of pain: family's anguish over their two missing retrievers
'There are people out there looking for them flat out...'
•Saree Salter
UK
In Scotland's wild northern isles, the weather bites but the welcome warms
Orkney and Shetland prove that northern hospitality is stronger than any gale.
•Sarah Falson
SIGNPOST-CARS[G]UIDE
BMW iX3 EV rival gets big improvements
A top-seller in France, Germany and in the UK, Audi Q4 e-tron volumes have never quite made an impact Down Under.
SCHOOL
'Didn't do anything': youth sidestep social media ban
Young people are continuing to dismiss Australia's world-first social media ban, with many still accessing their own accounts.
SIGNPOST-FEATURE-PROPERTY
Enjoy a country life, perfectly located on one and a half acres of land
This gorgeous retreat has two dwellings with beautiful views.
MONEY
The little-known super scheme hundreds of over-50s use to buy a home
This superannuation option for first-homebuyers beats normal bank savings.
•Phoebe Loomes