‘Huge moment’: long-awaited extension to Sydney’s metro line to open next week
The south-west metro extension will open on Friday 30 October, more than two years after the former T3 heavy rail line closed Get our breaking news email, free app or…
‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: the US feeds Putin with lies as Ukraine’s children take cover and die | Andrew Roth
Steve Witkoff’s flattery of the Russian leader could be just the start of a mendacious stratagem from a US president who says Moscow ‘has been fine on Ukraine’ They say…
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces reckoning
MPs in PNG to decide on ratifying a 2019 referendum in which Bougainvilleans voted overwhelmingly in favour of independence For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession…
Former Australia sprint champion Jake Doran charged with alleged child abuse
Police charge 26-year-old with indecent treatment of child under 16 Australian Athletics ban sprinter from any involvement in the sport Australia’s 2022 men’s 100m sprint champion has been arrested in…
NSW passes ‘human compost’ laws with several MPs saying they will utilise practice after they die
Australia-first laws provide a third legal option other than burial and cremation for the treatment of bodies Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Several New…
Labor, Coalition and crossbench MPs afraid at home and work after alleged attack on Helen Haines
Home and office safety a common concern in Australian federal police and Asio safety briefings with politicians following alleged attack on MP Helen Haines Get our new political email, free…
Flaw in PHP computer language leads to shutdown of websites around world
Precautionary takedowns come as experts say bad actors could exploit vulnerability in language used by 70% of sites Websites around the globe have gone dark after a serious vulnerability was…
‘Almost looks fake’: two Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass washes up
Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ removal of remains Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Coogee and Maroubra beaches have…
Sam Wood makes bid for bail to supreme court over domestic violence charges
Former reality star and wellness influencer stands accused of choking and assaulting wife at Noosa in Queensland Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Former reality…
Trump praises supporter for allegedly punching protester during rally for Darline Graham in South Carolina – live
‘That was great, man. Wow. Man, I loved that,’ the president says from podium as multiple protesters interrupt his remarks Sign up for Breaking News US email Send us your…