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Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000
It started small when our kids fell out. It escalated between the parents
Are we choosing to avoid tough conversations?

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000
‘I’m a better person for doing this’: The pharmacist helping terminally ill Victorians die peacefully
Michael Dooley has spent years of his career working in hospitals. But he says his work in the state’s voluntary assisted dying scheme has changed him.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:53:22 +1000
Modi praises Australia-India relations during trip to Melbourne
Narendra Modi has praised Australia's relationship with India during the world leader's trip to Melbourne.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:52:04 +1000
Regional Victorian trains slowly resume after major network outage
Victoria's regional trains are slowly resuming after Telstra's major network outage forced all services to stop for a second day.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:51:35 +1000
Telstra remains under fire after nationwide outage
Telstra remains under fire after callers were again unable to contact Triple Zero once again.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:47:31 +1000
Doctor admits filming staff in toilets
A junior doctor who secretly filmed staff in Melbourne hospital toilets has pleaded guilty to 13 charges.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:47:09 +1000
Police launch death probe after senator sounds alarm
Police are investigating a death in South Australia reportedly during the Telstra outage after a senator stood by her claim that an elderly woman died due to the network failure.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:46:49 +1000
US declares ceasefire is ‘over’ following wave of strikes on Iran
The US has unleashed a new wave of strikes on Iran, as Donald Trump declares the ceasefire is “over”.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:44:47 +1000
How to win jobs for friends and influence selection panels
Why did Alyssa White give friends interview questions in advance? The answer, in some ways, is very simple.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:41:03 +1000
Indian PM’s visit seals multibillion-dollar uranium deal
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit sealed a multibillion-dollar uranium export deal with Australia.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:32:19 +1000
Bye bye butterflies: Wintergarden development plans unveiled
A proposal for the redevelopment of the Wintergarden and Intercontinental Hotel reveals Queen Street Mall may soon look very different.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +1000
Two changes would mean future telco outages don’t dial up the outrage
The government has the power to ensure that network failures don’t become national catastrophes.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:11:58 +1000
Premier demands Telstra match ‘dollar for dollar’ compensation for V/Line commuters
As regional rail services gradually resumed on Thursday afternoon, Premier Jacinta Allan said the chaos was completely unacceptable and demanded change.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:06:00 +1000
Telstra histrionics make Coalition look desperate
With the Liberals nearly going out of business, it is surely not a time to focus on such trivialities.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +1000
Keep politics separate from the justice system
A controversial NSW upper house inquiry found the DPP gave false evidence in parliament, which she denies, and called for a parliamentary oversight committee for her office.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:49:24 +1000
Centenary Pool to be closed and handed over to Games authority within weeks
The heritage-listed pool in Brisbane’s inner-north is set to change hands in less than two months, in preparation for a redevelopment that will host Olympic swimming.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:47:18 +1000
Gas giants demand Santos not be given ‘leave pass’ from reservation
In a yet-to-be-released submission to federal reservation rules obtained by this masthead, the east coast’s biggest gas producer broke ranks with industry voices.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:41:39 +1000
Indian PM lands in Melbourne
Melbourne has rolled out the red carpet for India's prime minister following his Australian arrival.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:09 +1000
Queensland ‘not taking foot off pedal’ in building code push condemned by unions
Responding to claims he was “itching to have a fight” with unions, Bleijie said revelations of the CFMEU’s threats and bullying proved the construction industry needed fixing.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:31:43 +1000
Count Binface tells reporter why he ran in UK's Makerfield byelection
The novelty candidate has become a regular fixture of UK elections in recent years.

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