How an Australian YouTube starâs âscream-worthyâ horror debut sparked a bidding war
Published: April 22, 2025 14:05
After racking up more than 65 million views on YouTube, Michael Shanks is making a splash with Together.
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The master of courtroom drama returns with a new prequel
Published: April 22, 2025 14:00
Scott Turow resurrects an old hero for the latest novel in his Kindle County legal series.
This new biography of Yoko Ono is a compelling, if one-sided, read
Published: April 22, 2025 14:00
Biographer David Sheff first met John Lennon and Yoko Ono shortly before Lennon was murdered in 1981, and has remained friends with Ono since.
James Bradleyâs new novel subverts the classic crime-solving trope
Published: April 22, 2025 14:00
Landfall, like Bradleyâs previous two novels centres on exploring the impacts and possible remedies to the human-induced climate crisis.
âI could feel the coldâ: the dreams that told Hannah Kent what to write
Published: April 22, 2025 14:00
Drawn to snowy Iceland as a teenager, the award-winning author found the country calling her again.
Superquiz, Wednesday, April 23
Published: April 22, 2025 13:59
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with todayâs interactive superquiz.
Priceless moment world-record swim dawns on Lex
Published: April 22, 2025 13:24
Australian Paralympic champion Alexa Leary realises on the pool deck that she broke her own world record in the S9 100m freestyle.
Lockyer's hint on Hunt's future
Published: April 22, 2025 13:08
Darren Lockyer questions whether a switch could be ahead for Ben Hunt.
Hird's concern for Clarkson over 'lost confidence'
Published: April 22, 2025 13:04
James Hird believes Alastair Clarkson is low on confidence amid North Melbourne's poor form.
Golden girl Lex breaks her own world record
Published: April 22, 2025 13:03
Australian Paralympic gold medallist Alexa Leary breaks her own world record in the S9 100m freestyle at the national swimming championships in Brisbane.
Australia faces $13 billion hit as Trumpâs tariffs wreak havoc
Published: April 22, 2025 13:00
Uncertainty caused by President Donald Trumpâs tariff war will slow the global economy, a global wake-up call insists.
Tributes for young woman killed in Sunshine Coast crash
Published: April 22, 2025 12:39
A 41-year-old has been charged over a fatal crash as tributes flow for the young woman killed.
Dutton heeds Trumpâs call on defence, vows to massively outspend Labor
Published: April 22, 2025 12:36
The Coalition will promise to significantly outspend Labor by increasing defence spending to 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product by 2030.
Snapshot of the third leader's debate
Published: April 22, 2025 12:14
Anthony Albanese went head-to-head with opposition leader Peter Dutton resulting in some heated exchanges.
Tackle that led to Papenhuyzen report
Published: April 22, 2025 11:59
Ryan Papenhuyzen was placed on report minutes after his tackle on Jake Averillo.
Who won the great debate?
Published: April 22, 2025 11:50
Nine's panel of experts pick a winner as Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton go head-to-head.
âYou couldnât lie straight in bedâ: Leaders turn up dial on personal insult in third debate
Published: April 22, 2025 11:50
Dutton took the first step to call out what he said were âa lot of lies told by Labor over the course of this campaignâ.
Best of cartoons, April 23, 2025
Published: April 22, 2025 11:37
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
Lying. Desperation. Personal abuse: Our experts give their debate verdicts
Published: April 22, 2025 11:30
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton had to beat the clock as well as each other in a rapid-fire exchange on everything from Trump to their softer side.
Both leaders say what their first post-election legislation would be
Published: April 22, 2025 11:08
Student debt and cuts in fuel tax were named as the leader's first policies in office.
Rapid-fire questions
Published: April 22, 2025 11:00
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton quizzed by Ally Langdon. Including question about what they admire about each other.
Handy horses use their loaf
Published: April 22, 2025 11:00
While pesky possums run for the hills.
'No I won't'
Published: April 22, 2025 10:57
Anthony Albanese says he won't go into coalition with The Greens.
'That's just not fair dinkum.'
Published: April 22, 2025 10:44
The Prime Minister claims the opposition will make cuts should they be elected.
âWhat does the coalition stand forâ
Published: April 22, 2025 10:29
Peter Dutton is asked about what the character of his prime ministership would look like.
âAre you hoping to win by default?
Published: April 22, 2025 10:29
Anthony Albanese says he has a very clear philosophy when leading the country.
'I think that's a no'
Published: April 22, 2025 10:17
When the Prime Minister was asked if the US President had called him back, Peter Dutton interjected.
'You couldn't lie straight in bed'
Published: April 22, 2025 10:05
Peter Dutton gets personal in the leader's debate.
'You couldn't lie straight in bed'
Published: April 22, 2025 10:04
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have clashed over what health and education spending.
The magistrate who sentenced Noah Balta has embarrassed the AFL
Published: April 22, 2025 10:00
The magistrate has effectively doubled the Richmond playerâs suspension, and exposed the AFL for failing to read the play in terms of community sentiment on the case.
The great debate
Published: April 22, 2025 09:54
Anthony Albanese makes his opening pitch in his head-to-head with peter Dutton.
Leaders respond to âliesâ
Published: April 22, 2025 09:50
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton were both given the chance in the debate to refute one lie they believe has been told about them in the campaign.
Surfers Paradise stunt condemned amid post-cyclone beach restoration
Published: April 22, 2025 09:44
Two daredevils have filmed themselves on hydrofoils getting dangerously close to a sand pumping dredge at Surfers Paradise, sparking concern from authorities.
The great debate
Published: April 22, 2025 09:44
Peter Dutton makes his opening remarks as he faces of with Anthony Albanese.
Hulking machine built to fight climate change is sitting silent
Published: April 22, 2025 09:29
In a warehouse near the border of Victoria and NSW is a decommissioned machine that sums up how hard it is to find solutions to the climate crisis.
Legends debate who will be the next QLD fullback: QLDER - Ep07
Published: April 22, 2025 09:28
Maroons legend Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer break down the week that was in Queensland footy, with Reece Walsh injured who will step up to the Origin plate, the Dolphins continue their meteoric rise, the Cowboys look to take down the Titans, and willâŚ
Woman murdered over partner's alleged drug links, police say
Published: April 22, 2025 09:20
Homicide detectives believe a Bankstown woman was murdered because of her partner's alleged links to a drug syndicate.
Tributes for young mother killed in Sunshine Coast crash
Published: April 22, 2025 09:17
A 41-year-old has been charged over a fatal crash as tributes flow for the young woman killed.
Murdered teen 'didn't know accused killer,' police say
Published: April 22, 2025 09:16
Police say teen allegedly murdered on the NSW Central Coast didn't know the man accused of killing her.
Vatican announces plans for Pope's funeral
Published: April 22, 2025 09:14
Pope Francis' funeral has been set for Saturday in St Peter's Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of Cardinals.
Crowds gather to pay respects to Pope Francis
Published: April 22, 2025 09:12
Crowds have gathered in the Vatican City to pay their respects to Pope Francis.
Australian pilgrims travel to the Vatican
Published: April 22, 2025 09:10
Thousands more Australians are expected to join the Holy pilgrimage to the Vatican in the wake of the passing of Pope Francis.
Albanese and Dutton suspend campaigns after Pope's passing
Published: April 22, 2025 09:10
The Pope's death saw Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton suspend their campaigns as pre-polling for the Federal Election.
Albanese and Dutton to face off in third leader's debate
Published: April 22, 2025 09:10
The prime minister and opposition leader will face off in "The Great Debate" on Nine.
Iâve moved home with my parents in my 30s and, weirdly, life is better
Published: April 22, 2025 09:05
Yes, thereâs a sense of indignity to retreating to your parentsâ home, but thereâs also something special about spending time with the people who raised you.
Former TV star fronts court over Nazi salute charge
Published: April 22, 2025 08:45
A Neighbours actor turned political activist has faced Moorabbin Court accused of performing a banned Nazi salute.
Richmond star Noah Balta avoids jail for assault
Published: April 22, 2025 08:41
Richmond defender Noah Balta has avoided jail for an unprovoked New Year's Eve assault but been hit with an evening curfew.
Angry protesters demand justice for Melbourne man fatally shot by police
Published: April 22, 2025 08:40
Hundreds of people have gathered in the heart of Footscray following the fatal shooting of Abdifatah Ahmed last week.
Big Hits: Patriot Battery Metals lands stunning 26.61% caesium oxide
Published: April 22, 2025 08:37
This week Bulls Nâ Bears Big Hits singles out Patriot Battery Metalsâ caesium hits in Quebec that include a huge grade of 26.61% caesium oxide over 1.1m.
Zempilas apologises for campaign content on Perth lord mayor Facebook page
Published: April 22, 2025 08:30
The opposition leader had been ordered to issue a public apology in the council chamber after the minor breach of local government rules.
Popeâs priorities are a great example to world leaders
Published: April 22, 2025 08:30
It would be a lasting memorial to the late pontiffâs life if leaders adopted some of the humanitarian policies he advocated, writes Doug Hewitt.
Review slams plans, budgets for flawed Queensland hospital projects
Published: April 22, 2025 08:15
At one construction site, an impasse over a tree is costing $54,000 a day. At another, no-one realised the entire power system would have to be upgraded.
Tips and race-by-race guide for Newcastle on Wednesday
Published: April 22, 2025 08:00
Everything you need to know to pick a winner on an eight-race card.
Nash sent directly to the AFL tribunal for Miers hit; Smith learns fate
Published: April 22, 2025 07:50
Hawthorn midfielder Conor Nash will have to cool his heels for several weeks after his round-arm on Gryan Miers which left the premiership Cat concussed, while Bailey Smith has learnt his fate over two incidents.
Police shooting protest in Footscray turns ugly with batons drawn
Published: April 22, 2025 07:44
The end of a protest in Footscray over the death of rough sleeper Abdifatah Ahmed has been marred by a confrontation between a protester and police.
First look at $40m redesign of Leichhardt Oval
Published: April 22, 2025 07:44
This masthead has obtained artist impressions of the $40 million redevelopment, which includes a new grandstand.
Freedman hoping Empress Of Japan uses Newcastle run as stepping stone
Published: April 22, 2025 07:44
A return to black type racing could be next on the cards for the fast-finishing filly.
Ten 1c stocks worth a look in Trump tariff-battered market
Published: April 22, 2025 07:36
ASX-listed stocks trading under 1c a share may be worth a second look, as many companies are developing promising projects that are flying under the radar of market punters.
â100 people slept on the carpetâ: Virgin passengers spend Easter in Queenstown after delay, cancellation
Published: April 22, 2025 07:29
Sydney-bound passengers stranded in Queenstown were unable to find accommodation on Saturday night because of the Easter long weekend.
Meteor shower spotted across Brisbane and NSW
Published: April 22, 2025 07:25
Aussies who had their eyes to the skies last night were dazzled by the meteor shower lighting up the skies of Brisbane and regional New South Wales.
Pair winched from NSW national park in dramatic rescue
Published: April 22, 2025 07:21
A man and woman needed to be winched from Warrumbungle National Park in NSW in a dramatic overnight rescue.
'Why?': Crucial Tahs error stuns experts
Published: April 22, 2025 07:15
The Waratahs made a mistake that cost them a bonus point against the Fijian Drua.
The surprising five-step plan to a stylish home for (next to) nothing
Published: April 22, 2025 07:14
No money in the renovation kitty? You can create beautiful, elegant interiors to make your heart sing without busting the budget.
Green fireball explodes in city sky as annual meteor shower hits Australiaâs east coast
Published: April 22, 2025 07:14
Dramatic dashcam footage captured this week showed something that wouldnât be out of place in a sci-fi film â space coming to Earth. Hereâs how to watch the magic in real life.
âTheyâve kicked the gates down!â How an Anzac Day tradition was born
Published: April 22, 2025 06:41
If you werenât at the MCG on April 25, 1995, you might have tried to get in or know someone who was unsuccessful. This is how it all started, from those who were there.
Murdered teen 'didn't know accused killer,' police say
Published: April 22, 2025 06:41
Police say teen allegedly murdered on the NSW Central Coast didn't know the man accused of killing her.
Proteomics banks $4.5M to fast-track novel diagnostic test launches
Published: April 22, 2025 06:34
Proteomics International Laboratories has locked in $4.5m to fast-track the roll-out of its Promarker diabetes, oesophageal and endometriosis tests in Australia and the US.
Three viral Japanese street foods and where to try them in Sydney
Published: April 22, 2025 06:30
Deep-fried sandos, fruit-filled daifuku and wobbly warambimochi â here are the Japanese street foods Sydney is lining up for right now.
Crowds gather to pay respects to Pope Francis
Published: April 22, 2025 06:27
Crowds have gathered in the Vatican City to pay their respects to Pope Francis.
World leaders pay respects to Pope Francis
Published: April 22, 2025 06:25
Leaders around the globe have paid their respects to the late pontiff.
Woman murdered over partnerâs alleged drug links, police say
Published: April 22, 2025 06:24
Homicide detectives believe a Bankstown woman was murdered because of her partner's alleged links to a drug syndicate.
Fake reviews, a bewildered family: Following the threads of a candidateâs business empire
Published: April 22, 2025 06:21
A Liberal candidate in suburban Melbourne paints himself as a successful âsmall businessmanâ. I started looking into his businesses, and found some very surprising results.
Man charged with murder following death of woman on Central Coast
Published: April 22, 2025 06:18
Police released dock vision of 52-year-old Adrian Torrens following his arrest.
Why Cobbo can thrive without Walsh, and what it could mean for his future
Published: April 22, 2025 06:00
Brisbane are set to be without one of their biggest stars for at least the next month, sparking a shift for one of their off-contract stars.
Latrell back as Bennettâs No.1, but Murray suffers setback
Published: April 22, 2025 06:00
The South Sydney coach believes the time is right to return Latrell Mitchell to fullback â but Cameron Murrayâs recovery from injury has been delayed by a serious infection.
Truck carrying Liberal candidate's signage crashes into early voting centre
Published: April 22, 2025 05:59
A truck with Liberal signage crashed into an early voting centre in Quakers Hill.
Cardinals rush to Rome to prepare for Popeâs funeral and conclave
Published: April 22, 2025 05:58
As church bells tolled across Rome to mark Pope Francisâs death, cardinals from across the world began making their way to the Vatican and will hold their first meeting within hours.
Slater HEAPS praises on Mitch Moses' return: Billy Slater Podcast Ep09
Published: April 22, 2025 05:55
Billy doesn't hold back on the Lachlan Galvin saga, calling it "a mess" as the Wests Tigers continue to make headlines. He then turns the spotlight to the red-hot Bulldogs, praising their fearless mentality. There's big wraps for Dolphins young gun IsaiyaâŚ
Everybody needs good neighbours, but Ramsay St star was âshamedâ by his over alleged Nazi salute
Published: April 22, 2025 05:49
Actor Damien Richardson is accused of making a Nazi salute. His lawyer has told a court that Richardsonâs neighbours have tried to shame him by putting up posters about him.
The six films that show the cinematic appeal of Pope Francis
Published: April 22, 2025 05:49
He may be the unlikeliest of movie stars, but throughout his papacy Francis has fascinated dramatists and documentarians alike. Here are some of the finest.
Interactive: See how many trusts your MP has
Published: April 22, 2025 05:48
Our MPs are better paid and own more property than the general population. They are also more likely to use trusts.
Let the jostling begin: Sevens stars stir up Wallaroosâ World Cup plans
Published: April 22, 2025 05:46
The Wallaroos want to be contenders at this yearâs Womenâs Rugby World Cup and have started bringing in some big guns to make it happen.
How a weight loss drug inspired âbig unitâ Dan Repacholiâs âministry for menâ idea
Published: April 22, 2025 05:45
The Labor MP from the Hunter â with bushranger-style beard, imposing two-metre physique and love of hamburgers â says he has seen first-hand how many men donât speak about their troubles.
Murdered teen 'didn't know accused killer,' police say
Published: April 22, 2025 05:39
Police say teen allegedly murdered on the NSW Central Coast didn't know the man accused of killing her.
Americans are about to feel the Trump blowtorch of higher prices
Published: April 22, 2025 05:30
A wall of consumer goods once sold from China to the US could be dumped on other markets such as Australia.
520km from a 5-minute charge: Chinese battery giant revs up EVs
Published: April 22, 2025 05:30
New generation batteries represent at least a third of the cost an electric car, making CATL a critical player in the global EV supply chain.
Forty kilometres a second: Fireball lights up the sky over Brisbane
Published: April 22, 2025 05:19
It lit up the night sky all across south-east Queensland and northern NSW overnight, yet the meteor that caused Monday nightâs fireball was probably just the size of your fist.
Woman abducted in Sydney was killed over partner's crime links: police
Published: April 22, 2025 05:09
Woman abducted and killed in Sydney was targeted over male partner's alleged involvement in organised crime network, police say.
Footage allegedly shows police officers shooting Somali refugee Abdifatah Ahmed
Published: April 22, 2025 04:44
Video has emerged that appears to show the police shooting of Ahmed in Footscray on Thursday night.
21 things to do on Anzac Day in Brisbane
Published: April 22, 2025 04:43
Whether youâre getting up early to pay your respects, minding the kids or looking for something to do on your day off, here are 21 ideas.
âHe wished to go onâ: Court told woman killed partner hours after care meeting
Published: April 22, 2025 04:42
Prosecutors say Truswell-Mobbs took matters âinto her own handsâ after her partner delayed a decision on legal assisted dying.
Flying high or calling last drinks: Whatâs happening with your favourite Melbourne bars?
Published: April 22, 2025 04:39
Some old favourites are closing for good while other spots are packed. Whatâs going on with Melbourneâs independent bar scene? And why are more venues opening in such a tough economy?
NSW hit by nearly a million lightning strikes in wild weather night
Published: April 22, 2025 04:34
NSW hit by nearly a million lightning strikes in wild weather night. A total of 878,269 lighting strikes were detected within a 600km radius of Sydney, according to Weatherzone.
Subscriber exclusive discount: Good Food Events
Published: April 22, 2025 04:20
Good Food Events is offering subscribers 20% off Deli Lane presented by Birds Eye Deli.*
âWelcome to Crimewoodâ: Inglewood residents rally against public housing complex
Published: April 22, 2025 04:15
Knife attacks, assaults and screaming into the night are just some of the issues faced by these locals who are fed up and demanding action.
Sydney woman murdered over husbandâs organised crime links, police say
Published: April 22, 2025 04:11
A drug lab allegedly connected to a criminal group linked to the murder of Thi Kim Tran has been raided by police.
Mixed Trbojevic news for struggling Sea Eagles
Published: April 22, 2025 04:03
Manly is poised to name chief attacking weapon Tom Trbojevic for the crucial clash against Penrith.
How to master Samgyetang
Published: April 22, 2025 04:02
Samgyetang is a Korean chicken soup with hen, rice, ginseng & herbs. (Video: Harrison Moss).
Dateline fires up study of 1M-ounce US gold mine as metal price booms
Published: April 22, 2025 04:01
Dateline has launched a bankable feasibility study at its 1M-ounce gold project in California, eyeing 75,000 ounces per year from a 2Mtpa plant, as the metal soars to US$3400/ounce.
Your inheritance should make a difference â but not just for your kids
Published: April 22, 2025 03:59
With more of us passing on our inheritances while we live, an increasing number of Australians are looking beyond the family tree when estate planning.
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