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Indy Eye: Burning down the house with friendlyjordies
Jordan Shanks-Markovina, AKA friendlyjordies, shares his thoughts on politics, media, firebombs and why he prefers to be known as a YouTube monkey. read now...
Best essay writing services: Top-rated help for students in 2024
Back to school tips for how to get great essay-writing results. read now...
How Jerry Springer sold his soul to turn trash into gold
A new Netflix documentary goes behind the scenes of what was labelled the worst show of all time but left a lasting impression on television even today. read now...
Book packaging: Influencers driving fiction genre publishing trend
Social media influencers are driving a book packaging publishing trend in fiction books. read now...
Elon Musk's courtship with the Right a global danger
Elon Musk has made no attempt to hide his Right-wing beliefs and is giving extremists a platform to fan the flames of hatred. read now...
CARTOONS: Donald blames while LA's in flames
Meanwhile, Peter Dutton's commentary heats up as Australia talks election. read now...
Trump plans to make Greenland great again
A satirical saga of Donald Trump's Presidential real estate ambitions. read now...
Trump 2.0 and what it means Down Under
What will happen to Australia once the superpower we have followed into endless battles, the United States, finally unravels? read now...
Skyrocket your social media fame: The Viplikes strategy for instant visibility
Tips for how to turn your regular social media accounts into viral accounts. read now...
Trump Mark II: Chaos personified
The post mortem of this disaster will be long, bloody and it will stink like the rotting corpse of American democracy. read now...
Flawed AUKUS pact sinking quickly
Things are going from bad to worse for the AUKUS agreement with a series of delays and blunders broadening its futility. read now...
Government revitalises NBN with $3 billion injection
The Albanese Government has reiterated its commitment to completing the NBN and keeping NBN Co in public hands. read now...
QUIZ: IA Interrogates! #4
Take our 20-question quiz and test your general knowledge. read now...
Are you ready to buy your first home? A young Australian's guide
A guide to help you understand what to expect and make sure you’re financially – and mentally – ready to embrace your first home. read now...
Research Peptides in Cardiac Research and Science: A Molecular Perspective
Exploring key peptides under investigation for cardiac implications. read now...
Guide Dogs hits $1 million a year slump over Frydenberg scandal
Donations to Guide Dogs Victoria have plunged by more than $1 million a year since the Josh Frydenberg political advertisements scandal last Federal Election. read now...
Wealth divide seeing rich prosper at expense of millions in need
More needs to be done to address the staggering wealth gap in Australia, with critical infrastructure forsaken for financial gain. read now...
Zionist Federation v Mary Kostakidis: A defining moment for press freedom
Genocide is occurring in Gaza and Israel is currently a rogue state — but let’s be sure not to offend anyone by reporting the facts, writes managing editor Michelle Pini. read now...
News Corp using content for conservative political advocacy
News Corp's political influence is strong enough to sway public opinion and urgently needs scrutiny, particularly in an election year. read now...
Record November grants extend Australia’s third student visa boom
If the extraordinary offshore student visa grants continue, the Government will have a challenge resolving Australia’s third student visa boom. read now...
Arrest and murder of activists a day's work for fossil fuel industry
In order to perpetuate the destruction of our planet, the fossil fuel industry will stop at nothing to silence climate change protesters, even murder. read now...
Economics reporters lie and cheat to deviously derail Labor
Australia’s mainstream newsrooms are deploying multiple devious tactics to persuade voters to ditch Labor. read now...
POEM: Not Happy
What can one say of the world of today that doesn't involve despair and dismay? read now...
No, cyber seniors... Sat Nav is not a bloke from the office
During a vintage conversation about technology, Mick realises Bazza really is "old school". read now...
Viewers light up music choices for New Year's Eve fireworks
Congratulations to IA music columnist David Kowalski for bagging the #1 top IA story 2024. Drum roll, please! He knocks the top off 2025 with an in-depth into the music match-up for Sydney's NYE fireworks. read now...
Dannii Minogue — Australia's dating darling
TV icon Dannii Minogue has done it all — singing, acting and judging other talents in shows like UK juggernaut 'X Factor'. Now, she's back on screen in dating drama 'I Kissed a Girl'. read now...
Sickly nationalism: You want Vegemite McShaker fries with that?
A multinational’s chips, flavoured with a yeast-based spread that we're all convinced is right up there with koala and thong as a hallmark Australian tourist attraction? Tom Tanuki is having none of it! read now...
‘The Tetralogy of Jono’ is now complete
The publication of Brisbane writer Harry Colfer’s Show Cause completes ‘The Tetralogy of Jono'. read now...
CARTOONS: Peter Dutton's pie-in-the-sky nuclear plan
We'll all be counting the cost if this mad plot becomes an Australian story. read now...
The life and crimes of Australia's most daring fugitive
A new book detailing the life of one of Australia's most charismatic criminals also serves as a commentary on the media, the police and the justice system. read now...
Meta and X abandon fact-checking: a further blow to democratic values
The announcement by Meta that fact-checking will be abandoned causes great concern over the rise of misinformation, hate speech and the decay of democracy. read now...
Devastating disasters drive groundbreaking banking bans
Banks banning fossil fuel backing needs to be more consistent across supply chains and banks. read now...
Drastic times call for drastic measures
Climate report suggests net zero by 2050 is unachievable on our current trajectory. read now...
POEM: Changing the words
This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry. read now...
POEM: Sonnet on a failure
POEM: The Holy Creed of Carbonus Rex
This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry. read now...
POEM: Dragon Dreaming
A poem based on the current Israeli-Palestinian crisis, touching on the intergenerational effects of war on children. read now...
POEM: Balancing
This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry. read now...
Can I have an extension please? — a compilation
This short story is an *IA Writing Competition (creative work category) entry. read now...
Israel proclaims itself chief mourner, as Gaza lies in ruins
On the Jewish Day of Atonement (12 October) the killing in Gaza and Lebanon continued unabated. read now...
Etiquette tips for awed commoners when meeting King Chukka
Here are some vital deportment behavioural protocols in the face of British flapdoodle. read now...
Despite Monckton's climate denial, the world is still burning
Viscount Christopher Monckton has become notorious for his climate change denial, despite scientific evidence proving him wrong time and again. read now...
Peter Dutton demonises Gaza refugees for political point-scoring
In a move that won’t surprise many, the Opposition’s venomous rhetoric has once again exacerbated the debate on Australia’s refugee policy. read now...
#10 TOP IA STORY OF 2024: Comic banned after Zionist heckler calls in big guns
THE TOP TEN IS BACK! Celebrate the holidays with our top 10 stories of 2024 over the next week and a bit. This story of deception and skullduggery caused astonishment amongst the IA audience in April. read now...
#9 IA STORY OF 2024: Labor looks likely to win 2025 Election
Economics guru Stephen Koukoulas wrote in July that the Coalition may struggle to make Labor a one-term government, which gave many in our audience a hint of relief. read now...
#8 TOP IA STORY OF 2024: Julian Lennon — Like father, like son
Julian Lennon was in the news during 2024, leading to this photo by acclaimed photojournalist Bill McAuley being seen by a great many visiting Independent Australia in June. read now...
#7 TOP IA STORY OF 2024: Germaine Greer proves age is just a number
Germaine Greer at 84 is still a powerful force, as was Rosemary Sorensen's hit September story about the famous academic and activist. read now...
#6 TOP IA STORY OF 2024: Why Harvey Norman should just 'go' — away
Editor Michelle Pini's expert exposé of Gerry Harvey's advertorials in new billionaire soapbox 'The Nightly' attracted tens of thousands of readers in March. read now...
#5 TOP IA STORY OF 2024: More Australian fibre connections but users stick to lower speeds
Telecommunications expert Paul Budde continued to produce must-read analysis during 2024, including this much-read January article on the NBN. read now...
#4 TOP IA STORY OF 2024: ABC complaint over Insiders’ collaboration with Murdoch’s News Corp
Concerns about the ABC's increasing conservative bent grew during 2024, as News Corp continued its covert takeover of the public broadcaster, which led to this June article by star columnist Alan Austin gaining a sizeable audience. read now...
#3 TOP IA STORY OF 2024: 3G shutdown highlights issues facing Australia and world
His second in our 2024 top ten, Paul Budde's November story tapped into the frustration felt by many following Australia's shambolic 3G network shutdown. read now...
#1 TOP IA STORY OF 2024: Katy Perry kicks off AFL Final amid 'Roar' of controversy
AND NOW FOR NUMBER ONE! It is notable that often, despite IA focussing largely on politics and gritty investigations, the most popular story of the year relates to popular culture. And so it is for 2024, with livewire rockstar reporter Dave Kowalski ending up atop the podium for this October classic. read now...
#2 TOP IA STORY OF 2024: Protection racket aids Bruce Lehrmann — does he know too much?
Court certified rapist Bruce Lehrmann and his creepy support crew continued to interest and offend IA's audience this year, particularly this April article by multiple 2024 top-tenner, Rosemary Sorensen. read now...
Preparation for political system renewal would win Albanese second term
Making arrangements to reform Australia's two-party political system would help PM Albanese win a second term in this year's election. read now...
Military machine a foundry for extremism
Recent terrorist acts were perpetrated by assailants with military backgrounds, bringing into question the practicality of the business of war. read now...
2025: A year of transformative technology and ethical challenges
The new year will herald innovations in technology, with artificial intelligence heading the list of both major benefits and concerns. read now...
Tobacco prohibition by stealth
Drug laws in Australia are preventing tobacco users from switching to safer forms of nicotine use, particularly through unrealistic vaping laws. read now...
BBC's cold shoulder to Christmas song mirrors bias on bigger issues
The BBC’s refusal to air a sharp parody highlighting cuts to winter fuel payments has ignited a heated debate over the broadcaster’s editorial choices. read now...
In praise of government spending
Economic critics are quick to slam the Government over its spending without considering the many benefits provided to Australian citizens. read now...
Treasury forecasting huge departures increase to drive down net migration
After repeatedly missing its net migration forecasts by a wide margin, Treasury provided an update of its net migration forecast. But can this now be believed? read now...
Elon Musk plans to conquer universe after leaving Earth in chaos
The mad world of Elon Musk continues to become more insane, with plans to create human robots and claims of being a 'time-travelling vampire alien'. read now...
Feeble defence from ABC confirms abject failure to report Labor accurately
A recent interview on ABC was the subject of a formal complaint. The official response from the national broadcaster is even more problematic. read now...
Australia gets revenge as Bluey conquers the United States
While Australia has undergone Americanisation for many years, one TV show invaded American pop culture after becoming a global phenomenon. read now...
EDITOR'S PICK 2024: Australia gets revenge as Bluey conquers the United States
The second of our two editor's picks from 2024, compelling IA articles selected by the IA editor as deserving special mention, this October story by Dr Binoy Kampmark tells of an Australian cultural phenomenon sweeping America. read now...
EDITOR'S PICK 2024: USA now too disastrous for parody
The first of our two unsung heroes from 2024, compelling IA articles selected by editor Michelle Pini that deserved a wider audience, the first this May story by Redgum star John Schumann on the deep decline of the USA. read now...
Katy kicks off Grand Final amid 'Roar' of controversy
As the Katy Perry memes fly thick and fast, two major bands are talking about calling it quits and a legend of music and film has passed. read now...
DAZN buys Foxtel signalling new era for Australian sports streaming
The recent announcement of DAZN’s acquisition of Foxtel marks a pivotal moment in Australia’s media and sports landscape. read now...
Elite universities cry wolf about new student immigration rules
The Go8 lobby group has created a straw man argument over a new Ministerial Direction to limit their previously privileged order of processing over regional universities. read now...
Look, there's Santa — 20 storeys above Sydney Harbour!
Time to look back at some of the iconic photos featured in EYE FOR AUSTRALIA in 2024. December's gift is a 1970s Santa dangling 20 storeys above Sydney Harbour. read now...
When your family visits at Christmas — and doesn't go home
Bazza tries to save Mick from a meltdown... the family is entertaining 'permanent' ideas about this year's Christmas visit. read now...
IA Writing Competition Most Enthralling Creative Work 2024: Changing the words
This poem by Karen Throssell is the winner of the 2024 Independent Australia Writing Competition Most Enthralling Creative Work category. read now...
IA Writing Competition Most Compelling Article 2024 — The perils of indifference: History repeats itself in Gaza
This beautifully written and compelling May article on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, by Dr Kim Sawyer, has won first prize in our IA Writing Competition Most Compelling Article 2024. read now...
IA Writing Competition 2024 WINNERS!
Independent Australia is delighted to announce the IA Writing Competition winners for 2024! read now...
Picks for Trump's staff include billionaires, xenophobes, bigots and Zionists
Donald Trump's second presidential administration is likely to be stacked with the kind of people who will make America far from anything great. read now...
Russia's 'Waterloo' moment in Syria: From power play to withdrawal
The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria could have heavy consequences on Russia's Middle Eastern power play. read now...
IPA climate change book includes derided authors
The Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) has shown a severe lack of quality control in selecting some of the authors for its latest book. read now...
CARTOONS: Mark David is scared of the bogeyman
No wonder... he glows in the dark and has a head shaped like a potato. read now...
Healthy masculinity key to solving DV
Is a challenge to patriarchy's toxic masculinity the key to solving DV? read now...
Anti-Israel protests being banned amid claims of anti-Semitism
A heavy-handed crackdown on protesting Israeli atrocities is another move against freedom of speech in Australia. read now...
Australian Treasury increases net migration forecast
Australia's Treasury increases 2024-2025 net migration forecast by 80,000 read now...
Water planning 101: Stabilise the population
New report suggests Australia's water security is under threat with population growth. read now...
Robodebt shadow leaves fears NDIS will be next victim of disabling policy
While assurances have been made that NDIS reforms will not be 'Robodebt 2.0', many fear that the revisions will leave them worse off. read now...
Hugh Marks controversial choice for new ABC boss
Following a search to replace managing director and editor-in-chief David Anderson, the ABC has found its man right under its nose. read now...
U.S. loses control of airspace as mysterious drone sightings escalate
Numerous reports of large drones in the skies above the U.S. have left its citizens panicking and government agencies on the back foot. read now...
Technology and society: Navigating innovation in a fractured world
Technological advancement bears pros and cons that not only contributed to global progress but also increased many of society's challenges. read now...
Dutton's nuclear report hides true cost to taxpayers
The Opposition's costings for its nuclear power plan contain no estimate of the millions of dollars each one could cost taxpayers. read now...
Former Israeli Defence Minister admits to Gazan genocide
A former Israeli Defence Minister and IDF chief of staff has accused his nation of carrying out ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Northern Gaza. read now...
ABC propels Dutton’s disinformation dealers
Another day, another barking lie from Dutton and his brazen band of disinformation dealers, now regularly guest-starring on the ABC. read now...
Interest rate changes don’t always sway voters
The theory that the Albanese Government needs to implement interest rate cuts before the next election is more of a gamble than pundits think. read now...
Why Treasury’s net migration forecast for 2023-24 blew out
With Treasury's net migration forecast being vastly inaccurate, Dr Abul Rizvi analyses how and why the department missed the mark in its assessment. read now...
BOOK REVIEW: The Leaves
A harrowing tale of systemic failure, Jacqueline Rule's 'The Leaves' unveils the injustices faced by young Indigenous people in Australia's Youth Justice system read now...
Can the veiled power of the Press Council be wielded against Mount Fang?
More than ever, Australia needs valiant guardians to protect against malevolent manipulators. read now...
When you're not the voice
A story for all those who could've been Leonard Cohen. read now...
POEM: Charity
I went to the Salvos for a free feed. I certainly paid a huge price for my need... read now...
QUIZ: IA Interrogates! #3
Take our 20-question quiz on 2024 and test your general knowledge about the year that was. read now...
QUIZ: IA Interrogates! #2
Take our 20-question quiz and test your general knowledge. read now...
QUIZ: IA Interrogates! #1
Take our 20-question quiz and test your general knowledge. read now...
New talent and legends nominated for Tamworth Country Music Awards
Latest IA music news: Tamworth Country Music Awards nominees, The Dead Boys and Australian legend John Dowler read now...
Blowing minds and bending spoons: A taste of Uri Geller
Self-proclaimed psychic and renowned illusionist Uri Geller became famous after displaying his spoon and key-bending "techniques" to the world. read now...
Bashed in the street: Being Jewish and wearing a keffiyeh
A smattering of pro-Palestinian activists were mobbed by a large contingent of Zionists recently, illustrating how hard it's become for communities to disagree with the unfolding genocide. read now...
The top News headlines from The Brisbane Times. For all the news, visit https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/
Race-by-race preview and tips for Saturday meeting at Rosehill
- Sport / Racing
All the information needed to find a few winner’s at Saturday’s city meeting.
Gold Mines Hotel
- Food / Good Food Guide (Vic)
A history-soaked hotel that’s part restaurant, part pub.
The curious case of missing Michelle Obama
- World / North America
After skipping a state funeral for Jimmy Carter, Michelle Obama has confirmed she will not attend next week’s presidential inauguration for Donald Trump.
Australian Open 2025 LIVE updates: Alcaraz advances after ‘tweener’ stuns RLA; Osaka’s early lead; Zverev cruises through
- Sport / Tennis
Aussie Aleksandar Vukic takes on Brit Jack Draper after doubles walkover when Special Ks bowed out injured.
Rio-Glencore merger could create a copper powerhouse
- Business / Companies
Rio Tinto shares fell 0.5 per cent to $118.99 on Friday, after Bloomberg reported that Rio had been involved in early-stage merger talks with Glencore.
Katie’s world was full of sparkle. Now her light has gone out in a ‘despicable’ arson attack
- National / Victoria
Katie Tangey was dog-sitting for her brother when two men set fire to his Truganina home. Her friends and loved ones are mourning “a force, an icon, a star”.
Ardea awards multiple contracts ahead of massive nickel DFS
- Business / Companies
Ardea Resources is making quick work of a DFS for its massive Goongarrie Hub laterite nickel project, with four drill rigs active and key work contracts awarded.
Australian Open Highlights: Nuno Borges v Carlos Alcaraz
- Sport / Tennis
Watch the match highlights between Nuno Borges & Carlos Alcaraz in Round 3 of the 2025 Australian Open.
Australian Open Highlights: Magdalena Frech v Mirra Andreeva
- Sport / Tennis
Watch the match highlights between Magdalena Frech & Mirra Andreeva in Round 3 of the 2025 Australian Open Women's Singles Tournament Tennis.
Qantas, Virgin warn of higher prices if card surcharges banned
- Politics / Federal
The airline duopoly has defended card surcharges, saying they give customers choice and keep prices low.
Woman charged with drug trafficking after suspected mushroom death at retreat
- National / Victoria
The “healer” linked to a wellness retreat where a woman died has been charged with trafficking psychedelic drugs.
Rail unions say they will put counteroffer to stave off Sydney train chaos, but there’s a catch
- National / NSW
Train services across the rail network recovered significantly on Friday, a day after the workplace umpire ordered unions to halt industrial action.
Australian Open Highlights: Jacob Fearnley v Alexander Zverev
- Sport / Tennis
Watch the match highlights between Jacob Fearnley & Alexander Zverev in Round 3 of the 2025 Australian Open Men's Singles Tournament Tennis.
Pumped Alcaraz celebrates tough win
- Sport / Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz flexes in celebration after overcoming plucky opponent Nuno Borges in a fourth set win.
Zverev cruises through to fourth round
- Sport / Tennis
Alexander Zverev produces a dominant performance to defeat Jacob Fearnley in straight sets.
Alex Ryvchin’s defiant response to firebombing, and plea for a better Australia
- National / NSW
The former Dover Heights home of the high profile Jewish leader was targeted in an antisemitic attack. Here is an edited transcript of his address to the media.
Gardner takes stellar boundary catch
- National
Australia's Ashleigh Gardner takes a spectacular catch on the boundary in the third one-dayer of the Women's Ashes.
Queensland’s tough youth crime agenda slammed in human rights report
- National / Queensland
Significant concerns are held for children in contact with Australia’s youth justice system, including those held in custody in adult facilities in Queensland.
'Incredible' winner seals Alcaraz break
- Sport / Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz hits an improbable winner after running backwards to the baseline to break Nuno Borges early in the fourth set.
Cops' dangerous dive after cartel diver drowns retrieving cocaine under ship
- World
Police divers inspect a sea chest after cocaine was hidden in the hull of a bulk carrier in Newcastle port in 2022. A Brazilian cartel diver drowned trying to retrieve the packages and police showed footage to the court of the dangerous dive.
Latest news headlines from Business News.
Australian shares slip, but finish week in the green
- News
The ASX200 index has finished Friday down 0.2 per cent, but has risen by a similar amount for the week.
Mark My Words January 17 2025
- Podcasts
- Podcasts/Mark My Words
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the Carillon City development; Westfield Booragoon delay; Merredin farm sale; Tim Goyder's mining deal; a stalled tourism project; and the new WAPC chair.
Rio Tinto, Glencore in early-stage merger talks: report
- Mining
Mining heavyweights Rio Tinto and Glencore reportedly held talks in 2024 about a possible merge, but it is unclear whether the talks are still live.
Fresh industrial bottleneck warning
- Mining
- Government
Industry groups representing the state’s largest heavy industrial operators have warned the WA government is not moving fast to address congestion issues in Perth’s south.
Visions, double standards mark election trail
- Opinion
OPINION: On the campaign this week, Roger Cook became psychic-in-chief, Libby Mettam had a shocker, and Shane Love stood in a field. The policy debate focused on regional affairs.
Success for Singular results in progression
- Technology, Innovation & Science
Singular Health has announced its memorandum of understanding with US-based Provider Network Solutions has moved to its next phase, due to a successful proof of concept.
Nicoletti returns to Merredin empire
- Agribusiness
- Property
WA’s grain king John Nicoletti is believed to have emerged with a large portion of his former Merredin Farms portfolio, which has been broken up among six buyers.
Britt retires as Aussie Broadband Group MD
- Technology, Innovation & Science
Aussie Broadband Group managing director Phillip Britt has announced his retirement from the company, effective from February 28.
US stocks hit ahead of earnings season
- News
US stocks dipped overnight as a jump in the prior session cooled.Meanwhile, investors eyed the most recent corporate earnings and gauged economic data to determine the path of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Morning Headlines
- News
Coalition to lean on ‘woke’ banks
Latest Canberra news, sport, football and business news from The Canberra Times.
Enchanting new sculpture trail to explore in the Snowys this summer
The Snowys are becoming as much a summer as winter tourist destination.
Australia Post serves up Australian Open 2025 $2 Coins
Just as the centre court action heats up.
'Last resort': Dear Evan Hansen shows' shock cancellation
Ticketholders have been notified.
Claiming breakfast hampers and other tax tips for your Airbnb
Holiday lettings have costs and deductions that can be utilised.
Architectural masterpiece in Whale beach hits the market for $16 million
The interior design is clean and minimalist with luxe finishes.
My top 5 nature trips for 2025 (they're not expensive or far away)
From wild swimming spots to mountain vistas, our region has it all.
Australian-made electric buses pulled from Canberra services over range issue
The Custom Denning buses will go back to Sydney for improvements.
Historical flour mill and landmark restaurant in Southern Tablelands up for grabs
It's hit the market for the first time in more than 50 years.
Say you want this: 'Breaking Bad' house listed with $4m price tag
'Breaking Bad' fans can own a piece of television history.
Teen allegedly held scissors to woman's throat, threatened to burn home
He is also accused of threatening to kill her and her sisters.
'Jolt of dread': How the Jews of Canberra experience anti-Semitism
Shocking stories of everyday anti-Semitism in the capital emerged.
7 homes across Australia to unleash your inner tennis pro
Australian homes with world-class tennis and sporting facilities.
Open for inspection: An architectural masterpiece and a nautical beauty
The best properties to see this Saturday the 18th of January.
In a tough line of work, one daily page in the Canberra Times makes this team stronger
An office tradition for 15 years, now they want to give back.
Former police officer stalked ex-partner in 'significant intrusion'
Stalking showed 'lack of respect for her autonomy'.
The territory's love affair with regional living: why we're all moving to Murrumbateman
Are Canberrans willing to make a commute work?
Spare a thought for young Charlie this winter
The NT native now has access to the outdoors.
Passengers refunded after MyWay+ overcharges on public transport trips
All transactions on the system are being monitored for errors.
Hundreds of calls for help as twin storms smash capital
Trees, powerlines brought down, roofs ripped off in heavy storm.
Canadian thief sentenced after breaking into Illawarra salon
Aaron Clague's crime was described as 'totally out of character'.
The top News headlines from The Sydney Morning Herald. For all the news, visit https://www.smh.com.au
Race-by-race preview and tips for Saturday meeting at Rosehill
- Sport / Racing
All the information needed to find a few winner’s at Saturday’s city meeting.
Gold Mines Hotel
- Food / Good Food Guide (Vic)
A history-soaked hotel that’s part restaurant, part pub.
The curious case of missing Michelle Obama
- World / North America
After skipping a state funeral for Jimmy Carter, Michelle Obama has confirmed she will not attend next week’s presidential inauguration for Donald Trump.
Australian Open 2025 LIVE updates: Alcaraz advances after ‘tweener’ stuns RLA; Osaka’s early lead; Zverev cruises through
- Sport / Tennis
Aussie Aleksandar Vukic takes on Brit Jack Draper after doubles walkover when Special Ks bowed out injured.
Rio-Glencore merger could create a copper powerhouse
- Business / Companies
Rio Tinto shares fell 0.5 per cent to $118.99 on Friday, after Bloomberg reported that Rio had been involved in early-stage merger talks with Glencore.
Katie’s world was full of sparkle. Now her light has gone out in a ‘despicable’ arson attack
- National / Victoria
Katie Tangey was dog-sitting for her brother when two men set fire to his Truganina home. Her friends and loved ones are mourning “a force, an icon, a star”.
Ardea awards multiple contracts ahead of massive nickel DFS
- Business / Companies
Ardea Resources is making quick work of a DFS for its massive Goongarrie Hub laterite nickel project, with four drill rigs active and key work contracts awarded.
Australian Open Highlights: Nuno Borges v Carlos Alcaraz
- Sport / Tennis
Watch the match highlights between Nuno Borges & Carlos Alcaraz in Round 3 of the 2025 Australian Open.
Australian Open Highlights: Magdalena Frech v Mirra Andreeva
- Sport / Tennis
Watch the match highlights between Magdalena Frech & Mirra Andreeva in Round 3 of the 2025 Australian Open Women's Singles Tournament Tennis.
Qantas, Virgin warn of higher prices if card surcharges banned
- Politics / Federal
The airline duopoly has defended card surcharges, saying they give customers choice and keep prices low.
Woman charged with drug trafficking after suspected mushroom death at retreat
- National / Victoria
The “healer” linked to a wellness retreat where a woman died has been charged with trafficking psychedelic drugs.
Rail unions say they will put counteroffer to stave off Sydney train chaos, but there’s a catch
- National / NSW
Train services across the rail network recovered significantly on Friday, a day after the workplace umpire ordered unions to halt industrial action.
Australian Open Highlights: Jacob Fearnley v Alexander Zverev
- Sport / Tennis
Watch the match highlights between Jacob Fearnley & Alexander Zverev in Round 3 of the 2025 Australian Open Men's Singles Tournament Tennis.
Pumped Alcaraz celebrates tough win
- Sport / Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz flexes in celebration after overcoming plucky opponent Nuno Borges in a fourth set win.
Zverev cruises through to fourth round
- Sport / Tennis
Alexander Zverev produces a dominant performance to defeat Jacob Fearnley in straight sets.
Alex Ryvchin’s defiant response to firebombing, and plea for a better Australia
- National / NSW
The former Dover Heights home of the high profile Jewish leader was targeted in an antisemitic attack. Here is an edited transcript of his address to the media.
Gardner takes stellar boundary catch
- National
Australia's Ashleigh Gardner takes a spectacular catch on the boundary in the third one-dayer of the Women's Ashes.
Queensland’s tough youth crime agenda slammed in human rights report
- National / Queensland
Significant concerns are held for children in contact with Australia’s youth justice system, including those held in custody in adult facilities in Queensland.
'Incredible' winner seals Alcaraz break
- Sport / Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz hits an improbable winner after running backwards to the baseline to break Nuno Borges early in the fourth set.
There is no place to wage a foreign war on the streets of Australia
- World / Middle East
The attack on a Dover Heights home is cause for concern with a disturbing uptick of antisemitism in Australia.
The top News headlines from The Age. For all the news, visit https://www.theage.com.au/
Race-by-race preview and tips for Saturday meeting at Rosehill
- Sport / Racing
All the information needed to find a few winner’s at Saturday’s city meeting.
Gold Mines Hotel
- Food / Good Food Guide (Vic)
A history-soaked hotel that’s part restaurant, part pub.
The curious case of missing Michelle Obama
- World / North America
After skipping a state funeral for Jimmy Carter, Michelle Obama has confirmed she will not attend next week’s presidential inauguration for Donald Trump.
Australian Open 2025 LIVE updates: Alcaraz advances after ‘tweener’ stuns RLA; Osaka’s early lead; Zverev cruises through
- Sport / Tennis
Aussie Aleksandar Vukic takes on Brit Jack Draper after doubles walkover when Special Ks bowed out injured.
Rio-Glencore merger could create a copper powerhouse
- Business / Companies
Rio Tinto shares fell 0.5 per cent to $118.99 on Friday, after Bloomberg reported that Rio had been involved in early-stage merger talks with Glencore.
Katie’s world was full of sparkle. Now her light has gone out in a ‘despicable’ arson attack
- National / Victoria
Katie Tangey was dog-sitting for her brother when two men set fire to his Truganina home. Her friends and loved ones are mourning “a force, an icon, a star”.
Ardea awards multiple contracts ahead of massive nickel DFS
- Business / Companies
Ardea Resources is making quick work of a DFS for its massive Goongarrie Hub laterite nickel project, with four drill rigs active and key work contracts awarded.
Australian Open Highlights: Nuno Borges v Carlos Alcaraz
- Sport / Tennis
Watch the match highlights between Nuno Borges & Carlos Alcaraz in Round 3 of the 2025 Australian Open.
Australian Open Highlights: Magdalena Frech v Mirra Andreeva
- Sport / Tennis
Watch the match highlights between Magdalena Frech & Mirra Andreeva in Round 3 of the 2025 Australian Open Women's Singles Tournament Tennis.
Qantas, Virgin warn of higher prices if card surcharges banned
- Politics / Federal
The airline duopoly has defended card surcharges, saying they give customers choice and keep prices low.
Woman charged with drug trafficking after suspected mushroom death at retreat
- National / Victoria
The “healer” linked to a wellness retreat where a woman died has been charged with trafficking psychedelic drugs.
Rail unions say they will put counteroffer to stave off Sydney train chaos, but there’s a catch
- National / NSW
Train services across the rail network recovered significantly on Friday, a day after the workplace umpire ordered unions to halt industrial action.
Australian Open Highlights: Jacob Fearnley v Alexander Zverev
- Sport / Tennis
Watch the match highlights between Jacob Fearnley & Alexander Zverev in Round 3 of the 2025 Australian Open Men's Singles Tournament Tennis.
Pumped Alcaraz celebrates tough win
- Sport / Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz flexes in celebration after overcoming plucky opponent Nuno Borges in a fourth set win.
Zverev cruises through to fourth round
- Sport / Tennis
Alexander Zverev produces a dominant performance to defeat Jacob Fearnley in straight sets.
Alex Ryvchin’s defiant response to firebombing, and plea for a better Australia
- National / NSW
The former Dover Heights home of the high profile Jewish leader was targeted in an antisemitic attack. Here is an edited transcript of his address to the media.
Gardner takes stellar boundary catch
- National
Australia's Ashleigh Gardner takes a spectacular catch on the boundary in the third one-dayer of the Women's Ashes.
Queensland’s tough youth crime agenda slammed in human rights report
- National / Queensland
Significant concerns are held for children in contact with Australia’s youth justice system, including those held in custody in adult facilities in Queensland.
'Incredible' winner seals Alcaraz break
- Sport / Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz hits an improbable winner after running backwards to the baseline to break Nuno Borges early in the fourth set.
Cops' dangerous dive after cartel diver drowns retrieving cocaine under ship
- World
Police divers inspect a sea chest after cocaine was hidden in the hull of a bulk carrier in Newcastle port in 2022. A Brazilian cartel diver drowned trying to retrieve the packages and police showed footage to the court of the dangerous dive.