The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission grilled Anthony Byrne on the first day of public hearings probing the misuse of taxpayer-funded staff and grants in which the veteran Labor MP admitted his own involvement in branch stacking and ...

Victorian government is set to impose a six-day quarantine period on jockeys entering the state, meaning Sydney hoops will have to pick either the $7.5m Rosehill race or the staying classic at Flemington.

Rohan Browning emerged from two weeks in hotel quarantine to smoke The Everest hope Lost And Running in a curtain raiser to Saturday’s $15m sprint.

Gamal Elsaied Elboushi smuggled a knife and fake bomb into the airport inside his suitcase before chasing his wife and children through the terminal in 2019.

Just four hours into the first day of five weeks of hearings, Luke Donnellan phoned the Premier to resign from cabinet following allegations he contributed to a branch-staking “kitty”.

The average of 38 days between first and second doses in NSW suggests the state will hit 80 per cent next week, with a change in restrictions the following Monday.

The population level protection from vaccine coverage will be at its peak right now.

A parliamentary inquiry was told that some buyers of units off the plan in the 22-storey towers can no longer get loans from major banks.

An expert in data security says Victoria’s vaccine passport system is too easy to forge, as bar and restaurant owners brace for confrontations with customers when the system opens in Melbourne.

Michael Gleeson and Daniel Cherny discuss the latest trade period news, including where things stand in any potential move for GWS’ Bobby Hill.

The widow of a personal development group leader Ken Dyers has been accused of grooming young girls for him to sexually abuse.

The AFL is investigating claims former player agent Ricky Nixon allegedly sold forged memorabilia commemorating Melbourne’s breakthrough premiership.

The integrity unit will interview Nathan Cleary and Tyrone May about their knowledge of three men being seated with friends and family on grand final night.

Rupert Murdoch’s critics were savage after his newspapers staged a spectacular backflip on climate change, but while for some it ignited fury, it is vindication.

The Nationals leader has cleared the way for a goal to cut carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 in return for a better deal for regional Australia.

Revelations of suspected money laundering, organised crime, fraud and foreign interference at Star Entertainment casinos demand the same level of public scrutiny that Crown Resorts has faced.

The Top End’s incident controller commander alleged the men went to great lengths to circumvent the Chief Health Officer’s directions, including falsifying driver’s licences and setting up NT bank accounts.

The wait is over. Sydney has emerged from its 106-day lockdown, with pubs, shops and hairdressers bracing for a frantic return to normality.

Regional venues participating in a COVID-19 vaccine passport trial say the system ran seamlessly on its first day, but the technology is set to come under pressure as more sites join the trial.

Champion jockey Craig Williams will ride Caulfield Guineas winner Anamoe in Saturday week’s Cox Plate.

Sydney has emerged from 106 days in lockdown

Shoppers queued at Kmart at midnight, barbers tried to fix homegrown haircuts ... and drivers fought to find an empty car space at shopping centres. Normal life is back.

Four-month-old Maddie regained consciousness after five minutes of CPR. But her mother says her call to triple zero should have been answered sooner.

A Treasury report shows $27 billion of the $89 billion program went to businesses that did better than they feared during the COVID restrictions.

A review will examine Star’s dealings with a junket operator with alleged links to organised crime, as well other high-roller tours.

Panic buyers and shoppers reluctant to wear masks or check in are not the only difficulties faced by Australia’s retail workers.

Debate raged at his favourite restaurant over trainer Les Bridge’s greatest achievement, but a second Everest for Classique Legend would settle the argument.

Mitchell Marsh’s description of how Josh Inglis hits the ball says a lot about what he would bring to Australia’s T20 team

The Melbourne University graduate also worked in commercial real estate and financial planning before becoming an MP and member of the Labor Unity faction representing the party’s Right.

Nowroz Rayed Amin was found with an electronic copy of the bomb-making manual The Anarchist Cookbook when he was stopped at Sydney Airport.

Emerging Godolphin filly Willowy has the time-honoured group 1 Oaks at Flemington race on her radar.

Everything you need to know to find a winner at beautiful Broadmeadow,

The crisis-plagued nation had only just received an emergency shipment of oil after the network went dark on the weekend.

Collingwood have expressed interest in GWS small forward Bobby Hill if the Giants are open to trading him and a deal can’t be struck with Hill’s nominated club of choice, Essendon.

Follow our live blog as AFL trade period enters its final days.

Jeff Browne has convinced Francis Galbally to withdraw the petition to spill the board and back a potential Browne-led Collingwood board.

Justice Peter Garling sentenced Isaak El Matari to just over seven years’ jail, saying he “did a lot of talking, and took little action” on his “grandiose ideas”.

Patrick Lipinski has made his move to Collingwood while former Bulldogs teammate Cody Weightman will be on the sidelines for 10-12 weeks due to ankle surgery.

A Perth Children’s Court magistrate is fighting to retain her exclusive position against a transfer order to the Perth Magistrates Court, which her counsel labelled “unlawful” and outside the court president’s powers.

Victorian kids have missed out on millions of swimming lessons since the start of the pandemic, forcing authorities to find new ways to educate them on water safety.

Jeff Kennett’s Hawthorn board is facing a potential challenge from the just-retired head of Australian Super, Ian Silk, and well-known former player and ex-board member Andy Gowers.

Groups of friends reunited over coffee in Fairfield, but some businesses are concerned trade will be slow to return.

The social media giant’s dominance in the marketing world makes it harder for Australian businesses to have meaningful alternatives to Facebook. 

Watch live: Luke Donnellan has quit the Labor ministry after federal Labor MP Anthony Byrne told a public anti-corruption hearing the Victorian Aged Care Minister had paid for people’s party membership as part of a branch-stacking operation.

Health care workers must be fully vaccinated by December and teachers and education workers by the start of 2022.

Authorities say only a fraction of people have responded to invitations for a home quarantine trial starting this week.

Tolerance has its limits. We cannot tolerate anti-vax sentiment, but we can maintain our civility.

A line of men drank beers at Premier Dominic Perrottet’s media conference marking NSW’s reopening. There wasn’t a woman in sight. 

One of Australia’s most influential business figures has urged the AFL to take a strong stand with its vaccination policy, and doubts whether a player could legally challenge it.

Any move to mandate vaccinations for MPs would likely be met with resistance from shadow attorney-general Nick Goiran and Legalise Cannabis WA MLC Sophia Moermond.