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Daily News • Tuesday, 3 February 2026
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Crichton faces a Wallabies trial by fire. A rival says he’ll thrive
A former rugby code convert believes Angus Crichton has the tools to make an immediate impact in a Wallabies jersey.
Star young guns join forces for Nordic-inspired West End restaurant
Blume is a brilliant regional diner, Milquetoast one the city’s best bars. Now, the talent behind both are opening an intimate 60-seater in a much-loved spot.
Have your bins gone uncollected? Lord mayor says he’s ‘not happy’ with contractor
A 16-year collection contract worth almost $1 billion was issued in 2017. Now, Adrian Schrinner says the waste company is falling short of expectations.
Boy hailed a hero after family swept out to sea
A 13-year-old boy is being hailed a hero after an incredible rescue off WA’s coast, swimming four kilometres to get help, as they were swept out to sea.
When businesses install heir-conditioning
And Abe finds an exit.
Fears homes lost in SA bushfire
There are fears homes may have been lost in an erratic and fast-moving bushfire burning out of control on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula.
One Nation kicks off SA election campaign with new candidate
The right-wing party has unveiled former Liberal senator Cory Bernardi as its star candidate.
Queensland government sells off state-owned land for housing
The government is trying to boost housing supply but a 400-home development in Brisbane’s north has drawn criticism from residents and housing advocates alike.
Interest rate increase expected to cause wave of home loan refinancing
Today’s interest rate hike is expected to trigger a wave of home loan refinancing as borrowers chase mortgage relief.
Gold Coast police officer hit by car
A police officer has been taken to hospital after he was hit by a car while responding to reports of an armed person.
Security warning to lawyers, police and judges ahead of arsonist’s release
A specialist threat assessment centre has been contacting the group of law and justice figures about their personal security ahead of the man’s release from jail this week.
‘We have short-changed parents for years’: The plan to fix school reports
Sydney Catholic Schools introduce new ways of measuring student success beyond measures such as NAPLAN.
‘Comedy poison’: I watched the Pauline Hanson movie so you don’t have to
A Super Progressive Movie clearly wants to sit in the tradition of Australian satire. It just badly overestimates how long one joke can survive on screen.
If Indonesia’s so important, why are we treating its people so badly?
Our relationship with our biggest neighbour is going backwards. It’s a failure of policy and imagination.
Cummins explains Smith absence
Injured Australian captain Pat Cummins explains why an SOS hasn’t been sent to Steve Smith.
‘Rules need to be looked at’ after surge in e-scooter injuries in children
“We’re talking about normal kids who are … ending up in rehabilitation, and they’ll never be normal,” a senior Brisbane surgeon said.
Treasurer under pressure to fix budget after RBA lifts rates for first time in years
The government is under pressure to rein in spending and rev up the economy, or, as one expert warns, the nation may have “bigger problems than an interest rate rise”.
Why I find receiving Valentine’s Day lingerie about as sexy as Question Time in Canberra
Jewellery and accessories that sit in plain sight are the best bet for a gift.