Follow our live coverage as the first week of witness examinations comes to an end and the commission keeps its microscope on the $110 million Gap Road level crossing removal.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/victoria/big-build-royal-commission-live-updates-witnesses-on-controversial-gap-road-project-continue-after-counsel-assisting-lashes-government-20261113-p61dux.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A 17-year-old who went missing six days ago in rugged Victorian bushland was found alive and in "good spirits" after a police helicopter spotted him sleeping on a rock.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/miracle-as-missing-teenager-found-after-six-days-in-bushland-20261112-p61dqd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The defence secretary is now the face of two wars: the one against Iran, and the one against the Democrats. It’s the latter that will keep him in the job.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/north-america/how-pete-hegseth-went-from-out-the-door-to-safe-as-houses-20261112-p61dao.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

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The WA Police officer nicknamed ‘Tiny’ ironically due to his solid build, also allegedly wore a badge with an obscene phase on it.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/you-re-going-to-kill-me-call-to-stand-down-wa-cop-over-unthinkable-allegations-20261110-p61cvx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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US stocks are falling after a report showed inflation was worse across the country last month than economists expected.

https://www.watoday.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-fall-as-wall-street-slumps-on-inflation-anthropic-targets-2-trillion-valuation-20261111-p61d3m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Three years ago, Cam Murray admitted he got sick of being linked to a code switch. Now, the NSW and Australian star admits it’s a distinct possibility.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/back-of-my-mind-why-rlwc-final-could-be-murray-s-last-kangaroos-game-20261110-p61cus.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and a 15-year-old boy hospitalised after an alleged stabbing outside a school in the city’s south-west.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/teenager-stabbed-in-the-stomach-outside-sydney-school-20261109-p61cik.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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It costs more than an Aussie passport, but there’s a new way for travellers to side-step the dreaded US entry queues.

https://www.watoday.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/is-the-new-430-us-airport-fast-track-actually-worth-the-money-20261109-p61cin.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Anthony Albanese has drawn criticism for his provision of highly-paid staff in parliament, amid suggestions the corruption watchdog could investigate.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal/investigators-sound-alarm-on-prime-minister-s-staffing-powers-20261109-p61bzs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Tony Burke has confirmed several tweaks to Labor’s plan to crackdown on backpackers are being canvassed to appease tourism operators.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal/burke-flags-backpacker-backdown-after-backlash-20261113-p61dvm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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James McDonald rides home Pinhole to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/racing/pinhole-bolts-in-to-win-queen-elizabeth-20261107-p61c9e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Sun Gift holds off a fast-finishing Too Darn Discreet to take out the Matriarch Stakes at $41 odds.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/racing/huge-upset-as-41-roughie-holds-on-20261107-p61c9o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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James McDonald reveals a cheeky sledge from James Bracey has fired him up for Stakes Day.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/racing/braceys-cheeky-sledge-fires-up-j-mac-20261107-p61c9h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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The former NSW police officer has told a court he was invited to Jesse Baird’s home in the months before his death. Prosecutors allege it was a break-in.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/lamarre-condon-s-text-to-tv-presenter-before-alleged-home-invasion-20261111-p61dac.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The incident occurred at about 11.30am across the road from Dandenong North Primary School, which was put into lockdown.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/victoria/three-injured-in-stabbing-near-south-east-melbourne-primary-school-20261106-p61c1h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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The cuts come after the airline inked a deal with professional services firm Accenture and builds on earlier reductions of staff at the airline’s head office at Mascot in Sydney.

https://www.watoday.com.au/business/companies/qantas-to-cut-850-local-jobs-as-it-shifts-roles-to-india-20261110-p61ctc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Mitchell Marsh has repeatedly deflected questions about Usman Khawaja’s allegations relating to the infamous sandpapergate incident of 2018.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/cricket/warner-on-the-warpath-as-he-attacks-assistant-coach-s-sandpaper-account-20261112-p61dhe.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The inquiry begins its first block of public hearings this week and is expected to examine the role of former premier Jacinta Allan and her office in a controversial road and rail project.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/victoria/big-build-royal-commission-live-updates-big-build-project-cfmeu-under-microscope-as-state-s-long-awaited-construction-royal-commission-begins-20261109-p61c7n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The inquiry begins its first block of public hearings this week and is expected to examine the role of former premier Jacinta Allan and her office in a controversial road and rail project.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/victoria/big-build-royal-commission-live-updates-big-build-project-cfmeu-under-microscope-as-state-s-long-awaited-construction-royal-commission-begins-20261109-p61c7n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Across the courtyard from the Good Food Guide New Restaurant of the Year, Sergio’s channels the spirit of ’90s Melbourne, open from noon to 3am.

https://www.watoday.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/just-open-sergios-melbourne-20261105-p61bfv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Mark Bombara, 63, shot and killed Jennifer Petelczyc, 59 and her 18-year-old daughter Gretl in May 2024 before turning the gun on himself while in the process of looking for his wife.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/please-don-t-inquest-hears-painfully-slow-response-to-triple-zero-call-made-by-floreat-murder-victim-20261109-p61clj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Pre-race favourite Soldi takes out the Inglis Banner in dominant fashion at Flemington.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/racing/classy-filly-dominates-inglis-banner-field-20261107-p61c90.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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WAtoday reporter Carla Hildebrandt has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to WA media after taking out the prestigious Arthur Lovekin Prize for Excellence in Journalism at the state’s annual media awards.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/from-ndis-expos-to-giuffre-report-watoday-journalist-scores-double-win-at-wa-media-awards-20261108-p61cdu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Tempted misses the placings as the $1.70 favourite as Point Barrow causes an upset in the VRC Champions Sprint.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/racing/everest-winner-rolled-in-vrc-sprint-boilover-20261107-p61c9v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Helena Fox’s Loneliness is a Molecule explores the terrible complexity of loving someone who has hurt you.

https://www.watoday.com.au/culture/books/the-devastating-afterlife-of-a-childhood-friendship-20261105-p619sj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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David Gately and Marc Ohlmus preview a thrilling day of racing on TAB Champions Stakes Day. Can Autumn Glow be beat? Will Tempted continue her winning run?

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/racing/david-gatelys-tab-champion-stakes-day-preview-20261106-p61c0x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A judge has warned political staffer Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyer and a prosecutor against further delays as his rape trial was pencilled in for next year.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/queensland/lehrmann-could-face-trial-after-judge-calls-out-delays-20261102-p61anx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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After I outlined my renovation plans, people were aghast. So I stopped asking their opinion.

https://www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/i-used-to-care-what-others-thought-of-my-taste-and-style-but-then-these-words-set-me-free-20261105-p61735.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_lifestyle

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Dennis McKenna sexually abused 29 students at St Andrew’s Hostel in Katanning the 1970s and 80s while he was the warden.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/katanning-hostel-warden-who-abused-dozens-of-boys-to-be-released-from-jail-20261104-p61bef.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_western-australia

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The Herald’s chief investigative reporter wrote a series of reports detailing allegations against the former radio heavyweight before his arrest, the court has heard.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/alan-jones-trial-live-updates-smh-journalist-kate-mcclymont-to-give-evidence-in-former-2gb-broadcaster-s-alleged-indecent-assault-sexual-touching-trial-20261103-p618v5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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