Australia’s most famous soldier has been taken into custody over the alleged murders of unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/ben-roberts-smith-arrested-over-multiple-war-crimes-20260406-p5zlp6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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City of Fremantle councillors have unanimously voted to amend a local planning law in a bid to curb illegal tobacco sales at convenience stores across the CBD.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/how-this-perth-council-plans-to-snuff-out-the-tobacco-wars-on-its-doorstep-20260408-p5zmc0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A cruise ship has run aground on a reef near a tropical island in Fiji.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/cruise-ship-runs-around-in-fiji-20260406-p5zloh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Andrew Lethlean confirmed he would seek preselection to run for the Nationals in November, having nearly pinched the overlapping federal seat last year.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/victoria/bendigo-publican-launches-high-profile-challenge-against-jacinta-allan-20260404-p5zlbw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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If the US president had launched his missile strikes, Tehran would have increased the civilian death toll.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/middle-east/trump-stands-accused-but-a-chilling-message-has-exposed-iran-s-own-war-crime-20260408-p5zm1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

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Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase will switch to Japanese rugby at the end of the season – but that could be a problem for the Wallabies.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/rugby-union/why-nawaqanitawase-could-face-world-cup-selection-squeeze-20260408-p5zm4c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-union

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Fiona Wright was a renter for 14 years – then she landed on a killer idea to fast-track home ownership which in turn became a novel.

https://www.watoday.com.au/property/news/is-getting-rid-of-boomers-the-only-way-to-get-a-house-a-novelist-plays-with-the-idea-20260325-p5x54l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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As holidaymakers swarm to the region for the Easter weekend, residents have been left with more questions than answers after police released two people over allegations they had assisted the fugitive.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/we-hope-no-one-lied-to-us-alpine-towns-fear-dezi-freeman-accomplices-are-among-them-20260405-p5zlf5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Manly face the Dolphins in their first game under interim coach Kieran Foran after the sacking of Anthony Seibold. Follow the action as it happens.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-round-5-live-updates-foran-s-sea-eagles-take-on-dolphins-after-seibold-sacking-20260401-p5zko4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Fresh images give new insight into the conditions Dezi Freeman was living in at a makeshift campsite on a property in rural Victoria.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/fresh-images-show-makeshift-campsite-where-dezi-freeman-was-hiding-20260402-p5zkyg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Blacktown City Council’s new offices were originally costed at $144 million. Now the project will cost $605 million, and the council is running out of cash.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/the-sydney-council-that-sold-its-offices-to-spend-the-next-decade-renting-them-back-20260226-p5o5pl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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'That's noted': Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is keen to silence some cocky Americans.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/soccer/thats-noted-popovic-on-cocky-americans-20260311-p5o9id.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

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Jonah Pezet talks to Nine's panel after the Eels' win over the Broncos.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/pezet-reveals-coachs-spray-helped-inspire-win-20260312-p5oa1s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

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Australia is spending billions on new roads, rail lines and airports. But without water, cities will run short of new homes.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal/thirsty-work-australia-s-growing-cities-won-t-have-enough-water-20260311-p5o9bg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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“People don’t see themselves any more being reflected in the candidates or MPs being put up by the major parties,” says Tracee Hutchison.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/victoria/the-former-triple-j-host-targeting-major-party-discontent-in-state-byelection-20260309-p5o8qo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The decision to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader while Iran was in active negotiations has reinforced the view among Moscow hardliners that diplomacy is fragile and maybe even pointless.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/europe/after-iran-russians-say-us-can-t-be-trusted-in-ukraine-talks-20260312-p5o9wg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Economists are predicting two more rate rises in the next eight weeks. But with oil prices climbing, it could also mean an Australian recession.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal/what-do-war-interest-rate-rises-and-oil-at-200-a-barrel-oil-mean-a-recession-20260312-p5o9u3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The US Central Command has confirmed a seventh American soldier has died from wounds sustained in the early stages of the war with Iran.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/seventh-us-soldier-dead-20260309-p5o8m3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Both Australia and the Asian Football Confederation are being tested, not just on the pitch, but on whether they will protect the basic rights of athletes who have already shown immense courage.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/iran-s-brave-players-have-stood-tall-now-australia-must-stand-with-them-20260309-p5o8u1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The country’s most sophisticated military surveillance plane could be deployed to help Gulf nations defend against Iranian missile and drone attacks.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal/australia-weighs-sending-world-class-surveillance-aircraft-to-defend-against-iran-drones-20260309-p5o8rs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Zac Lomax is finally off to rugby. Three words in his statement have left rugby league figures – including the coach who gave him his Kangaroos debut – furious.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/i-hope-it-s-the-last-we-see-of-him-the-parting-shot-from-lomax-that-has-enraged-rugby-league-20260309-p5o8uk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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I’ve been taunted about my ocker twang ever since Pauline Hanson emerged, but I’m getting the last laugh.

https://www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/margot-robbie-and-i-started-out-with-bogan-accents-i-ve-still-got-mine-20260304-p5o7fe.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The former Wallabies coach could play a key role in getting a new trans-Tasman tradition off the ground. But Rennie also made a statement this week as All Blacks boss that won’t be missed by his former players.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/rugby-union/does-dave-rennie-hold-a-grudge-about-his-wallabies-sacking-it-s-a-million-dollar-question-for-ra-20260306-p5o83b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Jad wore his family’s scarf to graduation. It got him banned from his formal.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/public-schools-signal-cultural-palestinian-scarf-can-be-worn-following-accusations-of-racism-20260304-p5o79x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Geelong legend and TV personality Sam Newman is recovering after 10 days in hospital and an operation to widen an artery in his neck.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/victoria/footy-great-left-slurring-his-words-after-suffering-two-mini-strokes-20260309-p5o8lw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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There’s plenty of green space, and it’s not far from the CBD, but some residents would like more affordable housing.

https://www.watoday.com.au/property/news/an-oasis-of-calm-what-it-costs-to-live-in-melbourne-s-most-liveable-suburb-20260304-p5o7he.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Oscar Piastri has put on a show in Melbourne during practice.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/motorsport/piastri-defies-odds-in-grand-prix-practice-20260306-p5o8ay.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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If we are sacrificing a working harbour to build this shiny new precinct, we cannot sacrifice working Sydneysiders too.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/this-new-waterfront-suburb-will-reshape-sydney-but-who-will-get-to-live-there-20260305-p5o7qi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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