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Watch NowVideoPremiumUp Late: Cost of raiding your super to achieve housing dream

In tonight’s show Ben Harvey calculates the real cost of raiding your superannuation to buy a home and reveals some fine print that could trap first homebuyers.

Up Late | Mon, May 16

CrimeShocking conditions at puppy farm

A man is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly breeding a popular type of dog in shocking puppy farm conditions.

Duncan Murray

‘Special guest’PremiumABC makes awkward tweet gaffe before ScoMo interview

In the lead up to a highly anticipated interview with Scott Morrison, the ABC has made an embarrassing error.

Duncan Murray

Federal electionPremium‘What about bigger issues?’: Albo on Triple J

Anthony Albanese has been grilled about whether he’s listening to the concerns of young people during an interview on Triple J.

Ashleigh Gleeson

INQUESTPremiumTriple-murderer’s shock inquest move

A man convicted of murdering a woman and her two daughters more than 40 years ago has taken a defiant action on the final day of an inquest into the deadly firebombing of a Brisbane nightclub.

Blake Antrobus

AFLPremiumHill can’t wait for Sir Doug Nicholls Round

Greater Western Sydney Giants forward Bobby Hill is proud to be wearing his club’s Indigenous guernsey in Sir Doug Nicholls Round.

Jasper Bruce

BoxingZerafa wants showdown with Tszyu

Michael Zerafa says he is in the “driver’s seat” as he pursues not only a world title but also a fight with Tim Tszyu.

Marco Monteverde

Federal politics‘Astonishing’: Campaign signs deemed breach

After initially seeming to be OK, these signs about independent candidates have now been found to be in breach of electoral laws.

Ashleigh Gleeson

CrimePremiumMum’s horror over disabled son’s abuse

A mother has shared the horrifying ordeal of finding out about her autistic son’s abuse at the hands of a disability care worker.

Madeleine Achenza

PoliticsRogue Liberal MP facing expulsion

A controversial backbencher is facing expulsion from the Liberal Party following a series of inflammatory and offensive comments.

Hamish Spence

UpdatedFlood victims dealt yet another blow

Queensland flood victims have been dealt another blow, with a new problem emerging just as they try to rebuild their lives.

Daniela Pizzirani

AFLPremiumBlockbuster crowd tipped for Dreamtime return

Essendon and Richmond will play their Dreamtime at the ‘G match at the MCG on Saturday night for the first time since 2020.

Marc McGowan

PoliticsPremiumLNP candidate denies pushing volunteer

Police are investigating reports a Coalition candidate allegedly shoved a 49-year-old Labor volunteer at a pre-polling venue.

Hamish Spence

UpdatedPremiumDutton labelled ‘biggest threat’ to Australia

Peter Dutton has been described as the “biggest threat” to Australia and accused of using a Chinese intelligence ship to win votes.

Angie Raphael

federal politicsPremiumControversial MP’s bizarre China claim

Controversial United Australia Party leader Craig Kelly has made a bizarre claim about Australia becoming like China.

Ashleigh Gleeson

NRLPremiumOrigin star hasn’t heard from new coach

Gold Coast Titans wrecking ball Moeaki Fotuaika hasn’t heard from the Maroons’ new coach since before the NRL season began.

Jasper Bruce

Which side?CommentsPremiumCrossbenchers keep mum on plans for hung parliament

Key crossbench members have remained tight-lipped on who they would support in the event of a hung parliament, with only Greens leader Adam Bandt stating his position.

Kimberley Caines

NRLPremiumDolphins snare former Origin winger

The marquee signing the Dolphins are chasing is yet to emerge, but the NRL’s new team has added a State of Origin winger.

 

CourtsPremium‘Grub’ carer’s excuse for vile acts

A carer who molested boys in the 1970s had a disgraceful excuse for his behaviour, with one of the survivors labelling him a “grub”.

Caroline Schelle

CourtPremiumMcLachlan sent star ‘masturbating’ videos

Actor Craig McLachlan sent videos of himself pretending to masturbate to the woman he is suing for defamation, a court has been told.

Lauren Ferri

Fearmongering claimsCommentsPremiumMcGowan slams Peter Dutton as the ‘biggest threat to WA’

Mark McGowan has accused Peter Dutton of using the presence of a Chinese intelligence ship to stir up fear to win votes, labelling the Defence Minister himself ‘the biggest threat to Western Australia’.

Annabel Hennessy

updatedBroncos preparing for ‘fired-up’ Milf

Anthony Milford will play his first NRL game since September when the Newcastle Knights face his former club the Brisbane Broncos.

Jasper Bruce

AFLPremiumLegend’s son steps into AFL draft mix

After he was best on ground in a state game on Sunday, Carlton coach Michael Voss’ son Casey could be a mid-season draft smokey.

 

SciencePremiumWhy apes are still used for lab research

A high-powered inquiry into animal testing laws has been told why primates are still being used in scientific research.

Owen Leonard