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Performance

Insights

Remove large, duplicate JavaScript modules from bundles to reduce unnecessary bytes consumed by network activity.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Polyfills and transforms enable older browsers to use new JavaScript features. However, many aren't necessary for modern browsers. Consider modifying your JavaScript build process to not transpile Baseline features, unless you know you must support older browsers. Learn why most sites can deploy ES6+ code without transpiling

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

3rd party code can significantly impact load performance. Reduce and defer loading of 3rd party code to prioritize your page's content.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

A long cache lifetime can speed up repeat visits to your page. Learn more about caching.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

RequestCache TTLTransfer Size
cdn.optimizely.com/js/20352597942.js120.0 s149.7 KiB
www.theaustralian.com.au/remote/identity/rampart/latest/rampart.js292.0 s92.3 KiB
subscriptions.theaustralian.com.au/google-loader/extended-access.js1.0 s85.0 KiB
widgets.outbrain.com/outbrain.js14500.0 s109.6 KiB
tags.news.com.au/prod/metrics/metrics.vendors.bundle.js31649.0 s126.5 KiB
c.amazon-adsystem.com/aax2/apstag.js3600.0 s91.0 KiB
media.theaustralian.com.au/authors/images/bio/saul_kavonic.png0.0 ms68.7 KiB
tags.news.com.au/prod/prebid/prebid.js69523.0 s135.8 KiB
/pagead/managed/js/activeview/current/ufs_web_display.js3600.0 s73.1 KiB
tags.tiqcdn.com/utag/newsltd/taus/prod/utag.js300.0 s44.5 KiB
au.tags.newscgp.com/prod/ncg/ncg.js?v=2.14.03600.0 s48.7 KiB
/client/static/v2/newscorpau_90993_theaustralian.js0.0 ms36.8 KiB
cdn-gl.imrworldwide.com/novms/js/2/nlsSDK600.bundle.min.js86400.0 s73.4 KiB
au-script.dotmetrics.net/Scripts/script.js?v=3620.0 ms28.5 KiB
media.theaustralian.com.au/authors/images/bio/janet_albrechtsen.png0.0 ms24.8 KiB
tags.news.com.au/prod/metrics/metrics.main.bundle.js31656.0 s40.5 KiB
static.chartbeat.com/js/chartbeat_video.js7200.0 s24.8 KiB
tags.news.com.au/prod/tad/tad.main.bundle.js70564.0 s30.2 KiB
newscorp-theaustralianau-tagan.adlightning.com/op.js1800.0 s14.9 KiB
js.adsrvr.org/up_loader.1.1.0.js0.0 ms12.3 KiB
scripts.clarity.ms/0.8.59/clarity.js86400.0 s26.2 KiB
/jload?anId=10507&campId=1x1|1&pubId=20970311&chanId=1705...604800.0 s92.3 KiB
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cdn.speedcurve.com/js/lux.js?id=3383916033600.0 s11.3 KiB
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www.theaustralian.com.au/akam/13/224ef71521600.0 s10.0 KiB
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tags.news.com.au/prod/nielsen/nielsen.js45354.0 s10.5 KiB
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/jsconfig/jload/10507?cbName=__IntegralAS__7441&anId=1050...0.0 ms4.6 KiB
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d2n6ofw4o746cn.cloudfront.net/performance/speedcurve/prod/speedcurvepoc.js0.0 ms3.4 KiB
tags.tiqcdn.com/utag/newsltd/taus/prod/utag.sync.js300.0 s3.3 KiB
js.outcomes.net/tags/display.js86400.0 s8.0 KiB
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tags.tiqcdn.com/utag/newsltd/taus/prod/utag.724.js?utv=ut4.51.202602100429300.0 s3.0 KiB
s.pinimg.com/ct/lib/main.10d2511a.js1209600.0 s27.6 KiB
script.crazyegg.com/pages/scripts/0018/2988.js300.0 s2.7 KiB
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/indies/ts2020-indies-prod-nca/capi-collection/assets/mai...728.0 s2.7 KiB
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resourcesssl.newscdn.com.au/indies/indies-loader.js1583.0 s2.6 KiB
tags.news.com.au/prod/ipsos/nca_ipsos.js45344.0 s3.8 KiB
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ct.pinterest.com/static/ct/token_create.js7200.0 s2.0 KiB
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js.adsrvr.org/universal_pixel.js0.0 ms935 B
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tags.news.com.au/prod/mitas/mitas.js45449.0 s928 B
tags.news.com.au/prod/adblock/adblock.js17908.0 s686 B
js.adsrvr.org/universal_pixel.js0.0 ms442 B
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/utag/tiqapp/utag.v.js?a=newsltd/taus/202604200630&cb=177...300.0 s432 B
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Your first network request is the most important. Reduce its latency by avoiding redirects, ensuring a fast server response, and enabling text compression.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Reducing the download time of images can improve the perceived load time of the page and LCP. Learn more about optimizing image size

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

URLResource SizeEst Savings
Fresh revelations as suppliers break silence on Bluesfest money woes article.storyblock > a.storyblock_image_link > div.responsive-img > img.responsive-img_img
content.api.news/v3/images/bin/13b61ca07f539eff667b206f7edf3624?width=1024133.1 KiB113.0 KiB
Geoff Chambers div.storyblock_byline > div.byline_image > div.responsive-img > img.responsive-img_img
resources.news.com.au/author-profiles/a8d9b559-1dd4-476f-88d2-eb8b04f50e23.png99.6 KiB98.9 KiB
Pauline Hanson went to prison. Look closely and that explains a lot article.storyblock > a.storyblock_image_link > div.responsive-img > img.responsive-img_img
content.api.news/v3/images/bin/1b6f0ded7c0f862466f30092da6046bd?width=1024115.5 KiB97.4 KiB
‘Disgrace’: NDIS homes in Labor’s sights article.storyblock > a.storyblock_image_link > div.responsive-img > img.responsive-img_img
content.api.news/v3/images/bin/8cd709f5e37caa4087bbbe3feeacb1fa?width=1024107.4 KiB90.6 KiB
Saul Kavonic div.storyblock_byline > div.byline_image > div.responsive-img > img.responsive-img_img
media.theaustralian.com.au/authors/images/bio/saul_kavonic.png68.4 KiB67.5 KiB
Trump ceasefire extension may lift stocks; Woolies vs. ACCC fight on article.storyblock > a.storyblock_image_link > div.responsive-img > img.responsive-img_img
content.api.news/v3/images/bin/90417a9f5fe16fb9f526230260c59577?width=65043.0 KiB26.3 KiB
Janet Albrechtsen div.storyblock_byline > div.byline_image > div.responsive-img > img.responsive-img_img
media.theaustralian.com.au/authors/images/bio/janet_albrechtsen.png24.6 KiB23.7 KiB
Vegetable growers sound food supply alarm article.storyblock > a.storyblock_image_link > div.responsive-img > img.responsive-img_img
content.api.news/v3/images/bin/54fc5abeacc6242a7330a7f329b18aea?width=32024.4 KiB11.9 KiB

Each subpart has specific improvement strategies. Ideally, most of the LCP time should be spent on loading the resources, not within delays.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

headings: [map[key:label label:Subpart valueType:text] map[key:duration label:Duration valueType:ms]]
items: [map[duration:3543.642 label:Time to first byte subpart:timeToFirstByte] map[duration:458.703 label:Resource load delay subpart:resourceLoadDelay] map[duration:19.949 label:Resource load duration subpart:resourceLoadDuration] map[duration:72.674 label:Element render delay subpart:elementRenderDelay]]
lhId: page-8-VIDEO
nodeLabel: article.storyblock > a.storyblock_image_link > div.animation > video.fallback-poster
path: 1,HTML,1,BODY,8,DIV,3,SECTION,3,SECTION,5,DIV,1,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,1,ARTICLE,0,A,0,DIV,0,VIDEO
selector: article.storyblock > a.storyblock_image_link > div.animation > video.fallback-poster
snippet: <video muted="muted" loop="loop" width="1024" height="768" playsinline="playsinline" class="fallback-poster responsive-video" data-src="https://animation.news.com.au/animations/3fc7a8/5d92/5d926d5d4174644616ebf…" preload="auto" data-player-type="169" src="https://animation.news.com.au/animations/3fc7a8/5d92/5d926d5d4174644616ebf…">

Optimize LCP by making the LCP image discoverable from the HTML immediately, and avoiding lazy-loading

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

lhId: page-8-VIDEO
nodeLabel: article.storyblock > a.storyblock_image_link > div.animation > video.fallback-poster
path: 1,HTML,1,BODY,8,DIV,3,SECTION,3,SECTION,5,DIV,1,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,0,DIV,1,ARTICLE,0,A,0,DIV,0,VIDEO
selector: article.storyblock > a.storyblock_image_link > div.animation > video.fallback-poster
snippet: <video muted="muted" loop="loop" width="1024" height="768" playsinline="playsinline" class="fallback-poster responsive-video" data-src="https://animation.news.com.au/animations/3fc7a8/5d92/5d926d5d4174644616ebf…" preload="auto" data-player-type="169" src="https://animation.news.com.au/animations/3fc7a8/5d92/5d926d5d4174644616ebf…">

Avoid chaining critical requests by reducing the length of chains, reducing the download size of resources, or deferring the download of unnecessary resources to improve page load.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

description: [preconnect](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/lighthouse/performance/uses-rel-preconnect/) hints help the browser establish a connection earlier in the page load, saving time when the first request for that origin is made. The following are the origins that the page preconnected to.
title: Preconnected origins
description: Add [preconnect](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/lighthouse/performance/uses-rel-preconnect/) hints to your most important origins, but try to use no more than 4.
title: Preconnect candidates

These insights are also available in the Chrome DevTools Performance Panel - record a trace to view more detailed information.

Redirects introduce additional delays before the page can be loaded. Learn how to avoid page redirects.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Keep the server response time for the main document short because all other requests depend on it. Learn more about the Time to First Byte metric.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Time to Interactive is the amount of time it takes for the page to become fully interactive. Learn more about the Time to Interactive metric.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

TTI

Diagnostics

Reduce unused JavaScript and defer loading scripts until they are required to decrease bytes consumed by network activity. Learn how to reduce unused JavaScript.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Estimated savings: 120 ms 1.3 MiB
URLTransfer SizeEst Savings
tags.news.com.au/prod/prebid/prebid.js135.5 KiB107.0 KiB
/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202604160201/pubads_impl.js187.7 KiB93.7 KiB
accounts.google.com/gsi/client95.4 KiB71.1 KiB
widgets.outbrain.com/outbrain.js109.2 KiB66.4 KiB
cdn.optimizely.com/js/20352597942.js148.1 KiB62.2 KiB
c.amazon-adsystem.com/aax2/apstag.js90.5 KiB57.8 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=DC-14643376&cx=c&gtm=4e64h1129.4 KiB57.1 KiB
www.theaustralian.com.au/remote/identity/rampart/latest/rampart.js91.8 KiB56.9 KiB
tags.news.com.au/prod/metrics/metrics.vendors.bundle.js126.1 KiB56.6 KiB
www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=AW-992019557146.8 KiB51.0 KiB
/wp-content/themes/newscorpau-news-dna/dist/javascripts/j...49.7 KiB44.3 KiB
/ats-modules/6482c35c-0542-41b0-bbf3-2711e544d04a/ats.js74.6 KiB40.9 KiB
cdn-gl.imrworldwide.com/novms/js/2/nlsSDK600.bundle.min.js72.9 KiB38.1 KiB
/jload?anId=10507&campId=10x10|1&pubId=20970311&chanId=17...92.1 KiB37.2 KiB
subscriptions.theaustralian.com.au/google-loader/extended-access.js84.8 KiB37.2 KiB
/jload?anId=10507&campId=1x1|2&pubId=20970311&chanId=1705...92.1 KiB37.1 KiB
/jload?anId=10507&campId=1x1|1&pubId=20970311&chanId=1705...92.1 KiB37.0 KiB
/jload?anId=10507&campId=1x1|1&pubId=20970311&chanId=1705...92.1 KiB36.9 KiB
/jload?anId=10507&campId=1x1|2&pubId=20970311&chanId=1705...92.1 KiB36.9 KiB
nebula-cdn.kampyle.com/au/wau/132224/onsite/generic1776732251439.js53.7 KiB32.4 KiB
/pagead/managed/js/activeview/current/ufs_web_display.js73.1 KiB31.6 KiB
/pagead/managed/js/activeview/current/ufs_web_display.js73.1 KiB31.6 KiB
/pagead/managed/js/activeview/current/ufs_web_display.js73.1 KiB31.6 KiB
/pagead/managed/js/activeview/current/ufs_web_display.js73.1 KiB31.6 KiB
/pagead/managed/js/activeview/current/ufs_web_display.js73.1 KiB31.5 KiB
/pages/versioned/common-scripts/4ce8c7df8d425cc5046457682...55.1 KiB30.6 KiB
giftclothings.com/files/oh791w4r_ppew-prod.js36.0 KiB29.4 KiB
au.tags.newscgp.com/prod/ncg/ncg.js?v=2.14.048.1 KiB24.7 KiB
au-script.dotmetrics.net/Scripts/script.js?v=36228.2 KiB20.4 KiB

Consider reducing the time spent parsing, compiling, and executing JS. You may find delivering smaller JS payloads helps with this. Learn how to reduce Javascript execution time.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Consider reducing the time spent parsing, compiling and executing JS. You may find delivering smaller JS payloads helps with this. Learn how to minimize main-thread work

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

CategoryTime Spent
Script Evaluation3.3 s
Other2.3 s
Rendering1.5 s
Style & Layout504 ms
Script Parsing & Compilation269 ms
Garbage Collection124 ms
Parse HTML & CSS51 ms

Minifying CSS files can reduce network payload sizes. Learn how to minify CSS.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Estimated savings: 0.0 ms 4.9 KiB
URLTransfer SizeEst Savings
.gl-btn{display:inline-block; … } …7.8 KiB4.9 KiB

Reduce unused rules from stylesheets and defer CSS not used for above-the-fold content to decrease bytes consumed by network activity. Learn how to reduce unused CSS.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Estimated savings: 0.0 ms 29.0 KiB
URLTransfer SizeEst Savings
/wp-content/themes/newscorpau-news-dna/dist/stylesheets/c...35.3 KiB29.0 KiB

Set an explicit width and height on image elements to reduce layout shifts and improve CLS. Learn how to set image dimensions

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

URL
The Australian div.header_logo > div.header_logo_wrapper > a.header_link > img.header_link_image
/wp-content/themes/newscorpau-news-dna/dist/images/logos/...
The List: Australia's Richest 250 of 2026 revealed div.wp-block-nca-blocks > div.promo-homepage > div.promo-homepage-inner > img
A DIFFERENT COUNTRY: A special book from The Australian div.wp-block-nca-blocks > div.promo-homepage > div.promo-homepage-inner > img

More information about the performance of your application. These numbers don't directly affect the Performance score.

Max Potential First Input Delay 90 ms
Layout shift culprits
Optimize DOM size
Font display
Forced reflow
Modern HTTP
Render blocking requests
Optimize viewport for mobile
Minify JavaScript
User Timing marks and measures 20 user timings
Avoid long main-thread tasks 14 long tasks found
Avoid non-composited animations 2 animated elements found
Page didn't prevent back/forward cache restoration
Network Requests
Network Round Trip Times 100 ms
Server Backend Latencies 460 ms
Tasks
Diagnostics
Metrics
Screenshot Thumbnails
Final Screenshot
Script Treemap Data
Resources Summary
Avoid large layout shifts 3 layout shifts found
INP breakdown
89

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
LIVE div.m4-l3m_list > article.storyblock > span.storyblock_meta > div.label-pulsating
23 minutes ago div.m4-l3m_list > article.storyblock > span.storyblock_meta > time.storyblock_datetime
7:37 am article.storyblock > div.timeline-container > div.timeline-container-item > div.timeline-container-item-time
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EXCLUSIVE div.m5-5mc_list > article.storyblock > span.storyblock_meta > span.storyblock_label
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These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Trump to extend ceasefire, continue blockade: Iran ‘won’t join talks’ div.mosaic > div.m4-l3m_list > article.storyblock > h3.storyblock_title

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Search body.user-anonymous > nav.navigation > form.navigation_search > input.navigation_search-input

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
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These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
The ceasefire has been extended for an unspecified time, as Donald Trump and JD… div.m4-l3m_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Labor will unveil its long-awaited blueprint on Wednesday, as parents fear for … div.l1-s_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Legal costs have exploded due to NDIS participants staking legal claims over ex… div.l1-s_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
An investigation by The Australian has found the suburbs with the most NDIS san… div.m4-l3m_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Australia’s disability scheme has become a hunting ground for criminals, with f… div.l1-s_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Critics who tally story numbers to attack this newspaper have missed the point … div.m4-l3m_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Australia is ‘sleepwalking’ into a vegetable supply crisis, say growers, who de… div.l1-s_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Two gambling sites Australians supposedly can’t access are somehow taking six t… div.l1-s_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
The eSafety commissioner has issued notices amid concerns games including Roblo… div.l1-s_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Anthony Albanese faces a showdown with state leaders over the out-of-control ND… div.m3-3a_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Australia’s gas belongs to Australians and we have the right to tax it any way … div.m3-3a_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
For many without supports, their autism or development delay is a barrier to pa… div.m3-3a_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Parliament unanimously backed a national scheme built around fairness, dignity … div.m3-3a_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Relief rally likely after new TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) serve. Woolworth… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Fortescue, led by billionaire Andrew Forrest, claims 18 companies are pocketing… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Justice Michael O’Bryan has questioned if average shoppers actually analyse the… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
In a blow to the male lieutenants waiting in the wings, Amanda Lacaze says it w… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Blackstone has agreed to sell its last Australian shopping centre for more than… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
New proposals aimed at protecting investors in big super funds come dangerously… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Current market conditions are creating a difficult backdrop for income investor… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
It’s important to protect your family, but there’s a chance a chunk of your lif… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Wealth gaps can be friendship killers. Experts share strategies to protect rela… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
New rules and overlooked deductions could dramatically boost your refund if you… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
While streaming services transformed television viewing habits, this 28-year-ol… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
It’s the bloodsport that has the world gripped, with billions in revenue and mi… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Despite their 40 year age gap, Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter’s matching corsets… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Escape the rat race? The cost of living? Young Australians seeking rural refuge… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
In Crime 101 the actor we know best as Thor ditches his trademark charm to play… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Elderly Australians will no longer pay for assisted showering and dressing afte… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
A major funding boost targets a fast-growing battlefield threat, but defence ex… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Members of the prestigious RACP will decide whether to remove their president a… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Our ability to focus on even simple tasks seems to be crumbling at an alarming … div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Peptides promise it all but in an unregulated, cash‑rich market awash with myth… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Madonna, Claudia Schiffer and Cindy Crawford were fans. Now Millennials and Gen… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Childhood cancer survivors describe ‘falling off a cliff’ when treatment ends. … div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
A celebrity chef’s 20-minute sang choi bau with sticky pork embraces a build-yo… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Victoria’s medical research institutes sound the warning as the state spends mo… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Britain’s former top diplomat has revealed he felt pressured by Keir Starmer’s … div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
In a change from decades of pacifist policy, Tokyo eyes new buyers for defence … div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
As Anzac Day draws near, consider these quiet corners of the globe where graves… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Deep in Uganda’s mist-covered forest, home to around 500 mountain gorillas, an … div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
I’m staying at a luxury hotel so close to the White House that TV news correspo… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
My first flight with Singapore Airlines is comfortable but the second aircraft … div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
A new development makes clever use of the site to revel in Sydney’s most iconic… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
There is no cake more quintessentially Australian than the lamington. Portable,… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Our collection of highly rated whites are led by one of Australia’s most iconic… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
From cropped tweed jackets to low-slung skirts that still skim the knees, these… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
The carmaker’s perfectly nice Elexio model – a mid-size SUV EV – comes with a p… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Two elegant boutique hotels in South Africa offer guests a uniquely refined exp… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
I’m about to spend my forced holidays botching jobs my wife has been saving up … div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
On realising she has been running from reality, Charlotte finally faces the tru… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Indigenous Australians can trace 2000 generations of their forebears to this co… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Rugby Australia faces a crucial battle to bring back the Wallaby from Exeter Ch… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Having had time to fully digest the tactics and strategic minutiae, we’ve pinpo… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Between new eligibility rules and the NRL’s plague of injuries, a number of fre… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Tasmania’s entry into the competition is set to provide the AFL with a chance t… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Adam Reynolds has turned up the heat on NRL referees and the ARL Commission to … div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Rugby Australia has capped a stunning financial turnaround of more than $100m, … div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
New Zealand’s most spectacular sights, perfectly placed div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
Young patients around Australia are benefitting from initiatives aimed at reduc… div.mosaic_list > article.storyblock > p.storyblock_standfirst > a.storyblock_standfirst_link
About The Australian li.footer_menu_item > ul.footer_menu_nav_sub > li.footer_menu_item_sub > a
Subscribe to Newsletters li.footer_menu_item > ul.footer_menu_nav_sub > li.footer_menu_item_sub > a
Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
Form elements have associated labels
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Document has a `<title>` element
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
Links have a discernible name
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Identical links have the same purpose.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
`[role]` values are valid
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Input buttons have discernible text.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
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Best Practices

General

Deprecated APIs will eventually be removed from the browser. Learn more about deprecated APIs.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Deprecation / WarningSource
AttributionReporting
Topics

Errors logged to the console indicate unresolved problems. They can come from network request failures and other browser concerns. Learn more about this errors in console diagnostic audit

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

SourceDescription
[ERROR][UserMemtype] General error while fetching user data [object Object]
[GSI_LOGGER]: FedCM get() rejects with NetworkError: Error retrieving a token.
Framing 'https://login.newscorpaustralia.com/' violates the following report-only Content Security Policy directive: "frame-ancestors 'self'". The violation has been logged, but no further action has been taken.
Not signed in with the identity provider.
Object

Issues logged to the `Issues` panel in Chrome Devtools indicate unresolved problems. They can come from network request failures, insufficient security controls, and other browser concerns. Open up the Issues panel in Chrome DevTools for more details on each issue.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Issue type
Content security policy
Uses HTTPS
Avoids third-party cookies
Allows users to paste into input fields
Avoids requesting the geolocation permission on page load
Avoids requesting the notification permission on page load
Displays images with correct aspect ratio
Serves images with appropriate resolution
Page has the HTML doctype
Properly defines charset
Ensure CSP is effective against XSS attacks
Use a strong HSTS policy
Ensure proper origin isolation with COOP
Mitigate clickjacking with XFO or CSP
Mitigate DOM-based XSS with Trusted Types
Detected JavaScript libraries
Page has valid source maps
Redirects HTTP traffic to HTTPS
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SEO

These checks ensure that your page is following basic search engine optimization advice. There are many additional factors Lighthouse does not score here that may affect your search ranking, including performance on Core Web Vitals. Learn more about Google Search Essentials.

Crawling and Indexing

Search engines are unable to include your pages in search results if they don't have permission to crawl them. Learn more about crawler directives.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Blocking Directive Source
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/robots.txt

Search engines may use `href` attributes on links to crawl websites. Ensure that the `href` attribute of anchor elements links to an appropriate destination, so more pages of the site can be discovered. Learn how to make links crawlable

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Uncrawlable Link
MENU body.user-anonymous > nav.navigation > a.navigation_hamburger
div.drawer_navigation > div.drawer_navigation_inner > div.drawer_navigation_close_container > a.drawer_navigation_close div.drawer_navigation > div.drawer_navigation_inner > div.drawer_navigation_close_container > a.drawer_navigation_close

If your robots.txt file is malformed, crawlers may not be able to understand how you want your website to be crawled or indexed. Learn more about robots.txt.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Line #ContentError
105==========================Syntax not understood

To appear in search results, crawlers need access to your app.

Structured data is valid
Document has a `<title>` element
Document has a meta description
Page has successful HTTP status code
Links have descriptive text
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
Document has a valid `hreflang`
Document has a valid `rel=canonical`

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