‘They ruined our dream’: Revenge on Socceroos’ minds for clash with Egypt
Egypt ended Australian medal hopes at Tokyo Olympics in 2021 Two nations meet again in World Cup last 32 this week in Dallas The memory flashed back instantly for Socceroos…
Still blazing after all these years: Mel Brooks at 100
The director of The Producers hits his century as a uniquely beloved entertainer who embodies his conviction that ‘comedy is the opposite of death’ Mel Brooks’ story is that of…
Prince Harry and family’s UK visit ‘pulled from under their feet at 11th hour’
Duke reportedly fears his children will not get to meet king after government declines request for police protection The Duke of Sussex fears his children will not meet King Charles…
David Sedaris on his Duolingo obsession: ‘“Today is the last day,” I told myself – but I was powerless to stop’
I decided to combine my need to top the leader table with my daily step count – which is how I found myself walking 10 miles a day while reading…
Politics live: Liberal frontbencher calls for party ‘rebrand’ after another poll shocker; Australia and Vanuatu sign ‘historic’ Nakamal treaty
Melissa McIntosh said anyone saying anyone dismissing dire Coalition polling had their ‘head in the sand’. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
Venezuela earthquake: father and son found alive in rubble after four days as death toll nears 1,500
President says ‘we always hold onto hope’ as discovery of earthquake survivors spurs fresh search efforts despite dwindling chances of survival Mortuary in Caracas ‘overwhelmed’ as Venezuela struggles to respond…
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation withdrew more than $800,000 of election spending claims after AEC inquiries
The Australian Electoral Commission is examining if party breached laws in its $6m public funding claim after the last election, documents show Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
Zak Butters zigs, zags and tears Adelaide apart to show why he’s the most sought-after AFL player in the land | Jonathan Horn
From his first game, the hyperactive Port star has bowed to no one. He played one of his best ever in Showdown 60 Zak Butters ran on to the Adelaide…
AI claims to have the answers to life’s big questions. But sometimes not knowing brings us closer to the truth | Amy Galliford
ChatGPT relieves me of my discomfort, but in doing so it robs me of contemplation, of the holy ground between question and answer Making sense of it is a column…
Kindness of strangers: We were hopelessly lost in the Sudanese desert. Then villagers offered us a hut to stay in
We were exhausted and in need of rest. In the morning, the kind locals prepared a huge breakfast and refused to accept any payment Read more in the kindness of…