UK retail giant makes hostile bid for Hype DC owner
A British retailer has lobbed a zero-premium takeover offer at Australia’s largest shoe store chain after their partnership went south, in hopes of at least gaining more influence over its…
Government-backed clean manufacturing gets public tick
Seven out of 10 Australians back government spending on renewable energy to power manufacturing facilities cheaply. Public support for energy infrastructure privatisation is much lower, the same polling commissioned by…
Lovers, housewives, deserts and dogs: David Hockney’s greatest works – in pictures
From his taut, sun-kissed portraits of LA to his vast psychedelic Yorkshire landscapes and his 70m iPad Normandy epic – here’s our pick of the artist’s best works Continue reading…
A day in the life of a dancer who went viral for pretending to be a parakeet
Smac McCreanor, a content creator who recreates viral internet trends through dance, gets woken up by bunnies every day Have you seen the video of Smac McCreanor pretending to be…
Ariana Grande review – glittering hits and powerhouse vocals in stunning return to stage
Crypto.com Arena, Los AngelesThe pop star’s first tour in seven years brought the house down with emotive ballads and clubby bangers delivered with saucy wit If faced with the choice…
Flares, chants and ecstatic Socceroos fans: Melbourne football lovers celebrate ‘the greatest day’
Australia supporters packed out Federation Square to watch the side’s World Cup match against Turkey – and came away overjoyed Australia’s first match of the World Cup is in added…
Amad Diallo scores 90th-minute winner as Côte d’Ivoire leave it late to sink Ecuador
The substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Côte d’Ivoire a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their Group E opener. Diallo’s first-time strike of Wilfried Singo’s cross…
Vicious cycles or transport revolution? The ebike battle raging in Queensland
Aggrieved pedestrians and push-bike riders are pitted against those who see e-mobility as a ‘once in a generation’ chance to change the way we travel around cities Follow our Australia…
Curaçao enjoy their moment but Havertz and ruthless Germany show no mercy
The net rippled and Curaçao’s bench exploded in every conceivable direction, their giddiness underpinned by a firm awareness of the goal’s place in history. Livano Comenencia had just equalised against…
Socceroos hero Patrick Beach revels in World Cup win: ‘It was absolute limbs’
Goalkeeper repays faith shown in him with resolute display Socceroos open campaign with win against Turkey – in pictures Before he became an instant national hero, Socceroos goalkeeper Patrick Beach…