‘He goes a bit funny if you use his real name’: the unstoppable rise of Count Binface
Nigel Farage foresaw a summer stroll to glory when he forced a byelection – but now risks his career being trashed The votes were being counted and the media had…
Australia news live: defence industry minister ‘confident’ uranium sold to India will only be used for domestic energy
Pat Conroy defended the deal allowing India to buy Australian uranium despite not being a signatory to the international nuclear non-proliferation treaty. Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking…
I spent many of my childhood weekends among gamblers in the local TAB. That seems almost quaint now
With betting now accessible 24/7, the old bricks and mortar shops seem like a nostalgic relic from a gentler time The experience of the Cessnock TAB began with the tinny…
In my years of spearfishing, I’ve never encountered more sharks than now. But I know where I stand in the underwater pecking order | Clarke Gayford
Underwater is one of the only places I can switch my brain off. A shark encounter comes with the territory – and we all have to adapt to this new…
Bellingham’s extra-time winner sinks Norway and sends England into World Cup semi-finals
Thomas Tuchel’s message was that it was time for England to thrive at the business end of the World Cup; the most exciting part. His players had to release the…
Up, up and away: balloons take flight over Mildura – in pictures
A spectacular display of hot air balloons kicked off the annual Balloons over Mildura festival in regional Victoria Continue reading…
The Nato summit exposed the real source of Trump’s power | Robert Reich
It comes from his willingness to violate all norms, rules and laws – and leaving everyone else to pick up the pieces At the Nato summit just ended, Trump lashed…
Australian Jewish News removes article criticising treatment of Jewish Council’s Sarah Schwartz | Weekly Beast
Article was taken down by AJN but later republished on personal site of contributor Nomi Kaltmann. Plus: ABC ombudsman’s intriguing investigation Want to get this in your inbox every Friday?…
Cutting off Erling Haaland is key but Norway are not just a one-man team | Emma Hayes
England need to be wary of a united Ståle Solbakken side who know their strengths before the World Cup quarter-final England fans are going to have to be really patient…
Argentina continue to show ‘heart’ but flaws are apparent before Switzerland clash
Close calls against Cape Verde and Egypt show Scaloni’s side are vulnerable, despite all the brilliance of Lionel Messi It is among the defining moments of this World Cup: Lionel…