Sonny Rollins, colossus of jazz saxophone, dies aged 95
One of the last stars of the bebop generation, Rollins was an genius of melodic invention and improvisation, working with Davis, Monk, Coltrane and others Sonny Rollins, one of the…
David Pocock on whether a ‘teal’ party is possible – podcast
There has been a whirlwind of speculation about whether the ‘teal’ independents could come together to form a new political party. According to independent MP Zali Steggall, the time is…
Australia’s property lobby would have us believe investors are selfless public servants. It’s just profiteering | Maiy Azize
Labor is right to wind back a system where taxpayers spend billions lining the pockets of those who treat housing like an asset class, not a basic need You might…
A magpie can recognise you – and four other fun facts about Australia’s most often-spotted bird
The feathered friend was recorded in half of the 153,000 surveys in BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count The Australian magpie has again topped the charts in BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird…
Bondi terror probe witnesses targeted by online hate
Online harassment and intimidation has been directed at witnesses who have appeared before the anti-Semitism royal commission, with at least one incident referred to police. The commission is probing the…
Second ‘ISIS bride’ group to face charges upon return
A second group of women and children linked to Islamic State are expected to face charges when they arrive back in Australia. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed seven women…
Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat
Europe is baking under unseasonal heat that’s shattering temperature records and prompting government warnings after deaths were reported at amateur sports events in France. The French sports minister, Marina Ferrari,…
Energy prices likely to drop for Aussie households
Energy bills for households and small businesses are forecast to fall by up to 10 per cent across parts of the eastern states. The final Default Market Offer, which set…
Aussie bank quietly testing customer AI ‘companion’
The day is coming when Australians will be able to apply for a home or business loan via artificial intelligence without even speaking to a human. That’s the view of…
Pros and cons to creating formal party, ex-teal says
Creating a formal teal party could lead to messy leadership disputes or force members to vote for policies they don’t agree with, one of Australia’s first teal independents has warned.…