As a furniture removalist I learned all mattresses are stained, and that’s fine
You’ll never catch me owning a glass dining table now I’ve moved so many. But it was the people I worked alongside who made the job what it was Get…
My petty gripe: Using pink to denote ‘HARK, THIS BE A WOMAN’ is beyond the power of my lady brain to comprehend
All Jo Khan wanted was a normal motorcycle jacket. Instead she was offered cursive script and flowers A few years ago I wandered through a large motorcycle store in search…
The Comeback review – Lisa Kudrow is back as Valerie Cherish … but with no laughs
It’s been 21 years since we met the self-absorbed TV star in this industry satire. But as she comes out of retirement, the results are woeful – and it’s not…
Struggling to cope with the relentless and bleak news cycle? Go to bed early | Jodie Wilson
When we can’t control what’s happening in the world, there is some solace in the predictability of a comforting routine and the safe landing of a warm bed An early…
Middle East crisis live: Iran says no plan to negotiate with US; Israel says it is expanding ‘buffer zone’ in Lebanon
Iranian foreign minister claims Tehran has not been in talks to end war – “and we do not plan on any negotiations”; Israeli PM’s comments prompt fears of protracted occupation…
Trump’s peace plan falls flat as he insists the war is almost over while increasing troop numbers
Tehran skeptical of president’s offer – and troop deployments for potential ground operations – suggest claim of imminent end to war not credible Somewhere between the strait of Hormuz and…
‘Massive betrayal’: Iranian nationals with valid tourist visas blocked from entering Australia for six months
Tony Burke says decisions about permanent stays should be ‘deliberate decisions of the government, not a random consequence of who booked a holiday’ Get our breaking news email, free app…
Australia politics live: Labor pushes for above-inflation boost to minimum wage; NSW complains of ‘busted’ GST carve-up
Angus Taylor says government must direct fuel to empty petrol stations. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Barnaby Joyce calls for…
ABC boss’s ‘utterly offensive’ comments condemned as broadcaster comes back online after strike
Staff urge managing director to retract comments after he describes industrial action as ‘playing games’ ABC staff and union representatives have urged managing director Hugh Marks to retract “utterly offensive”…
Andrew Hastie open to 25% tax on gas profits and says multinationals have ‘had a really good run’ on Australian wealth
Exclusive: Speaking with the Australian Politics podcast, the Liberal frontbencher says a sovereign wealth fund would set Australians up for generations to come Follow our Australia news live blog for…