‘Grandpa in a bunker’: is Putin losing control? – podcast
Russian affairs reporter Pjotr Sauer on Vladimir Putin’s increasing isolation – and seeming paranoia – as ordinary Russians become more restive over the toll of the war in Ukraine and…
Alienated by Disclosure Day? You are not alone
Audiences have propelled Spielberg’s alien thriller to the top of the box office. Yet some exiting the cinema appear to believe this sappy extravaganza is not the director’s finest hour…
The threats Australia must neutralise in World Cup’s ‘Battle of Seattle’ against USA
From Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson to Sergiño Dest and Folarin Balogun, the Socceroos will have their hands full in the Group D clash In the so-called “Battle of Seattle”,…
Half of all fatal shark bites take place in Australia. How can you protect yourself – and do electronic deterrents work?
From tough wetsuits to wearable devices, experts say there are ways to reduce your risk in the ocean Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
Everything Game of Thrones did, HBO series Rome did better – including not fumbling the finale
The short-lived series had blood, guts, sex and epic stakes. It also had the ride-or-die friendship of a pair of foot soldiers A sprawling cast of richly flawed heroes. Epic…
Gina Rinehart’s flagship iron ore mine lays off workers
Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Iron Ore is cutting jobs as part of a plan to keep its massive Roy Hill mine in Western Australia operating for another decade. It did not…
Ex-Star boss fined $700k for ignoring criminal risks
The ex-chief of Star has been fined $700,000 for ignoring criminal risks from overseas gamblers after a judge slashed the sought penalty due to a previous lenient deal. Former Star…
Qantas to announce launch of ultra-long-haul flights
Qantas is set to unveil the first destination for the world’s longest non-stop flights from eastern Australia to London or New York, tackling one of the few unbroken barriers of…
Mideast deal gives travel firm an ‘earnings tailwind’
An Australian-based global travel leader hopes to get an earnings tailwind from a peace deal between the US and Iran going into the new year, as the nation’s travel advice…
Sandilands reaches $12m settlement, ending legal stoush
Radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands has reached a settlement with his former employer, bringing half of a bitter legal battle to an end. ARN Media revealed it would pay Sandilands…