Peter V’landys plays kingmaker of Australian TV with NRL broadcast deal
A perfect storm has propelled the NRL towards an outcome few thought possible – and one which is likely to be felt beyond sport The outcome of NRL broadcast negotiations…
More Republicans are breaking with Trump. Is it conscience or politics?
Congressional Democrats say GOP majority is unraveling, but moves may in fact be aimed at retaining power The wrath of Donald Trump has kept congressional Republicans in line for much…
‘Project invisibility’: Queensland government accused of operating secret agenda to purge Indigenous representation
Barrister accuses David Crisafulli of an ‘organised strategy’ to eliminate, remove and reduce the role of First Nations people in public sector Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
Multiple people shot near street festival in Toledo, Ohio, authorities say
A search for the suspects continues as victims are taken to nearby hospitals, police say A shooting near a community festival in Toledo, Ohio, wounded at least 12 people on…
Top 100 reader novels
After critics and authors picked their top 100 novels we asked for your favourites. From Uruguay to the Isle of Skye, more than 3,000 readers cast their votes. Here’s your…
Blind date: ‘It felt like taking part in Blind Date was a lifelong thing she wanted to do’
Laurine, who works in forensics, meets Theo, a financial adviser. They are both 27 What were you hoping for? Love! Or someone new, great conversation, a free dinner and feature…
Australia news live: Man hospitalised after alleged attack in Bondi; Shoebridge warns Australia should not go down ‘warpath with Washington’ against China
Follow live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian borrowing personal loans in record amounts Australians are borrowing record amounts in personal loans as a…
The Sunday Read: Will Australia stand for how the US treats its allies? – podcast
When news broke that Australia will buy only secondhand nuclear submarines from the US, it signalled a major shift in the Aukus deal. It’s made Emma Shortis, the director of…
Australia’s winter illness season is back – what viruses are prevalent this year and when should you get vaccinated?
Comparatively low numbers of respiratory viruses so far this year follows the worst influenza season in Australia on record in 2025, which saw more than 500,000 confirmed infections Follow our…
Virginia Gay: ‘Shakespeare’s most overrated play? Hamlet. Too long’
The actor and director on Disney villains, the sexy power of the melt emoji, and shattering a glass globe over the audience during Calamity Jane You’re directing Yve Blake’s new…