Bulgaria wins 70th Eurovision contest with Dara and Bangaranga
The UK finished last as the contest, held in Vienna, saw five countries boycott it over the participation of Israel Bulgaria has won the 2026 Eurovision song contest after singer…
Trump news at a glance: billions of taxpayer dollars could go to president and his allies in unprecedented move
If case is settled for full amount Trump is requesting, a $10bn payment would more than double his family’s net worth – key US politics stories from Saturday, 16 May…
The Sunday read: Scapegoating migrants and anger at a failing political system – podcast
One Nation’s historic win in Farrer has drawn conservative politicians into yet another harmful debate about immigration. Author Sisonke Msimang says blaming migrants won’t ease the pain disillusioned voters are…
The moment I knew: After a 2,500km bike ride it clicked – marriage probably wouldn’t be the hardest thing we’d do
For Evan Lewis and Dat Tien Lewis, a cycling odyssey was a test of their relationship. A quiet whisky session revealed how far they’d come Find more stories from the…
‘Surfers say, that board is so sick!’ The French artist redesigning the surfboard like you’ve never seen before
From crab pincers to stingray shapes, Lucas Lecacheur’s designs push the boundaries of accepted norms – and they are functional too Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best…
Budget Whingers, Gambling Ads and the Israel Lobby | Scam of the Week
The Budget pearl-clutchers had a pearler this week. Michael West looks at the budget backlash over negative gearing and capital gains tax, the Liberal Party’s latest by-election disaster, Angus Taylor’s…
The brave volunteers turning trauma into purpose
When Benn Lockyer reaches out to grieving fathers through a volunteer support line, he already knows there is nothing he can say to “fix” what has happened to them. What…
Goodrem sings for Australia in Eurovision final
Delta Goodrem has performed for Australia at the Eurovision final with a powerful ballad her fans hope could earn her the top prize in Austria. Goodrem was the eighth performer…
Neck and neck by-election could swing on postal votes
The outcome of a neck-and-neck Queensland by-election could come down to postal votes. With almost 80 per cent of ballots counted in the race for the inner northern Brisbane seat…
Public pressure leads to review of mandarins’ excessive salaries
Public pressure has now caused the Remuneration Tribunal to review how it sets salaries for our top bureaucrats. Former senator Rex Patrick reports on the warts smothering the review. Irresponsible…