This one weird trick could stop US women from voting | Arwa Mahdawi
The Save Act – which would do the opposite of its title – could have a huge impact on the midterm elections If you are anything like me, then you…
How the right won the internet | Robert Topinka
In the second part of our series on digital politics, we look at how online provocateurs have advanced extreme political ideas – and watched them seep into the mainstream Robert…
Young Japanese voters adore their new conservative PM. But that doesn’t mean they are shifting to the right | Karin Kaneko
Sanae Takaichi may seemingly have old-fashioned values, but it’s her economic offering that has captured young people’s imaginations Japan has rarely seen a prime minister as bold or as social…
A wing and a prayer: Rybakina’s quiet resolve wrests glory from Sabalenka | Jack Snape
To the sound of a lone bird chirping, the crash-bang wallop ultimately belonged to the underdog in a blockbuster Australian Open final The sprinkling rain at Melbourne Park meant the…
Food delivery riders brave Australia’s ‘brutal’ 40C heat so we don’t have to – but who’s protecting them?
Australia’s gig workers should not be forced to choose between their health and a paycheck when temperatures soar, experts say Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
NSW Greens to move bill to let councils better regulate berry industry as it continues rapid expansion
Residents and local authorities are worried about environmental hazards and land devaluation as minister says excess regulations may hinder modern farming practices Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
‘I always believed’: Elena Rybakina relishes return to top table after Melbourne glory
Champion plays down significance of trophy for coach Aryna Sabalenka frustrated after latest major final loss Elena Rybakina never stopped believing she would collect a second grand slam title after…
Could One Nation be a genuine threat to Australia’s conservative parties?
After years on the extreme fringes of politics, Pauline Hanson’s party is on the rise Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free…
Ollie Peake: the boy who used to sleep in his cricket gear emerges as Ashes hope for Australia
The 19-year-old says touring England in 2027 is a dream but as the hype around him builds the classy batter is keeping his feet on the ground After five-year-old Ollie…
Ed Sheeran review: pyrotechnics and technical hiccups in an ambitious, looping one-man show
Optus Stadium, Perth Premiering his new Loop tour in Australia, the crowd-pleasing British singer-songwriter navigates a few teething issues in an otherwise assured stadium outing Before Ed Sheeran sets foot…