Illegal detention. High Court tells Government to obey the law
The High Court decision on false imprisonment of refugees in a big win for human rights and a reprimand for government. Alison Battisson and Janet Pelly report. Last week, the…
Australian shares rally as US, Iran reach peace deal
The Australian share market has rocketed to an eight-week high and oil prices are plunging on news that the US and Iran have reached a peace deal. The S&P/ASX200 gained…
UK retail giant makes hostile bid for Hype DC owner
A British retailer has lobbed a zero-premium takeover offer at Australia’s largest shoe store chain after their partnership went south, in hopes of at least gaining more influence over its…
Government-backed clean manufacturing gets public tick
Seven out of 10 Australians back government spending on renewable energy to power manufacturing facilities cheaply. Public support for energy infrastructure privatisation is much lower, the same polling commissioned by…
Flares, chants and ecstatic Socceroos fans: Melbourne football lovers celebrate ‘the greatest day’
Australia supporters packed out Federation Square to watch the side’s World Cup match against Turkey – and came away overjoyed Australia’s first match of the World Cup is in added…
Ariana Grande review – glittering hits and powerhouse vocals in stunning return to stage
Crypto.com Arena, Los AngelesThe pop star’s first tour in seven years brought the house down with emotive ballads and clubby bangers delivered with saucy wit If faced with the choice…
Lovers, housewives, deserts and dogs: David Hockney’s greatest works – in pictures
From his taut, sun-kissed portraits of LA to his vast psychedelic Yorkshire landscapes and his 70m iPad Normandy epic – here’s our pick of the artist’s best works Continue reading…
A day in the life of a dancer who went viral for pretending to be a parakeet
Smac McCreanor, a content creator who recreates viral internet trends through dance, gets woken up by bunnies every day Have you seen the video of Smac McCreanor pretending to be…
This ancient Jewish tradition brings me closer to my faith and invites me to imagine a better world
Reciting the Shema in the morning and at night is a reminder that I am part of something bigger Making sense of it is a column about spirituality and how…
Vicious cycles or transport revolution? The ebike battle raging in Queensland
Aggrieved pedestrians and push-bike riders are pitted against those who see e-mobility as a ‘once in a generation’ chance to change the way we travel around cities Follow our Australia…