NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher
Officers found one 14-year-old’s ebike was capable of hitting 90km/h. Owners have two weeks to appeal the seizure before the bikes will be crushed Dozens of high-powered and illegal ebikes…
Labor ditches new packaging laws to cut plastic waste, sparking unprecedented ‘scale and breadth of outrage’
Federal environment department tells industry representatives the government does not want to ‘exacerbate cost of living pressures’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese…
Trump keeps touting $5,000 payments if Republicans retain control of Congress as some in his party question feasibility – live
Chip Roy, Republican US representative from Texas, openly wondered where the government would get ‘well over $1tn’ for supposed payouts On 11 September, 25 years ago, Osama bin Laden drove…
Andrew Hastie knew taking on Pauline Hanson would cost him. Liberals are divided over the price of following suit
While supporters and rivals of Hastie back his stance on One Nation, some are asking why the party isn’t doing more Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
The week around the world in 20 pictures
The 25th anniversary of 9/11, Russian strikes in Kyiv, wildfires in Indonesia and Sabalenka at the US Open – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists…
‘Insane’: Australian organist plays 16 hours of back-to-back Bach
Starting at 6am this Sunday, Calvin Bowman will embark on an epic feat of endurance so physically demanding he’ll have a masseur on hand to aid his recovery When Calvin…
Renting can seem like a lottery. How can you improve your chances of getting a lease?
Australia’s rental application process is opaque, and feedback often non-existent. Some agents say it can come down to how you present in person “How good’s renting?” I say, trying to…
Hide and chic: are clothes and apparel made from alternative leathers better for the environment?
Vegan leathers are complicated by questions of commercial viability and sustainability. How do they compare to traditional leather? Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday…
Back to Back Barries: Andrew Hastie v Pauline Hanson – podcast
Barrie Cassidy and Sean Kelly (filling in for Tony Barry this week) go straight to Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie’s stoush with Pauline Hanson over an animated cartoon. Is Hastie one…
Brave new world: Ultimate Championship brings glowing javelins and $10m prize fund to track and field
New event aims to revolutionise the sport with promises of bigger prize money and a greater role for athletes Track and field’s brave new world begins in Budapest on Friday…