Victorian Liberal party in turmoil as MP denies colleague’s accusations of assault
Police confirm they are investigating as sources close to accused MP say he vehemently denies the allegations and is considering legal action Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
Last Islamic State-linked Australian woman from Syrian camp to return despite previous ban
Home affairs minister Tony Burke says return permit ‘has to be issued’ following advice from agencies and lawyers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
The pianist from the audience at La La Land in Concert was a global feelgood story – but all was not what it seemed
Two orchestra members from the Sydney performance allege tensions behind the scenes were the cause of pianist failing to appear after intermission Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launch new party aimed at political centre, promising ‘reason over rage’
New party dubbed Community Strong Australia follows secret talks about future of community independents Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app…
Venezuela earthquakes live: state of emergency declared after officials warn of widespread damage and high casualties
Two powerful earthquakes – with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 – sent residents running into the streets as buildings shook and collapsed Venezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in…
Australia politics live: PM warns against drift to ‘edges of the mainstream’ in allusion to Karl Stefanovic podcasts
Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Mike Burgess says he’s really concerned about the level some nation-states, like Iran, could go…
Would you eat a possum? ‘Ecologically, it’s all very much above board’
At Dark Mofo’s Winter Feast, punters queued for brushtail bao. It took the chef behind the dish six months of tinkering to persuade people to try it Sign up for…
‘Smaller doses of exercise are a miracle cure’: 14 expert tips to protect your joints
Life is much easier if you look after your hips, knees, elbows and shoulders – especially as you get older. Rheumatologists and orthopaedic surgeons explain how to work out, what…
‘It’s beautiful and sad to be a human being’: Ragnar Kjartansson brings ‘the best artwork of the 21st century’ to Australia
A nine-screen installation with a cult following is one of many highlights in the Icelandic artist’s first major Australian show, at Melbourne’s NGV In a video recorded by Icelandic artist…
Alice Zaslavsky’s tacos with roasted celeriac and pickled jalapeño sauce – recipe
Gnarly, shrivelly celeriac is an unconventional taco filler. But peeled and roasted in Alice Zaslavsky’s recipe, the root vegetable yields an almost carne asada-like flavour Check out more Alice Zaslavsky…