‘There is light at the end of this tunnel. But the tunnel is filled with sewage’: Marina Hyde on finding hope in political chaos
It’s been an era of global instability, complete with ejector-seat prime ministers, Mars-bound baddies and even a celebrity ski-massacre trial … • How posh are you? Do you have a…
The moment I knew: I’d lost his number and was about to switch off my old phone for good – then a text pinged
When Karen Bleakley locked eyes with Matt on the dancefloor, it was a sign of a new beginning. But when she lost his number, she thought she’d never see him…
Fashion, form and the beach: the photography of Max Dupain – in pictures
Photographer Max Dupain’s diverse and creative output helped shape Australia’s visual identity in the mid to late 20th century. A major retrospective, Definitive Dupain, runs at the State Library of…
An algorithm off switch isn’t enough. Big tech needs a duty of care over addictive designs | Zoe Daniel
As AI advances minute by minute and governments grapple with new developments they don’t know how to manage, holding big tech accountable becomes even more urgent A digital duty of…
‘Someone is smoking weed’: Sabalenka halts US Open match due to cannabis smell
‘It’s tricky to handle when you’re trying to compete’ Alcaraz into fourth round after straight sets victory Aryna Sabalenka briefly stopped her match at the US Open to complain about…
Dangerfield bends AFL elimination final to his will as Geelong end Carlton’s fairytale run
Cats defeat Blues 14.23 (107) to 11.8 (74) at the MCG Veteran kicks five goals to set up semi-final showdown with Dockers Sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter…
It’s time for Mark Zuckerberg to resign from Meta | Joan Donovan
The CEO is the throughline in a history of billion-dollar blunders that have caused real harm, culminating in last week’s settlement Last week, Meta, the parent company of Instagram and…
Tennessee is about to execute its first woman since 1819. Her case raises troubling questions | Austin Sarat
Christa Pike’s planned execution is emblematic of America’s broken death penalty system On 30 September, the state of Tennessee plans to put Christa Pike to death. She would be the…
How much does Donald Trump care about winning the midterms? Apparently, not much at all | Jonathan Freedland
Such is the US president’s narcissism that he would see a Democratic victory as proof that he’s indispensable – meanwhile, his every decision spells calamity for voters What is Donald…
As AI madness encroaches, we need human connection more than ever. But we’ll have to fight for it | Van Badham
We don’t want the isolating, automated outputs tech lords are selling us. We’re yearning for a shared frame of reference I have a cherished memory of a family trip to…