Australia heatwave live updates: Victorian bushfires raze scores of properties as new warnings issued; temperatures climb in Sydney
Total fire ban in place for whole of Victoria as bushfires burn, while Sydney prepares for the brunt of the heatwave ‘If you have been told to leave, go’: Victorian…
This summer, I thought I’d finally relax – but doing nothing is the hardest thing
I’m constantly running from place to place, swerving from emergency to emergency, trying to juggle work and family as I run out of hours in the day For many of…
‘There’s serendipity to my story’: Emmylou Harris on Gram Parsons, her garlanded career – and her dog rescue centre
Ahead of her final European tour, the US songwriter discusses her unlikely life as a country star, seeking advice from Pete Seeger – and why retirement isn’t on the cards…
What fashion trends will follow us into 2026? | Fiona Katauskas
Sadly some things never go out of style See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading…
No whey: why the price of protein powder is surging in Australia
A booming gym culture has pushed up demand for powders and other protein-enhanced products, with retail prices following suit Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast…
Albanese’s handling of the Bondi attack exposed his weaknesses. An inquiry will mean uncomfortable questions for Labor | Dan Jervis-Bardy
While many are sympathetic to the PM and critical of a perceived pile-on, it would be naive to assume those 25 days have not damaged him politically Get our breaking…
Watch out Greenland: Trump is pro-imperialism now – podcast
If it’s not threats of military action against Colombia and Cuba, or talk of taking Greenland from Denmark, it’s seizing oil tankers in European and Caribbean waters. All of it…
The common feature of violent extremism: angry young men
Whether jihadists, fascists or just racist thugs, the common thread of violent extremists is vulnerable and angry young men recruited by unscrupulous preachers of dogmatic faith. Al The Writer reports…
Where home prices could take off or crash land in 2026
History shows it’s a brave ploy to bet against the Australian property market. Yet a dramatic reversal in interest rate expectations means 2026 is looking a little softer for real…
Total fire ban in place as intense heatwave moves east
Australia’s southeast will bear the brunt of a persistent heatwave as the threat of more blazes breaking out remains extreme. The heatwave will be felt sharply in NSW on Saturday,…