As an ocean swimmer, I try not to think of sharks, but we all know that this is their territory | Eleanor Limprecht
It used to be easier to say that the chances of a shark attack were slim. Now I feel as though that pretence of safety has been shattered After nearly…
Booksmaxxing: how reading became sexy
‘Reading is having a moment,’ according to Tinder. But do its users actually appreciate books, or just talk about them to get dates? Name: Booksmaxxing. Age: The next big thing.…
Inspired by Ukraine, and worried by China: Taiwan teaches its citizens how to fly drones
Ordinary Taiwanese, young and old, are joining courses to learn how to fly drones amid looming China military threat In a small, crowded room in Taipei, Pan Chien-chin is trying…
The bleak view that unemployment needs to rise shows the RBA acts firstly in the interests of companies, not workers | Greg Jericho
The Reserve Bank governor has made clear the cash rate has been increased not to reduce inflation but to make it harder to bargain for higher wages Get our breaking…
Ganesh Versus the Third Reich review – stunning, provocative work claps back to a new world of fascism
Union Theatre, UMAC, MelbourneThe Ibsen and Gold Lion-winning company has brought back their most audacious play. The timing couldn’t be better – or more terrifying Throughout their 30 year history,…
Team video went viral because Australians can relate to Socceroos’ diversity, says Awer Mabil
Forward is one of four players who came to Australia as refugees Mabil has tried to be a ‘big brother’ to Mo Touré and Nestory Irankunda Socceroos forward Awer Mabil…
Yoane Wissa gives DR Congo first ever World Cup point in draw with Portugal
The clock was about to hit 83 minutes when Roberto Martínez rolled the dice one last time. His team certainly needed extra movement up front so it hardly confounded logic…
Ghana grab vital World Cup victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi’s last-gasp goal
A late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama as they joined England at the top of Group L. Yirenki steered in Brandon Thomas-Asante’s cross in…
England surge to thrilling opening win in World Cup cracker with Croatia
Thomas Tuchel made it plain that when the stress came with the serious business of World Cup matches, he believed his England team would thrive. What had gone before, especially…
As USA World Cup barbs fly, the Socceroos get motivated to have the final word
Australia lean into their underdog status while fans and media build hype around highly anticipated Group D match The poisoned words have added sizzle to the Socceroos’ clash against the…