LNP falls ‘agonisingly short’ in Stafford byelection as Labor suffers swing against it
Opposition expected to retain the northern Brisbane seat, with Luke Richmond ahead of Fiona Hammond by more than 700 votes Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get…
Australia news live: Qantas removes passenger for allegedly biting flight attendant; Albanese congratulates Delta Goodrem on Eurovision fourth-place finish
Qantas flight QF21 from Melbourne to the US had to be diverted to Tahiti after the incident. Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or…
Liberal party ‘corroded by hate’, MP says amid concerns of ‘dog whistling’ on immigration
Exclusive: Several Liberals say they now believe Pauline Hanson’s party is in control of their party’s agenda Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news…
‘Alice in Wonderland vibes’: street style at Australian fashion week – in pictures
Grey days have inspired bright colours in Sydney at this year’s Australian fashion week. Homemade and vintage garments were popular with some in the crowd, who said they wanted to…
‘Surfers say, that board is so sick!’ The French artist redesigning the surfboard like you’ve never seen before
From crab pincers to stingray shapes, Lucas Lecacheur’s designs push the boundaries of accepted norms – and they are functional too Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best…
The moment I knew: After a 2,500km bike ride it clicked – marriage probably wouldn’t be the hardest thing we’d do
For Evan Lewis and Dat Tien Lewis, a cycling odyssey was a test of their relationship. A quiet whisky session revealed how far they’d come Find more stories from the…
The Sunday read: Scapegoating migrants and anger at a failing political system – podcast
One Nation’s historic win in Farrer has drawn conservative politicians into yet another harmful debate about immigration. Author Sisonke Msimang says blaming migrants won’t ease the pain disillusioned voters are…
Neck and neck by-election could swing on postal votes
The outcome of a neck-and-neck Queensland by-election could come down to postal votes. With almost 80 per cent of ballots counted in the race for the inner northern Brisbane seat…
Goodrem sings for Australia in Eurovision final
Delta Goodrem has performed for Australia at the Eurovision final with a powerful ballad her fans hope could earn her the top prize in Austria. Goodrem was the eighth performer…
The brave volunteers turning trauma into purpose
When Benn Lockyer reaches out to grieving fathers through a volunteer support line, he already knows there is nothing he can say to “fix” what has happened to them. What…