Migrant communities ‘scapegoated’ after Bondi massacre
A prominent Jewish leader has argued protests movements have been unfairly targeted following the Bondi massacre, with migrant communities singled out for blame. Sarah Schwartz, director of the progressive Jewish…
It’s a truly Trumpian tragedy: he’s made billions of dollars but can’t buy love or respect | Emma Brockes
Potus pocketed over $2.2bn last year – but with an algae-filled reflecting pool and his State Fair a fiasco, what price happiness? From certain angles, it might appear as if…
What is the United States of America now? | Rebecca Solnit
The United States of America is … so many things, horrific and magnificent, good and evil, promising and cursed The United States of America is a truck that has driven…
The world is lurching from one economic crisis to the next. What should we expect from our government? | Nicki Hutley
Tough times around the world mean governments are under pressure to provide more support. But just what is reasonable for us to ask? Follow our Australia news live blog for…
A 1,000kg mammal is wreaking havoc in Tasmania – and Neil the seal is loved for it
The elephant seal has been crushing fences, blocking traffic and bashing into parked cars, in what experts say is play-fighting behaviour Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Canberra’s ‘night of nights’: Midwinter Ball 2026 – in pictures
Politicians from across parliament, including prime minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Angus Taylor, as well as heads of corporate Australia have attended the annual Midwinter Ball hosted by the…
Who’s been invited? Will they need to sign an NDA? Seven things you need to know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
The pop and football giants’ combined star wattage will be united in matrimony this weekend – probably – in an event shrouded in secrecy. But here’s what we’ve gleaned After…
‘This is the dark art’: new book claims pattern of personal attacks by Murdoch media empire
In a book dedicated to ‘the bullied’, two former News Corp journalists outline a behaviour pattern they call ‘getting Murdoched’, which they say harms individuals and public debate In 2009,…
A storm, overpriced food and a sad ferris wheel: inside Trump’s dreadful state fair
Attendance at the Great American State Fair is sparse and the heat is extreme, but at least you can pay $25 for a pretzel This was originally published in This…
Blackberries and brussels sprouts top Australia’s best-value fruit and veg for July
With wombok in abundance, it’s a good time to make kimchi. But spinach is going through a rough patch You might not think of winter vegetables as particularly verdant, but…