Australian drink named Methanol Moonshine labelled ‘deeply insulting’ to memories of mass poisoning victims
Company says branding was created well before the 2024 Laos tragedy and reflects its ‘motorsport heritage’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email,…
IS-linked mother and daughter charged with crimes against humanity including slavery face Melbourne court
Kawsar Ahmad, 53, and Zeinab Ahmad, 31, appear in Melbourne as Janai Safar, 32, due to face Sydney court on separate charges including joining a terrorist organisation Two Australian women…
News live: Julie Bishop resigns as ANU chancellor; Australia’s hantavirus risk ‘very low’, health department says
Katy Gallagher confirms Bishop’s resignation, saying ‘the challenges facing ANU did not arise overnight’. Follow updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast David Attenborough at…
Australia has been a sanctuary from the populist right’s onslaught. Is it now living on borrowed time?
Australia has been averse to ideological extremes but, after two decades of growing inequality and public policy stasis, the country’s robust democratic formula is facing challenges Since Australia’s emphatic repudiation…
My son is moving out. I’m happy for him but I’m bereft. How can I stop feeling so terrible? | Leading questions
It’s OK to feel the loss, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. The fact that you do shows the devotion and care you’re capable of My son is moving out. I’m…
Neon signs, tiny aisles and the ambience of a panic attack. Britain, are you ready for the Chemist Warehouse experience? | Brigid Delaney
The Australian pharmacy chain is coming to the United Kingdom. With its hectic and chaotic aesthetic, there’s no mistaking it for a Boots We’ve all been there. You feel a…
Michelle Milthorpe on fighting One Nation in Farrer – podcast
This Saturday’s byelection in Sussan Ley’s former seat of Farrer is expected to be a tight two-horse race between a community independent and a One Nation candidate – with none…
Snowy 2.0. A snow-job costing taxpayers twenty times its budget
The newly revealed $40B blowout on Snowy 2.0 is shocking, but not surprising. Former senator Rex Patrick on management and oversight failures. Originally announced in 2017, Snowy 2.0 is a…
Price impact uncertain from gas reservation scheme
An east coast gas reserve will help prevent shortfalls, a federal minister says, but uncertainty remains on how much the scheme will bring down prices for households. Under the reservation…
‘A tough ask’: coalition braces for by-election defeat
Coalition parties have conceded holding onto the seat of Farrer will be a tall order ahead of the crucial by-election. Voters will head to the polls on Saturday to replace…