Blackmail, ‘mafia boys’ and rants from a Beirut bedroom – after 10 weeks of theatre what might Icac deliver?
You could be forgiven for thinking the inquiry has been a bit of a damp squib. But high-profile resignations are not the only measure of Icac’s success Follow our Australia…
Conference laps up Andy unplugged as he offers chance to take road less travelled | John Crace
Nothing was off the table, no coded hints, and by the end no one could be in any doubt about what Burnham believed You’ve got to hand it to Andy…
‘Online sex workers literally have to bare it all’: why Patricia Nilsson is exposing the world’s biggest porn bosses
As a business journalist, Nilsson began rigorously reporting on the power players of the adult industry, who prefer to remain in the shadows. Along the way, she uncovered how porn…
Three deaths, three states, 24 hours: one day in ICE’s quiet but ‘gruesome’ surge
These men in Maine, Georgia and Florida shared no ties – until they became casualties in the latest phase of Trump’s anti-immigration campaign Gone in 90 seconds: an ‘invisibilized’ ICE…
Newcastle’s NRL grand final run is a ‘pinch me’ moment for veterans and youth alike | Jack Snape
Tyson Frizell waited 15 years to make a grand final while Fletcher Sharpe grew up watching Knights legends but wasn’t even alive for their last premiership Tyson Frizell has played…
Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’
Coverage levels fall a million square kilometres short of the long-term average, with global heating likely driving losses Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
From One Nation to fossil fuels, Adam Bandt and Bob Brown reveal vision for Greens ahead of leadership showdown
Senior Greens figures say Larissa Waters’ successor must stop Labor approving fossil fuel projects ‘by whatever means’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news…
A tight election looms in New Zealand. This time, overseas voters could be bad news for the big parties
More than 100,000 have enrolled to vote from abroad in the November poll, and many are unhappy with how things look back home New Zealander Kris Taute has lived in…
Texts about alleged Cornell gang-rape released after investigation reopened
Texts, including unnamed male defendant appearing to apologize, reportedly sent days after alleged 2024 assault Excerpts of text messages reportedly exchanged by a defendant in the Cornell University gang-rape case…
Shane was already ‘stretched to the limits’. Now he’s worried about affording his son’s birthday dinner
Tuesday’s RBA rate hike is ‘daunting’ – especially for families that have already cut back on streaming services, food and petrol Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…