Forming a party wouldn’t make independents less independent. It would strengthen a centrist bloc
A party structure could help independents better work together on common ground, while retaining the very thing that made them attractive in the first place Follow our Australia news live…
Every month, my explosive rage would send shockwaves through my family. Then I got a diagnosis that changed everything
Mothers with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) explain how it has affected their relationship with their families Laura Daly was six the first time she suspected something was wrong with her…
The Sunday read: what the NDIS cuts reveal about Australia’s ‘warped’ priorities – podcast
It’s been more than two weeks since the Albanese government handed down the federal budget and the criticism has not stopped. Guardian columnist and chief economist at the Australia Institute,…
Pantries can be time machines. An expired tin of lychees moved house with us – twice
As a child, I didn’t understand the ancient food decaying in my grandmother’s cupboard. Now I’m beginning to “This oregano is best before 1985!” my sister cries, adding it to…
Matt Corby: ‘I still have bad dreams about this one gig’
The Australian musician opens up about his love of Nina Simone, his secret talent, and the most memorable interaction he has had with fans Is it true you once dislocated…
Paris Saint-Germain retain Champions League as Arsenal dream dashed in shootout
It was a showpiece that held the football world in its grip, the tension mounting exponentially, everything on the line. For Paris Saint-Germain, there was the opportunity to make it…
Why $1bn in Balkans energy contracts are going to an obscure company connected to Donald Trump
Guardian investigation shows how US presidency blurs line between policy and enrichment of American ruling family and those around it On a graffitied Sarajevo backstreet, a path leads past an…
An industry targeting Australia’s ageing population is growing, but can AI deliver more humanity in aged care?
While companion robots are being introduced and virtual experiences hope to ‘take loneliness away’, one expert agrees tech should never replace the human element Follow our Australia news live blog…
Australia’s truckies were already struggling to survive. Then the fuel crisis hit
Truck drivers like Frank Black rely on diesel – and lots of it. When prices surged the sums stopped adding up. He fears for his industry Frank Black is back…
Meteor explodes over Massachusetts, setting off loud booms
Meteor was travelling at 75,000 miles per hour (more than 120,000 km/h) at an altitude of 40 miles when it broke apart A meteor crashing toward Earth exploded over the…