Capture by Amanda Lohrey review – a superb novel about a study of alien abductees
The Miles Franklin winner’s plot teeters on the edge of profound silliness, but it’s also a vehicle for making meaning of our lived experiences – and those of others An…
Yes, young Australians will feel the budget changes more acutely. But the risk is that they don’t go far enough | Intifar Chowdhury
Housing is as much a supply problem as it is a tax one. Until more homes are built, changing tax settings will only go so far I bought my first…
I’ve finally hit my midlife crisis. How do I know what I’m meant to do? | Leading questions
Knowing time is finite is not easy, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But you’re not alone in this feeling Read more Leading questions I think I’ve finally hit my midlife…
Expulsions, allegations and ‘poison pills’: behind the drama holding up NSW parliament
Labor’s leader in the upper house, Penny Sharpe, and deputy leader, John Graham, have been suspended after the government’s refusal to release documents Get our breaking news email, free app…
From 5,000 followers to over a million: New Zealand World Cup player Tim Payne finds social media fame
Tim Payne identified as least-known player by Argentinian influencer Campaign launched to make defender a ‘hero’ before tournament New Zealand defender Tim Payne has become an unlikely star after an…
One bucket, two sticks and a million followers: how five NZ teens hit drumming fame
Slick and energetic videos of plastic bucket percussion have notched up more than 100m views and a huge online following Five teenagers sit shoulder to shoulder dressed in hoodies, T-shirts…
Olivia Rodrigo responds to babydoll dress criticism: ‘It shows how we normalize pedophilia in our culture’
The pop singer said that suggestions that a recent outfit was ‘childlike’ were rooted in sexist attitudes toward women Olivia Rodrigo has responded to controversy over a recent babydoll dress…
White House pushes Congress to approve $250 bill with Trump’s image
Treasury secretary says banknote would celebrate US’s 250th anniversary but Democrats vow to block move The White House is pushing Congress to approve a $250 bill bearing Donald Trump’s portrait,…
JD Vance says US ‘not there yet’ on an Iran deal – as it happened
This live blog is now closed, you can read our latest report from the Middle East here Donald Trump shares draft Iran peace agreement with Israel and other allies Hezbollah…
Clashes between armed groups in Colombia kill at least 52
Rival groups are vying for territorial control of strategic cocaine production and trafficking region At least 52 guerrilla fighters have been killed in clashes between two rival armed groups vying…