‘The whole family is destroyed’: Australia’s inheritance disputes aren’t just increasing – they’re becoming messier
There are few parts of the law quite as fraught as succession. As the great wealth transfer gets under way, wrangling about who gets what is tearing families apart Get…
My rookie era: I attempted only the easiest Australian Women’s Weekly birthday cakes. Then came the duck cake
When I shared my attempt online, my duck cake was described as ‘Big Bird on crack’ Read more summer essentials I assume no parent aspires to give their offspring an…
Chinese lion dancers, parades and feasts: a look back at lunar new year in Australia – in pictures
These photos show lunar new year celebrations around Australia from the 1920s to the 1970s. The 2026 year of the horse has started with a 15-day festival of celebrations in…
When it comes to immigration, the Liberal party is putting politics ahead of social cohesion – and logic | Abul Rizvi
You would think politicians promoting ‘Australian values’ would try to exhibit some themselves, including a ‘fair go’ for all Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast…
BHP’s Vicuna unveils $25 billion mining investment
Miner Vicuna Corporation, controlled by Australia’s BHP and Canada’s Lundin Mining has announced a $US18 billion ($A25 billion) multi-year investment plan to develop copper, gold and silver mining projects in…
Judgment looms for Santos net zero ‘greenwashing’ case
The veracity of one of Australia’s biggest gas companies’ promises to slash emissions will be put to the test as the Federal Court rules on a landmark greenwashing case. In…
Liberal leader warned against rewarding too many allies
Angus Taylor’s looming frontbench reshuffle is expected to reward key conservatives but the opposition leader is being warned a successful shadow ministry must strike the right balance. The announcement could…
Big Aussie miner marks record earnings boost on copper
The world’s biggest mining company has posted a 28 per cent boost in interim profit after its copper division delivered most of its earnings, as prices for the metal soared…
Reserve Bank to spell out why it delivered rates pain
The Reserve Bank’s rationale behind increasing interest rates for the first time in more than two years is set to be revealed in full. The central bank on Tuesday will…
Rubio plugs Orbán’s election bid while in Budapest
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has enthusiastically endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s bid to serve a fifth straight term after upcoming elections in April. During a visit to…