Australia v England: fifth Ashes Test, day five – live
Over-by-over updates from Sydney Cricket Ground The Ashes top 100 | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail Taha 78th over: England 312-8 (Bethell 145, Potts 7) Bethell finally has the…
Australia news live: Victoria to close public land and campgrounds as state prepares for worst fire risk in six years
Meanwhile Bat Rescue South Australia reports a few hundred juvenile flying foxes lost to heat. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast…
‘Motion is lotion’: how to really look after your shoulders
As we age, we naturally lose mobility. But there are some steps we can take to keep these joints healthy for longer Read more summer essentials You’re clinging to the…
What should Australians do when the heat is on? | Fiona Katauskas
It might be time to face some cold, hard facts See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading…
Eight no-cook summer meals, from chickpea salads to fancy toast – recipes
When it’s too hot to cook, chilled soup, soba and salads are your saviours. Here’s what to eat while you beat the heat Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email…
Why has Trump seized a Russia-linked oil tanker? – podcast
The US has dramatically seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker between the UK and Iceland, with the support of the UK government. The operation comes after US attacks on Venezuela, the…
Cheaper houses have lift-off as guarantee takes effect
The federal government’s signature housing policy appears to have triggered a divergence in the market, making lower-priced houses less affordable for first homebuyers. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won re-election after…
Extreme hot and cold driving inland health emergencies
Both extreme heat and cold are responsible for one in 15 visits to the emergency department in Australia’s biggest inland city. Canberra, known for both bitter winters and scorching summers,…
US to ban top investors from buying family homes: Trump
US President Donald Trump says his administration is moving to ban Wall Street investors from buying single-family homes in a bid to reduce home prices, a potential blow for private-equity…
Lives and homes under threat as heatwave takes hold
Authorities are bracing for uncontrollable bushfires that could threaten lives and homes, as parts of Australia face catastrophic fire conditions. The most intense heatwave forecast to hit Australia in six…