The world is lurching from one economic crisis to the next. What should we expect from our government? | Nicki Hutley
Tough times around the world mean governments are under pressure to provide more support. But just what is reasonable for us to ask? Follow our Australia news live blog for…
A 1,000kg mammal is wreaking havoc in Tasmania – and Neil the seal is loved for it
The elephant seal has been crushing fences, blocking traffic and bashing into parked cars, in what experts say is play-fighting behaviour Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Canberra’s ‘night of nights’: Midwinter Ball 2026 – in pictures
Politicians from across parliament, including prime minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Angus Taylor, as well as heads of corporate Australia have attended the annual Midwinter Ball hosted by the…
Who’s been invited? Will they need to sign an NDA? Seven things you need to know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
The pop and football giants’ combined star wattage will be united in matrimony this weekend – probably – in an event shrouded in secrecy. But here’s what we’ve gleaned After…
‘This is the dark art’: new book claims pattern of personal attacks by Murdoch media empire
In a book dedicated to ‘the bullied’, two former News Corp journalists outline a behaviour pattern they call ‘getting Murdoched’, which they say harms individuals and public debate In 2009,…
A storm, overpriced food and a sad ferris wheel: inside Trump’s dreadful state fair
Attendance at the Great American State Fair is sparse and the heat is extreme, but at least you can pay $25 for a pretzel This was originally published in This…
Blackberries and brussels sprouts top Australia’s best-value fruit and veg for July
With wombok in abundance, it’s a good time to make kimchi. But spinach is going through a rough patch You might not think of winter vegetables as particularly verdant, but…
Four people die in mass fan celebrations in Mexico City after World Cup victory
Three of the victims died from suffocation More than a million people gathered in Mexico City Four people died, three from suffocation, as thousands of fans crowded Mexico City streets…
‘An artist who captures hearts’: France is falling in love with Michael Olise
Bayern Munich forward is yet to score at this World Cup, but his style and assists are bringing joy back home By Get French Football News “Go on, feel free…
Mo Salah stands in Socceroos’ World Cup path as he strives to become Egypt’s greatest | Jack Snape
Despite a softening of his cutting edge and an international career defined by near misses, the forward is expected to cause problems for Australia It was fitting that it was…