4 h. ago I abhor tipping while overseas. Here’s a much better way to do it

“In other countries tips are an essential component of people’s remuneration, so they really are required.”

Politics

15 h. ago ‘Iran must come to the table’ Wong demands after call with Rubio

Australia has closed its embassy in Tehran because of the deteriorating security situation in the country, making it harder for thousands of Australians to get out.

Politics

17 h. ago The Great British Heatwave has officially arrived – and this is just the beginning

With a health alert in place until Monday and thermometers nudging 34 degrees, the country famous for queuing in drizzle is now lining up shirtless for ice-cream.

Politics

22 h. ago While Trump buys himself time on Iran, other countries are swooping in to avert disaster

As the US president mulls going to war, key European countries are hoping to de-escalate the conflict between Israel and Iran before it engulfs the region.

Politics

23 h. ago It’s a Paradox. Trump Tower developer rebrands Sydney’s Radisson

Sydney’s historic Radisson Blu Plaza hotel, which was the original home of publisher John Fairfax & Sons, is being rebranded under the Paradox chain.

Politics

33 h. ago NSW needs to build thousands more homes. Developers say this change will help

The state government has released long-awaited draft guidelines for a scheme that enables developers to choose between paying a $12,000 levy or delivering infrastructure.

Politics

36 h. ago Sydney trio allegedly made $10 million selling fake luxury gear

The three men sold the counterfeit luxury goods through social media sites, police said.

Economics

38 h. ago Here are all eight penalties blown against NSW in the first half. Were the Blues unfairly treated?

Have your say on each decision in one of the most lopsided 40-minute penalty counts in 25 years.

Politics

38 h. ago Were the Blues unfairly treated? Here are all eight penalties blown against them in the first half

Have your say on each decision in one of the most lopsided 40-minute penalty counts in 25 years.

Politics

42 h. ago Monitor for symptoms: Health warning issued after Sydney outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease

Health authorities are urging Sydneysiders to monitor for symptoms after three Potts Point residents developed the disease in the city’s latest outbreak.

Events

44 h. ago Tucker Carlson destroys Ted Cruz over Iran, deepening rift among Trump loyalists

In a heated exchange, the former Fox News host berated the hawkish US senator and suggested he was ignorant about Iran – “the country you seek to topple”.

Politics

44 h. ago Tucker Carlson clashes with Ted Cruz over Iran, deepening rift among Trump loyalists

In a heated exchange, the former Fox News host berated the hawkish US senator and suggested he was ignorant about Iran – “the country you seek to topple”.

Politics

47 h. ago This developer wants to keep Pesutto on a leash. What’s worse, Liberals are entertaining the idea

Property developer Hilton Grugeon has offered the former Victorian Liberal leader a $1 million lifeline that would save his political career, for now. But there are astonishing strings attached.

Politics

47 h. ago Can Perth have infill without cars spilling onto our streets?

Infill development in Perth is meant to cure us of our unnatural dependency on cars, so why is my suburb crammed and cluttered with giant jalopies?

Politics

59 h. ago ASX slides amid concerns over Middle East escalation while miners decline

The Australian sharemarket closed lower on Wednesday as investors track developments in the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Politics

60 h. ago Sydney plumber and two other Australians charged with murder in Indonesia over villa ambush

Darcy Francesco Jenson was arrested at Jakarta Airport trying to flee the country, while two other men were detained overseas with the help of Interpol.

Events

60 h. ago Sydney plumber among three Australians charged with murder over Bali villa ambush

Darcy Francesco Jenson was arrested at Jakarta Airport trying to flee the country, while two other men were detained overseas with the help of Interpol.

Events

63 h. ago Sydney plumber among three Australians arrested over fatal Bali villa ambush

Darcy Francesco Jenson was arrested at Jakarta Airport on Monday while trying to flee the country, Indonesian police said.

Events

2 d. ago Growing up, he faced poverty and addiction. Now he counts Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan as fans

Billy Strings, bluegrass music’s boy wonder, explains how he found his purpose (and a couple of Grammys along the way).

Politics

3 d. ago Russia bombards Ukrainian capital for nine hours as world watches Middle East

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s efforts to draw attention to the plight of his country have been overshadowed by the crisis engulfing the Middle East.

Events