30 h. ago ‘Just wrong’: State government seeks to draft public servants into WFH campaign

Public law expert William Partlett likens the Allan government’s latest WFH ploy to the behaviour of a party cartel.

Politics

31 h. ago ‘Outlandish and weird’: How Netflix star Jenna Ortega and Tim Burton bonded on the dark side

The young star of Wednesday has joined a circle of big-name actors, such as Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton, to whom Burton turns again and again.

Politics

33 h. ago No one can crack this code at CIA headquarters. Now, the answer is for sale

The code is engraved into a sculpture installed 35 years ago. The artist says it has “destroyed marriages” and led to threats to his life.

Politics

33 h. ago I’ve thought about Taylor Swift every day for almost 20 years. I still have no idea who she really is

The billionaire’s empire was built on singing her deepest, darkest desires and distresses. But the mastermind’s appearance on Travis Kelce’s podcast proves we’re being fed contradictions. And that’s by design.

Politics

37 h. ago What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

For three days, two dozen people will debate ways to lift the nation’s living standards as productivity growth remains sluggish. Failure cannot be an option.

Politics

44 h. ago Coffee after dark: Sydney’s best spots for a caffeine fix after 5pm

Some say it’s impossible to order a coffee after 3pm in Sydney. They’re not looking hard enough.

Politics

55 h. ago Why Payne Haas QUITTING the Kangaroos is a good thing: Immortal Behaviour Ep21

Andrew Johns reacts to the breaking news of Payne Haas’ defection to Samoa for International Footy. The Eighth Immortal explains why he is backing the Canberra Raiders to go all the way in the NRL Finals. Joey throws his support behind Andrew Seibold in recent claims that he is being pushed out of Manly and BURNS the Sea Eagles front office.

Politics

61 h. ago The good, bad and potentially ugly of Trump’s remote rendezvous with Putin

A telling moment in Donald Trump’s news conference this week speaks to the dynamic between him and the Russian leader – and it doesn’t bode well for Ukraine.

Politics

67 h. ago Yes, it’s another flawed but brilliant hero, but this British crime drama is enthralling

Starring Ben Miller, Professor T digs into dark territory, but it has a unique take on compassion every time.

Events

67 h. ago Growing up is the real nightmare in Pete Davidson’s schlocky horror show

The former Saturday Night Live star plays a graffiti artist sentenced to community service in a retirement village.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Same issues since 2005’: People wrongly detained due to Home Affairs’ systemic failures

The department locked up one person for a year and a half before they were released, according to a report from the Commonwealth Ombudsman.

Politics

3 d. ago A darkly funny look at artists – their egos, failures and bad behaviour

Murray Middleton’s short stories deals with filmmakers, musicians, actors, playwrights, photographers and writers in varying states of creative frustration.

Politics

3 d. ago How actor Emily Browning learnt to embrace the funny side of failure

Lemony Snickett made her a dramatic star in her teens. Now in her 30s, the Melbourne-born actor is finally up for a laugh.

Politics

3 d. ago The Perth artists using technology to give a new perspective on the city’s shot

The shot-hole borer plague is one of the subjects of an innovative immersive art project leading to a $75,000 commission.

Technology

3 d. ago How actress Emily Browning learnt to embrace the funny side of failure

Lemony Snickett made her a dramatic star in her teens. Now in her 30s, the Melbourne-born actress is finally up for a laugh.

Politics

4 d. ago Most parents skip the flu jab for their children. Is that a bad idea?

The flu vaccine is so strongly recommended for children under five, the government makes it free. So why are vaccination rates against the flu declining?

Society

4 d. ago Two decades ago, Israel withdrew from Gaza. It has become a cautionary tale

Recognising a Palestinian state now, before necessary reforms, would guarantee the failures of the past are repeated and entrenched.

Politics

4 d. ago The photo that shows how Trump puts his ego ahead of America’s future

Apple chief executive Tim Cook went to the White House last week to give the US president a large piece of gold.

Politics

4 d. ago The good news for home sellers this spring ... and the bad news for buyers

The closely watched auction clearance rate is getting close to a key benchmark - just in time for the traditional spring selling season.

Politics

5 d. ago Missing girls, seances and the supernatural: This Australian murder mystery has it all

With its dark forest canopy and a sense of past crimes, Playing Gracie Darling has echoes of Picnic at Hanging Rock.

Events