6 h. ago Fires to burn for weeks after razing area twice the size of London

After destroying more than 300 buildings, Victoria’s destructive bushfires could burn for weeks despite cooler conditions around the state.

Events

14 h. ago The best financial gift you can give your kids – beyond doubt

Every parent I’ve spoken to has a dream of being able to give the children in their life a financial helping hand when they reach adulthood.

Politics

24 h. ago In Ruffy and Longwood, locals return to devastation as tales of courage emerge

Ann and Jamie Laherty-Hunt returned to the fire-ravaged hamlet of Ruffy to find their dream home had been destroyed. But there were little wins in the ruins.

Politics

26 h. ago While this third generation resident was saving the town, his own house was being razed

Ask Tyrone Rice about the devastation of the little town of Harcourt and you get a stiff upper lip in response.

Politics

27 h. ago In pictures: Heartbreak and bravery on the front lines of Victoria’s bushfires

Victorians in fire-ravaged towns across the state are grappling with immense loss, as major bushfires continue to pose a threat.

Events

29 h. ago Wind, smoke, ash: What this weekend’s weather will bring to Melbourne

The smell of smoke is drifting down to Melbourne, as residents report ash falling into their homes. But weather experts warn the air quality will only deteriorate as smoke settles in across the state on Sunday.

Events

30 h. ago Bestselling Australian author Trent Dalton withdraws from Adelaide Writers’ Week

Trent Dalton has joined dozens of prominent writers in withdrawing from Adelaide Writers’ Week after the Adelaide Festival board removed Palestinian-Australian writer Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from the line-up.

Politics

37 h. ago Parents slam ‘vague’ details on new child sex offender register

Just over a week after the website was launched, users are frustrated over the lack of clarity on how far away convicted predators are actually living.

Society

38 h. ago Cinema was meant to reset in 2025. Did it live up to the promise?

The film industry’s mantra was “survive until 2025”, but the reality turned out far more complicated.

Politics

46 h. ago Firearms seized from WA property as manhunt continues after shooting

Police are confident 58-year old Kenneth Giles is using 'bush tracks' to evade them while on the run, after a woman was shot in the hand at a Mullewa property this week.

Events

47 h. ago Dozens of writers withdraw from event after Palestinian author dropped

Dozens of writers have pulled out of the Adelaide Writers' Week after it dropped a Palestinian author from the program.

Politics

49 h. ago ASX Runners of the Week: Hydrix, ETM, Patagonia Lithium & AdAlta

The Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is Hydrix Ltd, which locked in a $2.5million deal to develop SynCardia’s next-gen fully-implantable artificial heart.

Politics

49 h. ago If Tony Abbott is welcome at Adelaide Writers’ Week, Randa Abdel

Australia’s best writers festival could collapse within days as international and local writers boycott it in protest at the removal of Randa Abdel-Fattah.

Politics

51 h. ago Star British author Zadie Smith joins dozens of authors boycotting Adelaide Writers’ Week

Local and international writers have pulled out of one of the country’s best-loved writers’ festivals after Palestinian-Australian Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah was removed from its program.

Politics

51 h. ago The dream trees of my childhood were calling. The abyss would have to wait

After a terrifying drive, I finally understood why Yosemite’s giants stayed with me.

Politics

54 h. ago A film about a house fed my crazy dream. Three weeks later, I was there

I’d never heard of Eileen Gray or the house she built in the south of France. But suddenly I was obsessed.

Politics

55 h. ago NSW firefighters head south amid concern Vic blazes could jump border

Volunteers are being sent to support Victorian firefighting efforts as larges swathes of NSW brace for extreme conditions over the weekend.

Events

55 h. ago From a ‘seaming viper’ that got Travis Head, to the MCG’s two

It was hardly a vintage series, but there was still much to celebrate – and plenty to poke fun at – over the past six weeks.

Politics

62 h. ago Travel quiz: Which city has overtaken Tokyo as the world’s biggest?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.

Politics

2 d. ago More Australians picking up side hustles as cost of living pressure grows

As inflation persists and housing costs soar, more Australians than ever are taking on extra jobs and side hustles to stay afloat.

Politics