4 h. ago Food fight: Albert Park locals call for Hare Krishna kitchen to move out

A petition from residents claims the smell, traffic and noise around the Hare Krishna temple – where membership has swelled in recent years – is ruining the area.

Society

4 h. ago ‘Invisible victims’: Calls for reform as family violence system fails children

The nation’s leading family violence prevention advocates and experts have warned that vulnerable children are falling through cracks and desperately need their own tailored services.

Events

4 h. ago The Hawks’ hard calls: One key reason for their edge over the competition

The Hawks are the only team to have won premierships in every decade from the 1960s. They have been, by any measure, the club that has been most successful since the game turned semi, then fully, professional.

Politics

11 h. ago Dutton concedes election and his seat after calling Albanese

Dutton has publicly conceded the election and his seat of Dickson after calling Albanese.

Politics

18 h. ago Could James Tedesco make a remarkable Origin return? Laurie Daley thinks so

The Roosters star was a notable omission from a Blues gathering in January, but the NSW coach says it does not signal the end of his time playing for his state.

Politics

18 h. ago AFL LIVE: Dogs playing smarter in wild Ballarat wind; Coach’s no

The Bulldogs are fighting for a place in the eight against Port Adelaide, kicking off a super Saturday that is building towards tonight’s marquee match-up between Collingwood and Geelong at the MCG.

Sport

19 h. ago AFL LIVE: Wild wind playing havoc in Ballarat for Dogs v Port; Coach’s no

The Bulldogs are fighting for a place in the eight against Port Adelaide, kicking off a super Saturday that is building towards tonight’s marquee match-up between Collingwood and Geelong at the MCG.

Sport

31 h. ago AFL round eight as it happened: Saints thrash insipid Fremantle to end three

The Dockers were dominated at the coalface, with some of their biggest stars closed down under Friday night lights.

Politics

37 h. ago AFL round eight LIVE: Ross gave his boys a public bake, and they’ve got the early edge over the Dockers

The Saints want to find form while the Dockers need a road win in Melbourne as they try to push for a finals berth. Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions from Friday night football.

Politics

38 h. ago The Dragons dropped Lachlan Ilias. There’s a reason why Kyle Flanagan won’t be next

How can the Dragons coach relegate his son out from first grade when he is one of the Red V’s best performers each week.

Politics

38 h. ago AFL round eight LIVE: Saints lose young star after late change before Freo match

The Saints want to find form while the Dockers need a road win in Melbourne as they try to push for a finals berth. Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions from Friday night football.

Politics

40 h. ago ‘Children would be crushed’: Police called as selective schools tests descend into chaos

One test was cancelled and police including members of the riot squad were needed to manage massive crowds at selective school exams across Sydney.

Events

42 h. ago The ‘big sadness of life’ and humour behind this year’s Archibald Prize finalists

Sisters Antonio and Nicole Kidman celebrating their first Christmas without their mother, the stoicism of former AFL coach Neale Daniher – these are some of the backstories of this year’s Archibald Prize.

Politics

45 h. ago Is Antony Green sentimental about his last election? Not a chance

With lolly snakes and an unfashionable tie, this is how the ABC’s numbers man is approaching his final call.

Politics

46 h. ago ‘I apologise mate’: The interview no one expected Eddie Jones to give

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones once blocked Herald reporter Tom Decent’s number and told him to “never contact me again”. Now, the Japan coach sits down for a revealing interview.

Politics

46 h. ago The one truth Craig Fitzgibbon’s father taught him about rugby league

His father was a famous player and coach, but the Sharks mentor has run his own race in the game.

Sport

52 h. ago A multimillionaire who calls the coach in his hour of need: Inside St Kilda’s network of rich

The Saints have no shortage of wealthy and celebrity supporters. This is how they roll.

Politics

64 h. ago Erin Patterson trial as it happened: Victoria mushroom cook’s husband Simon gives evidence on marriage struggles, plate colour, cancer claims

The first witness for the prosecution, Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon Patterson, was called to the stand on day two of the mushroom murder trial. Here’s how the day unfolded.

Politics

64 h. ago Mushroom cook’s husband Simon gives evidence on marriage struggles, plate colour, cancer claims: Trial day two, as it happened

The first witness for the prosecution, Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon Patterson, was called to the stand on day two of the mushroom murder trial. Here’s how the day unfolded.

Politics

65 h. ago Erin Patterson trial live updates: The single colourful plate in Erin’s crockery collection; Simon addresses wife’s self

The prosecution has called its first witness in the murder trial for Erin Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one of attempted murder.

Politics