4 h. ago In NSW personal injury law, Maurie Stack was ‘the equivalent of Pele or Beyonce’

Maurie Stack was more than just a lawyer; he was devoted to public service and was even writing his own operetta based on The Dismissal.

Events

5 h. ago This Sydney council wanted to rebuild a surf club. Its own planners had other ideas

A council plan to splash millions rebuilding one of Sydney’s most well-known surf clubs is in trouble after an internal assessment called for the project to be stopped.

Politics

14 h. ago Abolition of ‘lived experience’ test for mental health leaders alarms industry

The mental health sector says axing a requirement for people who have experienced mental health challenges to be at the forefront of reform is a betrayal.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘Just leave it alone’: Nossal calls for VicHealth to be spared from government cuts

One of Australia’s greatest scientists has called the decision to abolish the health promotion agency “a misguided cost-saving measure”.

Politics

16 h. ago Sydney lawyer facing drugs charges bailed thanks to ‘catastrophic’ shooting injury

Sylvan Singh was injured in a gangland shooting that killed his associate earlier this year. He has now been charged with attempting to import cocaine and methamphetamine.

Events

17 h. ago Strickland boosts Serbian play with maiden 1.2Moz Gradina gold resource

Strickland Metals has unveiled an impressive 1.2 million-ounce maiden Gradina gold resource in Serbia, lifting its Rogozna project to 8.6 million gold-equivalent ounces.

Politics

18 h. ago A shootout looms between two very different cricketers if Khawaja is axed

Usman Khawaja’s Test future hangs on a bold Adelaide call as Beau Webster pushes his case, with Pat Cummins’ return set to reshape Australia’s selection puzzle.

Events

18 h. ago More teens charged over alleged ‘north vs south’ Ellenbrook school stabbing

Three more teenagers have been charged after a feud between rival gangs from north and south of the river allegedly spilled over from social media onto the grounds of Ellenbrook Secondary College on Monday.

Politics

23 h. ago Adele's Skyfall the soundtrack to sad social media farewells

Australian teens have taken to TikTok to say farewell to their social media accounts.

Politics

28 h. ago Cameron Crowe’s memoir is filled with delicious anecdotes from rock’s golden age

A quarter of a century after Almost Famous presented a fictionalised account of Crowe’s early career, The Uncool reveals true stories from his time on the road with some of the biggest bands of the time.

Politics

29 h. ago ‘Prepare for intense emotions’: Teens plot workarounds as social media ban begins

The world’s biggest social media platforms are expected to kick more than half a million Australians off their apps while thousands plot ways to get around the ban.

Politics

30 h. ago The MPs who spent more than $100,000 – and the ministers who spent $0 – on family travel

Australian taxpayers have spent more than $4 million on travel for politicians’ families and spouses since the election of the Albanese government.

Politics

39 h. ago This gene therapy costs $5 million a dose. Is it worth the price?

A new wave of gene therapy treatments offer a new lease on life for people with inherited diseases such as haemophilia. But there’s a $5 million problem.

Economics

40 h. ago Rio2 transforms into dual producer with Peru copper mine deal

Rio2 Limited is acquiring the Condestable copper-producing mine in Peru for a total of US$217 million, instantly transforming the company into a producer of precious and base metals.

Politics

42 h. ago The common behaviour that can badly damage your relationship (and how to fix it)

It’s a source of tension between couples in many households, causing resentment and frustration on both sides. But there are ways of solving this all-too-common issue.

Events

44 h. ago It might seem ‘safe’, but your savings account could be costing you

Having thousands of dollars in the bank doesn’t come with the elation some might imagine. For many, it comes with stress.

Economics

45 h. ago Accountant who stole millions to feed gambling habit jailed for six years

One of Andrew Marshall’s victims was a woman dying of brain cancer, and another was aged in her 90s when she trusted him with her life savings.

Events

47 h. ago It affects 800,000 Australians. Why is it so costly (and complex) to diagnose?

This disorder affects between two and six per cent of Australians but access to diagnosis is complicated and expensive. Ironically, those who can navigate the system successfully are often the least in need.

Politics

47 h. ago Singer’s beach ball rant reveals the fine line between amazing and Garbage festivals

Two music festivals held over the weekend highlighted what’s great, and what’s not, about the experience.

Culture

47 h. ago Singer’s beach ball rant reveals the fine line between amazing festivals and Garbage

Two music festivals held over the weekend highlighted what’s great, and what’s not, about the experience.

Culture