3 h. ago How 177 bombs came to rest under a children’s playground in England

When builder Steven Parkinson started digging up a children’s playground in his picture postcard town of Wooler, he had no idea that the ‘suspicious object’ he found was only the beginning.

Events

20 h. ago Fresh ASX record high approaches 9000 milestone; Ampol surges on $1.1b deal; Baby Bunting soars

The sharemarket has capped off a stellar five-day run, carried by energy, banking, and mining giants on Friday.

Economics

22 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

25 h. ago Banks drive ASX higher; Ampol surges after $1.1b deal; Baby Bunting soars

The sharemarket has moved higher, with Westpac again rising while Baby Bunting and Ampol jumped.

Economics

32 h. ago ASX set to inch up, Wall Street flat after inflation update; $A weaker

Most stocks are falling on Wall Street after a disappointing report said inflation was worse last month at the US wholesale level than economists expected.

Economics

44 h. ago More than 100 humanitarian groups call on Israel to end ‘weaponisation’ of aid

As aid groups accuse Israel of blocking aid on border, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterates the idea that Palestinians should simply leave Gaza.

Politics

50 h. ago The cult author who refuses to play by the book world’s rules

Yellowface author Rebecca F. Kuang won’t stick to anyone’s pigeonhole.

Culture

53 h. ago Israel pounds Gaza City, killing 123 Palestinians in 24 hours

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated an idea – also floated by US President Donald Trump – that Palestinians should simply leave.

Politics

56 h. ago We’ve worked hard, got an education, found jobs. But it’s not enough

The social contract, the idea that a job is enough to feed and house a family, has been lost.

Society

68 h. ago ASX declines as CBA and AGL shares slump; Miners, Tyro advance

The Australian sharemarket closed lower after the rally in the nation’s largest bank ran out of steam and the biggest power generator was tanking following underwhelming results.

Politics

69 h. ago New mapping push by Locksley set to unlock US rare earths riches

Locksley Resources is ramping up exploration at its Californian Mojave project, with a new mapping survey aiming to unlock critical rare earths and antimony potential.

Politics

3 d. ago The incredible true story behind Chloe Adams’ historical fiction debut

Set during Australia’s post-war occupation of Japan, Adams’ novel is inspired by her grandmother’s experiences.

Politics

3 d. ago The new album from pop’s most unlikely breakout star will floor you

Ethel Cain’s Preacher’s Daughter set the bar sky-high. Her new album transcends it.

Politics

3 d. ago ASX set to edge up, Wall Street jumps on rate cut hopes; CBA results ahead; Startup offers $53b for Google’s Chrome

The US stock market is rallying toward records on Tuesday after data suggested inflation across the country was a touch better last month than economists expected.

Technology

3 d. ago ASX set to edge up, Wall Street jumps on rate cut hopes; Startup offers $53b for Google’s Chrome

The US stock market is rallying toward records on Tuesday after data suggested inflation across the country was a touch better last month than economists expected.

Technology

3 d. ago ASX set to edge up, Wall Street gets inflation boost; CBA results ahead

The US stock market is rallying toward records on Tuesday after data suggested inflation across the country was a touch better last month than economists expected.

Politics

3 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 ASX higher ahead of RBA call; Star rescues deal; Westpac appointment

The sharemarket has edged higher, as investors await the Reserve Bank’s decision on whether to cut interest rates.

Politics

4 d. ago ASX higher as RBA cuts rates; Star rescues deal; Westpac appointment

The sharemarket has edged higher, as investors digest Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the cash rate by 25 basis points.

Politics

4 d. ago ASX jumps after RBA cuts rates; Star rescues deal; Westpac appointment

The sharemarket climbs higher as investors digest Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the cash rate by 25 basis points.

Politics