25 h. ago Alan Joyce left Qantas two years ago. Now he’s defending his record

“The next crisis is just around the corner,” the former Qantas boss will say in a speech, justifying the “hard and painful decisions” he made as CEO.

Politics

31 h. ago ‘Keeping up with the Joneses’: The factors pushing families to private schools

Elite facilities and children’s opinions are increasingly swaying families when choosing a school. But some have little choice.

Culture

44 h. ago As South Australia’s toxic bloom lingers, politicians ramp up response

The algal bloom that has devastated South Australian waters shows no signs of dissipating.

Politics

68 h. ago ‘Completely inadequate’: WA’s 2025 election issues laid bare

A125-page report tabled in parliament on Tuesday has revealed some people could not vote at all, while others were forced to wait in line for hours.

Politics

3 d. ago Alan Jones’ old conservative home still waiting for relaunch

ADH TV has rebranded as Newsmax Australia, a local spin-off of the American conservative network. But it is yet to broadcast any content.

Politics

3 d. ago Revealed: How playful whales and dolphins socialise with each other

Scientists thought dolphins “harassed” whales. It turns out they’re just playing together – and the love is mutual.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Postcard Bandit’ waiting to learn if he'll be granted freedom

A criminal dubbed the "Postcard Bandit" is appealing his sentence.

Politics

3 d. ago My suburb was promised a train station, but all we’re getting is a ‘trackless tram’

When I first moved here, nobody had any idea where it was. Now this bucolic suburb is packed full of million-dollar mansions.

Politics

4 d. ago Smashed windows, broken teeth, makeshift weapons: Our emergency department nightmare exposed

Long waits for emergency care and a decline in community health services have contributed to a rise in physical assaults against NSW health staff, frontline workers say.

Politics

5 d. ago Garbage concept or worth the wait: Does rebuilding an AFL club take longer than ever?

Ross Lyon reckons the answer is obvious, but some clubs make rebuilds look easy, and others don’t even bother with them. So what is the best approach to reviving a struggling AFL team?

Politics

6 d. ago Ward held on to the bitter end. Now his seat is up for grabs

The former MP had weeks to resign from parliament. He waited until just 90 minutes before he was about to be expelled before quitting from his jail cell.

Events

7 d. ago How Eddie Jones could derail the Wallabies’ World Cup chances again

The Wallabies are clinging to sixth in the world and must navigate 11 tricky Tests to secure a smooth World Cup path at home in 2027

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Changing nature of political careers’ behind board wait time cut, Cook says

WA Premier Roger Cook has defended his decision to halve the wait time for former members of parliament to be remunerated on state government boards.

Politics

7 d. ago Australia could recognise Palestinian state within weeks, won’t wait for Trump

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is considering recognising a Palestinian before a major United Nations summit in September.

Politics

7 d. ago Melbourne elder lashes Storm as battle with board intensified ahead of Indigenous round

Wurundjeri elder Aunty Joy Murphy has condemned Melbourne Storm’s association with a board member linked to conservative lobby group Advance Australia.

Events

7 d. ago Jason uses a drone to look for sharks at Bondi. Here’s what he sees

A number of coastal Sydney councils are considering which beaches to nominate for a trial of no shark nets this summer.

Events

8 d. ago ‘It tore at my heart’: How Jason found a new career as a shark spotter

A number of coastal Sydney councils are considering which beaches to nominate for a trial of no shark nets this summer.

Politics

1 week ago Brisbane news live: Man charged with murder after West End apartment death; NRL great dies from tropical Queensland disease; Long wait for more snow in Queensland

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

Events

1 week ago Brisbane news live: Man charged with murder after West End death; NRL great dies from tropical Queensland disease; Long wait for more snow in Queensland

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

Events

1 week ago Sweeney registered as a Republican the day after Trump’s criminal conviction

Conservatives have long believed the actress shared their values – public records have given away a huge clue.

Politics