11 h. ago ‘Ticked the box’: Small $437k Thornbury unit ignites auction bidding war

A small apartment in Thornbury sparked a quick-fire bidding war, selling for well above its reserve at $437,000 to a first home buyer.

Economics

16 h. ago ‘The NRL only appears to see WA as a cash cow’: Premier hits back after talks break down

The NRL is on the brink of walking away from talks to install a North Sydney Bears-affiliated team in Perth in 2027 after an offer from the WA government fell well short of expectations.

Events

29 h. ago Brisbane doctor jailed for trafficking ‘breathtaking amount’ of drugs

The doctor, who sold the medication to bikie gangs in amounts that required a garbage bag, bought more drugs than pharmacies or hospitals.

Events

39 h. ago Who gets the friends in a divorce? It depends on who you ask

By its very nature, divorce is about dividing assets – but sometimes hardest of all is realising your friendships are up for negotiation as well. Here’s how to truly find your people.

Politics

40 h. ago Albo, please tell me you haven’t bought into this ‘wellness’ con

You know the industry is cooked when you have a Married at First Sight groom calling himself a “wellness advisor”.

Politics

46 h. ago What is Jacinta Allan’s popularity rating? Take The Age quiz

How well do you know Melbourne and Victoria? Test your trivia and news knowledge with The Age’s weekly quiz.

Politics

62 h. ago O’Shea confident Guineas form has Linebacker ready to shine in Doncaster

Randwick trainer John O’Shea believes Linebacker is well-placed to complete the Randwick Guineas-Doncaster Mile double.

Politics

2 d. ago Can’t get enough White Lotus? Watch this underrated cult hit from its creator

It may have been “problematic” for HBO at the time, but this series from Mike White and Laura Dern is well worth revisiting.

Events

3 d. ago It’s time to open up the outdated State of Origin eligibility rules

More and more NRL stars were raised in NSW or Queensland but have ties to nations other than Australia. Why can’t they represent their state as well as their country of choice?

Politics

3 d. ago Actor Val Kilmer, star of Batman Forever dies, aged 65: reports

Kilmer starred as Batman as well as Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s 1991 film The Doors.

Politics

4 d. ago Feeling stressed? Try these voice exercises to calm your nerves

Teach yourself to let go of stress and feel less anxious through simple voice exercises that you can do every day.

Politics

4 d. ago Paying $50 to choose my seat on this Qantas A380 was money well spent

Although I’m surprised at having to pay up to choose my seat, the space on a superjumbo remains unsurpassed.

Economics

5 d. ago Australia is wealthy and complacent – it’s time to talk national service

Readers respond to concerns that Australia is increasingly vulnerable, as well as reports on an adoption scandal and the federal election.

Politics

5 d. ago Debt and deficit: Labor’s budget naysayers ignore the cold hard facts

When it comes to the budget, there’s been an element of good management as well as good luck, for which Chalmers and Albanese deserve some credit.

Politics

5 d. ago Five things you should do before daylight saving ends this week

With the clocks turning back an hour from Sunday, it’s the last chance this side of the winter solstice to go outside to enjoy an extra hour or two of evening light.

Politics

6 d. ago Cliff House cools his hooves in readiness for postponed Wellington Cup

It seems Cliff House doesn’t mind waiting an extra day for his shot at Big Dance eligibility in the $100,000 Grand Hotel & Bottle Shop Wellington Cup (1700m) as he enjoyed some sun and a pick of grass to pass the time with the postponement to Monday.

Politics

6 d. ago Why a dietitian calls this cook’s day on a plate ‘deliciously nutritious’

Julia Busuttil Nishimura shares her day on a plate.

Politics

6 d. ago Apple’s latest MacBook Air, Mac Studio put its new chips to good work

Apple’s M4 chip, which debuted in the iPad Pro last year, has made its way to the entire portfolio of Macs, bringing improvements in processing and graphics as well as AI.

Politics

7 d. ago More meat and chips, less chocolate: here’s how our eating habits have changed

Australians bought more than 15 million tonnes of food and non-alcoholic drinks last financial year – but the things we reached for have shifted.

Politics

8 d. ago We know we should eat better to live longer. Why are so few of us doing it?

Two large new studies suggest that despite growing awareness about health and wellness, we’re getting no better at maintaining a healthy diet.

Politics