3 h. ago Waller backs Via Sistina to handle heavy challenge in Winx Stakes defence

Chris Waller is looking to Via Sistina’s European form, and a tip from a star English jockey, as evidence his superstar can go back-to-back in the Winx Stakes.

Politics

4 h. ago ASX climbs as Brambles, gold stocks rise; James Hardie’s horror run continues

The Australian sharemarket opened stronger this morning, putting it on track for a second session of  gains on one of the busiest days of reporting season.

Events

10 h. ago An orangutan reached for Natalie’s hand. It was a defining moment for her

Through often-startling stories detailing the wonder of wildlife, a Melbourne environmentalist hopes to convince people that the natural world is worth saving.

Politics

10 h. ago Wallabies to unleash fastest man in Australian rugby against Springboks

An outrageous, 130m try for Australia’s Sevens team took him viral. Now Corey Toole is set to wear the Wallaby gold in Cape Town on Saturday.

Sport

19 h. ago Construction to start on biggest wave pool in southern hemisphere

Hoping to attract more than a million visitors a year, construction will soon begin on Perth's first surf park.

Politics

20 h. ago Matt Wright offered $10,000 to injured pilot's family, court hears

Reality TV star Matt Wright offered $10,000 to the family of a helicopter pilot badly injured in a fatal crash but it was declined, a jury has heard.

Events

24 h. ago Strickland shifts focus after $45M equity sale of WA gold project

Strickland Metals will shift its focus to Serbia after the $45M equity sale of its WA gold project to Gateway Mining. Shareholders will get 80% of the Gateway shares.

Economics

28 h. ago ASX edges higher as retailers rise; James Hardie shares plummet

The Australian sharemarket had a soft start to trading on Wednesday, as a plunge by building materials maker James Hardie and losses by the mining heavyweights and CSL overshadowed solid gains from the wider market.

Politics

34 h. ago ‘Still stings’: Why Carey Mulligan is tapping into childhood heartbreak over Take That split

The Oscar-nominated star was only 10 when the boy band split – but the emotional memory has served her well for her new film The Ballad of Wallis Island.

Politics

34 h. ago We’re building 1.2m new homes, but we’re not using the homes we have

Work has started on speeding up the delivery of new home-building, but there are also options to put existing homes to better use.

Politics

34 h. ago China’s $1 billion ‘British’ town is as bonkers as it sounds

Starbucks is doing a decent trade, and there’s a familiar figure outside: Winston Churchill.

Economics

42 h. ago Verbals over Showdown hit preceded Rankine’s alleged homophobic slur

The Crows and their star are still awaiting the outcome of the league’s investigation, which could rule him out of this year’s finals series.

Events

43 h. ago Why the AFL’s decision on the Izak Rankine case has been delayed

The Crows and their star are still awaiting the outcome of the league’s investigation, which could rule him out of this year’s finals series.

Politics

44 h. ago The ‘unworthy’ cancer with a terrible survival rate and the program seeking to change it

It’s Australia’s most lethal cancer. It kills more women and men every year than breast and prostate cancer combined. But remains deeply stigmatised.

Events

45 h. ago Murray’s back training with Rabbitohs. It’s no coincidence they’re winning again

The star lock hasn’t given up hope of returning for South Sydney’s round 27 clash with the Roosters.

Politics

46 h. ago Desi Emperor’s changing career to continue at Warwick Farm meeting

After going from being a sprinter to a mile runner, the Tommy Wong gelding is back to where it all started.

Events

47 h. ago Australia v South Africa ODI LIVE: Proteas off to a great start as Markram races to half century

Marnus Labuschagne makes his return to international cricket as Australia take on South Africa in Cairns. Follow all the action.

Politics

48 h. ago Dateline unearths six new breccia pipes at US Colosseum gold play

Dateline has lit up six new, potentially gold-rich breccia pipes at its US Colosseum project, with geophysics pointing to a much bigger mineralised gold system.

Politics

48 h. ago Almost an ounce of gold per tonne in Star’s latest WA drill program

Star Minerals has intercepted impressive gold hits, including 5m at 30.91g/t gold, from its latest drilling program at the company’s Tumblegum South project in WA.

Politics

48 h. ago Five stars for this funny, sad and bonkers British thriller that breaks all the rules

Created by Charlotte Coben, daughter of bestselling author Harlan, Dead Hot is not what you might expect.

Politics