7 h. ago An extra year under Schmidt is gold for the Wallabies. But will Kiss be ready for the World Cup?

The Wallabies have unveiled an unusual coaching handover that will extend Joe Schmidt’s tenure, but give Les Kiss just 14 months before a home Rugby World Cup.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘It’s certainly a blow’: Irvine injury rocks Socceroos’ World Cup qualifying hopes

First-choice players have been dropping like flies since Tony Popovic took on the top job last September. Star midfielder Jackson Irvine is the latest.

Events

13 h. ago Rio2 aims for early 2026 gold pour as Chile mine build ramps up

Rio2 Ltd is targeting early 2026 for first gold pour at its Fenix Gold heap leach project in Chile. Construction is 19 per cent complete and on budget at one of the Americas’ biggest undeveloped oxide gold plays.

Politics

30 h. ago Darren Weir used to dominate Warrnambool. On Tuesday, he was in court

Former Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir has argued to backdate his bans in the Supreme Court.

Events

36 h. ago The Wallabies maker: Why Kiss can spearhead Australia’s rugby revival

As we await confirmation that Les Kiss will be the next Wallabies coach, we look at why he’s primed to take Australian rugby to the top.

Sport

37 h. ago Schmidt to stay on as Wallabies coach until 2026 as part of Kiss handover

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has extended his contract and will take the national side on the Spring Tour as part of a handover to his successor Les Kiss.

Politics

37 h. ago Javelin winds up drilling program to expand Goldfields project

Javelin Minerals has completed a maiden 22-hole reverse circulation drilling program at its recently acquired Eureka gold project, 54km north of Kalgoorlie in WA’s Eastern Goldfields.

Politics

4 d. ago Purple bin backlash brews in the ’burbs as councils rubbish extra costs

Dozens of Victorian councils are fighting state plans to impose glass-only kerbside recycling, and argue the popular container deposit scheme should be expanded instead.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘You don’t need to know’: Marshall refuses to explain Galvin recall

The Wests Tigers coach addressed the decision to reinstate Lachlan Galvin a week after dropping him to the NSW Cup – by refusing to address it.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘You don’t need to know’: Marshall refuses to explain decision to recall Lachie Galvin

The Wests Tigers coach addressed the decision to recall Lachlan Galvin a week after dropping him to the NSW Cup ... by refusing to address it.

Politics

4 d. ago Code’s fortunes, as always, depend on the success of the Wallabies

Rugby Australia is right to celebrate the cash bonanza from a Lions tour and a home world cup. But it needs on-field results, too.

Politics

5 d. ago McDermott’s compelling Test statement: Four things learnt from Reds’ triumph

These two men spent their Wallabies season last year on the bench. Has the time come for them to earn their promotions?

Politics

5 d. ago Welcome to Country hecklers did more harm than good to their culture war cause

The Anzac Day incidents serve as a warning to mainstream political parties of the risk of fuelling parts of the culture wars when an emboldened far-right movement is ready to pounce.

Events

5 d. ago Bipartisan condemnation: Welcome to Country hecklers’ massive own goal

The Anzac Day incidents serve as a warning to mainstream political parties of the risk of fuelling parts of the culture wars when an emboldened far-right movement is ready to pounce.

Politics

5 d. ago Brisbane turns out for Anzac Day after storms disrupt services in south

Some services were cancelled, including in parts of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast, as heavy rain lashed the region.

Events

5 d. ago Ready, set, lunch: Welcome to the age of the express (and affordable) lunch

Gone are the days of the expensive long lunch. Here’s where to find some of the best express lunch deals right now.

Politics

6 d. ago Lion, Wallaby and Gallipoli hero: Why the “extraordinary life” of Blair Swannell is finally being recognised

He was a madcap adventurer and one of only two men to play for both the British Lions and the Wallabies – before dying on the first day at Gallipoli. After a long campaign, he is finally being recognised.

Politics

6 d. ago Rising star Ash Morgan ready for Sydney move to capitalise on breakthrough run

The Welshman is focused on capitalising on his hot run of form and hopes another Kurrinda Bloodstock talent can help keep it going on Saturday at Randwick.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Set up to fail’: Levi’s World Cup bid in jeopardy as agent raises issue of ‘animosity’ among players

Dual international Mat Rogers believes his client, Maddison Levi, shouldn’t be playing for the Wallaroos at this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup. Here’s why.

Politics

6 d. ago Higher taxes needed as Coalition eyes extra $100 billion defence spend

The Coalition says its plan to lift defence spending will cost $21 billion. But its longer-term goal would make defence the second-largest budget cost.

Economics