4 h. ago ‘We do not want to give up’: Plea as snorkeller still missing off Ledge Point

Wen Ren Gu was swimming with friends on New Year’s Day when he failed to a return to shore.

Events

5 h. ago Innocent Bunbury businesses destroyed in suspected tobacco war firebombing

“We knew that we were going to be collateral damage if something did escalate but never in my wildest dreams did we expect it to be to this extent.”

Events

5 h. ago ‘We’re in the entertainment business’: CA boss frustrated by cricket’s bad light rules

Cricket Australia’s boss will up the ante for change at ICC level after another session of play was lost in controversial fashion.

Politics

11 h. ago Crossbench demand commission as sporting greats blast government inaction

A slew of independent MPs have called for a royal commission into antisemitism, as Labor remains opposed to the growing push for a federal inquiry.

Politics

11 h. ago Crossbench MPs demand commission as sporting greats blast government inaction

A slew of independent MPs have called for a royal commission into antisemitism, as Labor remains opposed to the growing push for a federal inquiry.

Politics

11 h. ago Rick Stein on the best fish and chips in Australia and it’s not from his restaurants

The celebrity chef says his favourite beach sums up everything he’s come to love about Australia.

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Cockatoo Club Med’: DIY renos saving a species from extinction

The detailed study of Western Australia’s white-tailed black cockatoos has revealed that repairing natural tree hollows is a way of securing their survival.

Politics

11 h. ago Kind firmness and active floating: What Shane Gould says you need from a swimming teacher

In Australia, learning to swim is not just a rite of passage, it’s a necessary skill. But what should you look for in a swimming teacher? One of the legends of the sport offers some valuable advice.

Society

22 h. ago On the verge of tears, 16 double faults: Why Australia’s new tennis star is feeling the pressure

Daria Kasatkina almost burst into happy tears as she walked on court for her first match as a local on Australian soil on Sunday before a hailstorm of double faults contributed to her exiting the Brisbane International.

Politics

23 h. ago SCG Test day one as it happened: Bad weather forces early stumps, optimism abounds for England

The Ashes comes to an end in Sydney as Australia look to end the series on a high in Usman Khawaja’s final Test match. Play begins at 10.30am, follow all the action live.

Politics

24 h. ago ‘It’s sad’: Peter Taylor laments first SCG Test spin snub in 138 years

The former Australian spin bowler and selector says Test cricket in Australia is all the poorer for the decline of slow bowling opportunities on grassy pitches, on the day the home side snubbed specialist spin at the SCG for the first time since 1888.

Politics

24 h. ago Australia should not lie in bed with a shameless dictator like Trump

The US president should be met with strength, not with “fear, fawning and appeasement”.

Politics

25 h. ago Sydney Test LIVE updates: Root, Brook steer England back on track; no spinner big talking point

The Ashes comes to an end in Sydney as Australia look to end the series on a high in Usman Khawaja’s final Test match. Play begins at 10.30am, follow all the action live.

Politics

26 h. ago Sydney Test LIVE updates: Root, Brook steer England back on track

The Ashes comes to an end in Sydney as Australia look to end the series on a high in Usman Khawaja’s final Test match. Play begins at 10.30am, follow all the action live.

Politics

27 h. ago Sydney Test LIVE updates: England lose three wickets in first session at SCG

The Ashes comes to an end in Sydney as Australia look to end the series on a high in Usman Khawaja’s final Test match. Play begins at 10.30am, follow all the action live.

Politics

29 h. ago Sydney Test LIVE updates: England to bat first in Khawaja’s farewell match

The Ashes comes to an end in Sydney as Australia look to end the series on a high in Usman Khawaja’s final Test match. Play begins at 10.30am, follow all the action live.

Politics

31 h. ago De Minaur deflated after Ruud loss, but he’s been here before

Alex de Minaur lost his first match of 2026 in front of a home crowd on Saturday night, but Australia’s No.1 must turn it around against team Czechia on Tuesday.

Politics

32 h. ago Sydney Test LIVE updates: Australia out to finish Ashes on a high in Khawaja’s farewell

The Ashes comes to an end in Sydney as Australia look to end the series on a high in Usman Khawaja’s final Test match. Play begins at 10.30am, follow all the action live.

Politics

33 h. ago Australian sporting stars call for Bondi shooting royal commission

Some of Australia’s biggest sporting legends have jointly called for a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack.

Events

35 h. ago Most researchers miss out on innovation grants while medical fund sits on $25b

Nine in 10 Australian researchers had their “ideas grant” applications rejected last year, even as Australia’s medical investment fund sits on $5 billion more than it was designed to hold.

Events