1 hour ago ‘I feel horrible doing this’: Inside Poh’s hardest challenge yet

The TV-grown cooking superstar is widely regarded as a national treasure. But going into MasterChef: Back to Win, this time as a judge, she’s not totally convinced of her talents.

Politics

4 h. ago Chaos as young African singers locked out of Australia at last minute

A group of performers has been refused visas just days before they were set to travel.

Events

4 h. ago Chalmers reveals modest improvement to $150b deficit despite warning on AAA credit rating

Labor released its costings on Monday, saying it would cut the use of consultants and increase visa fees to claw back improvements in the budget.

Events

5 h. ago Rugby in Australia is under attack. But it’s not from the NRL

At least 25 young Australian players have moved, or are moving, to France as the brutal realities of professionalism hit Australia.

Sport

6 h. ago WA news LIVE: WA leading the country in economic performance, again; Perth’s NRL deal still on the table

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Economics

7 h. ago WA news LIVE: WA leading the country in economic performance, again; Perth’s NRL deal still in the table

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Economics

11 h. ago WA news LIVE: Schools back! And so are the WA student assistance payments

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Politics

16 h. ago Climate report adds heat to political pressure cooker in battleground seat of Bullwinkel

The climate crisis is here and Bullwinkel voters are caught in the crossfire of rising temps and political spin.

Politics

16 h. ago Beefy to buff in just 10 weeks: What it’s really like to do the Fast 800 diet

Following a strict weight-loss program, Michael Bachelard endured twitchy legs, the fear of bad breath and constant cravings to shift his lard baby.

Politics

25 h. ago I’m an election lover, but in Australia, they just come along too often

Australia is one of only six democracies in the world with three-year parliamentary terms. It’s time for a change.

Politics

28 h. ago Australian surf stars Nichols and Robinson stun on home shores to ring the bell at Rip Curl Pro

Isabella Nichols and Jack Robinson have made it a double triumph for Australia with thrilling victories in the Rip Curl Pro finals at Bells Beach.

Politics

31 h. ago ‘The ball would be floating on top’: Upgraded Leederville Oval to be part of WA’s Gather Round proposal

Western Australia is positioning itself to bid for a potential Gather Round coup with a multimillion-dollar upgrade of Leederville Oval.

Politics

31 h. ago Broken records, long queues: After 25 years, has Starbucks finally figured Australia out?

For a country famous for independent cafe culture, Starbucks – once rejected by Australians – is achieving what many would have dismissed as impossible.

Politics

40 h. ago Game shows are going wild right now. But will Australia back this worldwide hit?

The Floor is part of a new generation of game shows sweeping the globe that are bigger, brighter and bolder than series of the past.

Events

40 h. ago Academic who fled Cambodia for Australia was on Hun Sen’s payroll

Melbourne Uni made him a fellow. He posed for a photo with a soon-to-be federal minister, and was considered a hero. But it wasn’t the full picture.

Politics

59 h. ago There’s a bear in where? Why Perth is wrong spot for club’s return

The Bears’ comeback brings to a conclusion a long and sad saga, but there was a far more obvious location for their new home than Western Australia.

Politics

64 h. ago ‘Take down the walls’: The innovative program bringing ballet to the bush

Hundreds of children in regional Australia will have the opportunity to learn from the Australian Ballet’s teachers and dancers.

Politics

64 h. 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

64 h. ago The hunted and haunted outcasts who changed their new country forever

They endured war, risked death and faced down pirates. And 50 years after they began to arrive in Australia, they have left a profound mark on their new home.

Politics

64 h. ago After polling day, our leaders will come clean about the trouble we’re in

By pretending that a planet-scale upheaval is not happening, our political leaders are not helping Australia deal with it.

Politics