4 h. ago Cricket’s soul is on the line, and no amount of money will bring it back

If Australian cricket goes down this path, will the Baggy Green become just another line in a sponsorship portfolio?

Politics

7 h. ago David Stratton’s colourful life: five stars for a revered figure in Australian film

The influence of the celebrated film critic and author went well beyond his gentle sparring with Margaret Pomeranz on SBS and ABC TV.

Politics

24 h. ago Perth woman’s nightclub Nazi salute costs her $1000 fine and her job

Theresa Plunkett-Hill was kicked out of Connections last month by a German security guard. In response, she yelled “heil Hitler” before performing a Nazi salute three times.

Society

25 h. ago Man charged with rape and murder three decades after woman’s death

A 67-year-old man was arrested in Ararat and appeared before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Events

27 h. ago Man charged with rape and murder of Victorian mother killed in 1994

A 67-year-old man has been charged with Samantha Mizzi’s rape and murder, more than 30 years after her death.

Events

27 h. ago Babies, bombs and world titles: Inside Australia’s greatest day at Teahupo’o

Eighteen-month-old Zen Robinson jumped in the water as 10-foot bombs hit the reef nearby, while Molly Picklum went whale-watching with her greatest rival, then dominated one of the world’s heaviest waves.

Events

29 h. ago ‘The dream comes alive’: Australian Picklum closes in on world title with Teahupo’o title

Molly Picklum will go into the World Surf League Finals later this month seeded No.1 and strongly fancied to lift the world championship after victory in the Tahiti Pro.

Politics

30 h. ago What to stream this week: A supernatural Australian murder mystery and five more picks

Picks include local thriller Playing Gracie Darling, an Eddie Murphy action comedy and a three-season binge of Reservoir Dogs. 

Events

31 h. ago Inside the Botox black market: Leaked messages reveal ‘illegal’ trading network

A trove of internal communications shows nurses with links to a major telehealth company were buying and selling prescription-only drugs, while staff joked about liability.

Events

31 h. ago ASX hits record high as Westpac soars, CBA slides; Telstra slumps

The Australian sharemarket has bounced to a record high in early trade, with financial stocks leading the way despite more losses for the Commonwealth Bank. 

Events

31 h. ago ASX hits record high as Origin, Westpac soars; Telstra slumps

The Australian sharemarket is trading at a record high, with utilities and financial stocks leading the way despite more losses for the Commonwealth Bank. 

Events

31 h. ago ASX hits another intraday record as Origin, Westpac soar; Telstra slumps

The Australian sharemarket has notched up another winning session by utilities and financial stocks leading the way despite more losses for the Commonwealth Bank. 

Events

34 h. ago ‘I miss them’: Aussie NFL hopeful breaks down when talking about home

Australian Archie Wilson signed with Nebraska after a tryout over FaceTime, but homesickness has taken its toll on the 19-year-old.

Events

35 h. ago Australian teen Archie Wilson on homesickness while playing football in US

Nebraska freshman Archie Wilson was overcome with emotion after moving away from home.

Politics

37 h. ago US university student named as snowboarder who died at Australian resort

An American medical student from Utah has been identified as the young man who lost his life in a snowboarding accident at Perisher ski resort in NSW.

Politics

38 h. ago Sleeping in on the weekend? You could be triggering ‘social apnoea’

A large study led by Australian researchers has found a significant increase in obstructive sleep apnoea on weekends. But there are some clues as to why it’s happening.

Politics

49 h. ago ‘Goodbye, my daughter’: A mother lays heartbreak bare. An alleged murderer winks, smirks in court

Ross Judd, 34 is accused of killing a pregnant woman and beheading her partner in Mount Waverley.

Events

49 h. ago ‘Same issues since 2005’: People wrongly detained due to Home Affairs’ systemic failures

The department locked up one person for a year and a half before they were released, according to a report from the Commonwealth Ombudsman.

Politics

50 h. ago ASX declines as CBA and AGL shares slump; Miners, Tyro advance

The Australian sharemarket closed lower after the rally in the nation’s largest bank ran out of steam and the biggest power generator was tanking following underwhelming results.

Politics

50 h. ago CBA market value takes near $15 billion hit despite record profits

The high price of CBA shares has caused ongoing debate in the market, and investors headed for the exits after the release of its results on Wednesday.

Economics