2 h. ago How is that an Aussie fair go, for the War Memorial to change the rules at half

I was surprised, and not surprised, that my book had been twice rejected by the Australian War Memorial as winner of the Les Carlyon Literary Award, despite being nominated by independent judges.

Events

3 h. ago Welcome back, Ange: Postecoglou taunted by Arsenal fans as Forest hammered

The Australian manager had to endure chants of “sacked in the morning” from the Gunners faithful after his team’s 3-0 loss.

Sport

15 h. ago Two Australian men charged over alleged gun trafficking offences

Two Australian men are accused of supplying guns to an Indonesian rebel group that kidnapped a NZ pilot.

Politics

15 h. ago Watch: Scintillating Torrie Lewis breaks national record to make semi

Australian sprint queen Torrie Lewis broke her own national record in the 100 metres in the toughest heat imaginable at the World Championships, advancing through to the semi-finals.

Politics

20 h. ago Hunter was asking Charlie Kirk a question. Then a shot rang out

The TikToker is the last person to speak to the MAGA activist before his assassination. At first, he thought the gunshot was a firecracker – until he saw the blood.

Politics

22 h. ago Armadale villa unit clears reserve with one bid, sells for $982,500

An assertive bid from an agent bidding on behalf of his clients began the auction, but it wasn’t enough to win the property in a tight contest.

Politics

23 h. ago How much you’ll pay for a trip from Sydney Airport to the city revealed

Travellers will be greeted with a flat fare from Kingsford-Smith International Airport to the CBD, joining cities such as New York and Paris, in a bid to stamp out rip-offs.

Politics

25 h. ago Australians arrested over alleged plot to arm rebels who kidnapped Kiwi pilot

The two men, from Queensland and NSW, also allegedly discussed sourcing Australian military weapons for the West Papua insurgents. 

Events

31 h. ago Torrie Lewis was the face of Australian athletics before Gout. But she can’t imagine how he feels

Unable to walk from an Achilles injury in April, Torrie Lewis has raced herself to fitness. Now the woman who was the face of Aussie athletics before handing the baton to Gout Gout is primed for the world athletics championships in Tokyo.

Politics

31 h. ago Inside Australia’s most dangerous lab: The fortress built to fight the world’s deadliest viruses

A sprawling complex of ultra-high-security labs, the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness sits right at the border between humans and the masses of animal viruses that would love to infect us. The labs have never been busier.

Events

31 h. ago Fashion queen who sold 38,000 of one dress is now selling her $16m home

Shona Joy Thatcher of the brand Shona Joy is offering her Mediterranean-inspired family home in the eastern suburbs.

Politics

31 h. ago How indie darling film studio A24 stays on top and what it can teach Australian filmmakers

Since 2012, the one-time start-up has released more than 170 films and picked up 21 Oscars along the way, sending its value to $US3.5 billion.

Society

36 h. ago This Australian ship takes European river cruising to a new level

An almost a century-old hand at international and domestic travel has unquestionably raised the level and quality of design for river ships with this new offering.

Politics

42 h. ago Australian War Memorial changes book prize rules to reject Ben Roberts

When the judges announced acclaimed journalist Chris Masters as the winner, it proved a step too far for the institution.

Events

42 h. ago Collapsed Aussie fashion giant unable to pay $25 million court fine

Although liquidators have uncovered potential insolvent trading and breaches of director duties, the claims have gone unpursued in the absence of funding.

Economics

43 h. ago As thousands of bank staff found out this week, the future of work’s already here

Big lay-offs by major banks show AI is moving low-cost jobs offshore while rewarding high-value roles in leadership. What happens to the people in the middle?

Politics

43 h. ago Charlie Kirk’s influence on Joel Jammal and Australian conservative Christian politics

Conservative Christian Joel Jammal says he greatly admired American conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Politics

45 h. ago As thousands of bank workers found out this week, the future of work has arrived

Big lay-offs by major banks show AI is moving low-cost jobs offshore while rewarding high-value roles in leadership. What happens to the people in the middle?

Politics

45 h. ago Gas giant faces ‘strict’ pollution limits to protect ancient rock art

Environment Minister Murray Watt has announced his final approval to extend one of Australia’s biggest fossil fuel projects for decades.

Politics

47 h. ago Forget big nominees like Cate Blanchett, Australia has already won at the Emmys

The Australian and American versions of Love on the Spectrum have now won eight Creative Arts and International Emmys in three years.

Politics