4 h. ago ‘Everything you knew is over’: Star casinos to ditch the glitz

Star Entertainment’s prospective new owner Bally’s boss Soo Kim says the Australian casino business will have to start life from scratch.

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Unimaginable tragedy’: Four killed as cable car plunges to ground and breaks apart in Italy

The cable car fell, rolled down a mountainside and broke apart on Monte Faito, south of Naples, Italian officials said.

Events

14 h. ago Is trauma the only story we know how to tell? Diana Reid thinks twice

In her new novel, the Australian author takes aim at our cultural obsession with trauma.

Events

27 h. ago 'Thoughtless' ghost campers costing small businesses big money this school holidays

Holidaymakers are urging the state government to fix its 'Free Camping' initiative, claiming the system is being abused by people booking sites, but never showing up.

Economics

27 h. ago Australian Gen Z men more conservative than their Gen X, Millennial forebears

Those aged 15 to 24 are more likely to embrace traditional gender roles than Millennials or Gen X.

Politics

28 h. ago Brisbane band to support Oasis on UK legends’ Australian tour

Brisbane’s Ball Park Music have been selected as the coveted support act for the Australian leg of Oasis’ reunion tour.

Politics

28 h. ago Bells Beach, a history: Australian Crawl, brawls and a brooding beast

The world’s longest-running surf contest was once sponsored by a rock band and is held at an icy cold break that surfing greats love to hate.

Politics

32 h. ago ‘Looks and smells like a tax’: Dutton’s gas plan flagged as unconstitutional

Dutton’s Australian gas scheme could spark a High Court battle with fossil fuel giants, as legal experts warn the policy appears discriminatory.

Economics

35 h. ago Egg freezing is on the rise: ‘Fertility insurance’, or a risky lottery?

The number of Australian women freezing their eggs is skyrocketing – but the proportion who actually use them is surprising.

Politics

37 h. ago Teen stabbed as group of masked boys allegedly storm inner west home

Six members of the group who allegedly broke into the victim’s home remain on the run, police say.

Events

38 h. ago Aussie billionaire among 100 most influential people for 2025

Australian billionaire Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest makes Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people for 2025.

Science

46 h. ago How ‘Australia’s worst school’ transformed after public low point

Two determined principals dramatically turned around the culture of a school where student and educators’ physical and mental health, plus academic records, had been plummeting.

Politics

46 h. ago Coalition makes first major school announcement with training college network

The $260 million pledge to build 12 technical colleges for high school students is a move towards teaching skills rather than pushing students into university.

Society

50 h. ago Teachers bitten, pushed down stairs: How ‘Australia’s worst school’ transformed after public low point

Two determined principals dramatically turned around the culture of a school where student and educators’ physical and mental health, plus academic records, had been plummeting.

Society

51 h. ago Heartbroken parents of toddler killed in car park tragedy pay tribute to 'shining light'

The heartbroken parents of a toddler who was tragically hit and killed by a car in south-west Victoria last week have paid tribute to their "beautiful" daughter.

Society

52 h. ago ClearVue pockets $1.09M tax credit for solar glass development

ClearVue Technologies has pocketed a handsome $1.09M tax credit under the Australian Government’s Research & Development Tax Incentive, mainly for the company’s Generation 2 solar glass technology.

Economics

52 h. ago School teacher accused of sexually assaulting five students pleads guilty

The primary school teacher allegedly sexually assaulted a child every day for two terms.

Society

52 h. ago School teacher who sexually assaulted five students pleads guilty

The primary school teacher sexually assaulted one of his victims every day for two terms.

Society

55 h. ago Lady Gaga tickets for $1500? The mad frenzy for star’s Australian shows

The Australian leg of Lady Gaga’s tour in December will mark the first time in more than a decade the pop legend has toured down under. So why are fans outraged?

Politics

68 h. ago An evocative exploration of adolescence, loneliness and masculinity

Australian author Vijay Khurana’s debut rewards being read multiple times.

Politics