5 h. ago Oscar Piastri leads the F1 drivers’ championship. Here’s why he can win it this year

Oscar Piastri has the lead in the drivers’ championship. Now McLaren’s “papaya rules” are set to allow him the best shot at what no Australian has achieved since Alan Jones with Williams 45 years ago – winning the title.

Transport

10 h. ago The lunge that launched a title bid: Piastri’s opening move stuns Verstappen

A brilliant opening manoeuvre from the Australian driver has won him the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and the lead in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship.

Politics

12 h. ago Australians just don’t get tipping – and it’s a problem overseas

We’re miserly tippers because we come from a country where just about everyone in the service industry is paid a decent wage.

Politics

12 h. ago The reason Australians are considered ‘the world’s worst travellers’

I asked a taxi driver in Cairo who were the worst travellers. He didn’t hesitate with his answer.

Politics

45 h. ago Police warning after string of dangerous incidents on SA roads

South Australian police have issued a warning to drivers after a string of dangerous incidents on South Australian roads.

Events

46 h. ago Australia will advocate for Melbourne man 'charged by Russia with fighting for Ukraine'

Captured Australian Oscar Jenkins has been charged by Russian authorities after fighting for Ukraine.

Politics

53 h. ago Bontempelli officially back for the Bulldogs: AFL experts’ tips and teams

The key-position Tiger is poised to return this weekend, despite awaiting sentencing for assault. Here are the teams for round six.

Sport

59 h. ago Trump thinks this battleground will play to his strengths. Australians will recognise the territory

Two court cases represent the president’s most direct challenge yet to the rule of law.

Politics

60 h. ago Hooray for better housing policy – but don’t forget about retirees

For all the debate about young buyers and tax incentives, we need to make sure older Australians are part of the conversation too.

Events

3 d. 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

3 d. ago Flying to Asia? Australians become spoilt for airline choice

Malaysia Airlines will introduce more daily flights using the all-new Airbus A330neo fleet, which offers enhanced passenger comfort.

Politics

3 d. 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

3 d. ago ‘Copied the MAGA model’: The ‘grassroots’ lobby group funded by some of Australia’s richest

The Advance propaganda machine is aimed at ordinary Australians but backed by some of our wealthiest – and has links to a right-wing US foundation.

Politics

3 d. ago Noah Balta is back to face the Suns: AFL experts’ tips and teams for round six

The key-position Tiger is poised to return this weekend, despite awaiting sentencing for assault. Here are the teams for round six.

Sport

4 d. ago Teenager arrested in Sydney accused of organising European contract killings

A Swedish teenager has been arrested in Sydney, accused of hiring hitmen for a contract killing operation overseas.

Events

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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

4 d. 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