8 h. ago This year’s Miles Franklin shortlist features an Australian first

The works by the six authors on the shortlist for the prestigious award “refuse to compromise”, say the judging panel.

Politics

19 h. ago Call off the Dally Ms ... the race has already been run and won

It’s only June, but the NRL player of the year award is already a one-horse race.

Politics

22 h. ago Yesterday, bombs fell on the prison where I was jailed. It may be a metaphor for the Iranian people’s fate

The destruction of the gates of Evin prison, where I was incarcerated, risks becoming a metaphor for the fate of the Iranian people more broadly, once the missiles stop falling.

Events

26 h. ago NSW budget 2025 LIVE updates: Treasurer Daniel Mookhey announces historic $1.2b child protection package; flags more homes ‘for a state that sorely needs them’

The Minns government’s third state budget is expected to remain in the red.

Politics

27 h. ago Historic child protection overhaul, $1 billion housing guarantee scheme in budget

The NSW treasurer’s third budget features a guarantee to support 15,000 houses and outlines a path to surplus.

Economics

28 h. ago Waverley returns to AFL. Hawks sell facility to bolster Dingley funds

The long-time football venue has been earmarked for use developing AFL talent, or possibly as a base for the league’s umpires or community footy.

Politics

28 h. ago The Hawks bought their Waverley base for $1. They just sold it to the AFL for millions

The long-time football venue has been earmarked for use developing AFL talent, or possibly as a base for the league’s umpires or community footy.

Economics

41 h. ago eSafety boss reveals scale of ‘harmful’ videos on YouTube, urges ban for children

Four in 10 young teenagers have been exposed to harmful content such as eating disorder videos on the platform, which is set to escape the child social media ban.

Politics

43 h. ago Ballarat Grammar strapping scandal probe extended to second house

The prestigious private school has told parents new information will see an internal probe into a “strapping” abuse scandal extended to staff responses to student abuse and another of its boarding houses.

Politics

47 h. ago The big problem with Carlton’s list: Key takeouts from round 15

There is a major obsession with Carlton’s headline acts but less focus on how much they rely on battlers, recycled players and reclamation projects. And, was Ross right? We analyse the free kicks awarded against tagger Marcus Windgaher.

Politics

50 h. ago Awarded mentor jailed for ‘appalling’ child abuse while working as football umpire

Former Victorian Senior of the Year Robert Eccles, 72, will spend nearly three years in jail after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a junior umpire in 2011.

Events

3 d. ago ‘I shouldn’t have driven’: Ezra Mam reflects on that crash, Leniu, and the lessons learned

He knows many believe he’s lucky to still have a career in football. He agrees with them. After a rollercoaster two years, Broncos playmaker is merely focused on becoming a better person.

Events

4 d. ago ‘I’m watching more rugby league’: What happened in the suburbs when the AFL sold Saturday footy

The decision to scrap free-to-air football on Saturdays has upset AFL fans who feel their Saturday rituals have been lost. But the AFL says access and affordability were at the heart of its decision.

Sport

4 d. ago ‘It could have been fatal’: What pushed crime author Mark Brandi to focus on writing

The award-winning writer discusses the challenges he faced growing up in rural Victoria – and how a bit of good (and bad) luck changed his life.

Events

4 d. ago Sydney metro stations and delightfully weird homes sweep top awards

One architect spent his first pay cheque as a pimply teenager on a copy of Houses magazine. Now he’s won the award for best new home in NSW.

Events

4 d. ago Sydney metro stations, delightfully weird and wonderful homes sweep top awards

One architect spent his first pay cheque as a pimply teenager on a copy of Houses magazine. Now he’s won the award for best new home in NSW.

Events

4 d. ago Sydney metro stations, weird and wonderful homes sweep top awards

One architect spent his first pay cheque as a pimply teenager on a copy of Houses magazine. Now he’s won the award for best new home in NSW.

Events

4 d. ago ‘Think how it would affect your kids’: Champion’s call against vile abuse

Upon her unveiling as the Broncos captain, a champion has issued a message to those who have taken to social media in a series of vile attacks on players.

Politics

4 d. ago Daryl Maguire found guilty of misleading corruption watchdog

The former Liberal MP is facing up to two years in jail after being found guilty of giving misleading evidence to the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

Politics

5 d. ago Brad Battin toppled John Pesutto as leader – then voted to save him with bailout

The former state Liberal leader’s bailout was backed by the opposition, with the party’s decision prompting Moira Deeming to liken her treatment to institutional abuse.

Politics