2 h. ago Everyone’s mum loves The Chase – but this quiz has unexpected fans too

“Quiz, as a genre, is having a moment,” says Matt Parkinson (aka Goliath), one of the original Chasers.

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Complacency crept in’: Australia defenceless against feral rabbit boom

Lack of research and development funding has left Australia without its key weapon against exponential growth of one of the most devastating pests.

Politics

3 h. ago Kokkinakis was losing hope, but a tendon from a dead person might have saved his career

Seven years on from receiving “bad doctor’s advice”, and many setbacks later, Thanasi Kokkinakis is on the comeback trail again – after revolutionary surgery he hopes saves his career.

Events

18 h. ago Second Perth man arrested two months after $170 million of cocaine was found by Lancelin locals

Lancelin locals found large packages tied to flotation drums in the ocean about 30 kilometres offshore that police allege was left there by a passing livestock carrier.

Economics

18 h. ago Alex de Minaur is about to break into the world’s top five. He couldn’t care less

A constant focus on his ranking “consumed” Australia’s top male player last year. In 2026, he’s trying to stay more chilled – even though he’s on the brink of a career high.

Politics

22 h. ago Starc, Head and Carey were outstanding, but they weren’t why Australia hammered England

Test cricket is decided by an array of mini-contests. Australia won the Ashes 4-1 because they won the vast majority of those tight little battles.

Politics

22 h. ago Brendon McCullum’s latest absurd claim should spell the end of his tenure

The England coach’s insistence his players “handled themselves pretty well across the board” in Australia – just before the Harry Brook news broke – was the most damning statement in a tour full of them.

Politics

26 h. ago From Bjork to Katseye, the music video director taking on Opera Australia

Grammy-nominated visual artist Andrew Thomas Huang is swapping pop icons for Puccini.

Culture

27 h. ago In a race against time, fishers brave early starts and hazardous waters for this prized snail

With only four sessions permitted each season – each limited to just one hour between 7am and 8am – abalone fishers have limited time to catch their quota.

Politics

32 h. ago United Cup 2026 as it happened: Australia eliminated from the United Cup, Poland to play USA in semi

Australia’s hunt for a United Cup title will have to continue in 2027, after the home nation were eliminated by Poland in the quarter-finals on Friday.

Politics

34 h. ago United Cup 2026 LIVE: De Minaur defeats Hurkacz to keep Australian hopes alive

It all comes down to the mixed doubles, as John-Patrick Smith and Storm Hunter fight for a spot in tomorrow’s semi-finals. Follow all the action.

Politics

34 h. ago ‘I thought the worst had happened’: WA mum’s pool nightmare sparks summer warning

New data reveals the number of children treated for injuries at Perth Children’s Hospital’s emergency department last month, with one family’s story serving as a warning to others.

Events

35 h. ago United Cup 2026 LIVE: De Minaur match to go the distance after Hurkacz wins second set

Alex de Minaur must win against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz if he wants to keep Australia’s United Cup hopes alive. Follow all the action.

Politics

37 h. ago United Cup 2026 LIVE: Swiatek dominates against Aussie teen with victory in 56 minutes

Alex de Minaur must win against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz if he wants to keep Australia’s United Cup hopes alive. Follow all the action.

Politics

38 h. ago If Tony Abbott is welcome at Adelaide Writers’ Week, Randa Abdel

Australia’s best writers festival could collapse within days as international and local writers boycott it in protest at the removal of Randa Abdel-Fattah.

Politics

38 h. ago Politicians shouldn’t decide who appears at writers’ festivals. It’s a dangerous path

Australia’s best writers festival could collapse within days as international and local writers boycott it in protest at the removal of Randa Abdel-Fattah.

Politics

40 h. ago ‘Bad for Australia’: Investors question $300bn Rio Tinto, Glencore merger

International mining company Glencore reveals it has re-engaged with Rio Tinto about a deal that would create the world’s biggest mining company.

Economics

41 h. ago The Ashes teams have lost faith in Snicko. It’s now facing its own review

Cricket Australia has already undertaken to review the use of the DRS technology following several controversial instances. Fox is also set to look into whether it should make a change.

Politics

47 h. ago ‘My everything’: Matildas star heads home following mother’s rare cancer diagnosis

The Australia and Arsenal star announced the news via her Instagram account, saying she was in shock.

Science

60 h. ago Police crackdown on kids on scooters terrorising Perth’s northern suburbs

Three teenagers have been charged after a group calling themselves ‘The Hitters’ posted multiple videos of themselves performing dangerous stunts and throwing rocks at passing motorists.

Events