2 h. ago Why this Sydney council has kicked up a stink about new planning rules

An eastern suburbs council is throwing everything at fighting mid-rise development reforms, citing the strain on roads, schools and sewerage.

Politics

3 h. ago Bear hunt begins: Marquee star rules out move to NRL’s newest outfit

The Bears face a fight to assemble their squad, but one marquee Dolphin target has all but ruled out a potential move.

Politics

3 h. ago Schmidt doesn’t want Suaalii wrapped in cotton wool ahead of Lions series

The Wallabies coach was a nervous on-looker when Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was concussed, but is keen for his star player to return to Super Rugby.

Politics

9 h. ago The unpaid 50m penalty that could have changed a game and Cripps catches fire: Key takeouts from round nine

This week in key takeouts: the 50m penalty that wasn’t, Blues star shows his brilliance in a down year and two forwards show age is just a number.

Events

12 h. ago ‘Get out clause activated’: Luai’s dad puts more pressure on Tigers

The father of the Wests Tigers star has suggested he should look at his options after his new team was crushed in Melbourne.

Politics

25 h. ago Relief as Wallabies star avoids spinal injury, but headaches grow for Schmidt

Brumbies five-eighth Noah Lolesio was cleared of a major injury after a scary incident in Perth.

Events

38 h. ago Labor now rules the centre right. The left is on the brink of irrelevance

Not being MAGA does not make Labor a party of progress. It has emerged as the new party of corporate Australia.

Politics

38 h. ago Phil Gould like we’ve never seen him before: The dinner guests who moved Gus to tears

The Bulldogs supremo has never enjoyed being the centre of attention. But he let his guard down at a star-studded surprise dinner to celebrate his 50-year league career.

Politics

55 h. ago ‘Being loud about our feelings’: Gracie Abrams leads an arena

At the first of the pop star’s three sold-out Melbourne shows, she announced her intention for the night: “My goal for the show is that it’s kind of a big duet.”

Politics

58 h. ago Wallabies stars issue plea for maligned prop to take on Lions

Two Wallabies have come to an under-siege star’s defence, with one declaring: “If there’s any chance we have of winning a Lions series ... he has to be involved.”

Politics

67 h. ago ‘He put it back in for me’: Blues star jokes rival’s bump did his injured shoulder a favour; Saints chase quick improvement

More than 65,000 fans turned out for a special cause. The on-field contest didn’t disappoint.

Events

3 d. ago Inside the fight over who is ‘gaming’ the NSW workers’ comp scheme

Unions NSW are seeking to pressure the NSW government into backing away from a controversial overhaul of workers’ compensation rules.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Two strikes’ policy for dodgy taxi drivers as Victoria moves to clean up industry

Taxi and ride-share drivers who break the rules multiple times will have their licences suspended or cancelled under a two-strikes policy to be legislated by the Allan government.

Events

3 d. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan’s lead over Hamer in Kooyong grows; Ratnam concedes Wills; Rising star Wolahan bows out

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

Politics

3 d. ago Perry Park upgrade expected to be agreed to in ‘near future’

Negotiations between Football Queensland and the state government over an upgrade to Perry Park may soon bear fruit, with hints from the Brisbane Roar its billionaire owners might be willing to help cover the cost.

Politics

4 d. ago Keating fury at ‘factional lightweights’ axing Husic, Dreyfus from cabinet

Labor’s internal power groupings have been in intense talks since the election to carve up the 30 cabinet positions in line with party rules.

Politics

4 d. ago Ed Husic, Mark Dreyfus axed in factional power play as Albanese prepares new ministry

Labor’s internal power groupings have been in intense talks since the election to carve up the 30 cabinet positions in line with party rules.

Politics

4 d. ago Star chef Shannon Kellam proves there’s life after Montrachet

In a new role seemingly custom-made for the former restaurant owner, he talks about finding happiness and purpose after the tribulations of 2024.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Do I even know how to play rugby?’ Battling Wallabies star ready to miss Lions tour

In a remarkably raw interview, Taniela Tupou opens up on his form slump and why he is prepared to miss out on selection to face the British and Irish Lions.

Sport

4 d. ago The Murdochs wanted secrecy. The media want the world to watch

The Murdoch legal feud has moved to a higher court but has remained a ghost case with barely any official recognition of proceedings.

Events