12 h. ago More of the city’s pools to close as North Sydney hits yet another delay

Councils are trying to avoid another North Sydney pool fiasco as they spend millions on lengthy renovations.

Events

14 h. ago Great Barrier Reef bleaching turns up heat in key Coalition seat

The second coral bleaching event in as many years is a major threat to the reef, and a wildcard for the major parties battling to win the Leichardt electorate.

Politics

15 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

26 h. ago Bombers hold on in Good Friday thriller but star big man is facing a long injury lay

Brad Scott has all but confirmed the worst fears of Essendon fans – that Sam Draper has injured his Achilles.

Events

29 h. ago AFL LIVE: Bombers hold on in Good Friday thriller but face losing star ruck to serious injury

The Kangaroos went down badly to Carlton at Marvel. Follow along live for the action on Good Friday as West Coast host Essendon in Perth in the second match.

Events

31 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: How much will Gaza conflict matter in Wills?; Coffee and chai with Casey’s social media champion; ‘Genuine local’ Julian Hill takes on Liberals over his address

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

Politics

33 h. ago Teal independents to get an unlikely preference boost – from Clive Palmer

Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots party will put incumbent MPs last, threatening Liberal MPs in key electorates they are defending against independent challengers.

Politics

33 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

37 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Coffee and chai with Casey’s social media champion; ‘Genuine local’ Julian Hill takes on Liberals over his address; Hamer addresses property controversy

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

Culture

37 h. ago ‘That might be you one day’: How NRL boss predicted the future of Roosters’ new star

A young fan with big dreams helped legends Jack Rayner and Darren Lockyer carry the trophy onto the field at the 2007 grand final. Now he wants to play in one.

Politics

40 h. ago Revealed: New cricket boss Greenberg’s Boxing Day barney and how he is brokering peace

New Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg speaks on cricket’s dealings with Saudi Arabia, why he had a public argument during the Boxing Day Test, and the case for drop-ins at the SCG.

Sport

40 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: ‘Genuine local’ Julian Hill takes on Liberals over his address; Hamer addresses property controversy;

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

Culture

41 h. ago ‘If I ask him to, he’ll be out of there’: Trump says he can fire Fed boss Powell

US President Donald Trump has again taken aim at US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell, blasting him for being too slow on lowering interest rates.

Politics

44 h. ago ‘It took me 20 years to become the boss’: Lady Gaga’s ‘new world’

The pop superstar on how she “lost touch with reality” and her “trouble making friends” before finally taking control and finding contentment.

Politics

55 h. 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

56 h. ago Israel to keep troops in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely. What does that mean?

Israel says it needs to hold on to the zones to prevent similar attacks, but the takeovers appear to meet the dictionary definition of military occupation.

Politics

56 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Treasurer claims second debate a ‘decisive win’ for PM; McKenzie apologises over China, Russia comments

The leaders are back on the campaign trail after facing off at a second debate last night.

Politics

58 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Hamer addresses property controversy; Apparent push

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

Society

60 h. ago BHP boss says China holds key to the world avoiding recession

The Chinese demand driving resource giant BHP’s output of Australia’s largest commodity export, iron ore, will fade as President Donald Trump’s tariffs reduce global growth.

Politics

60 h. ago After billions of streams, Rag’n’Bone Man is not holding back any more

The English singer, who is touring Australia, talks about how the phenomenal success of Human has changed his life.

Science