69 m. ago Australian sharemarket rallies as mining, energy stocks shine

The Australian sharemarket has made a strong start to the week, with mining and energy stocks pushing the bourse higher.

Politics

2 h. ago Ned Kelly rides again as Art Gallery of NSW flags leaner 2026 program

The gallery’s restrained program follows a turbulent year in which it axed 44 roles to address a $7.5 million budget shortfall.

Politics

2 h. ago Public parkland marked as site for private Christian school riles residents

Melbourne’s thousands-strong Assyrian community have been searching for a site to open a school, but the state government’s interjection threatens to pit them against locals.

Culture

4 h. ago Bondi shooting LIVE updates: Court releases new allegations against Bondi gunman; Hate speech reform to face scrutiny

New polling reveals the public’s dissatisfaction with the prime minister and shows a clear majority of Australians feel there has been a rise in racism, particularly antisemitism, in the past two years. Follow for live updates.

Events

6 h. ago These common vaccines do more than prevent disease. They can prevent some cancers too

They were designed to prevent serious illnesses and disease such as shingles, hepatitis B and coronavirus but a growing body of evidence shows that some common vaccines have far-reaching health benefits.

Science

9 h. ago Sex toys and shotguns: What happened when Andrew invited Epstein to Sandringham

Andrew claimed it was “just a straightforward shooting weekend”, but what staff found in the guest rooms of the Queen’s private estate left them shocked.

Politics

12 h. ago Bondi shooting LIVE updates: Albanese’s approval rating plummets as social cohesion frays; Vigil hosted at Bondi Beach marks one week since massacre

New polling reveals the public’s dissatisfaction with the prime minister and shows a clear majority of Australians feel there has been a rise in racism, particularly antisemitism, in the past two years. Follow for live updates.

Events

13 h. ago Albanese’s approval rating plummets as social cohesion frays, Australians fear a rise in antisemitism: poll

New polling underscores the challenge for political leaders in uniting the country while delivering a strong response that speaks to community anxiety about the Bondi Beach attack.

Politics

13 h. ago They spend thousands on Elvis costumes and jewellery. But don’t call them impersonators

They’ve been laughed at, ignored and unable to get gigs – but now these female Elvis Tribute Acts are leaving their male competitors all shook up.

Economics

27 h. ago Big rise in private health insurance premiums flagged as costs soar

Private health insurance customers face their biggest premium hike in a decade as insurers face rising costs and consumers choose to downgrade their cover.

Politics

37 h. ago Revealed: The best public, private and Catholic schools for HSC maths

A systemic Catholic school in the Shire is among those who outperformed top private and selective schools this year.

Politics

37 h. ago We have seen the darkness, but if kindness is a light, Australia is glowing

This week I see Israeli flags everywhere, yet I can’t forget that if I’d carried one through the streets last week it would have been seen by some as an incendiary act.

Politics

47 h. ago Government set to cover cost of crucial breast cancer medication

Patients with an aggressive form of breast cancer could soon save thousands of dollars every month as the government prepares to cover the cost of crucial medication.

Politics

48 h. ago Crawley said Bazball ‘winds up’ Australia. Did he just wave the white flag on England’s Ashes nightmare?

England opener Zak Crawley, who two months ago declared that Bazball “winds up” Australia, has conceded Pat Cummins’ men have totally outplayed the tourists.

Events

52 h. ago ‘Hateful’ chants and flags to be banned as Islamic State claims it ‘inspired’ Bondi attack

The Pro-Palestine chant “globalise the intifada” will be banned under proposed legislation banning “hateful” slogans and symbols.

Events

61 h. ago Cheaper, no freebie demands: Travel influencers under threat from AI

Influencers are being pushed aside as travel companies, tourism boards and airlines turn to AI creations to lower costs and control messaging.

Events

69 h. ago Minister also awaiting detail on health officials accused of corruption

The CCC alleges secret payments were taken to allow a medical company’s devices into public hospitals. The government say they don’t yet know who’s involved.

Politics

69 h. ago Minister awaiting detail on health officials accused of corruption

The CCC alleges secret payments were taken to allow the rollout of a medical company’s devices into public hospitals.

Politics

3 d. ago ASX ends the week in the green as banks and tech shares climb

The Australian sharemarket has finished the week on a high, buoyed by banks and tech stocks, after positive news on inflation helped push Wall Street higher.

Politics

3 d. ago Stricter gun laws are coming to NSW. Here’s what is changing

The Islamic State flag would also be banned and mass gatherings prohibited in some parts of NSW in the Minns government’s response to the deadly Bondi terror attack.

Politics