7 h. ago Soaring doctor fees are a pain, but medics have another problem

The cost of seeing a medical specialist can be extortionate, but there’s another reason we’re losing our patience.

Politics

10 h. ago Mushroom cook accused of 'four calculated deceptions', jury told

The prosecution laid out the allegations as the closing address began in Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial.

Politics

11 h. ago Australian deported from US says he was targeted for writing on Palestine protests

Alistair Kitchen’s mother said America under Donald Trump was “not a US we recognise now” after her son was interrogated and put on a plane back home.

Events

13 h. ago ‘Like an aquaplane on the ground’: The ‘bizarre’ shot that cost Adam Scott his US Open dream

The Australian was within sight of a long-awaited second major championship. Then it all unravelled.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘Made a fool of myself’: Lando Norris full of remorse for crashing into Aussie teammate Piastri

There is often no love lost between Formula 1 teammates, but Lando Norris went out of his way to apologise to his Australian teammate.

Events

14 h. ago Middle East major lobs $30b takeover bid for Australian oil and gas giant

Santos is likely to be swallowed up by a consortium led by Abu Dhabi’s national oil company in a takeover worth $30 billion.

Politics

15 h. ago The PM just got a pay rise. Here’s how his salary compares to Trump and other leaders

Despite his salary increasing, Anthony Albanese is outranked by some senior Australian office holders, but he is still among the best-paid world leaders.

Politics

17 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Prosecutor makes her closing argument to jury

Now that all the evidence has been heard, prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC, is arguing to the jury the Crown’s case against accused killer Erin Patterson.

Events

17 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Prosecutor argues accused deviated from beef Wellington recipe, faked cancer diagnosis

Now that all the evidence has been heard, prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC, is arguing to the jury the Crown’s case against accused killer Erin Patterson.

Events

17 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Accused deviated from beef Wellington recipe, faked cancer diagnosis and wasn’t unwell after lunch, jury told

Now that all the evidence has been heard, prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC, is arguing to the jury the Crown’s case against accused killer Erin Patterson.

Events

17 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Accused ‘lied’ to multiple people, and repeatedly changed her story on sourcing mushrooms, prosecutor tells jury

Prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC, is arguing to the jury that accused killer Erin Patterson faked a cancer diagnosis to her lunch guests and deliberately deviated from a beef Wellington recipe.

Events

20 h. ago US Open LIVE: Adam Scott fades from contention as American J.J.Spaun closes in on major victory

The Australian is chasing history at the US Open, 12 years after his famous, drought-breaking win at Augusta.

Politics

21 h. ago ASX opens higher; Abu Dhabi lobs $30b takeover bid for Santos

The Australian sharemarket has opened higher, with energy giant Santos surging on the back of a $30 billion takeover bid from a consortium led by Abu Dhabi’s national oil company.

Politics

24 h. ago Macquarie looks to acquire stakes in three major British airports

Australian infrastructure giant Macquarie Asset Management could be on the cusp of acquiring significant stakes in three major UK airports.

Politics

27 h. ago Phoenix uprising: Melbourne team joins legal action against NBL

The simmering off-court dispute between the basketball league and certain teams has escalated with a club part-owned by tennis star Nick Kyrgios and Australian Boomers guard Dante Exum declaring its concerns.

Politics

31 h. ago The Brumbies could have won the Super Rugby title. A loss in February scuttled it

The dominant Australian side for the last decade again lost in the semi-finals, and again in New Zealand. The route to success lies closer to home.

Sport

32 h. ago Australian suspects in Bali villa shooting face death penalty

Indonesian police have launched a manhunt for two Australians after an ambush at a luxury villa left a Melbourne man dead and another man with gangland links seriously injured.

Events

35 h. ago ‘At what point do we stop picking him’: Axe hovers over Labuschagne but fellow opener safe for Ashes

Australian coach Andrew McDonald reveals the selection fallout from Australia’s failed world Test championship tilt.

Politics

38 h. ago ‘You’re screwed’, QBD’s boss was told. Now he’s on track to open 100th bookstore

With a published author at the helm, the Australian retailer has its eyes on growth.

Politics

44 h. ago Amazon boosts Australian investment to $20 billion to meet AI, data demands

The global tech giant will boost its investment in Australia to $20 billion by 2029 to meet surging demand for access to artificial intelligence, web storage and hosting, and more.

Economics