62 m. ago ‘They can’t even tie their shoe laces’: How young is too young for a school laptop?

Frustrated parents are pushing back against school technology policies that can ask students as young as six to bring devices to class each day.

Politics

5 h. ago Brisbane's covert cameras catching more than just litterbugs

A series of covert cameras, netting hundreds of dollars a year in fines, are catching more than just careless litterers.

Politics

5 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Marvel Stadium’s crowd issue explained; Tiger cubs impress against reigning premiers

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney

Politics

6 h. ago ‘They can’t tie shoelaces’: How young is too young for a school laptop?

Frustrated parents are pushing back against school technology policies that can ask students as young as six to bring devices to class each day.

Politics

8 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Lions get early jump on Tigers as fans face huge MCG security lines; Rankine denied in controversial Gold Coast finish

AFL round four launches into its Saturday program with a clash between Adelaide and Gold Coast, quite possibly the match of the round. That’s followed by Richmond versus Brisbane Lions and tonight, the clash between North Melbourne and Sydney.

Sport

9 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Suns, Crows in last term shootout; ‘Not happy where he is’: Petracca’s emotion sparks reaction

AFL round four launches into its Saturday program with a clash between Adelaide and Gold Coast, quite possibly the match of the round. That’s followed by Richmond versus Brisbane Lions and tonight, the clash between North Melbourne and Sydney.

Events

10 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Crows, Suns locked together in match of the round; MCG security in the spotlight after gun drama

AFL round four launches into its Saturday program with a clash between Adelaide and Gold Coast, quite possibly the match of the round. That’s followed by Richmond versus Brisbane Lions and tonight, the clash between North Melbourne and Sydney.

Politics

11 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Gold Coast jump Crows in match of the day; MCG security in the spotlight

AFL round four launches into its Saturday program with a clash between Adelaide and Gold Coast, quite possibly the match of the round. That’s followed by Richmond versus Brisbane Lions and tonight, the clash between North Melbourne and Sydney.

Politics

16 h. ago Rumaysa endured racism at school for years, and says indifference is fuelling its rise

Reports of racism in Victoria’s schools are surging as the Education Department receives at least one complaint every school day – a 28 per cent increase in 12 months.

Events

19 h. ago The surprising ABC high school comedy series taking inspiration from Chris Lilley

Urvi Went To An All Girls School takes a nostalgic look at what can be a tough time for many young women.

Politics

20 h. ago Trump wants to close off America. If he succeeds, the global consequences will be catastrophic

Under Donald Trump, the country that created the global free market is bringing it to an end, not soberly but vengefully. The entire episode would be comically clownish if it weren’t so serious.

Politics

20 h. ago Labor primary vote exposed in key states despite recovery this year

An exclusive survey shows the Labor primary vote has fallen in NSW and Victoria from the level the party reached at the last election.

Politics

20 h. ago Finding hope in Ecuador: The doco following an Aussie surfer’s journey to her roots

Plus: Get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.

Politics

20 h. ago ‘Honey, we’re not doing it for you’: Rhoda Roberts on the welcome

The artist and festival director on the link between songlines and welcomes to Country – and the tragic reason why she hasn’t celebrated her birthday for years.

Politics

20 h. ago From pop idol to swim star to leading man: ‘Annoyingly gifted’ Cody Simpson’s new gig

He’s already been a pop-phenom heartthrob dating the likes of Miley Cyrus, and a champion swimmer. Now, the Gold Coast-raised prodigy is in his third act.

Politics

20 h. ago Australia must bolster other partnerships as Trump pursues magical thinking

The effects of Donald Trump’s tariffs on China and our other Asian trading partners will have inescapable economic consequences for us.

Politics

27 h. ago Brisbane doctor jailed for trafficking ‘breathtaking amount’ of drugs

The doctor, who sold the medication to bikie gangs in amounts that required a garbage bag, bought more drugs than pharmacies or hospitals.

Events

27 h. ago AFL 2025 round four LIVE updates: Demons are close enough if good enough; Cats star hamstrung; security boosted after MCG incident

Follow along for all the key moments and post game reactions as the Demons and Cats face off in Geelong in Friday night football.

Politics

28 h. ago Students say ‘flashy’ QUT med school would be better in the bush

The medical fraternity says funding for the proposed facility would be better spent plugging a GP shortage in rural communities.

Politics

28 h. ago The ‘psychotic’ demons that drove Olympian into history books

Sprinter Bree Rizzo has revealed the high price she paid to achieve her Olympic dream, and how social media will be central to athletes reaching Brisbane 2032.

Culture