12 h. ago Gas giant used ‘greenwash’ ads to keep homes burning fossil fuel: ACCC

A major pipeline company is accused of cooking up an ad campaign overstating how soon homes could be using climate-friendly gas in a bid to protect its profits.

Events

16 h. ago Bromance ads are everywhere, but they hide a darker truth about men

There’s an epidemic of male loneliness and a diminution of friendship and romance in the lives of men, especially young men. Not that you’d know it from all the bromance ads doing the rounds.

Politics

23 h. ago This is a skilful, sophisticated rendition of The Talented Mr. Ripley

There’s no one better to write an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s classic novel than Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith.

Politics

25 h. ago Ukrainian troops battle to hold key town as Moscow says pincer closing

Russia says its troops killed all 11 members of a Ukrainian special forces team sent to the city on a mission to halt the Moscow’s advance. Ukraine denies the claim.

Politics

31 h. ago AI is slick and convenient. But don’t trust it with your money

Unlike a recipe recommendation or holiday tips, there are a number of reasons that turning to artificial intelligence for financial advice is high-risk.

Politics

31 h. ago ‘I couldn’t sleep for days’: The Sydney designer making shoes with Adidas

Song of the Mute co-founder Melvin Tanaya also shares the items on his wish list, including a very fancy watch.

Politics

31 h. ago Woman charged over Louvre jewels heist, Paris prosecutor says

The lawyer for the woman, Adrien Sorrentino, told reporters his client is “devastated” because she disputes the accusations.

Events

43 h. ago What PVL did next: V’landys addresses rumours over his ARLC future

There has been speculation this year that the ARLC chair could walk away from one of his roles. League has always paid less than his position as Racing NSW chief executive.

Politics

50 h. ago ‘You should play a back five’: I used ChatGPT for advice on tactics, soccer coach admits

Laura Harvey, the head coach at NWSL club Seattle Reign, had admitted she turned to the AI chatbot with questions on strategy and tactics, then implemented the advice it provided.

Sport

54 h. ago Beware political attempts to rewrite history: William Dalrymple

The Scottish author and podcaster says anyone wanting to manipulate the truth of times past must be stopped.

Politics

55 h. ago ‘So what if he fell off a pot plant?’ Barnaby Joyce’s voters face a choice

There are two articles of faith you will commonly hear advanced in and around Joyce’s electorate: one is fealty to the National Party, the other is affection for the MP.

Politics

55 h. ago Treat or trick? Why Trump won the trade truce but may yet lose the war

The US president has effectively wielded tariffs as a weapon to beat other countries into advantageous deals. But Beijing has shown it can - and will - fight back.

Politics

55 h. ago An hour from Adelaide, you can wake up to giraffes outside your window

From safari and outback escapes to CBD cool and cottagecore cosiness: fresh new ways to recharge from the everyday in SA, Tasmania and the Northern Territory.

Politics

55 h. ago NZ Rugby seeks legal advice over NRL’s use of ‘Chiefs’ brand for new PNG franchise

The name of the new NRL franchise has sparked a cross-code, trans-Tasman scuffle, with New Zealand Rugby seeking to protect its Waikato-based Super Rugby side.

Sport

68 h. ago Glass wine bottles are so yesterday. But are the new alternatives any good?

There’s an environmental revolution happening in wine packaging.

Politics

3 d. ago The Dismissal secret a judge didn’t want to take to his grave

Former judge and one-time ministerial adviser Howard Nathan has held on to this secret for 50 years, but was determined to reveal Sir John Kerr’s Machiavellian move before he “dropped off this mortal coil”.

Events

3 d. ago The downfall of a prince: How Andrew’s scandals turned darker over the decades

Andrew’s antics have tried the patience of the royal family for more than 40 years, triggering embarrassing headlines, lawsuits and suspicions that the prince, now 65, was using his position for personal gain.

Politics

3 d. ago Why convicted doper could keep women's marathon world record

Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) chair David Howman addresses the controversial fact that Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich could keep her marathon world record despite being banned for doping.

Politics

3 d. ago ASX rises despite Wall Street losses; ANZ unveils $1.1b profit hit

The Australian sharemarket has advanced at the open despite a negative lead from Wall Street, with big four giant ANZ announcing a $1.1b hit to its profits.

Economics

3 d. ago My coworkers are smart and capable. So why do they use ChatGPT so much?

LLM-based chatbots are not so advanced that they have become modern-day Delphic Oracles: sources of god-like wisdom and unimpeachable advice.

Politics