4 h. ago ‘Huge doubt over here’: Why the Wallabies have English rugby nervous

Last year, the Wallabies arrived in Twickenham to disrespect. The tone has changed significantly.

Sport

7 h. ago The AFL announced seven rules changes. One of them is absurd

Under the new stand rule, as it is now written, a player – any player – within five metres of a player who is paid a mark or a free kick must stand.

Politics

7 h. ago BoM disposal: Weather bureau seeks media officer after website fail

After spending $4.1 million on a widely hated website redesign, the weather bureau is looking to hire a “proactive storyteller” to join its media team.

Events

7 h. ago All hands on deck: The BOM on the lookout for new media officer

After spending $4.1 million to build a widely panned new website, the weather bureau is looking to hire a “proactive storyteller” to join its media team.

Events

11 h. ago ‘Hurtling towards climate chaos’: Feedback loops are accelerating global heating

The planet’s vital signs are “flashing red”, a new report by a group of climate scientists from around the world asserts.

Events

17 h. ago The Victorian public corporations leaking a billion dollars a year, every year

The state’s latest financial report shows the heavy losses being racked up by the government organisations that provide financial services for Victoria.

Politics

17 h. ago Bureau of Meteorology to change website after public backlash

The Bureau of Meteorology has vowed to make changes to its website after backlash over its multimillion-dollar upgrade.

Politics

18 h. ago The world is better off for Bill Gates, the climate debate may not be

Bill Gates has raised eyebrows with a blog post professing an optimistic outlook on climate change.

Politics

21 h. ago Urgent security review for all NSW public hospitals as patient dies after alleged gas sabotage

A man has died at Sutherland Hospital after a woman allegedly tampered with gas supplies at the facility, sparking an urgent review of medical gases at all NSW public hospitals.

Science

21 h. ago Urgent security review for all NSW public hospitals after alleged gas sabotage

A man has died at Sutherland Hospital after a woman allegedly tampered with gas supplies at the facility, sparking the investigation.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘Enhance the flow’: AFL announces seven rule changes for 2026 season

The AFL has made a further seven changes to the rules and umpire interpretations for the 2026 season, including more measures to streamline the length of games.

Politics

23 h. ago AFL announces seven rule changes to ‘enhance the flow’; Harley maintains party line on Tasmania stadium

The AFL has made a further seven changes to the rules and umpire interpretations for the 2026 season, including more measures to streamline the length of games. But there’s no change to the league’s demand for a new stadium in Tasmania.

Politics

24 h. ago Who was the reclusive Elizabeth Harrower? Two biographies wrestle with the truth

Despite the archives of the late author being made public, the life of the acclaimed writer still remains a mystery in two new biographies.

Politics

25 h. ago A Melbourne public school hired a chef. It was an instant hit with students and parents

Schools providing hot lunches has been linked to boosting a student’s lifetime earnings. But that’s not why this Melbourne school is doing it.

Society

25 h. ago Ministers haul in BOM chief for grilling over $4.1m website fiasco

The Bureau of Meteorology is under fire from the Albanese government, which is demanding an explanation of its unpopular website upgrade.

Politics

29 h. ago Bill Gates says climate change ‘won’t lead to humanity’s demise’

The billionaire philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft says it’s time to adopt a more measured tone when addressing climate change and the threat it poses to the world.

Politics

31 h. ago Millions of retirees rely on them. So why are dividends disappearing?

Australia has long boasted one of the world’s highest yielding sharemarkets. But in the past few years, that has started to change.

Events

31 h. ago ‘Public enemy No.1’ Robinson in surprise Sydney grade cricket move ahead of Ashes

England paceman Ollie Robinson caused a stir when he gave Usman Khawaja a foul-mouthed send-off in the last Ashes. Now he’s heading Down Under in a bid to crack a recall for this summer’s series.

Politics

31 h. ago How this New Yorker says Sydney can be the city that never sleeps

Twenty-four-hour public transport and floodlit beaches are two ways the metropolis can improve, according to planner Saiful Salihudin.

Politics

41 h. ago Richard Goyder is leaving the AFL. He’s foiled a plot on his way out

The incoming AFL Commission chairman is not given to intemperate or provocative public statements. You can’t expect vaudeville from a guy who ran a health insurance company.

Politics