2 h. ago ‘I don’t go to a restaurant I can’t walk or cycle to’: The local gems Claudia Karvan loves most

The Aussie actor has hospo in her veins and a strong affection for classics. She shares her favourite places to eat and drink in Sydney, Melbourne and Bali.

Politics

3 h. ago The movie about Aussie surfers being mean to Nicolas Cage is finally here. Is it good?

In The Surfer, Nicholas Cage plays a man mocked by kookaburras, menaced by snakes and abused by the locals.

Politics

14 h. ago Police and locals object to controversial McDonald's for Sydney suburb

NSW Police have objected to plans for a new 24-hour McDonald's in the Sydney suburb of Redfern, saying they fear it could increase violence and crime in the area.

Events

17 h. ago ‘We’re changing travel again’: Airbnb unveils curated experiences and in

The global short-term rental platform is taking a bigger clip of the ticket by offering bespoke experiences and vetted professional services.

Politics

18 h. ago Cairns records locally caught case of dengue amid global surge

Despite the locally acquired dengue infection, expert opinion said the region has still dodged a bullet, as global cases come off an all-time high in 2024.

Events

19 h. ago Suaalii’s Lions preparation under a cloud after scan reveals broken jaw

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to have surgery on a jaw fracture, ending his Super Rugby season and disrupting his preparations for the looming British and Irish Lions series.

Politics

20 h. ago Bulldogs to lead Vegas 2026 charge as NRL targets record crowd

The NRL is targeting its biggest Las Vegas venture, with the potential to crack 50,000 fans on US soil for the first time after locking in the 2026 fixtures.

Events

20 h. ago The Dogs, the Bears and a ‘missed opportunity’ as a Vegas record looms

The Bulldogs will be bringing Belmore to the Glitter Strip, but when will the NRL’s newest franchise get to see the bright lights of Las Vegas?

Events

20 h. ago CBA boss tips interest rate cut next week; bank reports $2.6b profit

As a key Reserve Bank board meeting looms, chief executive Matt Comyn says Australia is in a good position to handle uncertainty in the world economy.

Economics

23 h. ago Caught on camera: Daughter of crypto boss fights off Paris kidnappers

In a dramatic daylight struggle, the mother and her young son escaped abduction after three hooded kidnappers attempted to force them into a van.

Events

24 h. ago CBA profits rise, chief says Australia can navigate ‘heightened’ global risks

As its profits rose to $2.6 billion in the March quarter, chief executive Matt Comyn says Australia is in a good position to handle uncertainty in the world economy.

Politics

27 h. ago My colleague resents me because her career has been stymied. What can I do?

It’s hard to know what you’re walking into when you start a new job, but being unwittingly caught up in office drama is far from ideal, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

Politics

27 h. ago Why residents and police have joined forces to stop a McDonald’s at Redfern

Locals have labelled the proposal a “poison and blemish on the map”. Police are worried about a spike in crime and e-bike thefts.

Events

40 h. ago Mushroom expert recorded sighting of death caps in months before fatal lunch, trial told

Mycologist Tom May told Erin Patterson’s murder trial that photos of the poisonous mushrooms were posted on the iNaturalist website by members of the public.

Events

49 h. ago The activist, Elon Musk and Trump’s free speech gripe with Australia

Lawyers spent days going back and forth about a post on X earlier this year. Now the case has caught the attention of the Trump administration.

Politics

51 h. ago After election campaign blitz, Brethren return to real estate game

Family of the church’s leader keep breaking property records in Sydney’s north-west.

Politics

51 h. ago Beloved WA town’s erosion emergency laid bare in confronting images

Photos of extreme coastal erosion at a much-loved coastal holiday town have emerged online as a plan for the area’s future hangs in limbo amid local controversy.

Politics

61 h. ago Australians are ‘addicted’ to food delivery. But it’s hurting some local restaurants

The thriving business of UberEats, Door Dash and Menulog is “kind of a double-edged sword”.

Politics

61 h. ago Australians are ‘addicted’ to food delivery – and it’s hurting some local restaurants

The thriving business of UberEats, Door Dash and Menulog is “kind of a double-edged sword”.

Politics

61 h. ago My suburb is an undiscovered slice of fresh air, and locals like it that way

The residents of my suburb tell me they grew up here, as did their parents, and they hope their children will stay here as well. And why wouldn’t they want to?

Politics