2 d. ago Liberal moderate speaks out on Indigenous acknowledgments at events

Moderate and conservative Liberals are locked in an existential tug-of-war over climate change and migration. That’s about to spread further into cultural and national identity.

Politics

4 d. ago Libs can’t blame Trump for election loss – they brought it on themselves

Blaming Donald Trump for Peter Dutton’s failings before and during the last election is just the latest in a long history of the Liberals not seeing or understanding the changes happening around them.

Politics

8 d. ago Zaky faced life in prison for a video. Now he posts crimes on camera

An acquitted radical and “pot stirrer” has become a conduit for content in Sydney’s internecine organised crime conflicts.

Events

9 d. ago Swiss dive instructor risked his life to rescue girlfriend from shark attack

The exchange student heroically fought off a bull shark mauling his girlfriend before carrying her to shore and raising the alarm.

Events

1 week ago ‘Life cut way too short’: Lilie James’ parents speak as coroner demands urgent action

The killing of the 21-year-old sports coach was not an “isolated tragedy” but part of a “devastating pattern of violence against women”, a coroner has found.

Politics

1 week ago Change of Liberal leader breathes new life into NSW politics

The NSW Liberals have been swinging in the breeze. Kellie Sloane’s arrival will rejuvenate the party.

Politics

2 w. ago Australia has an $8 billion public pool problem. Is this the solution?

With an urgent need for public pools, Royal Life Saving NSW and Cox Architecture say a pattern book of modular designs could get people swimming more cheaply – and sooner.

Economics

2 w. ago ‘Work, life not fair’: Sacked transport official’s WhatsApp messages reveal motivation

The ICAC has expanded its probe into alleged corrupt practices at Transport for NSW, as texts Ibrahim Helmy sent to a fellow League of Legends player are aired.

Politics

2 w. ago More pain for the Libs: Party veteran quits as $300,000 fundraiser called off

After this week’s leadership change, a Liberal black tie fundraiser planned to mark 12 months to the 2026 state election has been postponed.

Events

2 w. ago Church leader took his life after explosive child abuse claims: whistleblower

A popular evangelical church allegedly covered up claims of abuse in its congregation. Details of the claims will be revealed in parliament on Thursday.

Politics

2 w. ago Cold sores are more popular than the Liberals. But Jess Wilson can change that

The state opposition being led by a young mum with three years’ experience may not be to everyone’s liking, but it might be exactly what the party needs.

Politics