2 h. ago Federal Reserve cuts US interest rates in another divided vote

The central bank reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row but signalled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire from President Donald Trump.

Politics

3 h. ago Christmas etiquette used to be simple. These are the new rules for our bizarre times

It’s the most wonderful time of the year if you don’t make these mistakes.

Politics

3 h. ago There’s a simple calculation about health that should outrage anyone who can do arithmetic

At a time when other states have started emulating Victoria, the government is abolishing its best-known public health institution.

Politics

3 h. ago Behind the cockpit door: How pilots spend their time on long hauls

Flights where nothing out of the ordinary happens and the weather is great are rare because there is always something to deal with.

Economics

5 h. ago At least 22 killed in building collapse in Moroccan city popular with tourists

Witnesses at the scene reportedly said the buildings in the densely populated area had shown signs of cracking for some time.

Events

8 h. ago Want to hook gas up to your home? From next year, that will cost $2000

Households in NSW, ACT, South Australia and south-east Queensland must soon pay thousands of dollars upfront to get gas connected after regulators approved new rules.

Economics

11 h. ago The ‘Bailey Smith rule’ and more MRO flexibility: The AFL changes in store for 2026

The AFL has sent a seven-page memo to clubs, outlining a raft of proposed changes for season 2026, including one as a result of the actions of the Cats star.

Politics

11 h. ago Why Bailey Smith’s headband is one of the hot topics among AFL clubs

The AFL has sent a seven-page memo to clubs, outlining a raft of proposed changes for season 2026, including one as a result of the actions of the Cats star.

Politics

13 h. ago Accused Cobblebank murderer motivated by revenge, court told

Details of the killing of two children are revealed for the first time as police say left hands are being severed in youth gang violence.

Events

17 h. ago Heading to the work Christmas party? The 10 personalities to look out for

From the veteran co-worker who bangs on about how good things were 30 years ago to the awkward manager who stays way too long, the work Christmas party is a parade of characters. Which one are you?

Society

21 h. ago Albanese, Wells decline to back overhaul of family travel perks for MPs

Two Coalition MPs have called for entitlement rules to be scrutinised, while the prime minister and Wells attempted to keep focus on the government’s social media ban.

Politics

21 h. ago Holiday hot mess or sunburnt sleuth: What kind of reader are you?

Are you a sunburnt crime sleuth, a jet-lagged time-traveller, a family-saga sobber? Here are 10 types of holiday reader – and the ideal books for each of them.

Events

23 h. ago The reason Lady Gaga fans were stuck for hours outside Suncorp Stadium

Technical issues discovered during the star’s soundcheck pushed the show’s start time back by almost an hour.

Politics

26 h. ago Cameron Crowe’s memoir is filled with delicious anecdotes from rock’s golden age

A quarter of a century after Almost Famous presented a fictionalised account of Crowe’s early career, The Uncool reveals true stories from his time on the road with some of the biggest bands of the time.

Politics

27 h. ago I want to work through shutdown, but the boss says no. Is this fair?

While a growing number of businesses shut down over Christmas, it doesn’t suit all employees. For those in casual employment, the lack of pay could not happen at a worse time.

Events

27 h. ago ‘Watch it like a hawk’: Adam Liaw’s porchetta with perfect crackling is easier than you think

Move over turkey. It’s time for this festive Italian roast to become the star of the table.

Politics

27 h. ago Bed block, wait times, bottlenecks: Sydney’s best and worst hospitals revealed

Patients spent longer in NSW emergency departments than at any point since 2010. See how your hospital stacks up.

Politics

27 h. ago The Metro Tunnel didn’t open early. It’s right on time – but at what cost?

Victorians may never know just how much it cost the state for Labor MPs to maintain the illusion that the huge project is ahead of schedule.

Politics

27 h. ago ‘How are we going to stay in contact?’ Teens wake to a social media

Everyone under 16 is now forbidden from using social media platforms. Will it mean less screen time – or creative ways to get around the law?

Politics

36 h. ago Council pushes for ‘old school’ pub stays to boost Olympic accommodation

Changes to Brisbane’s planning rules will make it easier for pubs to build new hotel rooms to boost the city’s short-stay accommodation.

Politics