16 h. ago Church frontman Steve Kilbey’s biggest regret? ‘Being a prick’

Despite conceding he’s been an “arrogant sod”, the frontman for one of Australia’s best-loved bands is peaking again

Politics

40 h. ago ‘It takes two hits to get sorted’: Smith back from New York in Ashes state of mind

After six weeks without a bat in hand, Steve Smith says he’s mentally recharged and unfazed about where he bats in Australia’s Test side for the Ashes.

Events

47 h. ago Best of both worlds: Blockbuster weekend of rugby league looms large

The Kangaroos play against England for the first time in eight years. But it might not be the biggest game this weekend.

Sport

52 h. ago Battle Loyale: Why Myer and David Jones’ old rivalry has a new edge

Customer loyalty is the new frontier as Australia’s two biggest department store chains fight for shoppers.

Politics

60 h. ago What happens when some of the NRL’s biggest stars spend a week in Tonga

The Tongans kick-started their Pacific Championships campaign by returning to the Pacific island – and this is what happened.

Economics

63 h. ago $27m war chest: The independents who raised the most money at the election

Candidates with the biggest financial war chests failed to get elected at the May election, as Climate 200 and individual donors poured a record $27 million into community independent campaigns.

Politics

63 h. ago Fremantle’s traffic bridge is closing soon. Here’s what it means for your commute

Fresh from celebrating the end to one of the biggest public transport shutdowns in Perth’s history, the government is readying itself for another major logistical challenge.

Politics

3 d. ago Meet the retired tech millionaire who donated $1.9 million to teals and Greens

Pater is one of the biggest single political donors in the country.

Economics

3 d. ago Millions march for ‘No Kings’ in biggest protest against Trump to date

Protesters have rallied against what they believe to be an authoritarian, anti-democratic administration that has sidelined the Constitution.

Politics

4 d. ago Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Ideal spring weather in Melbourne and Sydney on one of Australia’s biggest race days

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

Politics

4 d. ago Sarah, a former cancer nurse, now leads the church. No wonder men are cranky

Unlike the 105 before her, Sarah Mullally, the new Archbishop of Canterbury, is not a man. But Anglican conservatives have been quick to say she’s “unfit” for the role.

Politics

5 d. ago One of Australian sport’s biggest earners will ride the Everest favourite. Most people have never heard of him

Jockey Zac Purton has pocketed about $70 million in the past 18 years riding in Hong Kong. He will add $350,000 in 70 seconds on Saturday if he can win the $20 million Everest.

Politics

5 d. ago Mey day, Mey day: This is the horse we expect to win the Caulfield Cup

An English galloper and an Italian jockey loom as the biggest danger to Jamie Melham’s date with destiny.

Politics

5 d. ago What a life: Former church minister and state rugby player nears 110th birthday

Reverend Bill Morgan has had a full life, as a keen Bulldogs supporter, clergyman and playing rugby with Weary Dunlop. Credit: The 100 Project

Sport

5 d. ago Titmus opens up on what’s next – and the moment she decided to hang up the goggles

“I don’t regret anything I walk away knowing that I couldn’t have done any more.”

Politics

5 d. ago Why being able to trade two years into the future skyrocketed AFL stars’ value

This was the first trade period where AFL clubs could venture two years into the future to mine their draft capital, and those picks underpinned some of the biggest deals that went through.

Events

6 d. ago Chances are you’re about to lose: Gambling slump a new reality for sports and media

In this edition of On Background, the questions hanging over gambling advertising, media companies and the biggest deal in town; a News Corp loyalist spotted in Nine’s offices; Sky cancels another guest; and Kyle and Jackie O’s KIIS of death.

Politics

7 d. ago The move that never happened highlights a trade deadline day for the ages

The Bombers are left to repair their relationship with disenchanted skipper Zach Merrett after they held their ground as the trade deadline expired. Here are the biggest moves that happened on deadline day.

Events

7 d. ago Australia’s biggest banker is staying put – but how long is too long?

Commonwealth Bank’s chairman has raised the spectre of Matt Comyn’s rule at the largest bank in the country coming to an end. But he’s not going anywhere until at least 2028.

Politics

7 d. ago Donald Trump has already set his sights on the next calamity

Bringing peace to Europe will require a different kind of diplomacy from the US president. And he is already reaching for his biggest stick.

Politics