2 h. ago LNP opens door to hospital board overhauls, raising spectre of ‘cronyism’

The Crisafulli government made sweeping changes to other boards, but lacked the power to remove health service directors for no reason – until now.

Politics

3 h. ago Honest Gareth: the politician who admits he wasn’t up to the job

Gareth Graham, a retired paramedic team manager from Ambulance Victoria, has quit his job as Alpine Shire mayor 10 days after he was elected.

Politics

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

12 h. ago Wells’ Kirribilli comeback mixes social media crusade with crisis management

Hiding under the Doona was not an option for Anika Wells today. So she showed up. Did her job. Powered on. Answered questions. Apologies were not on the agenda.

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

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

28 h. ago The MPs who spent more than $100,000 – and the ministers who spent $0 – on family travel

Australian taxpayers have spent more than $4 million on travel for politicians’ families and spouses since the election of the Albanese government.

Politics

37 h. ago Man charged over alleged threats sent to AFL star Izak Rankine

A man has been charged over allegedly threatening messages sent to AFL star Izak Rankine.

Events

51 h. ago ‘Prepare to be stunned’: This festive gem crackles with the sweet, jolly, ridiculous things in life

Think you know what cake looks like? ‘Is It Cake? Holiday’ will have you questioning everything, literally.

Politics

51 h. ago Victoria enters election year on political knife’s edge as opposition support surges

The latest Resolve Political Monitor shows Jess Wilson is the most popular Liberal leader since the survey began and voters back Labor’s youth crime changes.

Politics

60 h. ago Embattled Olympic sport hit with legal action over ‘cyberattack’

Strife-torn Equestrian Australia is being sued by its former digital services provider amid a bid to boot out members of the board.

Events

63 h. ago The 13 defining moments that could have stopped our worst paedophile

The events and missed opportunities were outlined in a report by the Child Death Review Board and included instances former childcare worker and convicted paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith was observed kissing children.

Politics

64 h. ago Katy Perry goes ‘Instagram official’ with Justin Trudeau amid romance rumours

The pop star posted photos and videos on Instagram of herself and the former Canadian PM posing cheek to cheek and exploring Japan.

Technology

64 h. ago Kerr’s Chelsea bound for Sydney, but World Cup could play havoc with men’s games

Organisers of the Sydney Super Cup will be quietly praying for the top nations to stumble at next year’s World Cup to ensure star players from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur make the trip.

Sport

67 h. ago What to stream this week: Gillian Anderson’s western, plus five more picks

Don’t miss a documentary about a controversial reality show, The Beatles: Anthology and the old-school Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

Politics

3 d. ago Six weeks and 13 million questions: Here’s how VCE exams are marked

Unreadable handwriting and unusual workings – assessors face more than a few challenges as they sort out what marks to give students around the state.

Politics

3 d. ago Six weeks and 13 million questions: How VCE exams are marked

Unreadable handwriting and unusual workings – assessors face more than a few challenges as they sort out what marks to give students around the state.

Politics

3 d. ago The five key travel questions of 2026: What you need to know

Traveller’s advice expert on the five major issues he expects to see in his inbox in 2026.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Legal intimidation’: Peter V’landys declares war on owner of racing website

The Racing NSW chief has threatened legal action against Vicky Leonard from The Thoroughbred Report over an article that questioned his leadership of the sport.

Events