32 h. ago ‘Live risk of serious injury, death’: SafeWork accused of failing to act at Northern Beaches Hospital

Doctors at Northern Beaches Hospital have raised the alarm over dangerous understaffing, which puts patients at risk of medical errors in the emergency department and wards.

Events

4 d. ago ‘A lot of blood’: Witnesses describe the Charlie Kirk shooting

One witness described a split second of confusion: Kirk was being asked about mass shootings and – for a moment – he wondered whether the shooting was part of an act.

Events

4 d. ago Even before Charlie Kirk arrived, those in the crowd were uneasy

One witness described a split second of confusion: Kirk was being asked about mass shootings and – for a moment – he wondered whether the shooting was part of an act.

Politics

5 d. ago Is this the most confusing Only Murders in the Building death yet?

There’s been another titular murder in this titular building. Here’s our post-mortem of the first three episodes.

Events

5 d. ago The hunt for Osama bin Laden and a vaccine disaster. Why polio remains a risk to our health

A prominent Australian dreamed of ridding the world from polio, but a vaccine-derived strain of the virus festers on our doorstep.

Science

6 d. ago Japan’s rotating ranks of prime ministers ‘not good for foreign policy’

The leadership vacuum adds to a picture of chaotic governance in the pillar of East Asian democracy at a time when the international system is being roiled by an unpredictable White House and challenged by China.

Politics

6 d. ago Price doubles down on Liberal infighting by demanding Hawke apologise

Price’s fresh demand will set another test for the opposition leader, who must rein in the senator or risk losing authority over her party room.

Politics

6 d. ago My suburb’s confusing road feature separates the visitors from the locals

You’re a real local when you can confidently approach this complicated series of roundabouts. It certainly took me long enough.

Politics

8 d. ago Key factor in the Nicho Hynes ban that has rocked Cronulla’s finals tilt

The Sharks are weighing up a judiciary challenge that would risk a two-week ban for their million-dollar playmaker.

Politics

8 d. ago Trump’s a riot, but as he’s cracking us up, guess who has the last laugh?

These are dark times, so the urge to seek light-relief is understandable. But at the risk of sounding like a curmudgeon, this is the moment for politics to get serious.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Please don’t join’: Husic wants Australians out of IDF as Howard warns against Palestinian recognition

The former Labor frontbencher argued there is a risk Australians serving could be implicated in genocide charges over the war in Gaza.

Events

1 week ago ‘Please don’t join’: Ed Husic calls for government to warn Australians against Israel military service

The former Labor frontbencher argued there is a risk Australians serving could be implicated in genocide charges over the war in Gaza.

Politics

1 week ago What you need to know about the new entry requirements for Bali

On my last visit, gaining entry to Bali required four separate steps – creating bottlenecks of confused tourists at the airport. As of Monday, things have changed.

Politics

1 week ago Fears big tech could steal your face under teen social media ban

A privacy expert who quit the government’s advisory board over privacy fears says biometrics pose a serious risk to online identification.

Events

2 w. ago The safety issue putting Sydney’s Metro opening date at risk

Commuters are already facing the prospect of catching replacement buses for months longer than planned due to the late opening of the M1 line’s final section.

Politics

2 w. ago Tenielle thought her surgery was just a precaution. Then she woke up

Australians with rare and less common cancers face a greater risk of death and misdiagnosis, as well as higher out-of-pocket costs.

Politics

2 w. ago Time to unleash Bobby dazzler: Why the Pies desperately need Hill back this week

The Pies have left the door ajar for Hill to return in their second final. But they need him to play against the Crows on Thursday night and should take the risk.

Politics

2 w. ago It’s a risk. But the Pies should play Bobby Hill against Adelaide

The Pies have left the door ajar for Hill to return in their second final. But they need him to play against the Crows on Thursday night and should take the risk.

Politics

2 w. ago We must teach the young how to protect our precious democracy

Australia’s democratic political system is not perfect, but it is worth saving from falling down the social media rabbit hole as other world democracies are doing.

Society

2 w. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Sea Eagles finals bid at risk of derailing after Sipley sent to the sin bin

The Sea Eagles must secure a massive victory against the Dragons if they want to keep their finals dream alive. Follow all the action.

Politics