7 h. ago Construction to start on biggest wave pool in southern hemisphere

Hoping to attract more than a million visitors a year, construction will soon begin on Perth's first surf park.

Politics

13 h. ago From creative couture to dopamine dressing: Australia’s growing upcycling movement

Australians are the biggest consumers of new clothes in the world but a new breed of upcyclers and “thrift flippers” is revealing another way to sartorial success.

Politics

15 h. ago Construction scam built on forged documents and a licensing loophole

Unqualified builders have been registered to work on Victorian homes by gaining licences in Queensland, thanks to a widespread scam.

Politics

16 h. ago This yarn about the links between wool and war might surprise you

Australia’s large-scale sheep pastoralism and the northern hemisphere’s industrialisation of woollen textiles allowed the huge armies of the 20th century to exist, a new history argues.

Events

17 h. ago ASX edges higher as retailers rise; James Hardie shares plummet

The Australian sharemarket had a soft start to trading on Wednesday, as a plunge by building materials maker James Hardie and losses by the mining heavyweights and CSL overshadowed solid gains from the wider market.

Politics

20 h. ago Australia’s two biggest miners meet Trump over controversial copper plan

The US president has weighed in on the latest development in a fight that has been going on for years.

Politics

23 h. ago The slick new city retreat in one of Adelaide’s best locations

A new build, the Vibe Hotel has location, location, location – with the option to stay put and enjoy the suspended lap pool and impressive restaurant.

Politics

36 h. ago Australia v South Africa ODI LIVE: Proteas off to a great start as Markram races to half century

Marnus Labuschagne makes his return to international cricket as Australia take on South Africa in Cairns. Follow all the action.

Politics

37 h. ago ClearVue deals solar facades into Middle East construction market

ClearVue Technologies has signed a non-exclusive 5-year deal with a Dubai glass manufacturer, offering scalable production of its solar facade tech in the Middle East.

Politics

46 h. ago Manly’s biggest need – emergency roster surgery – will linger after DCE leaves

Sea Eagles officials acknowledge their salary cap needs significant reshaping - but it’s unlikely to come before 2027.

Politics

64 h. ago ‘I don’t recommend it’: Harris back and joking after hospital visit; Big names attempt the ‘Centra’

Melbourne star Tayla Harris suffered an eye injury in Melbourne’s win over the Dogs but she is raring to get back out there in round two, promising to wear a ski mask and helmet if that’s what it takes. Meanwhile, some of the biggest names in football had a crack at the tricky skill Ash Centra showed off on Thursday night.

Politics

64 h. ago Pick up the phone, Popa: Socceroos could lose another rising star to Croatia

Adrian Segecic is hopeful his roaring start to life at Portsmouth will earn him a Socceroos call-up. If not, he wants Tony Popovic to know he has options.

Politics

2 d. ago My mum got her hip replaced, so I took her cycling through Europe

Things don’t start off well when my mother is knocked down amid a pack of cycling commuters in Amsterdam.

Politics

2 d. ago It’s the most ubiquitous dish on the planet, but its origins are murky

If you think McDonald’s was the first place to start serving hamburgers as fast food in the US, you’d be wrong.

Politics

2 d. ago ‘I lost everything’: How denouncing surgeon Al Muderis landed biggest critic in prison

What began as enthusiasm for a cutting-edge surgery ended in acrimony and incarceration.

Events

3 d. ago Australia needs to cough up its ‘regulatory hairballs’, declares PC boss

For the next three days, leaders will look at ways to lift living standards. The Productivity Commission says they should start with one area of reform.

Politics

3 d. ago Roundtable ignores the most urgent leak in our productivity pipeline

We will never be globally competitive unless we address one of our biggest problems: the brain drain.

Politics

3 d. ago Haaland and Man City fire warning to title rivals as Spurs get off to winning start in post

Two goals from Erling Haaland and star turns from Manchester City’s new recruits saw Pep Guardiola’s side off to a perfect start, while Sunderland made a winning return to the big time and a Richarlison double fired Spurs to victory.

Events

3 d. ago Start the day in style with these elevated kitchen accessories starting from $44

We’ve got some fun finds to help start the day right, from a fancy new coffee machine to a cute eggcup and some shiny kitchen essentials.

Politics

4 d. ago Hawthorn vs Melbourne LIVE: Blues dine out on lacklustre Port; Hawks off to flying start against Dees

The Blues and Power begin AFL Saturday as both clubs begin planning for their futures after rough seasons. Follow along for all the reactions and updates.

Politics