8 h. ago Jacinta Price defects to Liberals, expected to run as Angus Taylor’s deputy

The shock move has effectively blown apart the Coalition, angering Liberal moderates and devastating the National Party.  

Politics

12 h. ago The Murdochs wanted secrecy. The media want the world to watch

The Murdoch legal feud has moved to a higher court but has remained a ghost case with barely any official recognition of proceedings.

Events

13 h. ago Dreyfus warned he’ll be axed in factional power play, PM faces pressure to save him

Dreyfus phoned colleagues over the past two days to solidify his position and ensure he had enough votes to cling on, but his fate is in doubt.

Events

13 h. ago Mark Dreyfus warned he’ll be axed in factional power play, PM faces pressure to save him

Mark Dreyfus phoned colleagues over the past two days to solidify his position and ensure he had enough votes to cling on, but his fate is in doubt.

Events

14 h. ago 14 newish and moreish and midweek meals anyone can make in minutes

From a comforting meat-free Monday pasta to Friday night-friendly fried chicken, we’ve got your week of eating, and cooking, sorted.

Politics

17 h. ago ASX slides lower, Fed holds; ANZ posts $3.6b profit, Transurban to cut 300 jobs

The bourse opened slightly down, as US stocks are drifting in mixed trading after the Federal Reserve left its main interest alone, as was widely expected, but also warned about rising risks for the US economy.

Economics

19 h. ago ASX set to edge up, Fed keeps rates on hold; ANZ posts $3.6b profit, Transurban to cut 300 jobs

US stocks are drifting in mixed trading after the Federal Reserve left its main interest alone, as was widely expected, but also warned about rising risks for the US economy.

Economics

22 h. ago Reboot of 1980s British crime classic is gripping, but it struggles to move on from the past

There is no shortage of grim crime series being produced in Britain, and on its own terms this Bergerac is a good example of the genre done right.

Events

22 h. ago Sippenham is meant for locals only – but it won’t stay that way for long

A new pasta and wine bar is the most exciting thing to happen in an oft-overlooked inner west suburb since the Metro.

Politics

22 h. ago Lesson for the Liberals: do the opposite of what Peta Credlin says

Victoria was fertile ground for a coherent and considered Coalition pitch to voters. Driving a truck with Jacinta Allan’s face plastered on it wasn’t it.

Politics

40 h. ago The day the Carney came to town and trampled Trump’s ‘artistic’ vision

“I’m a very artistic person,” Donald Trump told Canada’s new PM as he outlined why he believes his country should join the United States.

Politics

40 h. ago The day Carney came to town and trampled Trump’s ‘artistic’ vision

“I’m a very artistic person,” Donald Trump told Canada’s new PM as he outlined why he believes his country should join the United States.

Politics

40 h. ago No White Lotus luxury as Jason Isaacs and Gillian Anderson do it tough

The Salt Path stars leave celebrity glamour behind in a moving true story about poverty and grit.

Events

46 h. ago The type of home that rose most in price over the past decade

The supply and demand equation has put pressure on the price trajectory of some homes more than others.

Politics

47 h. ago He was the Coalition’s campaign attack dog for five weeks; now James Paterson can speak freely

The Coalition’s chief campaign spokesman says “lots of things” went wrong in the lead-up to polling day, ranging from poor advertising to policy mistakes.

Events

56 h. ago Before Pastrygate: Creative rivalries fuelled by plagiarism are nothing new

All artists, good and bad, are influenced by the work of their forerunners. Good artists absorb the work of their mentors, then try to outdo them.

Politics

57 h. ago Surviving guest recalls becoming deathly ill following mushroom lunch

The town pastor who survived a poisoned mushroom lunch that killed three family members has recalled how he and his gravely ill wife were dramatically rushed through the corridors of a regional hospital after a local doctor learnt their sickness might be from death cap mushrooms and not simply gastro.

Events

57 h. ago Sackings, bullying and lack of oversight: The fears in top schools unit revealed at ICAC

The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption is holding a public inquiry into the alleged conduct of Anthony Manning, who headed up School Infrastructure NSW unit from 2017 until last year.

Politics

58 h. ago ‘Fat dumb blonde’ comments lead to serial pest’s suspension from council

Colourful councillor Andrew Thaler has been suspended from Snowy Monaro council for unethical, intimidatory, abusive, harassing and discriminatory behaviour.

Politics

61 h. ago The powerful portraits that didn’t make the Archibald Prize cut

What does Alan Kohler have to do with Jesus? Both, in their own way, have inspired finalists in this year’s Salon de Refusés.

Politics