7 h. ago One of Hawthorn’s ‘true greats’: Breust’s AFL career ends abruptly after knee injury

The career of three-time Hawthorn premiership player Luke Breust is over after his serious knee injury, sustained while playing in the VFL on Saturday, was confirmed.

Events

16 h. ago How Charlie Kirk’s social media machine rewired a generation’s politics

When news broke that Taylor Swift was engaged, Charlie Kirk took to TikTok: “Submit to your husband, Taylor. You’re not in charge,” he said in a video viewed 7.5 million times. It shows how Kirk harnessed the attention economy to build a political empire that has shattered the left’s grip on young voters.

Politics

34 h. ago Hawthorn veteran Breust goes down with knee injury in the VFL

Hawthorn veteran and three-time premiership player Luke Breust has suffered what appears to be a serious knee injury while playing for Box Hill in the VFL

Events

45 h. ago Her mum is now 94 – but Wild Swans author Jung Chang can’t visit her in China

The bestselling Chinese-British writer on why her books are banned in China, the “incredible evil” of Mao Zedong – and China’s mission to dominate the world.

Politics

56 h. ago Australia news as it happened: New footage of Charlie Kirk assassination suspect released; PM says Islamophobia an attack on Australia’s ‘core values’

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Events

60 h. ago Australia news LIVE: New footage of Charlie Kirk assassination suspect released; PM says Islamophobia an attack on Australia’s ‘core values’

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Events

61 h. ago New footage shows suspect jumping off roof, fleeing Kirk assassination scene

The FBI released new surveillance showing the man they believe shot Charlie Kirk making his getaway in the moments after the MAGA activist was killed.

Politics

3 d. ago Scoop in September LIVE: How Ginnivan turned the tables on the media

Follow Scoop in September for news, fresh views and whispers during footy finals.

Politics

3 d. ago Jury shown footage of outback WA pub manager’s alleged sex assault on security guard

Stewart Burchell is on trial in WA’s District Court after a number of women accused him of indecent assault and rape.

Events

3 d. ago Joey’s SECRET discussions confirm Turbo’s potential move: Immortal Behaviour Ep25

On another edition of Immortal Behaviour, Andrew Johns reveals the secret discussions he has had with Super League clubs over Tom Trbojevic’s potential move away from the NRL. The Eighth Immortal names who he thinks should play centre for Australia in the Ashes. Plus, a full deep dive preview of every Finals game of Week 1 of the 2025 NRL Finals.

Politics

3 d. ago Prominent MAGA activist Charlie Kirk shot while speaking at Utah university

Video circulating on social media appeared to show Kirk being hit in the neck while speaking to a large audience from an outdoor tent. He has been taken to hospital in an unknown condition.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Getting the chop after 40 years’: The Reddit threads of disgruntled ANZ staffers

Social media posts from ANZ Bank staff have provided an unfiltered view of how Nuno Matos’ change agenda is being received in parts of the bank.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Getting the chop after 40 years’: The Reddit threads of disgruntled ANZ staff

Social media posts from ANZ Bank staff have provided an unfiltered view of how chief executive Nuno Matos’ change agenda is being received in parts of the bank.

Politics

4 d. ago Inside the Reddit thread where disgruntled ANZ staffers are railing against the boss

Social media posts from ANZ Bank staff have provided an unfiltered view of how Nuno Matos’ change agenda is being received in parts of the bank.

Politics

4 d. ago Australia unveils $1.7b ‘Ghost Shark’ underwater drones to counter China

The firm behind the Ghost Shark says it will allow Australia to monitor the “threatening presence of Chinese” ships in its home waters.

Events

4 d. ago ‘Nepo kids’: Politicians bashed, presidential palace burned as Nepal protests intensify

The unrest was sparked by social media bans before spiralling to reflect broader youth discontent, including anger over privileges for the children of the powerful.

Politics

4 d. ago Andrew Vine is the jockey that racing forgot. He died before his day in court

A small funeral service has remembered Andrew Vine as a kind dad and loyal friend who was forever changed by his time as an apprentice jockey.

Events

4 d. ago Why social media’s ‘juggling freaks’ are no match for Sandra Bernhard

At 70, the American provocateur has lost none of her edge.

Politics

5 d. ago They pinched Gus, Ciraldo and Crichton. Did the Bulldogs just raid Penrith yet again?

Think you’ve seen Canterbury’s NRL finals hype video before? It’s nearly identical to Penrith’s promo footage from 2023.

Politics

5 d. ago Higgins ordered to pay lion’s share of defamed senator’s legal bill

Brittany Higgins has been ordered to pay the majority of ex-senator Linda Reynolds’ legal costs after a court found she defamed her former boss in a series of social media posts in 2023.

Economics