3 h. ago A piece of turf the size of a doormat is deciding another Ashes series

The inability, or refusal, of England’s bowlers to recognise and compete for this sacred patch of real estate has been disastrous.

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Wow, I might’ve made a mistake’: Why world stars are keen to join Rory at the Australian Open

Rory McIlroy’s presence at Royal Melbourne helped organisers “exceed expectations” for the Australian Open this year, at home and abroad.

Politics

10 h. ago Six youths charged after teen allegedly attacked at Perth school

Six teens have been charged after they allegedly attacked a 15-year-old boy at a Perth high school.

Events

12 h. ago Council pushes for ‘old school’ pub stays to boost Olympic accommodation

Changes to Brisbane’s planning rules will make it easier for pubs to build new hotel rooms to boost the city’s short-stay accommodation.

Politics

12 h. ago When Emily walked into maths class at uni, there were only three women. Then something changed

Before 2020, female enrolments in advanced mathematics at the University of Sydney were in decline. But an intervention transformed everything.

Politics

13 h. ago Victorian university admissions debacle could affect thousands

Admissions centre admits it supplied “misclassified” student information to universities offering scholarships.

Events

14 h. ago One idea would have transformed this sport. It’s been ignored

The greyhound industry in NSW is bedevilled by welfare concerns that have still not been addressed.

Politics

15 h. ago England’s Ashes campaign suffers fresh blow as Mark Wood ruled out for series

The fast bowler will join Australian counterpart Josh Hazlewood on the sidelines for the remainder of the series, while the hosts have locked in Pat Cummins for an Adelaide return.

Politics

16 h. ago De Minaur wins Newk medal for fourth time; young gun Cruz Hewitt’s hip ailment

For the third successive year, Tennis Australia crowned Alex de Minaur as its standout player.

Politics

16 h. ago Cummins locked in for Adelaide as Australia vow to keep pressure on England

As expected, the captain will return to the side for the third Test, while strike bowlers Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland are unlikely to be rested with the series on the line.

Politics

16 h. ago Ash Barty’s simple advice for Australian tennis’ next big thing

The former world No.1 has encouraged Australian teenager and next big thing Emerson Jones to be “kind to herself” ahead of an Australian Open where she will attract more attention than ever.

Politics

17 h. ago Social media fight sparked alleged stabbing at Perth high school, court told

The incident sent the high school into lockdown on Monday, with the injured teen stabbed in the arm and head.

Events

19 h. ago Wells left car waiting for hours at NRL grand finals, costing more than $1200

Sport Minister Anika Wells hired a Comcar limousine for nearly 10 hours while she attended the 2022 NRL and NRLW grand finals, with the hourly rate more than $100.

Economics

20 h. ago Six days of Test cricket, 14 days off and a trip to Noosa: England’s tour by the numbers

Nine is the number of days off (and travel days) the England team has had since their arrival here – and that is about to grow as the tourists head to Noosa for some R and R before the third Test in Adelaide.

Politics

20 h. ago Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes series with Achilles injury

Australia were initially hoping to bring the fast bowler back later in the series, but he’s now been ruled out for the full Test summer.

Events

20 h. ago Bold plan for an extended substitutes bench could revolutionise the NRL

Some of the most successful coaches in rugby league want to potentially double the size of the current bench as the game becomes faster and more brutal. But will the change work?

Politics

21 h. ago Six teenagers charged over Ellenbrook Secondary College stabbing

The incident sent the high school into lockdown on Monday, with the injured teen stabbed in the arm and head.

Politics

26 h. ago WA students are turning their backs on ATAR. But they’re still going to university

A new report has shown the ATAR plays a smaller and more uneven role in university admissions than many WA students and their families may think.

Politics

33 h. ago De Minaur wins Newcombe Medal for fourth time, Barty’s haul in his sights

For the third successive year, Tennis Australia crowned Alex de Minaur as its standout player.

Politics

33 h. ago De Minaur wins Newk medal for fourth time; young gun Hewitt’s hip ailment

For the third successive year, Tennis Australia crowned Alex de Minaur as its standout player.

Politics