7 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

14 h. ago AFL teams and experts’ tips: Magpies ring changes for trip across Nullarbor

Collingwood coach Craig McRae promised a raft of changes to this week’s team and his selection committee has delivered with four key players avoiding the trip to Fremantle, while Jeremy Howe returns.

Sport

16 h. ago Marnus firms for opening role as Australian squad for Test final takes shape

Marnus Labuschagne is favoured to join Usman Khawaja at the top of the order and tip out Sam Konstas when Australia faces South Africa to bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles at Lord’s next month

Politics

16 h. ago Marnus firms to pip Konstas for opening role as Australian squad for Test final takes shape

Marnus Labuschagne is favoured to join Usman Khawaja at the top of the order and tip out Sam Konstas when Australia faces South Africa to bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles at Lord’s next month.

Politics

16 h. ago Netanyahu’s move to seize Gaza won’t save the hostages, and he knows it

Absent of any realistic post-conflict plan, Israel’s forces will end up occupying Gaza or sections of it without any foreseeable strategic outcome.

Events

18 h. ago ASX closes higher as trade talk hopes boost energy and mining stocks

The Australian sharemarket has closed moderately higher as US market futures rose on confirmation American and Chinese trade officials will meet, spurring optimism trade tensions could ease.

Politics

20 h. ago Sprung! The wildest claims people have made on their tax returns

From air fryers to swimwear and $10,000 in luxury-branded clothing, here are some of the strange claims the Tax Office has to sort through.

Economics

21 h. ago Marmota inks $1M deal to divest South Australian copper project

Marmota has inked a $1M deal to sell its West Melton copper project in South Australia to focus its funds on its gold and titanium projects further north.

Economics

22 h. ago ASX edges higher as trade talk hopes boost energy and mining stocks

The Australian sharemarket was moderately higher at lunchtime trading as US market futures rose on confirmation American and Chinese trade officials will meet, spurring optimism trade tensions could ease.

Politics

23 h. ago East meets west (again): Good Food Events returns to WA this month

Bonito bread. Pudding with miso banana. All the Kirin: a hatted Japanese-Italian izakaya in Sydney is bringing the party to Perth for one night only.

Politics

30 h. ago Arson attacks strike local soccer clubs after stoush over sports ground

Nerves are high among soccer clubs in Melbourne’s south-east after three separate incidents, including the firebombing of a car and two blazes that have destroyed clubhouses.

Events

40 h. ago ‘Fundamental change’: New police chief plans prevention strategy to curb crime

The new chief commissioner of Victoria Police faces a stern test when he begins next month, with crime rates soaring and a slump in morale among frontline officers.

Events

43 h. ago Mam’s comeback confirmed. What will it mean for the Broncos?

Ezra Mam’s drug-driving suspension is over, and his return to rugby league confirmed. What will this mean for 2025 and beyond for the Broncos?

Politics

44 h. ago Hiring a tutor for your children is like sending them to the wild west

Parents are spending tens of thousands of dollars on tutoring fees for their children. It may all be wasted.

Politics

45 h. ago The Sydney housing plan we’ll be paying billions for until 2041

A new proposal for selling the Rosehill track includes sweeteners such as free memberships and food and drink credits.

Economics

46 h. ago Trump called for movie tariffs after meeting with Jon Voight

The veteran Hollywood actor and his manager met with the US president over the weekend and shared their plans to increase domestic film production.

Politics

47 h. ago Magpies make wholesale changes for Perth trip; Silvagni on track to return from hand surgery

Collingwood will be without four of their premiership stars for Thursday night’s clash against Fremantle in Perth, with one struggling midfielder-forward remaining in Melbourne to work on regaining full fitness. Meanwhile, the Blues hope to have Jack Silvagni back for their spicy clash with St Kilda.

Politics

47 h. ago Trump called for movie tariffs after meeting with actor Jon Voight

The veteran Hollywood actor and his manager met with the US president over the weekend and shared their plans to increase domestic film production.

Politics

49 h. ago Grandmother under police guard in hospital after death of two boys

A 66-year-old grandmother is under police guard in hospital after her two grandchildren were found dead in north-west NSW.

Events

55 h. ago Forget sleeper trains – I took a sleeper bus in Asia for just $24

A lot has changed since I last took an overnight bus in South-East Asia just over a decade ago.

Politics