11 h. ago Swillhouse’s bar Shady Pines Saloon to close after dispute resolved with landlord

The venue helped redefine the city’s bar culture, before allegations of sexual misconduct rocked its parent company. Now the site is being turned into a private members’ club.

Politics

18 h. ago Upsets galore: Why tipping in the NRL has become a nightmare

Time-honoured techniques – always backing Penrith and ignoring the Tigers – are no longer paying dividends. So how do you pick a winner in 2025?

Politics

31 h. ago Can these ‘old school’ investments protect you from falling markets?

Every sharemarket correction teaches us that it often pays to diversify your investments, which can provide a much-needed cushion when equities plunge.

Politics

33 h. ago ‘My journey ends’: Pucovski retires from cricket but payout talks continue

Victorian and Australian batsman Will Pucovski is still in talks with Cricket Victoria about the terms of his exit from the sport despite announcing his retirement from cricket after a long battle with concussion.

Politics

34 h. ago ‘We support parent choice’: Uproar over NSW schools chief’s push to reconsider private schools

Premier Chris Minns says his government is “certainly not” going to take away options for parents after NSW’s head of public schools questioned if private schools should exist.

Politics

42 h. ago I paid an athlete $120 to send me a personalised video. You can, too

Thousands of celebrities are sending personalised videos to paying fans. But how exactly does it work?

Politics

42 h. ago On holiday, it’s time for parents to draw a line in the sand

The Netflix series Adolescence is a warning to parents about kids spending too much time online. A holiday is the perfect circuit-breaker.

Politics

54 h. ago ‘Listen to us’: Parents want more power for schools to deal with bullies after son, 8, attacked

Mason Farmer was hospitalised after he was attacked on the playground at a primary school in Perth’s eastern suburbs by a child the same age as him. 

Events

66 h. ago They should have been retired by now. Here’s why we’re stuck with XPTs

People who rely on trains to travel long distances in NSW and interstate are paying the price for troubled fleet replacement projects.

Politics

3 d. ago Guardians of famed Scotch whisky want to ensure Australians are getting what they pay for

In a rapidly evolving global market, protecting this centuries-old product has become a full-scale legal battle.

Politics

3 d. ago Musk’s bizarre child support battles shows he is a monumental tightwad

For a man determined to have as many children as possible, he appears set on paying them and their mothers as little as he can.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘They can’t even tie their shoe laces’: How young is too young for a school laptop?

Frustrated parents are pushing back against school technology policies that can ask students as young as six to bring devices to class each day.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘They can’t even tie their shoelaces’: How young is too young for a school laptop?

Frustrated parents are pushing back against school technology policies that can ask students as young as six to bring devices to class each day.

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4 d. ago ‘They can’t tie shoelaces’: How young is too young for a school laptop?

Frustrated parents are pushing back against school technology policies that can ask students as young as six to bring devices to class each day.

Politics

5 d. ago Eels make $500k payment to close the book on Hayne salary cap scandal

The ghosts of the Parramatta salary cap scandal were about to be revisited in court until a secret settlement was made.

Economics

6 d. ago Dogs forced to pay abuse victim millions; ‘Ashamed’ Allen apologises over Mitchell meeting; ‘Helpless’ Beveridge goes on the attack

The Bulldogs have lost a High Court appeal; Oscar Allen has spoken about his public meeting with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell; and Luke Beveridge has teed off at the AFL, saying there’s “total confusion” about tackling.

Events

6 d. ago Dogs forced to pay abuse victim millions; ‘Ashamed’ Allen apologises over Mitchell meeting

The Bulldogs have lost a High Court appeal; Oscar Allen has spoken about his public meeting with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell; and Luke Beveridge has teed off at the AFL, saying there’s “total confusion” about tackling.

Economics

6 d. ago First metro train rolls along the final stage of the M1 line

The 13-kilometre section of track between Sydenham and Bankstown in now due to open in 2026. Vision: Sydney Metro

Politics

6 d. ago Chappell Roan says parenthood is ‘hell’. Here’s what the experts say

The pop star’s comments have triggered a major online debate, angering some parents while others nod in agreement. Now, experts weigh in on the realities of parenthood.

Politics

6 d. ago First metro train rolls along the final stage of Sydney’s $21.6b line

The first metro journey marks the start of more than 6500 hours of testing which will determine when the line opens to passengers next year. 

Politics