1 hour ago Best of both worlds: Blockbuster weekend of rugby league looms large

The Kangaroos play against England for the first time in eight years. But it might not be the biggest game this weekend.

Sport

16 h. ago Smith on notice: AFL sends warning letter to Cats after another controversial social media post

The latest post was from an old episode of The Footy Show, in which Sam Newman verbally attacked Caroline Wilson.

Events

20 h. ago WA news LIVE: Major shakeup to WA councils as election results stream in; Family offers $100,000 reward to help find missing Perth mum

Follow our live coverage here.

Events

35 h. ago This Gippsland tap dancer is about to become the hottest property in the AFL

Willem Duursma will be the fourth member of his family drafted to the big league, and he’s shaping up as the No.1 pick in next month’s draft. But first, there’s a Disney dance production to star in.

Politics

43 h. ago Humour and depth in story about faith, family, and finding your beat

Two very different young men are at the centre of Daytime Deewane, which unfolds amid a daytime rave in late 1990s London.

Politics

45 h. ago ‘I want him in the ground’: Why family will name ‘Cheryl’s killer’

Five decades after a toddler vanished from a beach south of Sydney, her family vows to unmask the man who once allegedly confessed to her murder.

Events

50 h. ago ‘It’s very spiritual to me’: Why Kieran Foran put off retirement for last hurrah with Kiwis

The veteran playmaker was sitting in a Gold Coast cafe when New Zealand coach Stacey Jones offered him one last chance to pull on the Kiwi jersey. He didn’t need to think twice.

Politics

50 h. ago ‘They’d heard the rumour Ian was gay’: Three stars threatened to boycott Kangaroos tour over Roberts

The revelation that a trio of senior Kangaroos told team bosses they would not tour if Ian Roberts was selected is contained in a new documentary to be released next year.

Events

3 d. ago The $60 million tax probe, the Qld sports facilities, and the OnlyFans creator

The infatuation began with $5000 to an OnlyFans creator, before it skyrocketed to $157,000. The payments are just some uncovered as part of a covert probe by the ATO into the family behind Queensland sporting enterprises.

Economics

3 d. ago Prince Andrew to give up royal title of Duke of York after talks with King Charles

The younger brother of King Charles III said he and the royal family had decided “the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal family”.

Politics

3 d. ago He gave up his jersey and made other Wallabies look like stars. They voted him MVP

Wallabies centre Len Ikitau has been recognised for an outstanding season by winning the John Eales medal.

Politics

3 d. ago Road rage victim's ashes in court ahead of killers sentencing

The family of Rhyce Harding arrived at court with the 27-year-old’s ashes, awaiting the sentencing of the man who killed him in a 2024 road rage incident.

Events

4 d. ago National Gallery of Victoria returns painting to Jewish family after 20

The 16th century painting Lady With a Fan has been returned to the heirs of a Jewish couple forced to sell it before fleeing Nazi Germany in the late 1930s.

Politics

4 d. ago Mia spent 18 months on a cancer ward with her sick brother. She left with survivor’s guilt

A narrowly averted family tragedy nearly broke the bond between Megan Gilmour, the co-founder of a not-for-profit, and her daughter, Mia, a yoga teacher.

Events

4 d. ago Hamas returns more hostages as Trump warns Israel could resume fighting

The president said he would allow Israel to “knock the crap” out of Hamas if the group refused to disarm.

Events

5 d. ago Alarming but not distressing, this animated family monster movie walks a fine line

There are many moments in Night of the Zoopocalypse that will please young viewers keen for a gentle fright.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘He’s a liar’: Bikie says sniper made up story that he was paid to shoot Nick Martin

David Pye is accused of paying more than $150,000 for the hit on rival bikie Nick Martin, who was fatally shot in front of horrified onlookers, including his family, at Kwinana Motorplex in 2020.

Events

6 d. ago The $50m grand Melbourne home that could soon be knocked down

The residence on one of Melbourne’s most sought-after streets could soon be replaced with a luxury apartment development.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘I know I can get better’: Walsh believes his best is ahead of him

After a stellar finals series that brought him a premiership and the Clive Churchill Medal, Broncos star feels he can go to another level on the Kangaroos tour.

Politics

6 d. ago From swearing off men to polyamory: How Millennials are changing the face of modern love

Growing financial instability, an uncertain future marked by war and climate change, and evolving notions of family. Is this the end of love for Millennials? It’s complicated.

Politics