22 h. ago Feeling puzzled? This is how crosswords soothe us in hectic times

I can monster a cryptic before my beer goes flat, but what’s the hurry?

Politics

32 h. ago The world No.12 switched to Australia after a secret meeting with Craig Tiley. In her homeland, some call her a ‘traitor’

Daria Kasatkina’s shock switch to Australia gained momentum in a secret catch-up with the Tennis Australia boss at this year’s Australian Open.

Politics

35 h. 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

39 h. ago Ange Postecoglou took on Tottenham fans and lost ... this feels like the end

Postecoglou had clashed with Spurs fans in the past, most notably after the defeats at Bournemouth and Fulham, but this felt different. This felt like the end of what had started as a love affair.

Politics

56 h. ago The digital age is a pain in the digit – and my texting thumb is over it

So you’ve never had this condition, “texting thumb”? Keep scrolling – and scrolling – and you’ll get the feel of it.

Politics

2 d. ago A secret ingredient adds crunch and zing to this midweek chicken schnitz

Looking for a feel-good recipe with an adventurous twist? Click this way.

Politics

2 d. ago Sport’s ‘dirty secret’: Why performance anxiety is causing AFL players to miss games

Loss of muscle control. Breathing issues. Brain fog on the field. And players who try to play through it can be at risk of long-term harm.

Sport

3 d. ago Feeling stressed? Why Grandmacore could be your secret sauce

“Cosy” pursuits like the kind of stuff your grandmother used to do are gaining a new legion of fans as younger generations discover the mental health benefits of slowing down and switching off.

Politics

3 d. ago Professional sand sculptor reveals the secret to castle perfection

Father-daughter team Jim and Anna McCauley have spent days crafting a three-metre-high entry into the Australian Sand Sculpting Championships.

Politics

3 d. ago Feeling overwhelmed? It might be time to take your cue from grandma

“Cosy” pursuits like the kind of stuff your grandmother used to do are gaining a new legion of fans as younger generations discover the mental health benefits of slowing down and switching off.

Politics

3 d. ago The borrowers more likely to fall behind than their neighbours

Interest rates stayed on hold this week, but some home owners are feeling the pressure a lot more sharply than others.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘I didn’t really want to participate’: Watson explains why he agreed to injecting program

After more than a dozen years, a reflective Jobe Watson is now relaxed enough to discuss why he took part in the club’s controversial supplements program and why he feels the 34 suspended players were hard done by.

Politics

4 d. ago Feeling stressed? Try these voice exercises to calm your nerves

Teach yourself to let go of stress and feel less anxious through simple voice exercises that you can do every day.

Politics

4 d. ago If little of the original Golden Century remains, is it still Golden Century? The verdict

For devotees of the Cantonese icon, the reborn GC might feel like your parents have moved from your childhood home into flash new digs. But you’ll be hard-pressed to find yum cha with a better view.

Politics

5 d. ago A very ABC farewell for outgoing boss, but departing star isn’t feeling the love

Aunty threw open the doors of its Studio 22 in Ultimo to send off David Anderson, as exiting presenter Simon Marnie frothed at the lack of an official goodbye.

Politics

6 d. ago Sure, Trump’s stooges messaged their secret war plans to the world, but who hasn’t done something similar?

Haven’t we all written something nasty about someone, and accidentally texted it to them, or shared top level national secrets with an investigative journalist?

Politics

7 d. ago Writ Large: Meet the teen star ready to replace DCE at Manly

Onitoni Large has enjoyed a schoolboy football career every bit as decorated as that of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. That’s why Manly feel their future is bright despite the departure of Daly Cherry-Evans.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Very, very stressful’: Dragons defy clunky Storm in Kogarah boilover

St George Illawarra caused an old-fashioned boilover against the Melbourne Storm in front of 6211 hearty Dragons fans in the wet at Kogarah.

Events

7 d. ago These Australian teens stood up to a giant record label. Now, they’re feeling the pain

NewJeans was one of the top-selling acts in K-pop. But thanks to a legal stoush with its parent company, their future is now in limbo.

Politics

8 d. ago Revealed: Bombshell report into shady casino links they didn’t want you to see

A secret government report concluded the Hong Kong company that rescued Star from financial collapse concealed its relationship with a notorious junket operator.

Events