4 h. ago The playwright who humanised hitmen decades before Pulp Fiction

Harold Pinter’s bleakly funny The Dumb Waiter shows us the banality in brutality. It features in a new Ensemble double header with his equally comic play The Lover.

Events

9 h. ago Festivals have ‘privileged literary works’ over popular, commercial fiction: Veronica Sullivan

As the new director of the Melbourne Writers Festival, Veronica Sullivan has tried to create a program with broad appeal.

Politics

20 h. ago Man dies after dispute with security downstairs from popular bar

The man had been told to leave a business on the corner of Ann Street and Morgan Street, where Maya rooftop restaurant and bar is located.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘Darkest day in our city’s history’: Youngest Vancouver victim was aged 5

A 30-year-old man with a significant history of mental health-related interactions with authorities is in police custody after a car ploughed through crowds at a Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver.

Events

28 h. ago Controversy at Sorrento Writers Festival as Baillieus host their own literary salon

Controversy alert at the Sorrento Writers Festival, south of Melbourne, where a private invite-only “sunset garden talk”, hosted by Josephine and James Baillieu, was the talk of the town.

Politics

29 h. ago ‘Darkest day in our city’s history’: Vancouver death toll climbs to 11

A 30-year-old man with a significant history of mental health-related interactions with authorities is in police custody after a car ploughed through crowds at a Filipino cultural festival in Vancouver.

Events

38 h. ago Multiple people killed when car drives into crowd in Vancouver

A 30-year-old man was arrested after a vehicle ploughed into revellers at a street festival.

Events

39 h. ago Many killed when car drives through festival street in Vancouver

The attack happened just after 8pm local time at the site of the Lapu Lapu day festival. A black station wagon was photographed with a crumpled bonnet

Events

41 h. ago Multiple people killed after car drives into crowd in Vancouver

Multiple people have been killed after a car drove into a crowd of revellers at a street festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver.

Events

52 h. ago Cheek, confidence, performance: How Harley Reid became the AFL’s most wanted

No.1 draft pick Harley Reid is not only the AFL’s most coveted player, but also a commercial dream who major brands are lining up to partner with.

Politics

67 h. ago Purple bin backlash brews in the ’burbs as councils rubbish extra costs

Dozens of Victorian councils are fighting state plans to impose glass-only kerbside recycling, and argue the popular container deposit scheme should be expanded instead.

Politics

3 d. ago There’s a story in that: Brisbane Comedy Festival puts life at the centre of laughs

Janty Blair’s first solo show leverages a rich tapestry of life experiences, from love, sex and drugs, to osteo appointments and body aches.

Politics

4 d. ago Wheels magazine revs up sale of prized South Sydney property

Pedr Davis, veteran motoring reporter and businessman, is putting his prized South Sydney commercial property on the market.

Politics

4 d. ago On an island overrun by tourists, I found the most photogenic spots

Wildly popular with tourists in search of the perfect shot, Oia’s narrow streets are packed shoulder-to-shoulder, but our guide is a pro.

Politics

4 d. ago Former MasterChef home up for lease as South Sydney market lights up

Pedr Davis, veteran motoring reporter and businessman, is putting his prized South Sydney commercial property on the market.

Politics

4 d. ago Sydney man charged with murder after stabbing on popular Melbourne night strip

A Sydney man has been charged with murder after a father of six was stabbed to death on a popular night strip in Melbourne last weekend.

Events

4 d. ago Running Mates: Unsolicited texts, and will you use AI to choose who to vote for?

Have you received an unsolicited text from a party; is AI shaping Australia’s future; and if former premier Mark McGowan is so popular, why aren’t we seeing him in the flesh?‬

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Ran for my life’: Witness describes moment teen died in shooting before getaway car torched

Police say a man driving a white SUV opened fire on a group fighting in a car park. The vehicle was found alight shortly after.

Events

4 d. ago Brisbane news live: Swing against Dutton redraws battleground map | Powerhouse picks Brisbane Festival boss as new chief | Rain on Anzac Day likely in Brisbane

For today’s news updates in Brisbane and beyond as they happen, follow us here.

Society

4 d. ago ‘Ran for my life’: Witness describes moment teen killed in beach shooting before getaway car torched

Police say a man driving a white SUV opened fire on a group fighting in a car park. The vehicle was found alight shortly after.

Events