29 h. ago Financial ignorance isn’t bliss – it’s a serious, dangerous problem

Despite more women working than ever before, household responsibility for finances still falls to men.

Politics

48 h. ago Trump cools on ‘incredible’ weapons for Zelensky in wake of Putin call

The Ukraine president is keen to get some of America’s most dangerous missiles but Trump has moved to re-engage with Vladimir Putin.

Politics

53 h. ago Australian court ruling in shaken baby case was ‘ignorant and embarrassing’

A precedent-setting legal judgment in Australia was based on scientific evidence that was “very weak”, says an international expert who gave evidence.

Events

62 h. ago Nowhere to train to be forensic psychiatrist after embattled hospital deemed too dangerous

Withdrawing the training posts from the hospital for mentally ill prisoners throws the pathway to become a forensic psychiatrist into disarray.

Science

67 h. ago Mey day, Mey day: This is the horse we expect to win the Caulfield Cup

An English galloper and an Italian jockey loom as the biggest danger to Jamie Melham’s date with destiny.

Politics

3 d. ago The 11 travel rules you need to know (and the ones you can ignore)

Traveller investigates which overseas laws can get you deported, jailed or fined, and which are fine to ignore.

Politics

3 d. ago Bomb pipes, ‘terrorist handbook’ and 50 stolen snakes allegedly discovered in 21

The alleged raft of dangerous items triggered a visit from the bomb squad. Police found the snakes kept in plastic storage containers in a spare room.

Events

4 d. ago Where do babies come from? Immigration critics don’t seem to know

A phony culture war is one thing, but it ignores the facts of life. There is a tsunami headed Australia’s way, and it’s not migrants.

Politics

4 d. ago Dangerous drug alert issued after second Queensland death in a week

As Schoolies and festival season approach, experts fear the proliferation of synthetic opioids will claim more lives.

Politics

4 d. ago Frances died at this dangerous intersection two years ago, but it is yet to be fixed

A coroner has urged Maribyrnong council to improve safety at the road outside the much-criticised Josephs Road precinct in Footscray.

Politics

5 d. ago No sex, drugs or dangerous stunts: Instagram limits teens to PG

Teenagers on the social media app will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission, Meta has announced.

Technology

5 d. ago A top literary prize? Great. But his mum still wishes he worked at a bank

Jean-Baptiste Andrea ignored his parents’ advice to avoid writing – now’s he one of France’s most famous novelists.

Politics

5 d. ago The next financial bubble is hidden in the shadows. Is it about to pop?

It’s not a soaring gold price or the crazy sharemarket valuations of anything connected to artificial intelligence that will push financial markets over the edge. It’s the murky world of shadow banking.

Politics

5 d. ago Flood risk hits 32,000 more homes in Melbourne’s north and south

Home owners in another two council areas are being warned they are in danger of flooding from overflowing drains as new maps are released.

Events

5 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

6 d. ago Cost of cybercrime to Australian businesses continue to soar

The cost of cybercrime to the economy continues to grow, with Australia's cyber security agency receiving almost 84,000 reports in the past financial year.

Economics

6 d. ago We moved to a suburb with a bad rep. Then we forgot to lock the house and car

My suburb is well known, but not for the right reasons. YouTubers and TikTokers often visit to film content with titles like: “Inside Melbourne’s most dangerous suburb”.

Politics

7 d. ago Trapped on board a cruise ship, unable to get off? It’s bliss

I used to think a day at sea aboard a ship was a day wasted. Now I’ve realised it’s a chance to momentarily sidestep my busy life.

Politics

7 d. ago Worried about being ‘trapped’ on board a cruise ship? It’s bliss

I used to think a day at sea aboard a ship was a day wasted. Now I’ve realised it’s a chance to momentarily sidestep my busy life.

Politics

1 week ago Childcare misconduct reports have almost doubled in WA. Why?

New data reveals 261 notifications were made by early education and care providers in the last financial year, up from 186 in 2023-24.

Politics