2 h. ago How is that an Aussie fair go, for the War Memorial to change the rules at half

I was surprised, and not surprised, that my book had been twice rejected by the Australian War Memorial as winner of the Les Carlyon Literary Award, despite being nominated by independent judges.

Events

7 h. ago Dental care is too expensive, and it’s our super that’s suffering

More of us are using our super to access dental care, and it’s becoming one gigantic national toothache for us all.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Live risk of serious injury, death’: SafeWork accused of failing to act at Northern Beaches Hospital

Doctors at Northern Beaches Hospital have raised the alarm over dangerous understaffing, which puts patients at risk of medical errors in the emergency department and wards.

Events

7 h. ago Carry on up the Danube: President Daniel, 20, stakes claim for ‘new’ country

Most people would not want to get between Croatia and Serbia. But 20-year-old Daniel Jackson has quite a story.

Politics

7 h. ago How a sleepy Perth hills town became the scene of a heinous crime

Better known for its country pub, billy-cart races and slower pace of life, Mount Helena has recently made headlines for another reason.

Events

11 h. ago The jungle kings are shaken but still standing. The Pies will find them hard to bring down

The injury-hit Lions may not be in full health, but their game remains strong enough to worry Collingwood coach Craig McRae heading into another blockbuster MCG final between two of the competition’s powerhouses.

Politics

16 h. ago SUV smashes into parked cars, lands on Toyota Corolla on Sydney street

Neighbours on a busy street in Sydney's south-west are demanding more safety measures be put in place after a P-plater crashed into several cars.

Politics

18 h. ago ‘This is what I dreamt of as a kid’: the Brightside of a traumatic week in racing

Mr Brightside’s record-breaking third straight group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes came at a time that the racing community continued to hold its breath for injured jockey Tom Prebble.

Events

20 h. ago Hawthorn veteran Breust goes down with knee injury in the VFL

Hawthorn veteran and three-time premiership player Luke Breust has suffered what appears to be a serious knee injury while playing for Box Hill in the VFL

Events

22 h. ago The injury that left Cameron Munster ‘rolling around like a stuffed chook’

Melbourne Storm star has allayed concerns over what initially looked like a serious ankle injury late in Friday’s win over Canterbury

Events

23 h. ago The early signs, and an injury 12 years later, behind Hunt’s shot at redemption

After a “rollercoaster” year, Ben Hunt has emerged as the Bronco tasked with spearheading the club’s premiership tilt.

Events

31 h. ago Torrie Lewis was the face of Australian athletics before Gout. But she can’t imagine how he feels

Unable to walk from an Achilles injury in April, Torrie Lewis has raced herself to fitness. Now the woman who was the face of Aussie athletics before handing the baton to Gout Gout is primed for the world athletics championships in Tokyo.

Politics

31 h. ago Inside Australia’s most dangerous lab: The fortress built to fight the world’s deadliest viruses

A sprawling complex of ultra-high-security labs, the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness sits right at the border between humans and the masses of animal viruses that would love to infect us. The labs have never been busier.

Events

31 h. ago Collapsed Harrolds owners have another CBD property up their sleeves

The Poulakis family, one-time owners of collapsed luxury menswear retailer Harrolds, has another Flinders Lane property to sell, the majestic Customs House.

Events

31 h. ago She stood by her mother Gisele Pelicot in France’s shocking rape trial. They no longer speak

Caroline Darian supported her mum as her father was revealed to be a sexual predator. Yet on realising she was his “second victim”, she felt abandoned.

Events

37 h. ago Ciraldo rips into refs following Dogs loss to Storm; Crichton goes down injured

Melbourne Storm will yet again host a preliminary final while the Bulldogs have to lick their wounds after losing skipper Stephen Crichton to a serious ankle injury. Follow along for live updates and post game news.

Events

39 h. ago State and territory leaders call on government to address aged care

State and territory leaders are calling on the federal government to do more to address the aged care system as hospital beds are being taken up by the elderly.

Politics

41 h. ago Cops face court accused of unlawful killing of Melbourne man

Two police officers have faced court accused of unlawfully killing a man who died in hospital following his arrest in a car park

Events

41 h. ago ‘He’s the best player in the game’: Roosters banking on Tedesco to dominate finals

He’s 32 years old, but coach Trent Robinson believes champion fullback James Tedesco is in the form of his career.

Sport

42 h. ago Collapsed Aussie fashion giant unable to pay $25 million court fine

Although liquidators have uncovered potential insolvent trading and breaches of director duties, the claims have gone unpursued in the absence of funding.

Economics