12 h. ago All states and territories agree to rush through urgent childcare reforms

All states and territories have agreed to rush through urgent childcare reforms after allegations of abuse at centres across the country.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘Not a time for silence’: More than 30 authors quit Bendigo Writers Festival

The festival is due to start this weekend but the opening night gala and the closing event have been cancelled along with a number of other sessions.

Culture

16 h. ago ‘Made money from violence against women’: Women’s groups demand AFL ditch Snoop Dogg at grand final

Groups fighting to end violence against women say the rapper is a “dangerous” choice of headline act for the pre-game entertainment.

Sport

34 h. ago Authors ditch Bendigo Writers Festival over freedom of speech concerns

The festival’s code of conduct says speakers must “avoid language or topics that could be considered inflammatory, divisive, or disrespectful”

Culture

38 h. ago ‘Footy was getting in the way of what I wanted to do’: Eels star explains decision to quit NRL

The realisation that he could contribute more off the field than on it came to Shaun Lane in the most unexpected time and place.

Politics

45 h. ago ‘I miss them’: Aussie NFL hopeful breaks down when talking about home

Australian Archie Wilson signed with Nebraska after a tryout over FaceTime, but homesickness has taken its toll on the 19-year-old.

Events

46 h. ago Australian teen Archie Wilson on homesickness while playing football in US

Nebraska freshman Archie Wilson was overcome with emotion after moving away from home.

Politics

61 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Wilson accuses government, union of colluding over push for four

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Politics

65 h. ago This biography does fullest justice to the maddest stories imaginable

Frances Wilson explores of the early life and work of the late Scottish novelist and poet Muriel Spark.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘It rips your lungs apart’: Inside the Wallabies’ Ellis Park mission impossible

On Saturday, the Wallabies will face altitude, history, and over 62,000 screaming Springbok fans in one of the toughest Tests in rugby.

Events

4 d. ago Husband of Esperance woman who abused kids said he would break wife out of prison

The husband of Sarah-Jayne Kelly, 30, who pleaded guilty to engaging in reckless conduct after she put a nasal gastric feeding tube into the noses of two of her children after falsely claiming they had cancer, made a series of bizarre claims in a prison call to his wife.

Events

4 d. ago ‘On board with Coalition or quit’: Speakman fires warning to colleagues

NSW Liberal Leader Mark Speakman has taken a stand against his detractors, insisting he will remain leader and defining the party as proudly YIMBY.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Houston, we have a problem’: Apollo 13 commander – who didn’t actually say the famous line – dies

Astronaut Jim Lovell, whose failed 1970 mission to the moon that nearly ended in disaster became an inspirational saga of survival and the basis for the hit movie Apollo 13, has died at the age of 97.

Politics

7 d. ago Star of troubled film The Deb claims Rebel Wilson defamed her

Charlotte McInnes, who has a lead role in The Deb, alleges Wilson damaged her reputation in a series of social media posts.

Politics

8 d. ago Crocodile egg collector cries at outback reality TV star’s trial

A seasoned crocodile egg collector has been brought to tears in court after being asked how he learned of Outback Wrangler co-star Chris “Willow” Wilson’s fatal helicopter crash.

Politics

1 week ago Australia news as it happened: Japanese firm awarded $10 billion warship contract; Amazon to partner with NBN for regional Australian internet; Burke takes aim at Wilson over historical visa claim

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Economics

1 week ago Australia news LIVE: Japanese firm awarded $10 billion warship contract; Amazon to partner with NBN for regional Australian internet; Burke takes aim at Wilson over historic visa claim

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Economics

1 week ago NSW parliament seeks urgent appeal hearing to expel rapist MP Gareth Ward

The president of the Court of Appeal will hear an urgent application on Thursday to allow convicted rapist MP Gareth Ward to be expelled from parliament.

Events

1 week ago ‘Two hours of pain, heartbreak and hope’: Australian misses Tour de France podium finish

Australia’s Sarah Gigante started the final stage of the Tour de France in second spot in the general classification, a podium finish within reach. What followed was “two hours of pain, heartbreak and hope all in one”.

Events

1 week ago ‘Who’s running it?’: Dan Murphy’s, BWS owner faces questions about leadership in limbo

Investors are preparing for further surprises to come after executive chairman Ari Mervis unexpectedly quit his job at the drinks and pubs giant.

Politics