5 h. ago ‘Dangerous and extremely regrettable’: Chinese fighter ‘locked on’ to Japanese jets

Australia and Japan have sounded the alarm after a Chinese J-15 fighter directed fire-control radar – one of the most threatening acts a military aircraft can take – at Japanese jets near Okinawa islands.

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7 h. ago ‘May the force be with you’: A relentless night in a Ukrainian bomb shelter

The air raid alarm goes off and the iPhone starts talking in an American accent, urging listeners to seek shelter. It’s 1.23am and our correspondent is about to witness what is a routine night for millions of people across this war-ravaged country.

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7 h. ago First, the alarm goes off. Then my iPhone starts talking in an American accent

It’s 1.23am and our correspondent is about to witness what is a routine night for millions of people here.

Politics

21 h. ago Sydney Sweeney makes concession on ‘great genes’ ad controversy

The actress first broke her silence three months after the controversial advertisements went live, and it was not well received.

Politics

23 h. ago Sydney Sweeney admits her silence over American Eagle controversy ‘widened the divide’

The actress first broke her silence three months after the controversial advertisements went live, and it was not well received. Now, she’s given another interview about it – but is her response any different?

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25 h. ago Natural disaster declared as residents return to their charred Central Coast homes

Premier Chris Minns was warned that December would be a challenging start to the bushfire season. They were right, with 76 fires burning across NSW this weekend.

Politics

32 h. ago I had a huge fear of commitment, but an earthquake gave me the jolt I needed

Filmmaker Paul Feig talks about the terrifying moment that made him realise he had to marry his partner.

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32 h. ago Need a gift for a beauty lover? The best finds, starting at $30

If you’re considering a beauty Advent calendar, these are the ones worth buying.

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32 h. ago Education needed to keep everyone safe at state’s swim spots

Royal Life Saving Australia continues to raise the alarm about the public’s water safety knowledge, particularly among people born overseas. 

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33 h. ago Piastri only third as Verstappen takes pole in Abu Dhabi GP finale

Australian Oscar Piastri will now start Sunday’s season-ender at Yas Marina on the second row, with Max Verstappen on pole.

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41 h. ago The Ashes 2025 LIVE updates: England make rapid start in pursuit of massive deficit

A pivotal day in the Ashes looms at the Gabba as Australia look to shore up a potential 2-0 series lead over England. Follow all the action live.

Politics

43 h. ago Ryan counting on early speed to get the party started at Rosehill

Trainer Gerald Ryan believes Just Party has come back better as a gelding and just needs a change of luck to prove it on Sunday at Rosehill.

Politics

56 h. ago Why Christmas lunch is the perfect time to start retirement planning

The big day is coming, and tucked in between the prawns, the cricket and the long lunches is something we rarely make room for.

Politics

56 h. ago A $70 million mirage: Lessons from Australia’s biggest start

Strongroom AI raised $17 million at a $70 million valuation. Three weeks later, investors called the police.

Economics

56 h. ago West Australians mourned the Robinson brothers together. Now their case is going to trial

Court proceedings are now in their second year, and the trial of the men accused of murdering the brothers and their American friend will likely go into 2026.

Politics

61 h. ago Australia cash in on England’s woeful fielding, wayward bowling to forge first

Alex Carey and Michael Neser steered the hosts to 6-378 at stumps on day two, a lead of 44 runs, after sloppy England bowling and fielding overshadowed their bright start to the second Test.

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62 h. ago Australia cash in on dropped catches, wayward bowling to forge first

Alex Carey and Michael Neser steered the hosts to 6-378 at stumps on day two, a lead of 44 runs, after sloppy England bowling and fielding overshadowed their bright start to the second Test.

Events

2 d. ago TikTok is making ‘upsetting’ changes to comply with the social media ban. Here’s how it will work

Some tech giants have already started kicking under-16s off their platforms. For others, it’s only a matter of time. What is consistent among them all is that they don’t agree with Australia’s world-first legislation.

Technology

3 d. ago Oprah Winfrey praises Hugh Jackman and social media ban – but avoids key weight

The 71-year-old talk-show host is touring for the first time in a decade in partnership with the pharmaceutical company behind a weight-loss drug.

Politics

3 d. ago It started as a sweet cafe moment with a lovely lady. Then she followed me

All through 2025, I’ve had moments like this with strangers, acquaintances, even lifelong family friends. There’s a sharper edge that people didn’t use to have.

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