2 h. ago The ‘very stable genius’ has the world economy on a knife edge

If you’re wondering why your superannuation is shrinking or why the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates next month, blame “very stable genius” Donald Trump.

Politics

3 h. ago ‘My journey ends’: Pucovski retires from cricket but payout talks continue

Victorian and Australian batsman Will Pucovski is still in talks with Cricket Victoria about the terms of his exit from the sport despite announcing his retirement from cricket after a long battle with concussion.

Politics

5 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Candidate’s coffee order causes stir in hipster electorate; Monique Ryan calls out Amelia Hamer over renter persona

Join us over the next four weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key Victorian electorates.

Politics

7 h. ago ASX rebounds after Wall Street’s rollercoaster session; banks, miners rise

The Australian sharemarket opened higher after its bloodbath on Monday, following a manic session on Wall Street overnight where US stocks careened as President Donald Trump threatened to crank his tariffs even higher.

Politics

12 h. ago This budget airline has a poor reputation and it’s justified

Tiny seats, meagre food and fee-gouging – this European low-cost carrier has it all.

Politics

17 h. ago Guy Montgomery is everywhere, but he thinks he’s ‘pretty generic’

The New Zealander has written for others, appeared in films, done fundraisers, but he describes these ventures as “dream-adjacent.”

Politics

19 h. ago Albanese raises stakes on mental health with $1b pledge as Dutton fuels cost

Anthony Albanese’s announcement will give him a $1 billion rebuttal to Peter Dutton’s $900 million in mental health funding ahead of a leaders’ debate on Tuesday.

Economics

24 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened:: More than $85 billion wiped off the ASX; Chalmers flags interest rate cuts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

Politics

25 h. ago Prime Minister and Victorian premier face questions in first joint appearance during election campai

The Prime Minister and Victorian premier have faced an awkward barrage of questions in their first joint appearance of the campaign.

Politics

26 h. ago How handwriting and voter birthdates uncovered two alleged council election frauds

The penmanship on ballots lodged during last October’s council elections is among the evidence filed in alleged schemes of voter fraud uncovered by the Victorian Electoral Commission.

Politics

26 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Monique Ryan calls out Amelia Hamer over renter persona; Zoe Daniel’s campaign launch, Julian Hill hits hustings in Bruce

Join us over the next four weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key Victorian electorates.

Events

27 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: More than $85 billion wiped off the ASX; Chalmers flags interest rate cuts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

Politics

30 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Zoe Daniel’s campaign launch, Julian Hill hits hustings in Bruce, Amelia Hamer faces questions on investment properties

Join us over the next four weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key Victorian electorates.

Events

31 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: More than $140 billion wiped off the ASX; Dutton forced to defend public service axings backflip

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

Politics

31 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: More than $150 billion wiped off the ASX; Dutton forced to defend public service axings backflip

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

Politics

31 h. ago Albanese, Allan duck questions on Victorian premier’s popularity

The prime minister and the Victorian premier backed each other in their first joint election campaign appearance, but deflected questions on Allan’s popularity.

Politics

33 h. ago From market to plate: the flavours of Tropical North Queensland

Starting my week-long road trip through Tropical North Queensland on a weekend was not by chance. I’ve been known to shift around itineraries on holidays purely based on when a food market will be on, and this trip is no different.

Politics

34 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton dumps controversial plans to axe bureaucrats; Trump’s tariff war will hit budget hard

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

Politics

36 h. ago Amelia Hamer pitched herself as a renter. She owns two investment properties

The Oxford-educated grandniece of former Victorian premier Rupert Hamer has pitched herself as a renter and someone who empathises with tenants’ struggles.

Society

37 h. ago Trump’s tariff war will hit budget hard as turmoil costs Australia billions

Economic fallout from Donald Trump’s tariffs will hit whoever wins government, with Australia unable to escape the global economic slowdown.

Events