9 h. ago The ancient Japanese tradition that’s unknown to most tourists

The ancient tradition of women free diving for shellfish can still be seen in Japan’s unspoilt Shima Peninsula.

Politics

11 h. ago What’s the going rate for the Tooth Fairy, and should it be adjusted for inflation?

From 10¢ in the ’60s to the generous $20 Josh Frydenberg’s five-year-old received in 2022, Tooth Fairy inflation is real – but that doesn’t make it right.

Politics

13 h. ago ‘Stop killing women’: Hundreds rally in protest after Audrey Griffin’s tragic death

Attendees carried signs reading “stop killing women” and “girls just wanna be safe” to protest violence against women and demand action.

Events

22 h. ago Woman and man arrested after police, protest groups clash in Melbourne’s CBD

Two people have been arrested after a clash between trans activists and protesters at a right-wing women’s group rally in Melbourne.

Events

25 h. ago Game shows are going wild right now. But will Australia back this worldwide hit?

The Floor is part of a new generation of game shows sweeping the globe that are bigger, brighter and bolder than series of the past.

Events

25 h. ago More women come forward with stories of abuse inside girls’ homes

NSW is the only state that has not held an inquiry or offered redress to survivors of abuse inside its institutions. Survivors say it is long overdue.

Events

36 h. ago Violent clashes in Melbourne after protesters descend on women’s rights rally

Trans rights activists and police have violently clashed as protesters roamed the streets of Melbourne’s CBD after gathering to disrupt a women’s rights rally.

Politics

36 h. ago ‘Death of a family member’: Government sued over dingo killing

The decision to “unprotect” dingoes is being challenged, with claims the move erases the cultural rights of First Nations people.

Politics

37 h. ago Pope Francis ‘gave his life for all’ but he failed on one crucial challenge

Fr Frank Brennan says for the future of Catholicism, the next Pope must allow priests to marry, and do more to elevate women in the church.

Politics

38 h. ago Violent clashes in city after protesters descend on women’s rights rally

Trans rights activists and police have violently clashed as hundreds of protesters roam the streets of Melbourne’s CBD after gathering to disrupt a women’s rights rally.

Politics

39 h. ago Former Animal Justice MP involved in scuffle after women’s rights rally

Hundreds of pro-trans counter-protesters have arrived at Parliament House to drown out speeches at a Women Will Speak event in Melbourne on Saturday.

Politics

45 h. ago Youngest cardinal calls for peace, justice in Ukraine as Church bids farewell to Pope Francis

Mykola Bychok says he had personally spoken of the war with the late pontiff and asked Francis to pray for the 20,000 Ukrainian children taken by force to Russia.

Politics

49 h. ago Code’s fortunes, as always, depend on the success of the Wallabies

Rugby Australia is right to celebrate the cash bonanza from a Lions tour and a home world cup. But it needs on-field results, too.

Politics

58 h. ago The pick of the best properties on the market in Sydney right now

From trendy terraces to freestanding family homes, here are our pick of the properties on the market in Sydney right now.

Politics

58 h. ago A year ago it was a ‘national crisis’. Now it struggles to get a mention

It seems absurd that, during an election campaign where politicians are selling us their vision for the future, confronting violence against women has not been more prominent.

Events

58 h. ago Two women struck by lightning in soggy start to Anzac Day for south

Two women are recovering in hospital this morning after they were struck by lightning in separate incidents in south-east Queensland overnight.

Politics

60 h. ago Welcome to Country hecklers did more harm than good to their culture war cause

The Anzac Day incidents serve as a warning to mainstream political parties of the risk of fuelling parts of the culture wars when an emboldened far-right movement is ready to pounce.

Events

60 h. ago Bipartisan condemnation: Welcome to Country hecklers’ massive own goal

The Anzac Day incidents serve as a warning to mainstream political parties of the risk of fuelling parts of the culture wars when an emboldened far-right movement is ready to pounce.

Politics

61 h. ago Courts have to prioritise protecting women rather than their attackers

The death in jail of a man with a history of violence who was allowed back into the community to kill highlights failures in the law enforcement and justice systems.

Events

61 h. ago Outrage over death of teen after accused killer’s violent history revealed

Audrey Griffin was allegedly murdered by a man who only months earlier had been spared jail despite a record of domestic violence, sparking frustration from victims’ rights groups.

Events