57 m. ago Couple drops $2.5m on home with pool for ‘big dog who likes swimming’

Brisbane’s highest recorded auction sale of the weekend went to a pair of apartment-dwelling buyers looking for more space for their pet.

Politics

59 m. ago Wells billed taxpayers to fly husband to two Boxing Day Tests, three Grand finals

Sports Minister Anika Wells spent close to $9000 on family reunion flights and travel entitlements so her husband could attend three AFL grand finals with her.

Economics

8 h. ago Wells billed taxpayers to fly husband to two Boxing Day Tests

Sports Minister Anika Wells charged taxpayers more than $4000 in flights for her husband to join her at two Boxing Day Tests and at a Sydney event at the PM’s residence.

Economics

20 h. ago Investigations launched into separate stabbing incidents in SEQ

A man has been charged with attempted murder as police launch investigations into two separate stabbing incidents over the weekend.

Events

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 used to think my family’s Christmas rituals were normal. Until I met my husband

The festive season is dictated by a set of unwritten rules, and we all have our own different ones.

Politics

32 h. ago Decking the halls this weekend? Chic Christmas decorations from less than $20

Festive finds for the tree and table, from beautiful brass hammered decorations to joyful glassware and a chic linen stocking.

Politics

3 d. ago Fotini has kept a $4000 secret from her husband all year. That ends this weekend

Some people spend a housing deposit and months preparing for a wedding. But it’s another big day that can cost $60,000 and 250 hours gluing 80,000 on rhinestones: Lady Gaga’s first Australian tour in 11 years.

Politics

3 d. ago Home Affairs Minister secret ISIS brides talks shut down by opposition

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke's talk about repatriating ISIS brides has been condemned by the opposition.

Politics

4 d. ago An ode to the joy of Melbourne. Could Pauline possibly understand?

It would take more than Pauline Hanson to bring down the mood in Melbourne on a weekend like that.

Politics

5 d. ago Star chef Sarah Cicolini has a trick for making carbonara better (and here’s where to eat it)

The Italian chef will be in Sydney for three nights only, and shares four easy tips and a recipe to transform the pasta, from getting the eggs right to a secret cheese blend.

Politics

5 d. ago Boardroom dramas could cost the Tigers their star duo. Fans should be marching in the streets

This week’s boardroom bloodletting has potentially jeopardised two key contractual developments. Wests Tigers fans should turn out in force for a protest at Pratten Park next weekend.

Politics

5 d. ago Secret diary detailed abuse, fear of camper killer’s wife before her death

Lisa Lynn documented the alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband, missing camper killer Gregory Lynn, before she was found dead on the front lawn of the pair’s home.

Events

5 d. ago Secret Liberal probe blames Trump for ruining Dutton’s election

Leaked elements of the yet-to-be-released probe found the Donald Trump effect, poor decisions and failed communication fuelled the rapid unravelling of the Coalition’s election campaign.

Politics

6 d. ago Teen charged over alleged attack at party in affluent suburb

The weekend house party in inner-norther Clayfield ended with a 16-year-old hospitalised for large laceration across his back.

Events

7 d. ago Women’s hospitals are meant to redress neglect. In reality, they’re punishing women

As a clinician, a husband and a father of three daughters, I’m frustrated that women are receiving second-rate care.

Politics

8 d. ago Pinhole cameras, secret microphones: alleged $1 million casino cheating scam revealed

A couple from Kazakhstan are accused of using an elaborate setup involving cameras hidden in a Disney shirt, mirrors and tiny microphones to cheat at card games at Crown Casino.

Economics

9 d. ago Ray’s Metro Tunnel idea was blocked. So he broke the rules (and won)

We reveal the secret history of how Melbourne’s landmark rail network project became a reality almost three decades later in a series of fortunate coincidences.

Politics

1 week ago O’Neil reads riot act to agency as Labor seeks to keep housing probe secret

Coalition frontbencher Andrew Bragg has labelled Housing Australia, the embattled agency overseeing the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund, a “dysfunctional hellhole”.

Politics

1 week ago Leaked phone call shows Trump’s special envoy coached Kremlin on Trump tactics

Extraordinary transcript shows that Steve Witkoff advised a Russian counterpart on what Putin should say to Trump before the US president met Volodymyr Zelensky.

Politics