80 m. ago Cash was ‘temporarily’ banned on Brisbane buses and trains. It never came back

The Australian government plans to force businesses to accept cash for essential services. Should public transport be included?

Events

2 h. ago Miners send ASX higher after Wall Street rally; Rare earths stocks rally

Rare earths stocks rose sharply in early trade after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump signed their landmark critical minerals deal.

Politics

4 h. ago Hospitals United for Sick Kids (HUSK) outline their services for sick and injured kids

Hospitals United for Sick Kids (HUSK) announce their new fundraising goal to help sick and injured kids across the country.

Events

4 h. ago Hundreds of guns seized, dozens of arrests in police firearms blitz

The arrests were part of a weeklong crackdown on illicit weapons and come after a spate of gun violence in Sydney.

Events

6 h. ago ASX to open higher after Wall Street rally; Rare earths stocks in focus

The Australian sharemarket is set for gains this morning after Wall Street pulled US stocks near their records overnight thanks to cooling trade tensions and solid company results.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘Nostalgic but fresh’: This grand Chinese restaurant isn’t always classic, but it’s clever

Grandfathers respects traditional tropes enough to pay homage where it should, then bends the rules without really breaking them.

Politics

8 h. ago Why this magical, miraculous Middle Eastern restaurant is more than the sum of its parts

Chef Tom Sarafian’s debut restaurant Zareh is so obviously built on love – love of culture, of music, of community.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘Every dollar counts’: Westpac Rescue spends big on high teas, golf days, lavish balls

The service, which has announced an investigation into allegations of a toxic and unsafe workplace, splashes more on fundraising and events than other agencies.

Economics

19 h. ago Fate of private services hangs in the balance at Northern Beaches Hospital

The decision expected to be unveiled on Tuesday is likely to affect more than 211,000 people on the northern beaches with private health insurance.

Politics

25 h. ago Sydney’s Pitt Street transforms into Pitbull Street for flash mob

Pitt Street was transformed into Pitbull Street as hundreds of fans in bald caps danced through the CBD. The massive flash mob ended with a party at World Square to celebrate Mr. Worldwide's arrival for Fridayz Live.

Politics

32 h. ago The Melbourne suburbs where security guards are forced to carry guns

Security guards patrolling housing estates in the booming outer west at night will soon be armed as burglaries, carjackings and machete attacks soar.

Politics

41 h. ago Inside the allegedly toxic rescue service, masked by a ‘god amongst men’ reputation

Staff at Westpac Rescue have allegedly been left broken amid claims of sexual harassment, bullying and victimisation within the iconic organisation.

Politics

42 h. ago More than 1600 customers of Dodo and iPrimus impacted by cybersecurity breach

More than 1600 customers of telco Dodo and iPrimus have been impacted by a data breach of the company's email and mobile services.

Economics

49 h. ago Humour and depth in story about faith, family, and finding your beat

Two very different young men are at the centre of Daytime Deewane, which unfolds amid a daytime rave in late 1990s London.

Politics

56 h. ago To get the most out of Rome, ditch the tourist traps and eat at these restaurants instead

Leave the guidebook at home and live large in the Italian capital.

Politics

56 h. ago ‘All of the locks were changed’: Busy CBD restaurants forced to close overnight

It’s unclear when the stores will be able to reopen to the public after closing suddenly on October 11.

Politics

3 d. ago Contract criminals with no links to their victims are hired online. Innocent people are being killed

Sydney’s underworld is importing more drugs and guns than ever and it is also becoming more tech-savvy.

Events

3 d. ago No reservations and angry signs: Sydney’s worst restaurant habits

The annual Bad Food Guide is back to highlight Sydney dining’s dark side.

Politics

3 d. ago The clock doesn’t stop ticking as Netflix nuclear thriller takes you to the brink

With gripping efficiency, Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow moves the film towards destruction repeatedly.

Events

3 d. ago Sniper claimed he ‘did a community service’ by killing WA underworld heavyweight, court told

The WA Supreme Court has heard the man who David Pye allegedly paid to shoot former Rebels boss Nick Martin was glad he killed him.

Events