The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has joined the growing numbers calling for a federal inquiry into antisemitism, but stopped short of advocating for a royal commission. Politics
Iris Capital says its proposal hinges on it taking over laneways so the development can have more room for a gambling den. Politics
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The disaster recovery minister had booked leave for shortly before Christmas, when regions in North Queensland copped a year’s worth of rain. Events
Catherine has had one of her most dazzling years yet – charming presidents, bolstering the British fashion industry and gently evolving her look. Politics
Australia’s trade and agriculture ministers have condemned China’s decision to impose new tariffs that could cost the beef industry $1 billion a year. Events
Not much actually happens in the musical Cats, but the sheer spectacle of this new production will satisfy the nostalgia craving. Politics
The Australian Meat Industry Council said the measures could slash its beef exports to China by about a third, hitting trade worth more than $1 billion. Events
Philip Ball’s new book traces the origins of alchemy, once seen as akin to witchcraft. Politics
Art lovers are in for another great year. Here’s our pick of the biggest shows coming up. Politics
The fiction and non-fiction titles set to dominate group chats, book clubs and bedside tables in the months ahead. Politics
Drill, baby, drill: The arrival of the revanchist Trump administration was seen by the carbon industry as an opportunity to demonstrate fossil fuels’ indispensability to the world. It didn’t work out that way. Politics
In her latest hard-to-define book, Jeanette Winterson skips over genres in an ode to storytelling. Politics
As the year draws to a close, here are some of this year’s most eye-catching market wagers – the wins, the wipe-outs and the positions that defined the year. Politics
Sy Giang Nguyen and Keith Greenwood agreed to repay $5.4 million to a charity that accused them of stealing up to $14.5 million. Now the not-for-profit is launching further court action to enforce the settlement. Economics
Just one report had been tabled since the May election and 67 sit unanswered, an audit of committee recommendations shows. Politics
Relationships fail through repeated small acts more often than major, cataclysmic events. But while conflict is inevitable, small habits can help couples to maintain positive connections. Politics
Defending back-to-back winner LawConnect begun their day of sailing with a torn sail and couldn’t catch Comanche in the lead. Politics
When an actual human being answered an airline customer-service hotline after a single ring, I probably should have known I was being had. Politics
Comments made by a Court of Appeal judge indicate a fresh trial was likely because of serious disclosure breaches by Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. Politics
