3 h. ago The issue at the heart of Clayton Oliver’s latest frustrations at Melbourne

The four-time best and fairest winner trained fully last week and his omission from the team to play West Coast came as a shock to his teammates, who have been pleasantly surprised by his turn around in professionalism.

Politics

4 h. ago Erin Patterson told online friends she was ‘hiding powdered mushrooms in everything’, court hears: Trial day five, as it happened

Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon will continue providing evidence in her murder trial. Follow our live blog.

Events

6 h. ago ‘Heartbreak’ as two children dead, woman in custody in rural NSW town

A woman is in custody after two children were found dead in the small town of Coonabarabran.

Events

7 h. ago From spin class to corruption inquiry: Yoga pals at centre of schools ICAC hearing

It has been alleged that former Schools Infrastructure NSW chief Anthony Manning improperly hired friends and misallocated funds from school projects.

Politics

12 h. ago Need a palate cleanser after Adolescence and The Last of Us? Try this quirky murder mystery

Star Natasha Lyonne is joined by a roster of big-name stars in this comedy about an accidental detective from the creator of Knives Out.

Events

13 h. ago Palace insider say Prince Harry is ‘deluded’ in aftermath of BBC interview

As Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex posted a photo of the Duke of Sussex with his children, those close to the King say Prince Harry has “lost touch with reality” if he thinks his interview will aid a family reconciliation.

Politics

13 h. ago Palace insider says Prince Harry is ‘deluded’ in aftermath of BBC interview

As Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex posted a photo of the Duke of Sussex with his children, those close to the King say Prince Harry has “lost touch with reality” if he thinks his interview will aid a family reconciliation.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘Destroyed every bit of trust I had’: WA teacher lifts lid on education emergency

A WA high school teacher says it’s a huge problem, and that his personal experience with the system might shed a light on how things got so bad.

Society

29 h. ago No love for nuclear or Dutton as Liberals’ last suburban seats go red

The Liberal Party’s eastern suburban heartland is gone in Melbourne, after voters rejected former leader Peter Dutton and unpopular policies such as nuclear power.

Events

30 h. ago Bandt clings to Melbourne seat as members internally clash on party direction

Greens members have differing opinions on whether the party needs to become more centrist or left, but all remain confident Adam Bandt will hold on to his leadership.

Politics

30 h. ago Bandt clings to Melbourne seat as members clash on party direction

Greens members have differing opinions on whether the party needs to become more centrist or leftist.

Politics

30 h. ago NSW Liberals vow to stick to ‘sensible centre’ as Labor celebrates crushing victory

As his party sifted through the rubble of Saturday’s devastating defeat, NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman issued a rallying cry to appeal to women and multicultural voters and end “wild fluctuations” in energy policy. 

Politics

33 h. ago NRL Magic Round 2025 LIVE: Bulldogs add to their tally as Titans centre Kelly sent to the bin

Competition leaders Canterbury take on the Titans, before the Panthers clash with the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium. Follow all the action.

Politics

34 h. ago Palmer and Hanson’s parties crash out of election despite high hopes and huge spending

One Nation was predicted to help turn the election in the Coalition’s favour, but the anti-woke push fell flat.

Events

38 h. ago They called it the comeback trail. Instead, Melbourne became a political graveyard for the Liberals

The heartland turned hostile, the comeback became a collapse — and by night’s end, Melbourne had all but extinguished the Liberal flame in a shift no poll predicted.

Politics

48 h. ago Albanese takes centre stage, finds his footing and claims victory

Albanese didn’t fall off the stage this time. In celebrating the start of his second term as Australian prime minister on Saturday night, he practically levitated.

Politics

48 h. ago ‘No such thing as a safe seat’: Teals expand reach in Liberal heartland

After three years as the self-styled shadow MP for Bradfield, Nicolette Bole will join the other teals in Canberra.

Politics

48 h. ago ‘You have my heart’: Anthony Albanese’s heartfelt message to fiancee Jodie Haydon

Anthony Albanese has used his victory speech to deliver a heartfelt message to Jodie Haydon. This will only add speculation over his impending nuptials.

Politics

49 h. ago Labor heartland vibes: Pale ale flows freely, bundle of nerves evaporate

Few of Labor’s True Believers gathered at Anthony Albanese’s election night event could believe the scale of Labor’s gargantuan electoral triumph.

Politics

52 h. ago Students given second chance after selective school exams erupt into chaos

Thousands of students who sat selective exams on Friday will be able to resit tests at public schools after chaos descended on mega centres.

Events