10 h. ago How is that an Aussie fair go, for the War Memorial to change the rules at half

I was surprised, and not surprised, that my book had been twice rejected by the Australian War Memorial as winner of the Les Carlyon Literary Award, despite being nominated by independent judges.

Events

49 h. ago Australian War Memorial changes book prize rules to reject Ben Roberts

When the judges announced acclaimed journalist Chris Masters as the winner, it proved a step too far for the institution.

Events

4 d. ago No crossing the derby divide: Freo midfielder rejects rivals

Fremantle midfielder Neil Erasmus has turned down “significant interest” from rival clubs to re-sign with the Dockers for a further three years.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Big decision to be made’: Piedimonte’s plan dashed by council, sale on the cards

A plan to redevelop Fitzroy North’s beloved Piedimonte’s supermarket has again been halted after the council voted against the sale of a public laneway crucial to the project.

Politics

7 d. ago The $900 million fee fight that could hit frequent flyer points

The arcane system that sits beneath credit card loyalty schemes is being put under the microscope by a Reserve Bank plan to ban surcharging.

Economics

8 d. ago Gift cards are supposed to last three years. So why was mine rejected?

This loophole is absolutely following the letter of the law. The problem is that law is ridiculously loose.

Politics

8 d. ago ‘You can tell the fakes by the number of teeth’: My counterfeit Labubu conundrum

Can you fool a pre-schooler with a fake Labubu? Armed with a gift for a great-niece, that’s what I was about to find out.

Politics

9 d. ago How Clive Palmer’s superyacht secured prime Riverfire real estate

All recreational viewing boats are supposed to be under 18 metres long. The billionaires is more than three times that size.

Politics

1 week ago Not your average tech bro: The boy from the bush behind a digital juggernaut

Rather than make potential billions, Martin Dougiamas made his “digital campus”, Moodle, a gift for learners.

Politics

1 week ago Simon bought two gift cards. Then he found a major security flaw

The popular multi-brand gift cards are sold in retailers including Woolworths, Coles and Big W.

Politics

1 week ago ‘This is not OK’: Cardi B delivers stern warning after court victory

A security guard had sued the rap star, accusing Cardi B of assaulting her in the hallway of a Beverly Hills obstetrician’s office.

Events

1 week ago Fast food fight: Victoria considers blocking large chains in unhealthy hotspots

The Allan government is weighing up new powers for councils to reject planning applications on health grounds.

Politics

1 week ago Former US, Australian defence heads reunite to urge Trump to stick with AUKUS

Former defence secretary Jim Mattis and defence minister Marise Payne are among the authors of an essay that warns abandoning the AUKUS pact would be a gift for Beijing and Moscow.

Politics

1 week ago There are still a few days until Father’s Day. Here are some gift ideas starting at $40

Practical pieces and design classics perfect for a man cave.

Politics

1 week ago No trams here: Buses on the cards as Coolangatta leg of light rail scrapped

Stage four of the light rail system would have provided trams from Burleigh Heads to Coolangatta, via the Gold Coast Airport and major tourist attractions.

Transport

1 week ago Radio station hit with funding ban after boss transfers $200K to debit card

An audit also found $250,000 was “not transparently managed”. The organisation has been blocked from NSW government grants.

Events

2 w. ago Stuck for a gift for dad? These picks start at $10 (and not a sock in sight)

Make Dad’s Sunday with this megamix of gift ideas.

Politics

2 w. ago From Firepop’s DIY barbecue kit to a bucket of pickles: 11 gift ideas for Dads who love food

A portable barbecue with wagyu and cumin lamb skewers, a big bucket of pickles – plus more food gifts that Dad didn’t know he wanted.

Events

2 w. ago Hot tickets, fashion wins and all the drama of a big House of cards

A spirit of détente washed over the normally fractious Parliament House on Wednesday night for the Press Gallery’s annual ball.

Politics

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Economics