42 m. ago ‘Heartbreaking’: Bendigo Writers Festival opens, barely, with dozens of events cancelled

The festival has gone ahead despite a growing cohort of authors withdrawing from scheduled events.

Politics

71 m. ago Queensland earthquake adds to growing history of seismic activity

Queensland’s magnitude 5.6 earthquake has been added to a growing history of seismic activity in the sunshine state

Politics

15 h. ago The new generation of real estate agents: Supercars, white teeth and designer loafers

In a competitive arena, ambitious property fortune-hunters work hard on their brand of showy chutzpah to close the deal.

Events

19 h. ago Rayner, Lions shoot past Freo; Nasiah’s value grows as contract drama moves into round 24

Brisbane Lions locked in a finals spot in their win over Fremantle while out-of-contract St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future remains unclear going into the last round.

Events

28 h. ago A MAGA influencer tried to be a tradwife in Australia. It almost broke her

Lauren Southern moved with her husband from Canada, where she’d grown up, to Australia, where she says, she lived in near-total isolation.

Technology

31 h. ago Think horror is a man’s world? This documentary will scare you straight

1000 Women in Horror sheds light on the many women who have helped keep the genre alive, proving once and for all that some women were made to spook.

Events

32 h. ago What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

For three days, two dozen people will debate ways to lift the nation’s living standards as productivity growth remains sluggish. Failure cannot be an option.

Politics

48 h. ago Rocky Horror changed my life 50 years ago. I’ve been in a time warp ever since

The beloved Rocky Horror Picture Show has been screened continuously since it was released five decades ago – a world record.

Events

50 h. ago Teachers are the backbone of society. So why do so few people apply?

The growing perception that the status of the teaching profession has declined is not helped by the low bar offered by university entrance requirements.

Society

53 h. ago ‘Attractive, stylish, devoted to the boss’: Are fictional EAs doing more harm than good?

On screen, they are usually depicted as under-appreciated, but how do fictional executive assistants stack up against the real thing? And which version drives those in the know to distraction?

Politics

56 h. ago ‘Something good is coming’: Man Utd primed to bounce back from horror season, says Fernandes

In an exclusive interview, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reveals why he said no to Saudi Arabia, and why he can sense an immediate response to the club’s wretched 2024/25 season under manager Ruben Amorim.

Politics

62 h. ago Growing up is the real nightmare in Pete Davidson’s schlocky horror show

The former Saturday Night Live star plays a graffiti artist sentenced to community service in a retirement village.

Events

63 h. ago Marelen wastes thousands of hours commuting to work. She wants two things to change

In a new series, The Age focuses on Melbourne’s western suburbs, where high-skilled jobs are scarce and transport links often poor, to see how life could improve in Australia’s fastest-growing region.

Politics

68 h. ago Low supply, elevated demand keeps Perth house prices at record high

Cotality’s latest data has revealed Perth was only second to Darwin for dwelling value growth through July.

Politics

3 d. ago As a player, I saw two of my coaches get sacked. This is how the Melbourne players will be feeling

It can’t be compared to any of life’s real tragedies, but I know from experience that there is a grieving process players go through when the axe falls on their coach.

Sport

3 d. ago ‘Goodbye, my daughter’: A mother lays heartbreak bare. An alleged murderer winks, smirks in court

Ross Judd, 34 is accused of killing a pregnant woman and beheading her partner in Mount Waverley.

Events

3 d. ago Man accused of horror Mount Waverley double murder winks, smiles in court

A man accused of killing a pregnant woman and beheading her partner has smiled and winked in court while being told there would be delays in the case due to the “complex” crime scene.

Events

4 d. ago Former Israeli PM slams ‘lip service’ Palestine call as Labor division mounts

A former Israeli PM has dismissed Australia’s move to recognise Palestine as populist symbolism, but the Albanese government is facing growing calls to impose further sanctions.

Politics

4 d. ago Had a nightmare last night? That’s not a good sign for your health

New research has linked frequent nightmares with a range of health problems, including premature death. But how often is too often?

Politics

4 d. ago Industry leaders demand more transparency in real estate pricing

As NSW Fair Trading looks at ways to address rampant underquoting across Sydney, key industry figures back calls for tougher action.

Politics