4 h. ago Chinese aircraft makes 'unsafe' flare drop in front of Australian plane

A Chinese plane deployed flares near a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft in an "unsafe" incident in the South China Sea, the government says.

Transport

6 h. ago Shades of Postecoglou: How Liverpool’s makeover is backfiring badly

The defending Premier League champions are heading in the wrong direction. A home loss to their bitter enemies only adds to their pain.

Politics

7 h. ago Australia news LIVE: PM lands in Washington ahead of meeting with Trump; Jacinta Price fronts court in high

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

Politics

8 h. ago $27m war chest: The independents who raised the most money at the election

Candidates with the biggest financial war chests failed to get elected at the May election, as Climate 200 and individual donors poured a record $27 million into community independent campaigns.

Politics

9 h. ago ‘Cockroach’ warning by America’s top banker sparks fears about the financial system

A recent spate of corporate failures has raised concerns of a financial bubble created by non-bank lenders.

Events

12 h. ago Australia news LIVE: PM heads to Washington to meet Trump; Israel halts aid to Gaza in clash with Hamas over breaking ceasefire

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

Politics

12 h. ago Brisbane news live: Superstar singer Teddy Swims surprises fans in Valley beer garden; PM heads to Washington to meet Trump; Prince Andrew facing police investigation over Giuffre claims

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

Events

13 h. ago In Trump’s America, the Pentagon now resembles Saudi Arabia for journalists

Knowing he’s in over his head, Pete Hegseth has grown more paranoid and resentful, denying credentials to reporters who seek information that has not been approved for release.

Politics

14 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese heading to Washington to meet with Trump; Israel halts aid to Gaza in clash with Hamas over breaking ceasefire

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

Politics

24 h. ago Australia v India LIVE: Head falls early as Australia set 131 to win from 26 overs

Follow the action from Perth as Australia and India begin their white-ball series with a one-dayer.

Politics

27 h. ago Green at No.5 and Head to No.6? Gilchrist floats surprise batting order switch

Adam Gilchrist doesn’t believe Australia get their best value with Cameron Green at No.3. He has a left-field idea given Travis Head’s proven record as a destructive middle-order player.

Politics

40 h. ago Financial ignorance isn’t bliss – it’s a serious, dangerous problem

Despite more women working than ever before, household responsibility for finances still falls to men.

Politics

60 h. ago Everywhere you look this weekend, women will be wearing bald caps. If you know, you know

A sea of “baldies” is sweeping through Australia’s east and west coasts for a black-tie affair they’ve been waiting 13 years for. The hottest accessory for an event of such magnitude? Not their aviator sunglasses.

Politics

3 d. ago Former student sues college over schoolyard scuffle that left him quadriplegic

The now 20-year-old says there were no teachers on recess duty when he was put in a headlock at Beaconhills Christian College in 2022.

Politics

3 d. ago Fed up with arts ‘propaganda’, this Archibald winner is debuting at Sculpture by the Sea

Distinguished painter Tim Storrier has a few thoughts about contemporary art – so he’s bypassing the big galleries.

Politics

3 d. ago Golf prodigy ‘Koala Karl’ sets up clash with Rory McIlroy at home

Karl Vilips is heading to Royal Melbourne to join a star-studded field headlined by Masters champion Rory McIlroy for December’s Australian Open.

Politics

3 d. ago Buying food at the supermarket? There’s a fresher option, even in the city

Urban food farms are proving there’s no need to head to the shops when you can grow what you need in your backyard.

Politics

4 d. ago Vulnerable to be cut off from free medical checks as Melbourne clinics axe services

One of Australia’s largest community health organisations say funding shortfalls are forcing it to cut GP services and sell its Collingwood clinic.

Politics

4 d. ago Trump says he is considering strikes on Venezuela, raising pressure on Maduro

After a series of US strikes on alleged drug consignments at sea, there are reports the CIA has been authorised to carry out covert operations inside Venezuela.

Politics

4 d. ago Where do babies come from? Immigration critics don’t seem to know

A phony culture war is one thing, but it ignores the facts of life. There is a tsunami headed Australia’s way, and it’s not migrants.

Politics