3 h. ago Schoolkids won’t give up their bus seats. I’m not standing for it

Yes, things have changed, writes our Modern Guru: blame spineless modern parenting.

Politics

14 h. ago The law changes demanded as Sydney tunnel workers face death

The union is urging the government to extend the ability for tunnelling companies to be prosecuted for exposing workers to deadly levels of silica dust.

Society

16 h. ago Labor commits to national packaging rules, as Planet Ark collapses

The environmental charity behind a number of high-profile recycling schemes went into voluntary administration this week.

Events

18 h. ago Health Workers Union put into administration as secretary Diana Asmar stands down

A deal was struck to avoid a protracted court battle as the Fair Work Commission takes civil action against Asmar for a multimillion-dollar “ghost printing” arrangement.

Politics

18 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Estranged husband Simon Patterson gives evidence on tense texts with wife, family rift over birthday invites and child support as mushroom cook case continues

Estranged husband Simon Patterson will continue providing evidence in the murder trial of Erin Patterson. Follow our live blog.

Society

18 h. ago Erin ‘never actually asked’ about condition of lunch guests after meal, court hears: Trial day three, as it happened

Estranged husband Simon Patterson will continue providing evidence in the murder trial of Erin Patterson. Follow our live blog.

Events

20 h. ago Serial pest in sperm donor groups joins Clive Palmer’s colourful cast

A man who uses various aliases to troll sperm donation groups is standing for the Trumpet of Patriots.

Politics

20 h. ago ‘I apologise mate’: The interview no one expected Eddie Jones to give

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones once blocked Herald reporter Tom Decent’s number and told him to “never contact me again”. Now, the Japan coach sits down for a revealing interview.

Politics

20 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Family footage shown to court as alleged mushroom killer’s estranged husband, Simon Patterson, returns to the stand

Estranged husband Simon Patterson will continue providing evidence in the murder trial of Erin Patterson. Follow our live blog.

Events

21 h. ago Erin Patterson trial live updates: Alleged mushroom killer’s estranged husband Simon Patterson returns to the stand for second day

Estranged husband Simon Patterson will continue providing evidence in the murder trial of Erin Patterson. Follow our live blog.

Events

21 h. ago Maroons players cleared despite ‘eye gouge’ claims from Davis

No Queensland players were charged by the match review committee, despite Blues hooker Keeley Davis claiming she was eye gouged in Origin I.

Politics

21 h. ago Maroons players cleared of ‘eye gouge’ after Davis drops complaint

Blues hooker Keeley Davis has decided not to pursue an eye-gouge complaint she made in Origin I on Thursday night after footage of the incident was inconclusive.

Politics

27 h. ago Sydney might get a new civic square. One building stands in the way

The city council wants to start demolishing buildings within three years to make way for the project, which comes with a $150 million price tag.

Politics

27 h. ago As companies return to the office, these workers are being left behind

More companies are requiring workers to return to an office five days a week, which is a problem for some workers.

Politics

27 h. ago ‘I felt an eye gouge’: Davis stands by claim in Origin opener

NSW hooker Keeley Davis has stood by eye-gouging claims she made to referee Belinda Sharpe during the Blues game one victory on Thursday night.

Politics

36 h. ago Australians once feared the health impacts of nuclear. Now nobody’s talking about it

Anti-nuclear advocacy once spurred huge protests and galvanised a political movement. With nuclear a core policy of the Coalition, few are talking about the medical dangers.

Events

37 h. ago So you’ve gained weight in menopause. Here’s how to deal with it

Understanding the reasons for those additional kilos is the first step to finding effective ways to manage it. A little self love doesn’t hurt either.

Politics

38 h. ago Erin Patterson trial as it happened: Victoria mushroom cook’s husband Simon gives evidence on marriage struggles, plate colour, cancer claims

The first witness for the prosecution, Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon Patterson, was called to the stand on day two of the mushroom murder trial. Here’s how the day unfolded.

Politics

38 h. ago Mushroom cook’s husband Simon gives evidence on marriage struggles, plate colour, cancer claims: Trial day two, as it happened

The first witness for the prosecution, Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon Patterson, was called to the stand on day two of the mushroom murder trial. Here’s how the day unfolded.

Politics

39 h. ago What to stream this week: Tina Fey’s new Netflix comedy, plus five more

This week’s picks include Tina Fey and Steve Carell in a comedy about 50-something angst, a French drama about a pastry chef and Brett Goldstein swaps Ted Lasso for stand-up.  

Politics