3 h. ago ‘Melbourne’s coming back’: Young family pays $200,000 above reserve to nab $1.45m period home

Three parties fought with rapid-fire bids, pushing the price more than $200,000 above the sellers’ hopes.

Economics

3 h. ago Trump team backs down in stoush over police takeover in Washington, DC

Officials in the US capital took the Trump administration to court after it tried to put a federal official in charge of the city’s police department.

Events

3 h. ago ‘Avoidable tragedy’: Gym operator fined after climber’s fatal fall

A company has been fined $375,000 after an investigation into the death of an experienced climber.

Events

3 h. ago It’s obvious what Putin got from this meeting – for Trump, not so much

Reporters were shocked and confused by the summit’s abrupt ending. Had the two leaders actually agreed to anything? What the hell just happened?

Politics

6 h. ago Trump and Putin claim ‘great progress’ – but leave Alaska early with no deal

The two men took no questions at a brief news conference where they hailed “constructive” talks but acknowledged there was still an impasse on key points.

Politics

7 h. ago Trump team backs down in stoush over Washington DC police takeover

Officials in the US capital took the Trump administration to court after it tried to put a federal official in charge of the city’s police department.

Events

9 h. ago Late goals, Jota tributes and racism claim as Liverpool win English Premier League opener

The reigning champions were pushed hard by Bournemouth but Chiesa and Salah stepped up to seal a 4-2 win two months after the shock death of teammate Diogo Jota.

Events

11 h. ago The Wallabies know exactly what’s coming in South Africa. But can they stop it?

The first Test against the Springboks will be won or lost by how the Wallabies handle the high ball.

Politics

11 h. ago EPL 2025 LIVE updates: Liverpool FC take on Bournemouth in highly anticipated English Premier League season opener

Liverpool open their title defence against Bournemouth two months after the shock death of star forward Diogo Jota. Follow all the action.

Politics

12 h. ago Albanese’s Palestinian recognition shows the world is now waiting on Trump

The US ambassador to Israel says there is “disappointment and disgust” at Australia’s decision. But for Israelis and Palestinians, it is the US the world is watching.

Politics

12 h. ago As Trump trashes America’s democracy, we’re celebrating ours

Australian leaders and their US counterparts met in Adelaide this week. But was it a wedding or a funeral?

Politics

18 h. ago The Sydney Morning Herald journalists scoop the pool at Kennedy Awards

Our journalists led the field at the 2025 Kennedy Awards, taking home several major awards, including for the exposure of high-level corruption in the construction industry.

Events

21 h. ago Trump’s latest Olympic edict effectively closes US border to transgender athletes

US President has already made clear his views on transgender participation in sport, but his latest executive order takes things to a dystopian new level.

Politics

21 h. ago The double act that gave Sydney Girls High its secret debating weapon

They’ve won contest after contest speaking in front of hundreds – but just don’t call these girls public speakers.

Politics

23 h. ago Fresh ASX record high approaches 9000 milestone; Ampol surges on $1.1b deal; Baby Bunting soars

The sharemarket has capped off a stellar five-day run, carried by energy, banking, and mining giants on Friday.

Economics

25 h. ago I’ve thought about Taylor Swift every day for almost 20 years. I still have no idea who she really is

The billionaire’s empire was built on singing her deepest, darkest desires and distresses. But the mastermind’s appearance on Travis Kelce’s podcast proves we’re being fed contradictions. And that’s by design.

Politics

25 h. ago Docklands divide: South side in push for secession from rest of suburb

Some residents in the southern part of the suburb want to break away and change the name from Docklands to Yarra’s Edge.

Politics

27 h. ago ‘War criminal falling from the sky’: Why Alaskans aren’t happy to host Putin

“I don’t trust his intentions and I don’t know how I feel about having a war criminal in my state,” said one Anchorage resident.

Events

28 h. ago Banks drive ASX higher; Ampol surges after $1.1b deal; Baby Bunting soars

The sharemarket has moved higher, with Westpac again rising while Baby Bunting and Ampol jumped.

Economics

29 h. ago Inside the remote city where Trump will play his ‘chess game’ with Putin

“I don’t trust his intentions and I don’t know how I feel about having a war criminal in my state,” said one Anchorage resident.

Politics