14 h. ago Affectionate homage to disco classics not enough to ignite the drama

A new production of the 1970s disco musical Saturday Night Fever looks and sounds great but is undercut by its attempts to satisfy competing demands.

Politics

35 h. ago ‘Abhorrent’: PM slams Elon Musk’s X over sexually explicit images

As the wave of AI generated sexual material grows, international leaders are demanding action by tech companies to stop images generated without consent.

Technology

46 h. ago The group chat is the new second shift. I’m turning in my resignation.

Our digital “villages” have transformed from helpful hubs into high-stakes management roles.

Politics

46 h. ago This $30bn investment is a form of gambling. But young buyers love it

Nostalgia can be a powerful driver of demand and value, even when the economy is worsening, helping boost the value of these unusual investments.

Economics

57 h. ago eSafety Commissioner demands crackdown on Musk’s AI ‘nudify’ images on X

World leaders including the UK’s Keir Starmer are vowing to crack down on Elon Musk’s platform over the surge in sexually explicit images generated by Grok.

Events

2 d. ago I don’t want a reference from my terrible boss. What do I tell hirers?

If a new employer wants to know why you didn’t include a referee from your former job in your application, I think you can go one of two ways.

Politics

3 d. ago Former high court judge confirmed as commissioner despite Frydenberg objections

Anthony Albanese has stared down resistance from former treasurer Josh Frydenberg and appointed Virginia Bell to lead a royal commission into antisemitism.

Events

3 d. ago Albanese soon to announce antisemitism royal commission, Virginia Bell to lead

Anthony Albanese is set to stare down resistance from former treasurer Josh Frydenberg and appoint former High Court justice Virginia Bell to lead a royal commission.

Events

3 d. ago Watchdog warns against rolling back ban on developer donations

The investment pouring into Brisbane would bring “real and/or perceived risks of undue or improper influence”, the CCC fears.

Events

3 d. ago ‘May need a few dollars for cricket please:’ Private school head resigns after texting parents for cash

Parents at Newcastle Grammar School claim the former head of primary texted them after hours requesting money to pay for groceries, bills, travel and personal loans.

Economics

3 d. ago Former health boss says bureaucratic quagmire threatens WA’s exit from coal

Former East Metropolitan Health Service chief executive Liz MacLeod, found the department was confusing for external stakeholders dealing with it and lacked a defined remit. 

Events

3 d. ago Former health boss warns bureaucratic quagmire threatens WA’s exit from coal

Former East Metropolitan Health Service chief executive Liz MacLeod has revealed a laundry list of issues with the department responsible for WA’s energy transition. 

Events

4 d. ago Why Trump’s Venezuela gambit will not change Beijing’s calculus on Taiwan

But it does give China a propaganda win to portray the US as the world’s rogue cop, while positioning itself as alternative global leader.

Politics

4 d. ago 10¢ recycling program taken over by former pollie months after controversy

Late last year the corruption watchdog was referred 10 complaints including alleged bullying and harassment.

Politics

4 d. ago 10¢ recycling program taken over by former politician months after controversy

Late last year the corruption watchdog was referred 10 complaints about the not-for-profit including alleged bullying and harassment.

Politics

6 d. ago Second Liberal MP announces retirement following Sam Groth resignation

Wendy Lovell is also on the way out, but Liberal leader Jess Wilson has dismissed complaints of a toxic culture inside the party.

Politics

6 d. ago Ashes LIVE: Weatherald goes cheaply again as Australia chase England’s 384

Joe Root’s second century of the summer has put the tourists in a strong position on day two at the SCG. Follow all the action live.

Politics

6 d. ago How cocaine and corruption led to Maduro’s indictment, according to US

The Venezuelan president ran a corrupt government fuelled by a drug-trafficking operation that flooded the US with cocaine, newly unsealed indictment says.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘We’re in the entertainment business’: CA boss frustrated by cricket’s bad light rules

Cricket Australia’s boss will up the ante for change at ICC level after another session of play was lost in controversial fashion.

Politics

6 d. ago Crossbench demand commission as sporting greats blast government inaction

A slew of independent MPs have called for a royal commission into antisemitism, as Labor remains opposed to the growing push for a federal inquiry.

Politics