4 h. ago ‘Flying’ Indra is 15 and new to the world cup scene. She’s already won two medals

Australian Indra Brown has two medals from two World Cup starts since her debut in December, and now the 15-year-old Melburnian is eyeing off the 2026 Olympics.

Politics

8 h. ago Cyber threats, cost blowouts: $969 million health overhaul facing rocky start

A huge project modernising the medical records of NSW patients has received a fail mark on its cybersecurity just months before it is due to be rolled out.

Economics

21 h. ago Will Smith sued by violinist over alleged sexual harassment and retaliation

The Hollywood actor has been accused of alleged “predatory behaviour” by a musician who joined him on his 2025 global tour.

Events

22 h. ago My parents are ‘super agers’. Here are six things I have learnt from them

At a time when friends are losing their parents or managing an array of doctor’s appointments, my folks are in rude health. As I get older I’ve started paying more attention to what they do.

Politics

26 h. ago Liz and Billy, Katy and Justin: 2025 was the year of weird celebrity matches, hatches and dispatches

2025 was when celebrities stopped being famous for nothing or concentrating on wellness, and started living big, messy, operatic lives again.

Politics

26 h. ago 2025 was the year of weird celebrity matches, hatches and dispatches

2025 was when celebrities stopped being famous for nothing or concentrating on wellness, and started living big, messy, operatic lives again.

Politics

26 h. ago Gold, coffee and Donald Trump: Australia’s rollercoaster economic year in 10 charts

We started 2025 with interest rate cuts and ended it talking about increases. Gold soared, but it wasn’t the most precious of precious metals.

Politics

27 h. ago Clooney takes swipe at Trump after dig over French citizenship

The Hollywood star has responded after the US president appeared to celebrate news Clooney and wife Amal had become naturalised French citizens.

Politics

28 h. ago Fireworks to blame for at least eight other horror nightclub fires

In one incident last year, 63 people were killed when a pyrotechnics display ignited the ceiling at a nightclub in eastern Europe.

Events

32 h. ago If you have a problem with thong bikinis, the problem is you

From surf lifesavers to Love Island stars, the thong is a practical beach staple – so why are we only clutching our pearls when women wear them?

Politics

32 h. ago I’m often asked the best places to eat overseas. This takes the cake

I tell them about the best bistros, Michelin-star diners and yum cha palaces. Then I reveal the really important thing – where to find the best cake.

Politics

46 h. ago ‘Totally mediocre’: Trump lashes Clooney after star granted French citizenship

The naturalisation of George Clooney his wife, Amal, and their children was announced by the French government this week. Now the US president has responded.

Politics

47 h. ago ‘Oh no, what have I done?’ The time I got Mitchell Starc terribly wrong

I always knew he was talented, but when he first came into the Australian team for an ODI series in India he was very mild-mannered and shy.

Politics

50 h. ago Australia back subcontinent specialists, injured stars in T20 World Cup squad

Australia has named its 15-man squad after missing the semi-finals of the past two tournaments.

Events

50 h. ago Why Australia has backed two spinners with one wicket between them for T20 World Cup

Australia have named their 15-man squad after missing the semi-finals of the past two tournaments.

Politics

56 h. ago The first place Zan Rowe goes the morning after her New Year’s Eve hosting gig

The ABC host jumps into the Bronte ocean pool, bright and early, to start the year right. The way she hopes it will continue, with grace and gratitude.

Politics

56 h. ago Ditch the music, and don’t lecture us: 10 resolutions the AFL should adopt in 2026

If the 2025 AFL season had been a movie, Margaret Pomeranz would have been hard-pressed to give it more than three stars. It’s time for the league to hit 2026 with a new resolve.

Politics

57 h. ago The honeymoon period is over: What’s in store in WA politics in 2026

With the election settled, the start of 2026 looks very different to 2025 and each party faces unique challenges as we move into the guts of the Parliamentary term.

Politics

67 h. ago The retiree and former star chef restoring Melbourne one panel at a time

When his daughter asked him to restore the copper trims of her shop windows, Brian James wasn’t sure he had what it took. Six years later, business is booming.

Politics

2 d. ago Feel the urge to run away from it all in mid life? Why you’re not alone

Starting the new year with the desire to escape your old life is not particularly unusual, especially among overwhelmed and overstretched Gen X. How to deal with those feelings is the real challenge.

Politics