3 h. ago The fourth service: How AUKUS is consuming the defence budget

Army. Air force. Navy AUKUS? The nuclear submarine program could soon cost as much, or more, than other branches of our military, experts say.

Politics

4 h. ago Albanese or Dutton? Our experts deliver their leaders’ debate verdicts

For most of our panellists, the debate was a close-run thing as leaders ducked and weaved under tough questioning.

Politics

8 h. ago De Goey returns for Thursday night blockbuster: AFL experts’ tips and teams for round six

Here are the teams for Thursday prime-time footy at the Gabba, with two of this season’s premiership favourites, the Lions and Magpies, going head-to-head.

Sport

8 h. ago EPA urges Chevron to overhaul environmental panels, pull staff to safeguard integrity

WA’s environmental watchdog has recommended Chevron pull staff from expert panels governing quarantine at its Gorgon gas project on Barrow Island to prevent their impartiality being compromised.

Politics

9 h. ago State of Melbourne funeral home ‘disgraceful, appalling’, experts tell court

The embalmer at a funeral home at the centre of a defamation case has rejected suggestions her preparation room was “disgraceful” after a court was shown images of bodies stacked on trays.

Events

11 h. ago Australians shun US travel as Trump sparks confusion, then backlash

Trade tariffs and a crackdown on immigration have created fear and confusion for US-bound visitors. More Australians are now avoiding the US.

Politics

12 h. ago Most beauty brands have removed talc, but are the replacements any good?

As regulators worldwide raise concerns about this once-popular ingredient, talc alternatives have taken their place. But they don’t all look, feel or cost the same.

Politics

15 h. ago China’s new barges would make invading Taiwan easier and more efficient

China has been practising unusual manoeuvres off its southern coast involving three special barges. Experts say it changes the equation on Beijing’s war readiness.

Politics

15 h. ago Notorious internet message board 4chan has been hacked, posts claim

The claim of a hack “looks legit”, according to cybercrime experts.

Politics

15 h. ago $100 leggings for five bucks? The viral TikTok post taunting US consumers

Chinese manufacturers purportedly behind big-name American brands are hitting back at US tariffs. But experts are questioning their legitimacy.

Politics

22 h. ago Schools urged to fight back against bickering, online harassment and toxic gossip in parents’ WhatsApp groups

Parents’ WhatsApp chat groups have become so “diabolically bad” for schools that experts are urging educators to fight back through the courts and the teachers’ union is calling for state government intervention.

Events

22 h. ago Home truths: Housing policies are for show, but one side at least gets the problem

The major parties can’t hope to win the election without having promises that seem to help would-be home owners. Pity they aren’t more sincere about it.

Events

33 h. ago ‘They love this place’: Grandparents’ daily visit to north shore fishing spot turns to tragedy

The Dunias visited Manns Point almost every evening for years. On Monday, their daily ritual turned to tragedy.

Politics

34 h. ago How can I buy my first home in this economy? Experts rank most popular methods

Will using your super help or harm you in the end? What if I can’t withdraw from the bank of mum and dad? We examine common strategies Millennials and Gen Z use to get into the market.

Politics

36 h. ago Grandfather’s body recovered from water at popular north shore fishing spot

The man drove his car into the water, hitting his wife as he crashed through a fence. His body has been recovered by police divers.

Politics

46 h. ago I booked this flight on Qantas points, but it wasn’t straightforward

American Airlines offers a comfortable, no-fuss flight in economy. If only the process of redeeming a ticket through partner airline points was as hassle-free.

Events

46 h. ago ‘A pox on both your houses’: The lever that could be pulled to help housing crisis

Grattan Institute housing expert Brendan Coates says new housing policies vie for the first-home-buyer vote, but there’s one thing that could be done to address supply.

Events

46 h. ago ‘Pretty regressive’: Labor and Coalition housing policies explained

Grattan Institute housing expert Brendan Coates says new housing policies vie for the first-home-buyer vote, but there’s one thing that could be done to address supply.

Events

56 h. ago Divers search Parramatta River for man who drove into water at popular north shore fishing spot

A man is unaccounted for and a woman has been rushed to hospital after an incident at a scenic harbourside boat ramp.

Politics

57 h. ago Housing is the right problem but our leaders have the wrong policies

Opinion polls show housing affordability – for buyers and renters - is one of the biggest worries of Australian voters.

Events