11 h. ago Caucus cruelty: How Richard Marles went from defence minister to liquidator in chief

Labor is famous for the “faceless men” who used to dictate terms to leaders - but there were no faceless men this week.

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11 h. ago Dogs of death: Egyptian burial chambers reveal animals sacrificed in their millions

The ancients are known for their love of cats and ibises, but they took their love of greyhounds to the grave.

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15 h. ago The IPL needs to be stopped, or at least moved, due to India

Dozens of players from Australia, England, New Zealand and the West Indies are stuck in extremely difficult situations.

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32 h. ago Federal election results 2025 as it happened: Greens leader Adam Bandt concedes Melbourne seat; Ed Husic, Mark Dreyfus axed; Jacinta Price leaves Nationals; Kooyong race tightens

Follow live as we bring you all the news from the election aftermath and vote counting around Australia.

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32 h. ago Ed Husic, Mark Dreyfus axed in factional power play as Albanese prepares new ministry

Labor’s internal power groupings have been in intense talks since the election to carve up the 30 cabinet positions in line with party rules.

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36 h. ago Mark Dreyfus warned he’ll be axed in factional power play, PM faces pressure to save him

Mark Dreyfus phoned colleagues over the past two days to solidify his position and ensure he had enough votes to cling on, but his fate is in doubt.

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55 h. ago Marnus firms for opening role as Australian squad for Test final takes shape

Marnus Labuschagne is favoured to join Usman Khawaja at the top of the order and tip out Sam Konstas when Australia faces South Africa to bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles at Lord’s next month

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55 h. ago Marnus firms to pip Konstas for opening role as Australian squad for Test final takes shape

Marnus Labuschagne is favoured to join Usman Khawaja at the top of the order and tip out Sam Konstas when Australia faces South Africa to bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles at Lord’s next month.

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57 h. ago Howzat! Mark Latham, Big Tobacco and his love of a cricket freebie

The outspoken former Labor leader received several tickets to the cricket courtesy of nicotine giant British American Tobacco.

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58 h. ago Why Andrew Forrest bankrolled David Attenborough’s last great project

The mining billionaire was a nature-loving teenager when he first fell in love with Attenborough’s films.

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4 d. ago ‘The reckoning is here’: Have the Democrats found a billionaire of their own to take down Trump?

Democrats are beginning to mark out territory as they debate how best to take on Donald Trump. Could their next presidential candidate be a billionaire governor?

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4 d. ago Trump exposed a party in a disarray. Now, a firebrand billionaire is ready to fight

Democrats are beginning to mark out territory as they debate how best to take on Donald Trump. Could their next presidential candidate be a billionaire governor?

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4 d. ago Love a negroni? The classic gets a cool twist at new CBD bar by the Cantina OK! team

Get the lowdown on Herbs Taverne, the CBD bar devoted to the world’s most popular cocktail.

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5 d. ago No love for nuclear or Dutton as Liberals’ last suburban seats go red

The Liberal Party’s eastern suburban heartland is gone in Melbourne, after voters rejected former leader Peter Dutton and unpopular policies such as nuclear power.

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5 d. ago NSW Liberals vow to stick to ‘sensible centre’ as Labor celebrates crushing victory

As his party sifted through the rubble of Saturday’s devastating defeat, NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman issued a rallying cry to appeal to women and multicultural voters and end “wild fluctuations” in energy policy. 

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5 d. ago From Greek myth to a New Orleans jazz bar, Hadestown weaves its magic

The multi-award-winning Broadway and West End musical is bringing its tragic love story to Melbourne.

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6 d. ago Star South African spearhead banned for recreational drug use

South Africa’s star spearhead Kagiso Rabada has been hit with a ban after testing positive for a recreational drug.

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8 d. 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.

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9 d. ago Make Mother’s Day count with gift ideas she will really love

It’s just around the corner, but don’t panic. We’ve got you covered with a handpicked selection of presents, no matter what she enjoys.

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1 week ago Homework, bullies and pets: Jeff Kinney on why kids love his books

The American author’s Diary of A Wimpy Kid series is the fourth bestselling book series of all time - and not just in kids’ books.

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