55 h. ago Homecoming show hits the heights for Sir Elton John’s new favourites

The 39 Steps transforms a Hitchcock classic into a slick, enjoyable live entertainment with serious comic talent behind it, and should tickle a broad audience.

Events

61 h. ago ‘Reprehensible’: Epstein scandal spills into London – and claims a top Downing Street scalp

The British ambassador to the US was sacked from his role after revelations he maintained a relationship with the disgraced financier even after Epstein’s crimes were exposed.

Politics

2 d. ago Epstein scandal spills into London – and claims a top Downing Street scalp

The ambassador to the US was sacked from his role after revelations he maintained a relationship with the disgraced financier even after Epstein’s crimes were exposed.

Politics

3 d. ago Bendigo Bank becomes latest to slash jobs with 145 roles feared affected

Bendigo Bank is joining the "tidal wave" of financial institutions cutting jobs, with 145 roles feared to be affected by a restructure.

Politics

3 d. ago Block Everything: France faces a financial crisis as it descends into chaos

Emmanuel Macron just appointed his fifth prime minister in two years to end a standoff in parliament that could worsen the country’s unsustainable finances.

Events

4 d. ago Essendon should consider stripping Merrett of the captaincy ... if they keep him

It’s difficult to be a leader at a club you don’t believe in. The Bombers’ choice is between trading their best player, or retaining one whose actions are a poor example for younger teammates.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘I didn’t have a choice’: Big Build kickback claims rock North East Link

Daniel Salter wanted to find jobs for army veterans but claims he couldn’t open the necessary doors – until he paid a gangland-linked figure.

Politics

5 d. ago Lehrmann’s court feud with corruption watchdog over ‘frivolous, James Bond like allegations’

The former Liberal staffer is locked in a fight with the NACC over his legal bills, claiming he is in a financially “dire situation”.

Events

7 d. ago Hardly anyone reads Meanjin any more. So why does its end even matter?

The axing of the 85-year-old literary journal “on purely financial grounds” is symptomatic of a broader malaise in Australia. 

Politics

7 d. ago Literary awards delayed after minister’s intervention sparked judge exodus

Revelations of the record resignations were brushed off by Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek last month – with a key date already missed. Another will follow.

Events

7 d. ago From perfect to don’t bother: The best cities in Spain, ranked and rated

Few countries offer such a choice of urban splendours, which is why you’ll need this guide to the great and not-so-great cities.

Politics

7 d. ago Ross and John weren’t sure they’d get to celebrate Father’s Day. A new WA law hopes to change that

Ross and his partner John had to fly to Canada in order to start their family due to WA’s restrictive surrogacy laws. There’s hope a new bill set to go before parliament this week will change everything.

Politics

7 d. ago Virgo: Take care of financial problems you’ve been putting off

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.

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8 d. ago Investing from inside the rabbit hole: The problem with cash

Companies are adopting crypto in a demonstration of forward-thinking strategy – yet the risks of past financial crises are never out of the picture.

Politics

8 d. ago ’I can’t be Beyoncé. But...” Musician John Butler on his smartest financial choice

The 50-year-old singer-songwriter on his dad’s advice about sex, his fitness secrets and the best decision he ever made.

Politics

8 d. ago ‘Asset of the future’: Meet the companies ditching cash for bitcoin

Companies are adopting crypto in a demonstration of forward-thinking strategy – yet the risks of past financial crises are never out of the picture.

Politics

9 d. ago How much will a serve of Kobe beef cost you? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

Catch up on local, national and international news with the week’s multiple-choice challenge.

Politics

1 week ago The secret behind the genius of John Clarke? He was always John Clarke

A new documentary paints an affectionate portrait of the late comedian.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Kicking and screaming’: Ley forces Labor into aged care backdown

Health and Aged Care Minister Mark Butler said he always wanted bipartisan support, but was forced into negotiating with the Coalition over delays to aged care packages.

Politics

1 week ago ‘You conspire against us’: Trump lets fly as China shows off its firepower

The US president took aim at Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader used major military parade in Beijing to warn that the world was facing a choice – peace or war.

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