53 m. ago Hail to the king: Trump will steer battle for the future of Hollywood

Donald Trump is almost certainly going to have the final say on who wins and who gets fired in the $160 billion contest over Warner Bros.

Politics

57 m. ago ‘Gobsmacking’ final win over council eviction for Williamstown residents

After a two-and-a-half year war against Hobsons Bay council and its secret eviction plans, Williamstown residents have received a final ruling on their homes’ fate.

Politics

5 h. ago Zelensky digs in against Trump pressure as peace talks at risk of collapse

The Ukraine president is holding firm in a deepening dispute over whether to cede land to Russia to end the war, issuing a forceful statement of his nation’s sovereignty.

Politics

10 h. ago Warren Buffett’s protege makes shock switch to Wall Street rival

Warren Buffett’s $US1 trillion conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has been dealt a blow just weeks before the 95-year-old retires.

Events

10 h. ago Voters warming to Miles as Crisafulli’s popularity continues to slip

New polling has revealed voters’ first positive personal perception of a Labor leader in three years, despite a dip in party support.

Events

11 h. ago Australia needs to grasp chance to reset defence expectations with the US

When Marles and Wong go to the US, it would benefit us all if they got down to brass tacks about the defence of Australia in the event of war – above and beyond our own military spending.

Politics

21 h. ago WA Police issue warning for son believed to be travelling with missing mother

Denise Allan was last seen more than a week ago.

Events

25 h. ago Katy Perry goes ‘Instagram official’ with Justin Trudeau amid romance rumours

The pop star posted photos and videos on Instagram of herself and the former Canadian PM posing cheek to cheek and exploring Japan.

Technology

25 h. ago Kerr’s Chelsea bound for Sydney, but World Cup could play havoc with men’s games

Organisers of the Sydney Super Cup will be quietly praying for the top nations to stumble at next year’s World Cup to ensure star players from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur make the trip.

Sport

25 h. ago From Tim Tam to Four’N Twenty: Aussie icons enjoy government sweeteners

The federal government’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund is typically associated with funding cutting-edge local ventures, so why is it tipping money into biscuits and pies?

Politics

28 h. ago What to stream this week: Gillian Anderson’s western, plus five more picks

Don’t miss a documentary about a controversial reality show, The Beatles: Anthology and the old-school Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

Politics

30 h. ago Melbourne home sellers pocket $170,000 premium after advertising reserve price

The smart warehouse-style apartment in a central location was part of a former biscuit factory and attracted four bidders.

Economics

34 h. ago Warner Bros CEO set to become a billionaire from Netflix deal thanks to controversial tweak

A contract renegotiation earlier this year offered David Zaslav a new opportunity to supercharge his wealth,

Events

34 h. ago ‘May the force be with you’: A relentless night in a Ukrainian bomb shelter

The air raid alarm goes off and the iPhone starts talking in an American accent, urging listeners to seek shelter. It’s 1.23am and our correspondent is about to witness what is a routine night for millions of people across this war-ravaged country.

Events

35 h. ago ‘Like a giant game of Tetris’: Rebuilding one of Australia’s busiest motorways cone by cone

A $2 billion upgrade to the Warringah Freeway is regarded as one of the toughest road-building projects in Sydney in decades.

Transport

39 h. ago Formula 1 2025 finale: Piastri wins the McLaren battle, but Norris wins the war and drivers’ crown

Oscar Piastri will have to wait to become just the third Australian to win the F1 world title – his teammate Lando Norris doing just enough to claim the 2025 crown.

Events

41 h. ago Player ratings: The Aussie with a perfect 10 and the Englishman who embodies Bazball without brains

The second Test at the Gabba delivered many moments that will go down in Ashes history. We rate every Australian and English player from an unforgettable match.

Politics

44 h. ago While Americans feasted on turkey, Netflix clinched a $108b deal

The streaming giant’s acquisition of Warner Bros was an unexpected twist in a long-running sales process. Here’s how it unfolded.

Economics

45 h. ago ‘Legal intimidation’: Peter V’landys declares war on owner of racing website

The Racing NSW chief has threatened legal action against Vicky Leonard from The Thoroughbred Report over an article that questioned his leadership of the sport.

Events

50 h. ago US allies that don’t step up ‘will face consequences’, Hegseth warns on eve of Ausmin

At a major defence conference, civilian and military officials also spoke of the ongoing difficulty in building more nuclear-powered submarines, which Australia will depend on under the AUKUS agreement.

Events