4 h. ago Sydney might get a new civic square. One building stands in the way

The city council wants to start demolishing buildings within three years to make way for the project, which comes with a $150 million price tag.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘I felt an eye gouge’: Davis stands by claim in Origin opener

NSW hooker Keeley Davis has stood by eye-gouging claims she made to referee Belinda Sharpe during the Blues game one victory on Thursday night.

Politics

12 h. ago Blues within sight of a first series win after dominating Maroons

The Blues have a 1-0 series lead in the Women’s State of Origin series, after a comprehensive 32-12 victory over the Maroons in game one at Suncorp Stadium.

Politics

12 h. ago Women’s State of Origin 2025 LIVE: Blues lead after eventful first half that includes hair pull and eye gouge

The NSW Blues face the Queensland Maroons in game one of the 2025 women’s State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium. Follow all the action.

Politics

14 h. ago Women’s State of Origin 2025 LIVE: Queensland Maroons v NSW Blues

The NSW Blues face the Queensland Maroons in game one of the 2025 women’s State of Origin series at Suncorp Stadium. Follow all the action.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘I’ve spent a small fortune on beef Wellingtons’: Erin Patterson’s texts revealed

Accused killer mushroom cook Erin Patterson urged her estranged husband to attend the fateful lunch because she’d spent “a small fortune” on eye fillet steak.

Politics

16 h. ago Erin Patterson trial as it happened: Victoria mushroom cook’s husband Simon gives evidence on marriage struggles, plate colour, cancer claims

The first witness for the prosecution, Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon Patterson, was called to the stand on day two of the mushroom murder trial. Here’s how the day unfolded.

Politics

16 h. ago What happens on the way to opening night? It’s quite a drama

S. Shakthidharan thrilled us with Counting and Cracking. Now, as his new play, The Wrong Gods, makes its world premiere, rehearsal diaries relive the highs and lows.

Politics

16 h. ago What to stream this week: Tina Fey’s new Netflix comedy, plus five more

This week’s picks include Tina Fey and Steve Carell in a comedy about 50-something angst, a French drama about a pastry chef and Brett Goldstein swaps Ted Lasso for stand-up.  

Politics

22 h. ago Australia’s ‘Great Barrier Thief’ makes history with major NBA award

Bendigo-raised guard Dyson Daniels has capped off a stellar NBA season by becoming the first Australian to claim the most improved player award.

Events

22 h. ago ASX closes higher after another manic session on Wall Street

Wall Street continued its wild swings overnight as evidence builds that the US economy is buckling under the weight of Donald Trump’s trade war.

Politics

25 h. ago Sydney Opera House celebrates work of late artist with a kiss of light

A tribute to David McDiarmid, artist and HIV/AIDS activist, will illuminate the Sydney Opera House sails for Vivid Sydney.

Society

26 h. ago ASX set to open lower after another manic session on Wall Street

Wall Street continued its wild swings overnight as evidence builds that the US economy is buckling under the weight of Donald Trump’s trade war.

Politics

27 h. ago King Charles III opens up in a personal message to fellow cancer patients

King Charles III opens up to fellow cancer survivors in a personal message.

Science

28 h. ago Dutton campaign not going as party wanted, but miracles can happen: Frydenberg

Frydenberg this week left the door open to a political comeback as MPs ponder life after Peter Dutton if the opposition leader failed badly on Saturday.

Politics

39 h. ago See the rapper with 62 million streams perform in Melbourne – for free

Some of the world’s most popular artists are coming to play at Fed Square at the opening of Rising.

Politics

40 h. ago Paramedics left waiting outside Bondi Junction after stabbing spree

A paramedic was left standing outside a busy shopping centre while he feared injured shoppers were dying inside after a mass stabbing spree, an inquest has been told.

Politics

42 h. ago Turf, tickets and titles: Talking points before women’s Origin opener

NSW are looking to snap a two-series losing streak in game one of the 2025 State of Origin series in Brisbane.

Politics

45 h. ago Canada’s prime minister schools the world: stand up to the bully, win the election

The world is no longer standing in America’s shadow. It is learning, quickly and with no small amount of fear, how to stand on its own.

Politics

47 h. ago Two authors are warring over claims of recipe theft. But is there really such a thing?

RecipeTin Eats founder Nagi Maehashi ignited a furore when she called out fellow author Brooke Bellamy. But experts are doubtful of unique recipe origin stories.

Events