7 h. ago Australian discovery sheds light on how pregnancy and breastfeeding protect against cancer

While it has been known for decades that women who have children and breastfeed are less likely to develop breast cancer, scientists believe they have now pinpointed exactly why.

Politics

27 h. ago Shore prepares for a special farewell as principal set to depart

Staff and students were urged to send in their messages of support, to be added to a photo book which will be presented to John Collier at the end of his term.

Politics

3 d. ago Rare discovery in Kosciuszko National Park as NSW rejects Barilaro

Ecologists found a critically endangered creature in footage from a camera set up to monitor feral cats. It is found only in one other location in NSW.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Big beautiful shed’: Touring the new $836 million Sydney Fish Markets with its designers

Architect Fred Holt was told by his wife not to mess up the new fish markets, because every Sydneysider has a special memory. This is how he tackled it.

Economics

4 d. ago The 11 travel rules you need to know (and the ones you can ignore)

Traveller investigates which overseas laws can get you deported, jailed or fined, and which are fine to ignore.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Big beautiful shed’: Touring the new $836 million Sydney Fish Market with its designers

Architect Fred Holt was told by his wife not to mess up the new fish market because every Sydneysider has a special memory. This is how he tackled it.

Economics

4 d. ago King Charles meets Indigenous leaders to mark 40th anniversary of Uluru handover

The King arrived at Australia House in London to see a traditional performance by Anangu people who flew to the UK for the gathering.

Politics

4 d. ago The five times a contractor flew into Sydney to hand cash to ‘kickback mastermind’

An anti-corruption inquiry has heard that Ibrahim Helmy was handed bundles of cash by a Queensland contractor on five occasions.

Politics

4 d. ago Healing huts and mindfulness: How bees became the new wellness influencers

The benefits of keeping bees go beyond honey. As more people are discovering, these super pollinators are the perfect antidote to a busy world.

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4 d. ago Bomb pipes, ‘terrorist handbook’ and 50 stolen snakes allegedly discovered in 21

The alleged raft of dangerous items triggered a visit from the bomb squad. Police found the snakes kept in plastic storage containers in a spare room.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Wow, you are very special’: The moment Ka Ying Rising revealed just how good he is

The world’s best horse is in Sydney to win the world’s richest race on turf. Trainer David Hayes and jockey Zac Purton have pinpointed the instant they realised his class.

Politics

7 d. ago I’ve done my fair share of risk taking overseas, but I’ve changed

There have been a lot of opportunities I’ve turned down because my vivid imagination focused on what might happen.

Politics

7 d. ago Messi magic, ICE raids and gun ranges: What two Socceroos have learnt about America

Kye Rowles and Patrick Yazbek are discovering the many faces of the 2026 World Cup co-hosts – from world-class players and searing summer heat to deportations, travel bans and a uniquely American gun culture.

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7 d. ago Diane Keaton and me: Director Gillian Armstrong’s tribute to a unique artist

Diane Keaton starred in my 1984 MGM film Mrs Soffel with our superstar Mel Gibson. So, two superstars. Not always a fun thing for them, I discovered.

Politics

9 d. ago This man just had his baby shaking execution halted because his conviction might be based on ‘junk science’

Shaken baby syndrome is seeing Australians jailed for a controversial medical diagnosis. That’s changing in jurisdictions overseas.

Politics

9 d. ago Seven wins, 32 starts, but Sunday’s Bathurst 1000 will have extra meaning for Craig Lowndes

The Bathurst track has held a special place in his heart since he made his debut there alongside Peter Brock in 1994. On Sunday, he matches the legend’s record.

Politics

1 week ago Zenith locks in big Queensland discovery with thick gold hits

Zenith Minerals has locked in its big new Queensland gold discovery with some uber-wide gold intercepts from its Red Mountain project near Bundaberg.

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1 week ago ‘He holds a special place’: Zahra, Without A Fight return to where the magic first happened

Dressed in his famous yellow and black-spotted silks, Mark Zahra caught up with his good-luck charm, the horse he piloted to the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double in 2023.

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1 week ago Buddhist monk allegedly sexually abused young children in temple

Naotunne Vijitha’s six alleged victims attended the temple with their families between 1994 and 2002, some for special celebrations or ceremonies to mourn loved ones.

Politics

1 week ago John Foreman launches special Christmas pops orchestra event

Musical maestro John Foreman launches a festive themed pops orchestra in a 10 day Christmas gala.

Politics