58 m. ago Yze says Balta’s been ‘punished enough’; Rioli trains as coach calls for social media changes; AFL exec’ to depart

Noah Balta is likely to play in Richmond’s AFL side on Saturday just days before he is sentenced for assault over a December attack on a man in Mulwala, while Willlie Rioli has returned to training at Port Adelaide following a racism drama.

Sport

5 h. ago Louise ‘cherished time with family’: Mum mourned as husband charged with murder

Cameron Hunt was arrested 200 kilometres away in Redcliffe after his wife’s body was found in the charred remains of their home.

Events

6 h. ago China’s new barges would make invading Taiwan easier and more efficient

China has been practising unusual manoeuvres off its southern coast involving three special barges. Experts say it changes the equation on Beijing’s war readiness.

Politics

7 h. ago Chris Scott does not care what anyone thinks about Geelong's late outs

Geelong Cats coach Chris Scott is asked about his club's habit of making late changes to their team.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘I guess I can’t ever do comedy again’: New mum Becky Lucas on the medical emergency that changed her

Stand-up star Becky Lucas worried she wouldn’t be able to write jokes again.

Politics

7 h. ago Planning a trip to Trump’s America? I need to change your mind

The land of the free is far from the exciting, welcoming country it once was. Trump’s autocracy now greets you at the border.

Politics

23 h. ago Carlton’s Kemp out for the season; Goodwin braces Melbourne for change

Carlton have confirmed that Brodie Kemp will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has demanded changes at his winless club ahead of Saturday’s game.

Politics

23 h. ago Carlton’s Kemp out for the season; Voss ban stands; Goodwin braces Melbourne for change

Carlton have confirmed that Brodie Kemp will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has demanded changes at his winless club ahead of Saturday’s game.

Politics

26 h. ago White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood hit back at an SNL sketch. But was it cruel or comedy?

Saturday Night Live took aim at Aimee Lou Wood’s distinctive smile in a thin attempt at satire. It did not go well.

Events

26 h. ago White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood hit back at an SNL sketch. Was it cruel or comedy?

Saturday Night Live took aim at Aimee Lou Wood’s distinctive smile in a thin attempt at satire. It did not go well.

Events

26 h. ago How can I buy my first home in this economy? Experts rank most popular methods

Will using your super help or harm you in the end? What if I can’t withdraw from the bank of mum and dad? We examine common strategies Millennials and Gen Z use to get into the market.

Politics

27 h. ago It’s the biggest diplomatic event ever to be held in Australia. This city would be the perfect host

Australia’s bidding to co-host the COP climate summit next year. South Australia has a story to tell in tackling climate change, so Adelaide should host the event.

Politics

27 h. ago This city would be the perfect host to the biggest diplomatic event ever held in Australia

As a centre with a story to tell in tackling the challenges of climate change, Adelaide is a prime contender to co-host the COP climate summit next year.

Politics

27 h. ago If COP climate summit comes to Australia, this city would be the perfect host

As a centre with a story to tell in tackling the challenges of climate change, Adelaide is a prime contender to co-host the COP climate summit next year.

Politics

27 h. ago ‘It’s uncomfortable right now’: Goodwin braces Demons for change

The Demons are under significant pressure after a winless start to the season, prompting coach Simon Goodwin to demand changes ahead of Saturday’s game at the MCG.

Politics

30 h. ago ‘Mum’s been shot’: Grandmother gunned down by ‘cowards’ in drive

Kim Duncan was found at the house with a gunshot wound. Two other people in the home were uninjured.

Events

32 h. ago ‘No takeover’: Harvard refuses to surrender independence after Trump threat

Trump’s demands include ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, changing admissions and hiring, and curbing the “power” of certain students, faculty members.

Politics

37 h. ago He’s worked with Tilda Swinton and Ryan Gosling. Now he’s testing his latest project in Melbourne

Former Saturday Night Live writer and cult comedy favourite Julio Torres has brought his newest experimental work to Australia.

Politics

47 h. ago Two years ago, Jayden was failing school. A single thing changed that

Almost 30 per cent of year 7 students are not meeting proficiency standards in reading. The NSW government plans to spend $80 million a year on a program to fix it.

Politics

47 h. ago My suburb is one of Melbourne’s tiniest. I want to make it bigger

The heart of my suburb was ailing when we moved here – until something changed. Now my neighbours want to gatekeep it from new residents.

Politics