32 h. ago A game of chicken (jockey): Melbourne cinemas embrace Minecraft mayhem

Theatres were prepared for the phenomenon when it arrived in Australia last week, even buying industrial vacuums to clean up the mess after each screening.

Politics

39 h. ago Where Albanese and Dutton stand on the eight key issues in this election

New tax and housing policies are latecomers to the campaign agenda that will dominate debate. Medicare and a nuclear energy fight are also in the conversation.

Politics

56 h. ago ‘She smells bad’: English tennis player sorry after calling for rival to wear deodorant

Courtside microphones picked up world No.62 Harriet Dart talking to the umpire about the personal hygiene of her French opponent Lois Boisson.

Politics

4 d. ago Albanese v Dutton: what are they offering on housing, taxes, health

New tax and housing policies are latecomers to the campaign agenda that will dominate debate. Medicare and a nuclear energy fight are also in the conversation.

Economics

4 d. ago Trump can help fix Dutton’s slump, but only if he keeps schtum

Peter Dutton’s had a poor campaign so far. But a less conspicuous Trump, as improbable as that may be, may help the Liberal leader change the election conversation.

Politics

6 d. ago AFL Gather Round Super Saturday LIVE: Blues lose Acres for Eagles clash; North, Suns chase key win in Barossa Valley

The AFL’s Gather Round for 2025 kicks into gear on Saturday with four matches in South Australia, including two games at the Adelaide Oval. The afternoon game in the Barossa Valley between Carlton and West Coast shapes as the most intriguing clash.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Arguably cosmetic’: Top Australian judge Robert French quits Hong Kong court

The former High Court of Australia chief justice is the latest overseas judge to resign from the bench after Beijing’s crackdown on the city.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Gigantic joy’: Melinda French Gates on her new life after divorce

She left her billionaire husband to blaze her own philanthropic trail. Now she wants other women to revel in their independence.

Politics

7 d. ago Getting back on the horse. Collett reunion part of Berry medal chase

Jockey Jason Collett admits it is hard returning to racing after a fall, but that’s not the case with Bjorn Baker-trained Within The Law.

Politics

7 d. ago The numbers don’t lie – why Super Rugby is the best club comp in the world

A rugby-loving French data scientist has examined the figures and found that Super Rugby is superior to its European counterparts.

Sport

7 d. ago Chicken jockey! Why Minecraft movie sessions are total chaos

Screenings of the video game adaptation are being met with such extreme excitment that warnings are being issued and police have been called.

Events

7 d. ago ‘I know, I’ve won it.’ French jockey chasing another conversation

Globe-trotting jockey Christophe Lemaire is calling Sydney home this week.

Politics

7 d. ago Sydney pub turns back time, reviving its 1980s menu with prawn terrine and gazpacho

The Cricketers Arms’ former head chef has returned to his old French bistro kitchen for the first time in decades.

Politics

7 d. ago Find French snacks, espresso martini slushies and BYO wine at Sydney’s new bars

Seven new and soon-to-open bars to put on your drinks list for April.

Politics

7 d. ago The four players Essendon should trade, and a couple they should chase

Essendon’s record in the past 20 years is an indictment. Here’s what they must do, according to a former AFL list boss.

Politics

8 d. ago ‘It had an impact:’ Why it took so long for Crows to recover from camp, grand final disaster

The Adelaide chairman, a former premier of South Australia, on the future of coach Matthew Nicks, and how the Crows will chase out-of-contract stars.

Politics

1 week ago Fast approvals open door for Aurum to explore West African tenement

Aurum Resources will launch a maiden diamond drill program this month at its Boundiali South tenement in Cote d’Ivoire to chase big hits, including 20m at 10.45g/t gold.

Politics

1 week ago Marine Le Pen invokes Martin Luther King Jr as Trump criticises ‘witch hunt’ against far

Before thousands of supporters, the French presidential hopeful likened her battle against a court ruling barring her from running in the next election to America’s struggle for civil rights.

Politics

1 week ago Feu or pho? The French dish that likely inspired the Vietnamese classic

Pot-au-feu is a French classic, a one-pot wonder, a dish of meat simmered over many hours with various vegetables and a bouquet garni.

Politics

2 w. ago The family bond that would make Zac Lloyd a ‘very special’ Nathan Berry Medal winner

A 10-year-old Zac Lloyd was a page boy at Nathan Berry’s wedding - just two months before the jockey’s tragic death. Now Lloyd is being tipped to win the award named in Berry’s honour.

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