7 h. ago Matt had three seconds to capture the perfect shot. He nailed it

What is it like to come face to face with a leopard seal in Antarctica – and capture the moment? Wildlife photographer Matthew Smith knows.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘I was a bit scared’: The moment Jorgensen thought Lions dream was over

After a cruel World Cup blow and an injury scare this season, Waratahs star sets his sights on the British and Irish Lions series.

Politics

11 h. ago Schmidt doesn’t want Suaalii wrapped in cotton wool ahead of Lions series

The Wallabies coach was a nervous on-looker when Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was concussed, but is keen for his star player to return to Super Rugby.

Politics

15 h. ago Backlash against net zero is ‘manna from heaven’ for Fortescue: Forrest

Despite doubts about the economics of green hydrogen and Donald Trump’s aversion to clean energy, Andrew Forrest isn’t ready to back down on his dream.

Politics

15 h. ago ‘It’s a con’: Billionaire ‘Twiggy’ Forrest unloads on net zero

Despite doubts about the economics of green hydrogen and Donald Trump’s aversion to clean energy, Andrew Forrest isn’t ready to back down on his dream.

Politics

21 h. ago Taniela Tupou’s scrummaging destined to be a Lions storyline

Whole Tests could swing on scrum interpretations, especially between Tupou and Ireland’s Andrew Porter.

Politics

29 h. ago Roos, Lions draw in Tassie; Tigers’ tackle topples Eagles on a seesawing Sunday

It was a day off cliffhangers in the AFL, with cellar-dweller North Melbourne sharing the points with the reigning premiers and the lead changing 15 times at the MCG before the Tigers triumphed.

Politics

45 h. ago Alicia marks first Mother’s Day with tiny fan of the greatest team of all

Baby Heath burst into the world as the rousing Geelong Cats theme song blared in the birthing suite. It was a surreal moment for his Brunswick mum – one of thousands celebrating motherhood for the first time.

Sport

59 h. ago Concussion could end Suaalii’s Super Rugby season as Lions series looms

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii looks to have played his last game of the season for the Waratahs after he was concussed for at least the fourth time in his short football career.

Sport

65 h. ago Wallabies stars issue plea for maligned prop to take on Lions

Two Wallabies have come to an under-siege star’s defence, with one declaring: “If there’s any chance we have of winning a Lions series ... he has to be involved.”

Politics

3 d. ago American influencer caught up in Vatican City crowds as new pope is appointed

American influencer Morgan Riddle was caught up in chaotic crowds in the Vatican the moment the new pope was appointed.

Events

3 d. ago The Offspring pull out all the stops in a gig filled with confetti and nostalgia

In a gig at Rod Laver Arena, the iconic band show that when they’re on, they’re on – but there’s a bit of whiplash when it comes to their set.

Politics

3 d. ago Advantage Lions: Relying on England the right call for tourists

England’s rise had downplayed the earlier prospect of an underwhelming Lions squad based on the premise that Ireland had plateaued.

Politics

3 d. ago This spiritual son of Francis could be the bridge a broken world needs

It began not with thunder, but with a curl of white smoke against a bright blue Roman sky. For a brief moment, all sound in St Peter’s Square seemed to vanish.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump inks ‘trade deal’ with the UK, but 10 per cent tariffs to stay

Both sides acknowledged the details were yet to be finalised, but lauded the arrangement as a historic moment between the two great allies.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Do I even know how to play rugby?’ Battling Wallabies star ready to miss Lions tour

In a remarkably raw interview, Taniela Tupou opens up on his form slump and why he is prepared to miss out on selection to face the British and Irish Lions.

Sport

4 d. ago Goodwin denies Oliver reports, says onballer will play this week; Voss cagey on Curnow injury scare

Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver is happy at Melbourne and the three-time All-Australian will face the Hawks. Meanwhile, Michael Voss says his star forward was involved in an unexpected training clash with Tom De Koning.

Events

4 d. ago Would you pay $135 to watch a squad get named? Welcome to Lions mania

After four years of feverish debate, the British and Irish Lions will announce a squad to tour Australia on Thursday night. Here is everything you need to know.

Economics

4 d. ago At my dream job in the ’80s, the chauvinism surprised me: I blame early zoologists

When Ema Walraven became a zookeeper in the 1980s, she found the attitudes to women positively Darwinian.

Society

5 d. ago ‘Better scared than dead’: Doctor’s urgent warning to accused mushroom killer

When Erin Patterson mentioned her children had eaten leftover beef Wellington, a doctor warned against her reluctance to have them checked out.

Events