80 m. ago Mixing pride and sorrow, Victoria says sorry to First Peoples

In emotional scenes, Premier Jacinta Allan has used her apology to First Peoples to vow that Treaty will not be a mere gesture.

Politics

82 m. ago Albanese delivers eulogy for Labor heavyweight at state funeral

The prime minister has led tributes to Graham Richardson at the colourful former Labor powerbroker’s state funeral.

Politics

3 h. ago Graham Richardson state funeral as it happened: Prime minister delivers eulogy as family and Labor heavyweights farewell late politician

The late political kingmaker has been farewelled with a state funeral at St James’ Church in Sydney.

Politics

5 h. ago Graham Richardson state funeral LIVE updates: Prime minister delivers eulogy as Labor heavyweights farewell late political kingmaker

The state funeral for controversial Labor kingmaker Graham Richardson is under way, with hundreds of dignitaries and political heavyweights in attendance.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘People want me to fail’: The woman in charge of enforcing Australia’s social media ban feels the heat

Julie Inman Grant is battling tech giants and High Court challenges while navigating her 13-year-old daughter’s conviction that the ban will “ruin her life”.

Politics

7 h. ago PM Albanese delivers message to kids ahead of social media ban

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is encouraging children to catch up face-to-face ahead of the under-16s social media ban.

Politics

23 h. ago All bravado, little humility: Hayden takes aim at England’s misfiring Archer

Jofra Archer delivered a few thunderbolts, along with a verbal barrage in the closing stages of the second Test, but Australian great Matthew Hayden says it was the pillow he carried to the game a day earlier that showed where his head was at.

Politics

26 h. ago ‘I will never forgive you’: Father delivers emotional message to daughter’s killer

Drew Douglas was killed by her partner of 14 years because she was about to leave him, a judge has heard. Now her family has faced her murderer in court.

Events

29 h. ago When the party’s over: why you ‘break’ emotionally and physically at year’s end

As the music fades and the bubbles go flat, Australia’s most relied-on people are quietly unravelling. Behind the festive cheer lies an emotional reckoning and the fleeting illusion of rest before it all begins again.

Politics

42 h. ago Player ratings: The Aussie with a perfect 10 and the Englishman who embodies Bazball without brains

The second Test at the Gabba delivered many moments that will go down in Ashes history. We rate every Australian and English player from an unforgettable match.

Politics

55 h. ago Dispute over Meghan’s claim she has contacted her estranged father after his leg amputation

A spokesperson says she “reached out” to Thomas Markle after his surgery. Her half-sister disputes that on social media, and has called Meghan names.

Politics

60 h. ago The words of a killer: Harrowing details of Warnbro mother’s death aired in court

The house in Warnbro was a place of neglect, stained by meth use. It was in this spiralling chaos that Luke Sekkouah stabbed Erica Hay to death and set her body on fire.

Events

2 d. ago Notorious child murderer Bevan Spencer von Einem dies in prison

Long suspected of taking part in a string of heinous crimes, the killer’s death is a “good thing”, according to one premier.

Events

3 d. ago Public service report casts a harsh light on state’s spending

The government’s ambitions have galloped far ahead of its capacity to pay for or properly deliver them.

Economics

3 d. ago High Court grants Attorney General leave to appeal Emma Lovell’s killer’s sentence

The Hight Court has granted Queensland’s Attorney General leave to sppeal the sentence handed down to the killer of Brisbane mum Emma Lovell.

Events

3 d. ago Emma Lovell murder case heads to High Court after teen killer’s sentence cut

Queensland’s attorney-general sought to overturn the decision to cut the killer’s 14-year sentence, which will now be reconsidered.

Events

3 d. ago The Ashes 2025 second Test day two LIVE updates: Jake Weatherald falls for 72; Jofra Archer delivers after Stuart Broad’s stinging critique

The second Test continues under lights at the Gabba with Australia chasing an ominous 2-0 Ashes series lead. Follow our live coverage.

Politics

4 d. ago Foolproof and forgiving: 20 festive recipes you can relax around

Oven unreliable? Hosting anxiety? Whatever – these don’t require a test run or precise timing, and if it still goes pear-shaped, top with herbs (or extra icing sugar or cream), to save the day!

Politics

4 d. ago The curse of Rupert: Lachlan Murdoch has a long way to go to match his dad

The empire is now safely in Lachlan Murdoch’s hands, but as his Christmas party showed, the shadow of his father looms large.

Events

4 d. ago ‘We shouldn’t mimic mediocrity’: Outgoing SCEGGS head defends single

Departing SCEGGS Darlinghurst principal Jenny Allum has warned teens worry about themselves too much in a culture that pathologises normal emotions.

Politics