14 h. ago How is that an Aussie fair go, for the War Memorial to change the rules at half

I was surprised, and not surprised, that my book had been twice rejected by the Australian War Memorial as winner of the Les Carlyon Literary Award, despite being nominated by independent judges.

Events

56 h. ago This Lions trio was released by the Suns. They can spoil the fairytale

They are the former Suns who were dispatched, and have gone on to become key pillars in the Brisbane Lions’ quest to defend their premiership crown. 

Politics

66 h. ago Childcare executive told worried parents to stop being emotional in wake of sex abuse charges

Affinity Education’s chief operating officer was forced to apologise to parents whose children attended a centre where alleged paedophile Joshua Brown worked.

Society

67 h. ago If we’re focused on fairness, it’s not the rich we should be worrying about

The problem is not necessarily that young people pay too much tax, but that there are some Australians who pay little to none.

Politics

3 d. ago Godolphin turns focus to Everest audition after flying start to new era

Godolphin hopes to see Beiwacht and Tempted put their best foot forward in the Run To The Rose on Saturday.

Politics

4 d. ago Hastings sells gold assets to focus on WA rare earths projects

Hastings Technology Metals will divest its WA gold assets to Metal Bank for $2.3M in shares to sharpen its focus on its Yangibana rare earths joint venture.

Politics

4 d. ago Does Ange Postecoglou still ‘believe in fairies’? We’re about to find out

Ange Postecoglou will be operating in the shadows of Brian Clough, one of England’s greatest managers at Nottingham Forest. In many ways, they are kindred spirits.

Politics

4 d. ago Scoop in September LIVE: There’s a fair bit happening at Melbourne

Follow Scoop in September for news, fresh views and whispers during footy finals.

Politics

4 d. ago Warning for Australia as child obesity rates reach grim milestone

Global efforts to combat child malnutrition have largely focused on those going hungry. But obesity in now an even bigger threat, UNICEF has warned.

Events

5 d. ago ‘No mind games here, bro’: The injury keeping Josh Papalii worried

The Canberra Raiders enforcer laughed at suggestions his ankle injury is nothing more than mind games – just ask him to show you a photo.

Events

5 d. ago ANZ Bank boss says 3500 job cuts are ‘last resort’, but needed

The bank, which is going through a period of major change, said the cuts were aimed at simplifying the bank and focusing on its key priorities.

Politics

7 d. ago Why Lynagh’s fourth concussion of 2025 has the Wallabies worried

Whether playing for the Queensland Reds or Australia, the five-eighth has been in his share of physical confrontations.

Politics

7 d. ago Wallabies negotiating to keep O’Connor after Lynagh suffers another head knock

Whether playing for the Queensland Reds or Australia, the five-eighth has been in his share of physical confrontations.

Politics

8 d. ago For a princely sum, this drawing by a king is for sale at Sydney’s contemporary art fair

As with a work by David Bowie or Barry Humphries, the value of the piece lies in the fame of its creator.

Politics

8 d. ago Retirees, it’s time to ditch the ego and focus on what really matters

There’s a popular perception, fuelled by headlines and younger generations, that older folks are sitting pretty. The reality is far less glamorous.

Politics

9 d. ago Geelong vs Brisbane AFL finals LIVE: The MCG erupts: Umpires in focus as Lions charge back after a minute of madness

It’s the battle of the big cats tonight at the MCG as Geelong face off with Brisbane. Follow along live.

Sport

1 week ago Why ending EV users’ free ride on tax may be a pothole for Chalmers

The treasurer will have to corral the states and deal with questions of economic fairness. It’s a bumpy road ahead.

Economics

1 week ago ‘There is hate’, but Roosters focused on finals rather than settling scores: Robinson

Roosters coach Trent Robinson says there is too much at stake to lose discipline in the heat of the battle against arch-rivals South Sydney on Friday night.

Sport

1 week ago Xi’s big parade was much more than a message to Trump. Should we be worried?

Wednesday’s extravagant display of raw power on the streets of Beijing belies a more troubling shift in geopolitical relations.

Politics

1 week ago The battle for a local pool and 42 hectares of Brisbane land

The fight to save a beloved local swimming pool is the new focus of a debate over an abandoned university campus just 15 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD.

Politics