6 h. ago ‘Defiantly beautiful’ image of First Nations youth challenges us all

Hoda Afshar’s winning entry in the National Photographic Portrait Prize is a powerful statement on controversial laws.

Politics

20 h. ago A teacher, schemer, dreamer but Des Hasler definitely isn’t paranoid

The Gold Coast mentor has surfed every cultural wave in his 20 years as a coach. And despite a disappointing season, he’ll be back at the helm for the Titans in 2026.

Society

44 h. ago Richard Burton was a star, but this biopic doesn’t capture his charisma

The film’s main flaw is the casting of an actor who never quite gets the famed Welshman’s distinctive voice right.

Politics

44 h. ago What’s it like to have a son who does MMA? Ask our deputy PM

On the night of this year’s federal election, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles had a very different fight on his mind.

Politics

3 d. ago Change of scenery to get most out of fast starter Passeggiata

There won’t be any reinventing the wheel with speedy mare Passeggiata when she makes her debut for Richard and Will Freedman at Kensington on Wednesday.

Politics

3 d. ago 'Mini hearts' offsetting side effects of breast cancer treatment

More women are surviving breast cancer with the help of advances in technology. But there can be a trade off the potential for the life saving treatments to damage the heart.

Politics

4 d. ago Husband of Esperance woman who abused kids said he would break wife out of prison

The husband of Sarah-Jayne Kelly, 30, who pleaded guilty to engaging in reckless conduct after she put a nasal gastric feeding tube into the noses of two of her children after falsely claiming they had cancer, made a series of bizarre claims in a prison call to his wife.

Events

4 d. ago ‘Deputy sheriff’ no more: Why Australia broke from the US on Palestinian recognition

Long derided as the United States’ “deputy sheriff”, Australia is asserting its independence from the Trump administration on a defining issue.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘On board with Coalition or quit’: Speakman fires warning to colleagues

NSW Liberal Leader Mark Speakman has taken a stand against his detractors, insisting he will remain leader and defining the party as proudly YIMBY.

Events

4 d. ago The wellness influencers giving up sunscreen – and what it could mean for cancer rates

An anti-sunscreen movement is growing on social media as influencers tout everything from beef tallow to dietary changes as ways to prevent melanoma. What on earth is going on?

Technology

5 d. ago Bulldogs stay alive in AFL finals race after pulsating win over Demons

The Western Bulldogs still have a finals pulse after rallying from a three-quarter-time deficit against Melbourne to stay within a game of the top eight. Meanwhile, the GWS Giants did what they needed to do against North Melbourne.

Sport

6 d. ago ‘I’m not giving up now’: Richard Scolyer defies cancer to run City2Surf

The former Australian of the Year continues showing remarkable resilience after the return of his brain tumour.

Politics

7 d. ago Runners of the week: Rhythm Biosciences, Roolife, Waratah & Lindian

Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is Rhythm Biosciences, after it revealed promising results from a study of its simple bowel cancer diagnostic blood test.

Events

8 d. ago Husband of WA woman accused of abusing their kids threatens to kill judge

The husband of a woman who lied about her children having cancer has made a threat to the judge who will sentence her on Monday.

Events

8 d. ago Australian cancer breakthrough could mean an end to relapse for thousands, including Colette

Finding out how “seeds” of breast cancer hide themselves in bones, why they “wake up” after years of dormancy, and how to stop them could offer hope of an end to breast cancer recurrence, and have implications for other cancers.

Politics

8 d. ago Australian cancer breakthrough could end relapse for thousands, including Colette

Finding out how “seeds” of breast cancer hide themselves in bones and how to stop them “waking up” could offer hope of an end to breast cancer recurrence.

Politics

8 d. ago A new, larger than life teaspoon sculpture lands on Sydney Harbour

The Museum of Contemporary Art has unveiled a mind-bending art installation – and a $2 million operating deficit in the same week.

Politics

1 week ago Heavy fog lifts as sunny, blue skies offer brief respite from rain

A hazardous surf warning remains in place after Sydney’s early morning fog has cleared. Clear skies aren’t expected to last until the City2Surf race.

Politics

1 week ago Opera Australia to premiere a new version of La Boheme in Melbourne as leadership tumult continues

The company’s launch comes during a year in which it has seen significant departures at leadership level and in which it recorded at $10 million deficit.

Politics

1 week ago Its sibling is unmistakably Melbourne, but does Harriot have the same pulling power?

The latest restaurant from the team behind Tipo 00 is difficult to define.

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