13 h. ago In an era of wellbeing obsessions, I’ve become deeply sober un

Sure, we might be mitigating plenty of risk factors. But in the process of eliminating so many things from our lives, we also reduce connection, joy and humour.

Politics

40 h. ago The big problem with Carlton’s list: Key takeouts from round 15

There is a major obsession with Carlton’s headline acts but less focus on how much they rely on battlers, recycled players and reclamation projects. And, was Ross right? We analyse the free kicks awarded against tagger Marcus Windgaher.

Politics

49 h. ago ‘A lot at stake’: Tesla launches its driverless robotaxis on the streets of Austin

Tesla launched its long-awaited robotaxi service following almost a decade of hype from Elon Musk, kicking off a precarious new era for the carmaker.

Economics

3 d. ago Gov’s ability to read the play ranks him among the best defenders of the modern era

Pundits and pub-goers will argue for years to come where McGovern sits in the all-time greats of the game.

Politics

4 d. ago Luxury Italian hotel where George Clooney got married enters a new era

Hotel Cipriani is a haven for the truly famous, including George and Amal Clooney, who held their star-studded wedding at the hotel.

Politics

5 d. ago Iran ruler’s iron grip has lasted almost four decades. Who is the man Israel wants to kill?

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is deeply sceptical of the West, but is willing to bend when the survival of the Islamic republic is at stake.

Politics

8 d. ago Breaking down the Maroons’ next era, and the boy from Monto at its heart

A Queensland loss may force the changing of the guard, one which has already begun with Daly Cherry-Evans’ axing. We break down the Maroons’ future prospects.

Politics

1 week ago Nintendo enters the 4K era with a straightforward Switch successor

The Switch 2 is better in every way with more power, better controls and expanded platform features. But it’s a revision rather than a revolution.

Events

1 week ago Deeply flawed, highly problematic ... but FIFA’s Club World Cup is well worth your time

There’s a lot wrong with Gianni Infantino’s vanity project. But if you can look past the problems, there could be something in this new-look, 32-team tournament.

Society

1 week ago The discarded suitcase that unearthed a mystery – and an obsession

When musician Dean Manning found an old suitcase on a Sydney nature strip, it kick-started a years-long obsession about the owner’s true identity.

Politics

1 week ago One of Brisbane’s most influential bakeries to close this weekend

“Agnes Bakery represented, for me, hope.” It’s the end of an era for Anyday Group, but also the start of a new one, with a successor to soon open.

Politics

1 week ago Marles unfazed by Trump’s AUKUS review, which opposition claims is ‘deeply concerning’

The snap review comes just days before Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump attend a world leaders’ meeting in Canada.

Politics

1 week ago ‘My mind is full of scorpions’: What it’s like living with this mental illness

The writhing black mass that lives inside my head is obsessive compulsive disorder.

Politics

2 w. ago Gen Z is reliving my youth. I’m scared to point out why they’re wrong

It was the era of One Direction and Girls. I lived through it, but what would I know?

Politics

2 w. ago The dog breeds walking into Melbourne shelters and those finding a new home

A pandemic-era surge in dog ownership has resulted in larger breeds increasingly being put up for adoption as they grow full-size and become harder to manage.

Politics

2 w. ago I think my colleague is exploiting a work policy. Is my resentment fair?

I know it can be deeply frustrating to encounter and be affected by unfairness in the workplace, but I would reflect on who is really to blame.

Events

2 w. ago Meet the Americans obsessed with Australia’s mushroom murder trial

For Paul Harvel and his loyal viewers, Erin Patterson’s trial is not just a fascinating court case, but a window into small-town Australia and the country’s legal system.

Events

2 w. ago Shame, embarrassment, self loathing. The picture of an accused mushroom killer

Erin Patterson has had to share deeply personal sides of herself as she tries to convince a jury she didn’t deliberately serve a poisonous lunch.

Events

2 w. ago Brad Pitt’s GQ cover is masculine, alpha and (hopefully) the end of Hollywood’s ‘hot rodent’ era

Clad in black leather, the veteran actor shows at 61 with a hyper-masculine photo shoot that he still has what it takes. The results have, of course, gone viral.

Politics

3 w. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Dismissed as an ‘overanxious mother’, Erin’s recalls the moment she lost trust in the health system

Erin Patterson recounted a deeply distressing experience with her daughter’s early medical care that, she told the court, cemented her distrust of the healthcare system and a growing reliance on ‘Dr Google’.

Events