2 h. ago One rule to ring them all: What changes would you make to our favourite sports?

Every sport has at least one rule that aggravates fans. If our journalists had the power to change one rule to improve their sport, here’s what they would do.

Sport

3 h. ago Confidential advice undercooked climate change to Howard government

Cabinet briefings in 2005 warned of climate change, but did not anticipate the scale and severity of the impacts now playing out.

Politics

3 h. ago Voters thought Albanese was weak on Bondi. Now he risks being seen as tricky

There will be a royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion. Not just because eminent Australians spoke out in favour, but because ordinary Australians wanted it.

Politics

10 h. ago Victoria Bushfires as it happened: 11 major fires rage, 130 properties lost as State of Disaster declared; Total fire ban until Sunday

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

Events

18 h. ago Victoria Bushfires LIVE: Dozens of fires rage as State of Disaster declared; missing family found and homes razed

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

Events

18 h. ago Victoria Bushfires LIVE: 11 major fires rage, 130 properties lost as State of Disaster declared; Total fire ban until Sunday

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

Events

18 h. ago My love letter to ye olde postie Will he mind if I email it?

Letter writers and coin collectors of the world unite! Our analogue days are numbered.

Politics

22 h. ago Victoria Bushfires LIVE: 36 fires rage as State of Disaster declared; Family missing and homes razed

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

Events

25 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Concerns over out of control blazes at Longwood, Walwa and Harcourt after nervous night for firefighters; Dozens of homes destroyed

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

Events

26 h. ago The Say Nothing author on what he looks for in a story and his intriguing Australian connection

Patrick Radden Keefe shot into the literary stratosphere after his book about Northern Ireland, Say Nothing, was name-checked by Dua Lipa and Sarah Jessica Parker. His new book is one of the most hotly anticipated titles of 2026.

Politics

27 h. ago Inside story: what it took to get Albanese to change his mind

It was a signal the prime minister could not ignore. Pressure was no longer coming only from grieving families or the opposition. It was coming from Labor’s own ranks.

Politics

34 h. ago ‘I thought the worst had happened’: WA mum’s pool nightmare sparks summer warning

New data reveals the number of children treated for injuries at Perth Children’s Hospital’s emergency department last month, with one family’s story serving as a warning to others.

Events

36 h. ago An inquiry too long in coming should be given space for its work

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a royal commission into antisemitism and the Bondi attack. It is now important the inquiry complete its work without a political focus.

Technology

36 h. ago How much will it change rugby league if the scoring team kicks off?

Not many people remember Super League fondly. Now one of the rebel competition’s controversial rules could make a return.

Sport

37 h. ago Politicians and Jewish community react to PM’s call for Royal Commission

Politicians and the Jewish community have reacted to Anthony Albanese’s call for a Royal Commission into antisemitism.

Politics

38 h. ago It took me 25 years to finish my new historical novel, but the story never left me

Journalist and author Candida Baker reflects on her career, and why the idea for her new novel never left her.

Culture

38 h. ago Albanese has acted at last but attacking commissioner is Trumpian

The announcement of a federal royal commission into the Bondi Beach shootings is our best chance to stop terror attacks.

Events

41 h. ago The Ashes teams have lost faith in Snicko. It’s now facing its own review

Cricket Australia has already undertaken to review the use of the DRS technology following several controversial instances. Fox is also set to look into whether it should make a change.

Politics

41 h. ago NSW could still need state inquiry into Bondi terror attack: Minns

The premier says leaders should be allowed to change their mind as he backed in Anthony Albanese’s decision to hold a federal royal commission.

Events

44 h. ago A Presley tale, O.J. and the apocalypse: ’90s harbingers of Trump’s America

From being evicted at Graceland to a driverless ride into the future, a return to LA reveals the fault lines of a changing America.

Politics