1 hour ago Victoria’s Airbnb boom is over, but don’t expect a rental windfall

Growth in short-stay listings has stagnated, threatening revenue from the new Airbnb levy, but experts are not convinced there will now be more long-term rentals.

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Complacency crept in’: Australia defenceless against feral rabbit boom

Lack of research and development funding has left Australia without its key weapon against exponential growth of one of the most devastating pests.

Politics

15 h. ago ‘The people, the vibe, everything’: How two Sydney suburbs plan to supercharge nightlife

Nightlife is growing significantly faster in Sydney’s west than in the east – and this is not by accident.

Politics

15 h. ago ‘Abhorrent’: PM slams Elon Musk’s X over sexually explicit images

As the wave of AI generated sexual material grows, international leaders are demanding action by tech companies to stop images generated without consent.

Technology

18 h. ago Bestselling Australian author Trent Dalton withdraws from Adelaide Writers’ Week

Trent Dalton has joined dozens of prominent writers in withdrawing from Adelaide Writers’ Week after the Adelaide Festival board removed Palestinian-Australian writer Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from the line-up.

Politics

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

26 h. ago Iranian authorities struggle to contain growing demonstrations

Iran’s supreme leader derided demonstrators as “vandals” and mocked President Donald Trump’s promise to intervene if protesters were killed.

Politics

35 h. ago Dozens of writers withdraw from event after Palestinian author dropped

Dozens of writers have pulled out of the Adelaide Writers' Week after it dropped a Palestinian author from the program.

Politics

37 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

39 h. ago Star British author Zadie Smith joins dozens of authors boycotting Adelaide Writers’ Week

Local and international writers have pulled out of one of the country’s best-loved writers’ festivals after Palestinian-Australian Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah was removed from its program.

Politics

44 h. ago When it comes to violence against protesters, this administration has a track record of lies

It is difficult to take ICE’s claims about Minneapolis seriously when it has already been called out for gross misrepresentations about its encounters with demonstrators.

Politics

50 h. ago Hydration trackers and electrolytes: How much water do we really need?

The market for hydration products and electrolyte supplements and sports drinks is growing. But nutrition and exercise experts say there are limits to their effectiveness, as well as potential for harm.

Politics

57 h. ago As it happened: People flee Longwood, Thologolong fires expected to grow significantly on Friday’s catastrophic fire danger day, Hume Freeway remains closed

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

Events

58 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: People flee Longwood, Thologolong fires expected to grow drastically on Friday’s catastrophic fire danger day, Hume Freeway remains closed

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

Events

60 h. ago More Australians picking up side hustles as cost of living pressure grows

As inflation persists and housing costs soar, more Australians than ever are taking on extra jobs and side hustles to stay afloat.

Politics

61 h. ago Victoria bushfires LIVE: Longwood, Thologolong fires expected to grow drastically on Friday’s catastrophic fire danger day, Hume Freeway remains closed

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

Events

68 h. ago Love turned this playwright into a criminal. His response will surprise you

Homosexuality was taboo when Danish Sheikh was growing up in India. At this year’s Midsumma Festival, he explores what happened next.

Events

3 d. ago The mood on Iran’s streets seems to be desperation rather than hope

This latest round of popular protest was triggered by a catastrophic collapse of the Iranian rial, which has lost more than 50 per cent of its value against the US dollar in the past six months.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Military is always an option’: White House escalates Greenland clash with NATO allies

The Danish PM says any attack would end NATO as European leaders unite behind Denmark, amid growing concern over Trump’s claims that he wants Greenland for the US.

Events

3 d. ago Family gets $4.8m after woman declared dead, then found alive in body bag

Paramedics in Detroit were accused of gross negligence over how they responded to an emergency call for a woman who was struggling to breathe.

Events