2 h. ago ‘Get out of the way’: Albanese asserts his mandate on Labor agenda

The prime minister pointed out that the Greens and Coalition housing spokesmen lost their seats after stymying Labor on the issue.

Politics

4 h. ago Family with budding tennis star daughters pays $6.48m for home with tennis court

Most buyers thought the slightly dated house needed another million dollars spent on renovations, the agent said.

Economics

4 h. ago The plan to make affordable homes of Melbourne’s empty, unsold apartments

Thousands of vacant and unsold units could be repurposed under a new affordable housing plan.

Politics

11 h. ago Are ‘healthy’ supermarket foods actually good for you? A dietitian explains

From low-carb snack bars to vegie chips and supermarket dips, these so-called “health foods” may appear healthy, but can be anything but.

Politics

11 h. ago Forget cost of living. Australians showed there’s another thing they care about

The Coalition and minor parties neglected the golden rule of Australian politics.

Politics

21 h. ago The trip was the wrong call, but the umpires didn’t cost the Pies victory

Patrick Dangerfield had a bigger say on Geelong beating Collingwood than the umpires did. So did the uppity Bailey Smith.

Politics

21 h. ago World leaders congratulate Albanese following landslide election victory

The White House has described Australia as a valued friend of the US as world leaders congratulate re-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Politics

26 h. ago Did Bont take the bait? Smith trades barbs with former skipper after Ballarat dig

On an election night of drama, the Magpies and Cats featured in an epic contest at the MCG, with Bailey Smith even having a crack at his former club – the Western Bulldogs – after the final siren.

Politics

28 h. ago ‘Unity came at an incredible cost’: Inside Labor’s ‘landslide’ and disaster for Dutton

Peter Dutton kept the party together after the last election through a deliberately conservative approach. And, as chief political correspondent David Crowe says, it cost them.

Politics

29 h. ago Bontempelli bites back at Smith after crack at former club as Cats hang on in MCG thriller

On an election night of drama, the Magpies and Cats featured in an epic contest at the MCG, with Bailey Smith even having a crack at his former club – the Western Bulldogs – after the final siren.

Politics

35 h. ago The Hawks’ hard calls: One key reason for their edge over the competition

The Hawks are the only team to have won premierships in every decade from the 1960s. They have been, by any measure, the club that has been most successful since the game turned semi, then fully, professional.

Politics

39 h. ago Smith takes a swipe at the Bulldogs as Cats and Pies play out an MCG thriller

On an election night of drama, the Magpies and Cats featured in an epic contest at the MCG, with Bailey Smith even having a crack at his former club – the Western Bulldogs – after the final siren.

Politics

40 h. ago ‘He’s my favourite’: The ties that bind the generations of Hawthorn rat packs

The Hawks don’t just mention the importance of those who contributed to the club’s fortunes over the past 100 years. They genuinely live their values.

Politics

40 h. ago ‘If he kicks it, I’m retiring’: Cats star explains how he almost went from hero to zero in thrilling finish

While Super Saturday dished up some one-sided thumpings, the best was saved for last as the Cats and Magpies went toe-to-toe at the home of footy. See how it all unfolded.

Politics

41 h. ago AFL LIVE: If he kicks it, I’m retiring’: Cats star explains how he almost went from hero to zero in thrilling finish

While Super Saturday dished up some one-sided thumpings, the best was saved for last as the Cats and Magpies went toe-to-toe at the home of footy. See how it all unfolded.

Sport

42 h. ago AFL LIVE: Cats and Pies deadlocked in MCG thriller; Dees fire up late over Eagles; Voss at a loss to explain thrashing

After Beveridge’s Bulldogs obliterated Port and Voss’ Blues were outclassed in Adelaide, the Pies and Cats and Eagles and Dees are going head-to-head in prime time.

Events

42 h. ago Dutton lost his seat. His colleagues were talking about his leadership before a vote was counted

Senior Coalition figures were scheduling talks with party powerbrokers for Sunday morning before results of a crushing loss to Labor were known.

Politics

55 h. ago Jones gives update on gruesome injury, AFL explains bizarre cancelled umpiring decision

Footy boss Laura Kane admitted a free kick should have been paid to the Bombers, but was satisfied with the outcome.

Sport

62 h. ago AFL round eight as it happened: Saints thrash insipid Fremantle to end three

The Dockers were dominated at the coalface, with some of their biggest stars closed down under Friday night lights.

Politics

68 h. ago AFL round eight LIVE: Ross gave his boys a public bake, and they’ve got the early edge over the Dockers

The Saints want to find form while the Dockers need a road win in Melbourne as they try to push for a finals berth. Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions from Friday night football.

Politics