71 m. ago McKay’s perfect strike seals Carlton’s gutsy victory over St Kilda

McKay’s match-winner also ensured “Spud’s Game” would not be overshadowed by the so-called Tom De Koning Cup.

Events

7 h. ago The six extra minutes that left Panthers ace facing race against time for Origin

The Penrith winger is blaming himself for being out of action so long.

Politics

9 h. ago As I cover the world’s biggest stories, my mind always returns to that Australian classroom

So often during my time in Europe, I have been struck by deja vu – only to realise that Ms Needham had brought me here once before, through the pages of a history book.

Politics

9 h. ago It’s time to meet the mystery woman behind Hitchcock’s greatest hits

The full power of Daphne du Maurier’s writing is unleashed in new stage productions of The Birds and Rebecca.

Events

10 h. ago It didn’t stand out at first, but the Archibald Prize winner suits the times

There were stronger portraits, but the glorious chaos of Julie Fragar’s work captures the global mood.

Politics

10 h. ago Undertaker ran a ‘backyard operation’ where up to 20 bodies were laid out at a time

Funeral director Peter Tziotzis claims he was unfairly portrayed as evil and cold-hearted, but a lawyer has argued he is habitually dishonest.

Politics

13 h. ago As it happened: Portrait of Justene Williams wins prestigious Archibald award

A portrait of artist Justene Williams has won the $100,000 prize. Winners of the Wynne and Sulman winners have also been revealed.

Politics

13 h. ago Archibald Prize LIVE updates: Julie Fragar wins Archibald Prize

A portrait of artist Justene Williams has won the $100,000 prize. Winners of the Wynne and Sulman winners have also been revealed.

Politics

13 h. ago Artist Julie Fragar wins Archibald Prize with portrait of best friend

Fragar sketched Flagship Mother Multiverse (Justene) in one sitting and then worked on it for three months. She plans to use the $100,000 prizemoney to buy an easel she hasn’t made herself.

Culture

16 h. ago Archibald Prize LIVE updates: Tell us who you think will win?

On what is arguably the biggest day on Australia’s arts calendar, finalists for the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes are gathering to learn who will win.

Politics

22 h. ago Game theory explains why the Liberals lost – and how to win next time

It’s a game plan Angus Taylor knows better than most, but he probably shouldn’t be leading the charge.

Politics

22 h. ago Perth woman’s family fear retribution despite not guilty verdict in murder trial

Aleesha Gilmore was found innocent of the murder of schoolboy Cassius Turvey on Thursday. However, she still faces more jail time over her involvement in a series of assaults and a kidnapping in the days before Cassius was attacked.

Events

27 h. ago ‘Two strikes’ policy for dodgy taxi drivers as Victoria moves to clean up industry

Taxi and ride-share drivers who break the rules multiple times will have their licences suspended or cancelled under a two-strikes policy to be legislated by the Allan government.

Events

30 h. ago Black smoke billows from Vatican on second round of voting, no pope elected

Thousands of people have been gathering in St Peter’s Square to witness the time-honoured tradition which signified that no candidate had garnered the two-thirds majority needed to become the new pope.

Events

30 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan’s lead over Hamer in Kooyong grows; Ratnam concedes Wills; Rising star Wolahan bows out

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

Politics

30 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Wills didn’t fall to the Greens, but its margins have shifted; Ryan’s lead over Hamer in Kooyong grows

In a seat named after a failed explorer, this electorate seems ready to chart a new course – even if, this time, it decided to wait a little longer.

Politics

31 h. ago Who was the last PM to win a second term? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

Can you tick the right boxes with this week’s knowledge test on local and international news?

Politics

34 h. ago AFL hands down verdict as Rioli apologises, takes time away from football

Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli will not play in this weekend’s Showdown against Adelaide as the league announced a one-match ban hours after Rioli said he would not play this week.

Sport

35 h. ago For every ‘footy dork’ there’s a Bailey Smith: Why my No.3 jumper is in good hands

The last thing we want is Smith rolling out the “one week at a time” junk the next time the Cats win a thriller.

Politics

35 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ratnam concedes Wills; Ryan’s lead over Hamer in Kooyong doubles overnight; Bandt concedes Melbourne

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

Politics