4 h. ago ‘Irrational’: China’s top spy agency attacks ASIO over espionage ‘threat’

China’s ministry of state security has verbally attacked Australia’s intelligence agencies, accusing them of fabricating a “Chinese spy threat” while carrying out their own espionage in China.

Events

11 h. ago The sad Beckhams split is a reminder to be a cheer squad not a jury

The people your children bring home may seem a bit random, but loving them is an investment in your family.

Politics

17 h. ago The 24 common scams and traps travellers fall for (and how to avoid them)

I paid $40 for something that should cost $4. Traps that await you in the world are many and varied – and even seasoned travellers like me can fall for them.

Politics

17 h. ago Christine owned a home. Then she separated and can’t buy back in. She’s not alone

The 56-year-old can’t rent-vest, her ex couldn’t buy her out and buying a family home is no longer an option.

Politics

30 h. ago AFLW round one updates: How an ‘incredible experience’ at the first game inspired a family

Welcome to our AFLW blog for round one. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Sport

33 h. ago A production of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard is playing in Melbourne. Well, sort of

Experimental theatre group Pony Cam have taken Chekhov’s final play and put their own spin on it.

Politics

40 h. ago The family that kills together stays together in this apocalypse with a twist

40 Acres presents a new take on a familiar theme that will almost certainly leave you feeling shaken up.

Events

41 h. ago Amazon launches its own ‘trusted’ version of Temu in Australia. Here’s what we know

Amazon is introducing Haul, which will sell thousands of products under $25 to go head to head with ultra-cheap online retailers Temu and Shein.

Politics

41 h. ago This Sydney woman lost $200K to a notorious street scam. Her family blames a ‘zombie drug’

Dozens of Sydney women have been targeted on the city’s streets in the past two years. The fraudsters may be using a dangerous drug that sends victims into a compliant delirium.

Politics

41 h. ago We’ve worked hard, got an education, found jobs. But it’s not enough

The social contract, the idea that a job is enough to feed and house a family, has been lost.

Society

54 h. ago Rural revolt: Jeremy Clarkson leads a very British backlash against JD Vance

The vice president is spending a family holiday in Britain, peppered with formal discussions on fraught issues such as Ukraine and free speech – but some locals are not happy.

Politics

58 h. ago The type of negatively geared landlords who lose the most money

Some owners of an investment property are losing $6900 per year, but others have managed to lose less.

Politics

3 d. ago Aussie mum reveals property blunder that left her $30,000 out of pocket

For two years, Nicole and her family lived in a beautiful new apartment by the beach. Then things went downhill.

Politics

3 d. ago Media a bust for Stokes but the billionaire’s fortunes are in good shape

Forget the share wipeout - the Stokes family’s industrial juggernaut is being bolstered by two recession-proof customers: governments and miners. 

Politics

3 d. ago Divots, fines and injuries: Why Souths fans should avoid storming field if Johnston breaks record

Alex Johnston is a chance to break Ken Irvine’s try-scoring record on Saturday. Souths fans should avoid storming the Allianz Stadium pitch – for their own safety.

Events

3 d. ago Going through divorce? Don’t assume your family trust is impenetrable

In the messy aftermath of a relationship breakdown, be warned that the courts are not shy about tackling family trusts.

Politics

3 d. ago Where do Brisbane’s richest families send their kids? Search your school here

The median family income of parents at one Brisbane school exceeds $340k, but many private school families still begin saving years in advance.

Politics

3 d. ago Zoe Walker had ‘sparkle’ and grit. Police have charged her partner with her murder

Police have charged Zoe Walker’s 46-year-old partner after she was found dead at her home on Sunday. Her family is remembering her for her determination and “sparkle”.

Events

3 d. ago Zoe Walker had ‘sparkle’ and grit. Police have charged her partner with murder

The 38-year-old was found dead at her home on Sunday, and police have charged her partner with murder. Walker’s family is remembering her for her determination and “sparkle”.

Events

4 d. ago Landmark court victory came in yet another case that should never have been heard

Dr Munjed Al Muderis’ case was the latest example of how a dozen money-driven defamation lawyers have made a cottage industry of extracting fees from rich clients only to score a spectacular own goal.

Events