1 hour ago Albanese stares down backbencher, opposition demands for royal commission

A departmental review into the nation’s intelligence agencies has been criticised for lacking scope and independence, but the PM said a royal commission would take far too long.

Politics

2 h. ago Australian sharemarket rallies as mining, energy stocks shine

The Australian sharemarket has made a strong start to the week, with mining and energy stocks pushing the bourse higher.

Politics

3 h. ago Horror start to weekend on Qld roads: Three dead, three charged in separate traffic incidents

A horror weekend on Queensland roads has included three people being killed in crashes on Saturday and three men being charged for dangerous driving in separate incidents.

Events

3 h. ago 16 clever recipes to clear the fridge and reset for the new year

In that post-Christmas limbo? Skip the shops and lean on leftovers. These 16 simple meals turn festive remnants and pantry staples into a fresh start.

Politics

7 h. ago Seven West shareholders overwhelmingly back Southern Cross takeover

Seven West Media shareholders have thrown their support behind the acquisition of the company by Southern Cross Media after backing the merger at today’s scheme meeting.

Politics

7 h. ago What to stream this week: A saucy retelling of the classic Amadeus and five more picks

Don’t miss the new take on the bitter rivalry between Mozart and Salieri, while Clueless’ Alicia Silverstone takes the lead again.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘I haven’t seen Penny Wong shed a single tear’: Ley takes fierce personal swipe

Ley became emotional and smacked the lectern during a press conference as she criticised Wong’s absence from Sydney since the Bondi attack.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘A long time coming’: Labor launches landmark bid to slash energy bills, plug gas shortfalls

The Albanese government has taken on the resources sector in a bid to prevent major problems in the energy market.

Science

29 h. ago ‘Bazball is officially dead’: Australia retain the Ashes after England fightback falls short

Australia have taken an unassailable 3-0 series lead after a dramatic day in Adelaide Oval, ensuring the urn will remain in their possession.

Events

32 h. ago NSW Premier Chris Minns urges protesters to avoid gathering today

The NSW Premier had a stern message for anyone planning protests on the one-week anniversary of the Bondi Beach terror attack today.

Politics

39 h. ago It takes just one driver to start a ‘phantom jam’. Can you avoid them?

It’s a mysterious yet oh-so familiar phenomenon on the roads. What makes cars grind to a halt for no apparent reason?

Politics

46 h. ago A meat cleaver, axes: The weapons taken away under WA Police’s new search laws

Police Minister Reece Whitby says the statistics show the laws are proving successful.

Events

50 h. ago Country champion takes step in the right direction after freak setback

Know Thyself proved he was back on track from a luckless setback, and ready for The Lakes, when he won at Randwick on Saturday.

Politics

58 h. ago In 2025, Maya was an Australian Open wildcard. In 2026, she’s the nation’s best hope

Australian Maya Joint was ranked outside the top 100 at the start of 2025. Now, she’s on track to be seeded at a grand slam for the first time.

Politics

58 h. ago In 2025, Maya was an Australian Open wildcard. In 2026, she’s the nation’s best women’s hope

Australian Maya Joint was ranked outside the top 100 at the start of 2025. Now, she’s on track to be seeded at a grand slam for the first time.

Politics

62 h. ago The only good thing that happened this year was celebrity impressions

It’s time we take celebrity impressions seriously.

Politics

62 h. ago Democrats rage as Trump admin says it won’t release all Epstein files today

Hundreds of thousands of documents related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are poised to be made public today, but the full cache will take weeks.

Politics

2 d. ago Minister also awaiting detail on health officials accused of corruption

The CCC alleges secret payments were taken to allow a medical company’s devices into public hospitals. The government say they don’t yet know who’s involved.

Politics

2 d. ago Minister awaiting detail on health officials accused of corruption

The CCC alleges secret payments were taken to allow the rollout of a medical company’s devices into public hospitals.

Politics

3 d. ago Three more funerals for victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack take place

Four victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack were laid to rest, including the couple that tried to stop the massacre.

Events