2 h. ago How Charlie Kirk’s social media machine rewired a generation’s politics

When news broke that Taylor Swift was engaged, Charlie Kirk took to TikTok: “Submit to your husband, Taylor. You’re not in charge,” he said in a video viewed 7.5 million times. It shows how Kirk harnessed the attention economy to build a political empire that has shattered the left’s grip on young voters.

Politics

2 h. ago How is that an Aussie fair go, for the War Memorial to change the rules at half

I was surprised, and not surprised, that my book had been twice rejected by the Australian War Memorial as winner of the Les Carlyon Literary Award, despite being nominated by independent judges.

Events

10 h. ago ‘Break that grip’: Trump demands NATO countries stop buying Russian oil

Trump said on Saturday he wanted to see tariffs of 50 to 100 per cent on China in order to “break” its support for Russia.

Politics

10 h. ago ‘Break that grip’: Trump demands NATO targets China over Ukraine war

Trump said on Saturday he wanted to see tariffs of 50 to 100 per cent on China in order to “break” its support for Russia.

Events

12 h. ago On a Roll: Kingsley Just in 2014 setting the Guinness world record for most consecutive rolls by an aircraft

On a Roll: Kingsley Just in 2014 setting the Guinness world record for most consecutive rolls by an aircraft (987) over Lethbridge, Victoria.

Politics

15 h. ago Watch: Scintillating Torrie Lewis breaks national record to make semi

Australian sprint queen Torrie Lewis broke her own national record in the 100 metres in the toughest heat imaginable at the World Championships, advancing through to the semi-finals.

Politics

20 h. ago Hunter was asking Charlie Kirk a question. Then a shot rang out

The TikToker is the last person to speak to the MAGA activist before his assassination. At first, he thought the gunshot was a firecracker – until he saw the blood.

Politics

20 h. ago Hawthorn veteran Breust goes down with knee injury in the VFL

Hawthorn veteran and three-time premiership player Luke Breust has suffered what appears to be a serious knee injury while playing for Box Hill in the VFL

Events

22 h. ago ‘They burned it’: Nepal’s capital is choked with smoke and gripped by fear

Days of violent protests have left the Himalayan former kingdom without a functioning government and with many of its institutions in ruins.

Events

24 h. ago Teacher’s pet to wanted man: Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder?

The man accused of shooting MAGA activist Charlie Kirk seemingly had a bright future ahead of him, as a well-liked and excellent student with no criminal history and a “great family”.

Events

24 h. ago ‘Battle cry’: Charlie Kirk’s widow speaks out after arrest of suspected assassin

The individual has been identified as Tyler Robinson, as officials provided details about inscriptions found on bullet casings with the rifle believed to have been used in the killing.

Events

29 h. ago It might be ‘the world’s best airline’, but its lounges certainly aren’t

“The lounge is large and seemingly impressive, but I found the seats uncomfortable and the customer service underwhelming.”

Politics

31 h. ago Torrie Lewis was the face of Australian athletics before Gout. But she can’t imagine how he feels

Unable to walk from an Achilles injury in April, Torrie Lewis has raced herself to fitness. Now the woman who was the face of Aussie athletics before handing the baton to Gout Gout is primed for the world athletics championships in Tokyo.

Politics

31 h. ago Inside Australia’s most dangerous lab: The fortress built to fight the world’s deadliest viruses

A sprawling complex of ultra-high-security labs, the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness sits right at the border between humans and the masses of animal viruses that would love to infect us. The labs have never been busier.

Events

31 h. ago Her mum is now 94 – but Wild Swans author Jung Chang can’t visit her in China

The bestselling Chinese-British writer on why her books are banned in China, the “incredible evil” of Mao Zedong – and China’s mission to dominate the world.

Politics

31 h. ago Torn in the USA: How Charlie Kirk’s death exposed America’s extreme divide

America has been left reeling from the conservative activist’s assassination, and many are now frightened about what might come next.

Events

36 h. ago ‘Ladies and gentlemen, we got him’: Suspect in custody over Charlie Kirk shooting

The individual has been identified as Tyler Robinson, as officials provided details about inscriptions found on bullet casings with the rifle believed to have been used in the killing.

Events

36 h. ago Converted hydro plant on Tasmanian lake continues to pump up the luxury

Pumphouse Point opened in 2015 to acclaim and awards, offering stunning accommodation in World Heritage-listed wilderness at the southern end of the Overland Track.

Politics

38 h. ago ‘I think we have him’: Trump says suspect in custody over Kirk shooting

A suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university has been taken into custody, US President Donald Trump has told Fox News.

Politics

42 h. ago Collapsed Aussie fashion giant unable to pay $25 million court fine

Although liquidators have uncovered potential insolvent trading and breaches of director duties, the claims have gone unpursued in the absence of funding.

Economics