46 m. ago Grieving in public view, Erika Kirk blends the personal and political to further her husband’s cause

For years, she built her own conservative following while helping her husband build his. Now she is sharing her grief with her millions of followers, who have tuned in to her message of family first.

Politics

48 m. ago Family home of “luxury” Sydney rapper sprayed with 20 bullets

In June, Ali Younes told a court he feared for his safety. On Sunday morning, the house was attacked in what police called ‘brazen, dangerous behaviour’.

Politics

68 m. ago With Charlie Kirk’s death, the MAGA movement gains its first patron saint

While it’s easy to find condemnation for senseless violence, and feel sympathy towards Kirk’s wife and young children, it’s difficult to find empathy.

Events

81 m. ago NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman is on borrowed time. He knows this and so do his colleagues

NSW Liberal Leader Mark Speakman was not responsible for his party’s byelection loss, but he will wear the blame.

Politics

99 m. ago ‘The impact would be huge’: How an old railway yard could help a regional town

A coalmining town in regional NSW is expected to lose more than 1000 jobs over the next decade. A railway yard could offer a lifeline.

Politics

1 hour ago This Australian teen prodigy just matched one of the world’s best. But not the way he wanted

Australian teen runner Cameron Myers is often compared to Norwegian great Jakob Ingebrigtsen. But neither of them measured up to their expectations in the 1500m heats at the world championships.

Politics

2 h. ago Experts look to bullet casing messages for hints on motive as Trump hits out at left over Kirk shooting

Investigators have found messages engraved into four casings gathered from the scene of the fatal shooting in Utah.

Events

2 h. ago ‘I’m obsessed with you’: How Joan of Archives became an unlikely sensation

After 34 years, the Queensland librarian’s passion for rare books is still well and truly alive. Now she’s sharing it online, and finding thousands of fans.

Politics

3 h. ago After three weeks, travel warning lifted as police continue search for suspected cop killer

Facing a fraught balance between public safety and local needs, Victoria Police have lifted a travel warning for a remote town, even as a massive manhunt for Dezi Freeman continues in the surrounding bushland.

Events

3 h. ago Police investigate wild brawl between Roosters and Sharks supporters

A fight involving up to 10 people broke out between fans during the Roosters 20-10 loss to Cronulla on Saturday night.

Events

4 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

4 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

5 h. ago Welcome back, Ange: Postecoglou taunted by Arsenal fans as Forest hammered

The Australian manager had to endure chants of “sacked in the morning” from the Gunners faithful after his team’s 3-0 loss.

Sport

5 h. ago Federal government to spend $12 billion on AUKUS submarines facility

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will today announce the government is spending $12 billion on a new submarine facility south of Perth.

Economics

7 h. ago Today, the NBN is getting a huge upgrade. Here’s what you need to know

Download and upload speeds are about to skyrocket, though not for everyone.

Politics

8 h. ago I went from high school dropout to professor. What I did next shocked my colleagues

I had an unfortunate knack for finding work environments that were completely inappropriate for me as a young person, but a diagnosis explained a lot.

Events

8 h. ago From Ghost Shark to Ghost Bat, Australia finally enters the age of drone warfare

Long regarded as a laggard in acquiring military drones, Australia is beginning to embrace the potential of uncrewed, autonomous submarines and aircraft.

Events

9 h. ago All of his big, beautiful good deeds won’t get Trump into heaven

But the Bible does have some good news even for the likes of Donald Trump.

Politics

9 h. ago I just turned 60 and don’t need the money. Should I still draw from my super?

If you don’t need the money now, you could consider using it to pass on gifts to your children and grandchildren.

Politics

9 h. ago Dental care is too expensive, and it’s our super that’s suffering

More of us are using our super to access dental care, and it’s becoming one gigantic national toothache for us all.

Politics