84 m. ago AFL live updates: Undermanned Pies hold off Dockers to score brilliant win in Perth

Follow all the action from Optus Stadium as Craig McRae’s Pies take on Justin Longmuir’s Dockers under Thursday night lights.

Sport

2 h. ago AFL live updates: Daicos gets treatment on hip as undermanned Pies fight hard against Freo

Follow all the action from Optus Stadium as Craig McRae’s Pies take on Justin Longmuir’s Dockers under Thursday night lights.

Politics

3 h. ago AFL live updates: Fast start for Freo but Pies fight back in Thursday night clash

Follow all the action from Optus Stadium as Craig McRae’s Pies take on Justin Longmuir’s Dockers under Thursday night lights.

Politics

4 h. ago AFL live updates: Undermanned Collingwood take on besieged Dockers in Perth

Follow all the action from Optus Stadium as Craig McRae’s Pies take on Justin Longmuir’s Dockers under Thursday night lights.

Politics

5 h. ago AFL teams and experts’ tips: Stars return, big names miss as teams swing changes

All the ins and outs for round nine are here.

Sport

7 h. ago Schofield backs veteran to fire in Gosford Cup defence, whatever the weather

Trainer Mick Price and jockey Chad Schofield are confident Hezashocka is building nicely towards back-to-back Gosford Gold Cups.

Events

26 h. ago AFL teams and experts’ tips: Magpies ring changes for trip across Nullarbor

Collingwood coach Craig McRae promised a raft of changes to this week’s team and his selection committee has delivered with four key players avoiding the trip to Fremantle, while Jeremy Howe returns.

Sport

28 h. ago Marnus firms for opening role as Australian squad for Test final takes shape

Marnus Labuschagne is favoured to join Usman Khawaja at the top of the order and tip out Sam Konstas when Australia faces South Africa to bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles at Lord’s next month

Politics

28 h. ago Marnus firms to pip Konstas for opening role as Australian squad for Test final takes shape

Marnus Labuschagne is favoured to join Usman Khawaja at the top of the order and tip out Sam Konstas when Australia faces South Africa to bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles at Lord’s next month.

Politics

67 h. ago Justine Schofield’s four tips for making frozen vegetables more interesting

If your vegies are getting a frosty reception, embellishments like crunch, cheese and garlic butter are simple shortcuts to make them tastier.

Politics

3 d. ago No 4WD needed: Reaching Australia’s northernmost point the cheat’s way

Standing on Cape York’s tip is a worthy ambition, but if you don’t have the skills or time for the arduous 4WD journey, there’s a relaxing alternative: cruise ship.

Politics

3 d. ago Are ‘healthy’ supermarket foods actually good for you? A dietitian explains

From low-carb snack bars to vegie chips and supermarket dips, these so-called “health foods” may appear healthy, but can be anything but.

Politics

5 d. ago AFL experts’ tips and teams for round eight: Tigers bring Balta back

Here are the teams and tips for round eight.

Sport

8 d. ago Young gun joins suspended Curtis on sidelines: AFL experts’ tips and teams for round eight

Paul Curtis will miss North’s prime-time clash with Essendon as he starts his controversial ban, but he won’t be the only important Roo missing. Here are the teams and tips for round eight.

Economics

9 d. ago A second hat in a month for the Continental Deli crew in Newtown – and this time it’s vego

Sure, Flora’s menu is designed for vegetarians but the venue’s friendliness is so outsized, it ends up embracing everyone.

Politics

1 week ago Beefy to buff in just 10 weeks: What it’s really like to do the Fast 800 diet

Following a strict weight-loss program, Michael Bachelard endured twitchy legs, the fear of bad breath and constant cravings to shift his lard baby.

Politics

1 week ago Melbourne Club moves to block Sydney billionaire’s ‘creative wonderland’ plan

Billionaire Justin Hemmes faces fierce opposition from Melbourne’s most exclusive gentlemen’s club to a plan to transform a CBD car park into a hospitality precinct.

Politics

1 week ago Ginnivan back for Hawthorn, Breust to miss: AFL experts’ tips and teams

Essendon veteran Todd Goldstein returned for the Bombers for the Anzac Day clash, while a range of key defenders across the league have felt the swing of the axe. Here are the teams and tips for round seven.

Sport

1 week ago Ginnivan back for Hawthorn, Breust to miss: AFL round seven experts’ tips and teams

Essendon veteran Todd Goldstein returned for the Bombers for the Anzac Day clash, while a range of key defenders across the league have felt the swing of the axe. Here are the teams and tips for round seven.

Sport

1 week ago Ready, set, lunch: Welcome to the age of the express (and affordable) lunch

Gone are the days of the expensive long lunch. Here’s where to find some of the best express lunch deals right now.

Politics