9 m. ago Giant caverns, pinpoint accuracy: Inside the mission to finish Sydney’s largest tunnelling jigsaw

Like a gigantic Meccano set, the most challenging part of the city’s under-harbour motorway tunnels is about to start in massive caverns beneath the inner west.

Events

8 h. ago Council starts late on Cup Day, with parks and BOM on agenda

Two new public precincts were unveiled at the first council meeting since Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner returned from Dubai.

Politics

9 h. ago Up in smoke: NSW Labor closes Sydney stores in illegal tobacco raids

NSW Labor has started the first of its raids on stores selling illegal tobacco. 

Events

10 h. ago ‘Move over, Ben’: How Jamie Melham pushed her husband aside in incredible Cup ride

We break down the champion jockey’s history-making race. Watch how she did it.

Politics

11 h. ago Rawiller makes all the right moves in Big Dance as Gringotts stars again

Nash Rawiller was at his brave and bold best to rule on Big Dance day as Gringotts secured back-to-back titles, giving trainer Ciaron Maher a trifecta.

Politics

11 h. ago This horse finished last with breathing problems. His trainer explained what happened

Buckaroo was a $10 chance and considered one of the class horses in the Cup. But after a late call to run the horse, the race didn’t pan out as hoped.

Politics

13 h. ago Chalmers and the RBA tamed the ‘inflation dragon’, can they ride the ‘inflation camel’?

Interest rates are now unlikely to change until well into next year – and the Reserve Bank revealed two key economic “humps” that have caught its eye.

Politics

13 h. ago Prince William draws on star power to try to move the world on climate

The Prince of Wales will be joined by singers including Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes when his $100 million Earthshot Prize stages its annual awards in Brazil.

Politics

13 h. ago How Prince William is using $100m –  and Kylie Minogue –  to sway world leaders

In Brazil, the heir to the throne will draw on the soft power of the monarchy this week, safely distanced from the scandal over his uncle.

Politics

13 h. ago Far from the Andrew scandal, Prince William lands in Brazil – with a string of celebs

In Brazil, the heir to the throne will draw on the soft power of the monarchy this week, safely distanced from news about his uncle.

Politics

14 h. ago Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: Your last minute guide to every horse in the cup as race gets ready to jump; Presage Nocturne firms as new favourite over Al Riffa, Half Yours

The race that stops a nation is about to jump as we bring you live updates on all the final scratchings, betting fluctuations, and expert tips for the field of horses. Follow our rolling coverage.

Politics

15 h. ago Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: The $500,000 bet that made Al Riffa the favourite; Rain watch as Zahra stars ahead of Cup ride

Follow all the action from Flemington as we gear up for a huge day of racing and fashion ahead of the race that stops the nation.

Politics

16 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Hastie leadership threat looms for Ley; Medieval tower collapses in Rome, killing worker; Horses, punters gear up for Melbourne Cup 2025

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

Events

16 h. ago Diane Ladd, triple Oscar nominee and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89

The actress starred in a number of films with her daughter, and both were nominated for Oscars for one of them, Rambling Rose.

Politics

24 h. ago The 11 suburbs that have fallen out of the ‘million dollar club’

Experts warn the dips could be the start of a long decline, but could offer opportunities to buyers with more appetite for risk.

Politics

24 h. ago Trump may have started this global trade war, but Xi’s winning it

The US president’s tariff warfare has done more than generate choppy surf. It has unleashed chaos to the extent that it is rewiring international alliances.

Politics

24 h. ago Revealed: Why WA mum jailed for starving teenage daughter believes trial was unfair

The woman and her husband, who lived in the wealthy Perth suburb of Floreat, were found guilty of neglect after ballet teachers noticed the girl was emaciated and weak.

Events

31 h. ago I’ve watched Gai Waterhouse transform this horse — and something is different

A horse attempting the Melbourne Cup for the third time hasn’t triumphed in more than 30 years. But something about this runner feels different — a new calmness, a sharper focus, and a maturity that wasn’t there before.

Society

33 h. ago Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson files appeal against conviction

Mushroom killer Erin Patterson has filed an appeal against her triple murder conviction.

Events

33 h. ago A touring Indian superstar cops racist abuse. I’m sad, but not surprised

His social media following outnumbers the population of Australia and yet, Punjabi pop star Diljit Dosanjh was the target of xenophobic hate during his tour of Australia.

Politics