11 h. ago ‘It’s now in 48 countries’: Australian playwright follows international hit with companion work

Suzie Miller has followed up the phenomenal success of Prima Facie with Inter Alia.

Events

17 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

21 h. ago Not just Harry and Lachlan. What if all of generation next fail to succeed?

From the royal family to the Murdochs to Nepal, the next generation is restless. And then there’s climate change.

Politics

21 h. ago Gould, Bulldogs close ranks around Galvin’s family after online abuse

The online abuse of Lachlan Galvin has prompted Canterbury football manager Phil Gould and chairman Adam Driussi to pay special attention to the young half’s family.

Politics

25 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

34 h. ago ‘Why should we ignore the children of Gaza?’ Hospital slammed after cancelling panel on children in war

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s abrupt cancellation of the session has been met with dismay by doctors.

Events

34 h. ago ‘Why should we ignore the children of Gaza?’ Hospital slammed for pulling panel on children in war

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s abrupt cancellation of the session has been met with dismay by doctors.

Events

45 h. ago ‘We are all dressing up more,’ says Tommy Hilfiger, as preppy returns

As the casual looks of recent years recede, Tommy Hilfiger says preppy style has been the key thread through 40 years of success.

Politics

56 h. ago Australian War Memorial changes book prize rules to reject Ben Roberts

When the judges announced acclaimed journalist Chris Masters as the winner, it proved a step too far for the institution.

Events

3 d. ago The stat you’ve never heard of: The secret herbs and spices behind Collingwood’s success?

This is the little-known performance measure that could brighten the smile of Collingwood fans as the Magpies chase a second flag in three seasons.

Politics

3 d. ago The college dropout who just became the world’s richest person

Larry Ellison’s success was boosted by a close relationship with Donald Trump and has been accompanied by a well-documented history of lavish living.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Pleased the matter is behind them’: Murdoch children break silence over family deal

Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch and James Murdoch have spoken out after the multibillion-dollar settlement that ended the long-running family dispute.

Society

3 d. ago Her behaviour is bonkers, but the Liberal Party’s rank and file can’t get enough of Jacinta Price

Price’s political persona is built entirely on her grim-faced certainty about everything. Her rapid rise since entering the Senate in 2022 owes much to her willingness to involve herself in whatever culture war issue is on the go.

Politics

4 d. ago I told a complete stranger a secret. From now on, I’m sticking to small talk

Younger people are forgoing the pleasures of superficial chats and diving right in. It’s too much for me.

Politics

4 d. ago Dangerous escalation of war in Europe as Polish PM condemns Russian drone incursion

Poland and NATO allies scrambled fighters to shoot down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace in what its military described as an “act of aggression”.

Events

4 d. ago Polish PM calls emergency meeting as Poland shoots down Russian drones ‘violating its airspace’

Donald Tusk says drones posing a direct threat were immediately shot down, marking the first time Poland has engaged Russian targets in its airspace since the Ukraine war began.

Events

4 d. ago How the NRL’s trash talk king dragged Marky Mark into a war of words, and lost

Over a Magic Round beer, Mark Nawaqanitawase was “cruisy, gentle and well-spoken”. Then he left the game’s angriest winger lost for words.

Events

4 d. ago ‘Act of aggression’: Poland shoots down Russian drones ‘violating its airspace’

Fighters jets have been scrambled to shoot down Russian targets over Poland for the first time in the Ukraine war.

Events

4 d. ago Banks pull ASX higher after weak start; BHP, Rio fall on $80b mining merger

The Australian sharemarket had a wobbly start in Wednesday’s trading session even after US stocks hit fresh records overnight.

Politics

4 d. ago Banks pull ASX higher after weak start; BHP, Rio fall on $75b mining merger

The Australian sharemarket was slightly higher on Wednesday lunchtime, having struggled all morning even after US stocks hit fresh records overnight.

Politics