19 h. ago Baby Priya brought compassion to the parliament. Then four men hijacked the debate

A rare display of grace and bipartisanship occurred in the House of Representatives this week. But four conservative male MPs used the opportunity to reignite the abortion wars.

Politics

31 h. ago ‘We’ve got a replacement for the champ’: Waller joy as Autumn Glow shines in Golden Eagle

James McDonald booted home the star mare to win Australia’s second-richest race at Randwick, her eighth victory from eight starts. Will she target the Cox Plate next year?

Politics

38 h. ago Why England have stacked their bench – and given the Wallabies an opportunity

Steve Borthwick’s side has a strange look – almost lightweight up front – and has no doubt been picked with a view to combating England’s recent record of slow November starts.

Politics

48 h. ago Put your general knowledge to the test with the Good Weekend quiz

Trivia buffs: can you get a perfect score in the interactive superquiz.

Politics

52 h. ago Lloyd ready for Golden opportunity to score big on Linebacker

Young gun jockey Zac Lloyd believes there’s more to come from him and Linebacker, and he’s hoping they can deliver an upset in the $10 million Golden Eagle.

Politics

52 h. ago Bookmaker fears Autumn Glow’s ‘Winx feel’ could bring $1m loss

Autumn Glow has been all the rage with punters as she tries to extend her winning streak to eight on Saturday in the $10 million Golden Eagle at Randwick.

Politics

56 h. ago He won soccer’s Ballon d’Or. Now Michael Owen wants to conquer the racing world

The Liverpool and England legend, who suspects Sir Alex Ferguson signed him for his knowledge of thoroughbreds, will send out Seagulls Eleven in Saturday’s Golden Eagle at Randwick.

Politics

61 h. ago From Mick Jagger to a secret menu: 50 years of Victoria’s Restaurant of the Year

Its silver service and classic Cantonese food has made chefs, politicians and underworld figures all fans. We look at its legacy on its golden anniversary.

Politics

3 d. ago Why the world’s best jockey brushed Derby day to ride Golden Eagle favourite

James McDonald hopes Autumn Glow can one day rank as one of the best he has ridden, but he is not expecting the galloper to have it all her own way in the Golden Eagle.

Politics

3 d. ago Baker hopes change in luck gives Golden Eagle contender a sniff

Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker was unlucky in last year’s Golden Eagle but he hopes a draw in gate one can give Perfumist a shot at an upset this time around.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘I want the colours on him’: How owner landed Golden Eagle triple threat

Prominent owners Francis and Christine Cook will have three runners, their first, in the $10 million Golden Eagle on Saturday at Randwick.

Events

3 d. ago How this Aussie giant’s annual meeting turned into a board lynching

By the end of James Hardie’s 17-minute AGM, chair Anne Lloyd and two fellow directors had lost their jobs. As far as shareholder protests go, this was one for the history books.

Politics

3 d. ago Bloodbath not over for James Hardie as investors sack their chair

James Hardie investors have dumped chairwoman Anne Lloyd and two other board members in an unprecedented display of anger, and its CEO may be next.

Events

3 d. ago Jennifer Lawrence wanted to do more ‘weird things’. Die My Love fits the bill

After feeling hijacked by the Hollywood system, the Oscar winner was ready to unravel in a performance that should win her an Oscar.

Politics

4 d. ago Chris Waller’s Golden Eagle favourite has won her first seven starts. Is she the next Winx?

Premier trainer Chris Waller says Autumn Glow is spot-on to keep her unbeaten record alive on Saturday at Randwick. He just wishes the race was still at Rosehill.

Politics

5 d. ago Golden Eagle field falls short as Autumn Glow scares off rivals

The Golden Eagle did not attract a full field of acceptors for the first time, but a Japanese contender is on track to test Autumn Glow’s unbeaten status.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘They are sadists’: How abusers are using the dark web to infiltrate childcare centres

Some of Australia’s biggest childcare providers rely on casual staff to keep centres open – creating opportunities for predators to slip through the cracks.

Transport

5 d. ago ‘He’ll be ready’, but wild weather may cost Khawaja his dream Ashes scenario

Three days of severe weather could thwart Matthew Renshaw’s golden chance to prove he warranted a Test comeback.

Politics

5 d. ago Valetini showed the Lions his might. Now for a Twickenham encore against England

Rob Valetini’s ready to return to his best form against England after fighting back from a calf niggle that has frustrated him since the British and Irish Lions series.

Politics

6 d. ago The English raider Premier League stars will be cheering on in the Golden Eagle

Seagulls Eleven, a horse owned by several Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club players, including James Milner and Danny Welbeck, will run at Randwick on Saturday.

Sport