2 h. ago Behind the cockpit door: How pilots spend their time on long hauls

Flights where nothing out of the ordinary happens and the weather is great are rare because there is always something to deal with.

Economics

17 h. ago Beach, beers and a kick: How England’s Ashes cricketers are spending their Noosa break

Members of the travelling English media posted photos of the squad on social media at the beach on Wednesday, the second day of their Sunshine Coast jaunt.

Economics

19 h. ago Kick off summer (finally!) at one of these 12 hot new Melbourne bars

Celebrate with a mango and sake cocktail on a resurrected city rooftop, $15 martinis that come with a loyalty card, or something else frosty.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘Backdoor way to control access’: World reacts to social media ban

As Australia brings in the world’s first social media ban for teenagers, other countries are watching closely and many want to introduce similar measures.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘Parents need help’: US Republicans back Australia’s social media ban as tech groups attack

Australia’s move has galvanised advocates for reform in the United States, despite lobby groups claiming the Australian ban will “severely disadvantage” US companies.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘Figured it would stick’: NZ police officer makes arrest 20,000 kilometres from home

Mark Strongman was at the Tower of London as a tourist with his family. But the moment he heard a commotion ahead of him, he kicked into work mode.

Events

26 h. ago ‘Prepare for intense emotions’: Teens plot workarounds as social media ban begins

The world’s biggest social media platforms are expected to kick more than half a million Australians off their apps while thousands plot ways to get around the ban.

Politics

38 h. ago Rio2 transforms into dual producer with Peru copper mine deal

Rio2 Limited is acquiring the Condestable copper-producing mine in Peru for a total of US$217 million, instantly transforming the company into a producer of precious and base metals.

Politics

45 h. ago Alcoa butts heads with mines department over Darling Ranges exploration plans

Bauxite miner Alcoa’s plans to drill more than 100,000 holes a year as it explores the Darling Ranges have raised the hackle of WA’s mining department.

Politics

66 h. ago Man charged with Nazi salute as part of federal police blitz

Police have also seized swastika-bearing swords, charged a British man with hate crimes and a 21-year-old with possessing extremist material as part of a week-long crackdown.

Events

66 h. ago Swords, extremist material and Nazi salutes: Three men charged as part of federal police blitz

Police have hit three men with Nazi-related charges and seized swastika-bearing swords as part of a week-long crackdown.

Events

68 h. ago Role models and collaborators: how to help your child through the social media ban

The social media ban for children under 16 kicks in very soon. How well your child adjusts depends in part on how you handle it.

Politics

68 h. ago Social media is a key part of Isabella’s day. This is what worries her most

The social media ban for children under 16 kicks in very soon. How well your child adjusts depends in part on how you handle it.

Politics

4 d. ago Why did I have to pay $18,000 in tax when consolidating my super?

Untaxed components in super accounts are relatively rare these days, and they all have to be taxed eventually.

Economics

4 d. ago I had a huge fear of commitment, but an earthquake gave me the jolt I needed

Filmmaker Paul Feig talks about the terrifying moment that made him realise he had to marry his partner.

Politics

5 d. ago TikTok is making ‘upsetting’ changes to comply with the social media ban. Here’s how it will work

Some tech giants have already started kicking under-16s off their platforms. For others, it’s only a matter of time. What is consistent among them all is that they don’t agree with Australia’s world-first legislation.

Technology

6 d. ago Pacgold gears up new South Australian mine for first gold pour

Pacgold Limited is about to restart its newly acquired White Dam gold mine in South Australia, ahead of a drill program and pregnant leach solutions set to flow.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Trying to erase it from the face of the earth’: Drones show carnage in Ukrainian town

Russian forces have nearly encircled a town that was once home to 46,000 people, but which is now an uninhabitable shell after a brutal year-long assault.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Trying to erase it from the face of the earth’: Drones reveal devastation in Ukrainian town

Russian forces have nearly encircled a town that was once home to 46,000 people, but which is now an uninhabitable shell after a brutal year-long assault.

Events

7 d. ago Throwing a party? This is the one room everyone will judge you on

As party season kicks off, there’s one room in the house that deserves more attention than most. Here’s how to prepare it well.

Events