11 h. ago It’s renowned for wine, but this NZ region has another highlight

It might be globally renowned for its wine, but this hidden gem on New Zealand’s South Island is also a haven for hikers and mountain bikers.

Politics

34 h. ago If you have a problem with thong bikinis, the problem is you

From surf lifesavers to Love Island stars, the thong is a practical beach staple – so why are we only clutching our pearls when women wear them?

Politics

35 h. ago Artbank is now 45. But what is it, and why is it marking such an odd birthday?

Artbank’s recent history has been a little turbulent but things are on the up for an organisation with a big job to do.

Politics

54 h. ago Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis marry in New Year’s Eve ceremony in Perth

The couple shared personal vows at a luxurious private villa on a sweltering Perth day.

Politics

59 h. ago Bus driver shortage forces service reduction in Sydney’s north

A private bus operator has warned that less frequent services will continue until enough drivers are recruited to fill holes in the roster.

Transport

64 h. ago On our 125th birthday, let’s rise to the test of our national character

Modern Australia has been built by countless individual acts of service, bravery, ambition and kindness – resources that we must call upon following the Bondi atrocity.

Politics

69 h. ago Your guide to all the changes in effect from January 1, 2026

From a new cash mandate to cheaper medicines and welfare payment rises, here are the main changes coming into effect in 2026.

Politics

3 d. ago Subsidies, sweeteners and price hikes: What changes on January 1

Long-promised changes in force in the new year include protections for cash, passport price hikes, and the arrival of Australia’s first Centre for Disease Control.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Nothing worries me’: Trump waves off China’s biggest war games near Taiwan

Aircraft and warships have encircled Taiwan, as China carries out its most extensive exercises ever around the island, days after the US approved a record arms deal with Taipei.

Politics

5 d. ago Man charged after brazen ‘Jingle Bells’ charity theft at Town Hall Station

The band was playing Christmas tunes when the man grabbed handfuls of cash from the donation box.

Politics

7 d. ago JD Vance is now the undisputed heir to the MAGA throne – but at what price?

Trump’s anointed successor must calm an increasingly fractious Republican movement which some say risks following its Democratic opponents down the same identity rabbit hole.

Politics

9 d. ago The year Brisbane’s property market leapfrogged past Melbourne

But as the Queensland capital sheds its “big country town” tag, the question looms large: is relief in sight for cash-strapped buyers?

Politics

9 d. ago The cost of getting a foot in the door at this Sydney private school hits $9000

Cranbrook, Kambala, Ascham and Scots will all charge $6000 or more while Queenwood, Wenona and Pymble Ladies’ College have set enrolment fees at about $4000.

Economics

9 d. ago Family holiday favourite attracts celebs with new luxury offerings

Fiji has long been regarded as the best holiday spot for families, now it’s boosting its already strong credentials for luxe experiences.

Politics

1 week ago I’ve seen jihadist training camps on the island visited by the Bondi shooters. The memory will never leave me

“No filming!” shouted teenagers, their eyes shielded by sunglasses on a cloudy day, AK-47s slung over their shoulders. 

Events

1 week ago Private school cleaner fired for stealing Christmas presents off teachers’ desks

At least one cleaner at a private school in inner Melbourne has been fired for allegedly stealing teachers’ Christmas presents off their desks.

Events

1 week ago Private yachts and $20,000 hotels: Online posts reveal exiled dictator’s life of luxury

From the moment they fled their Damascus palace via private jets and convoys of cars, the Assad family has maintained an opulent lifestyle.

Politics

1 week ago Hospital giant picks up ‘crown jewel’ from Healthscope collapse

The sale of the lucrative Canberra private hospital highlights just how many of Healthscope’s hospitals are barely viable and could face closure nationwide.

Events

1 week ago Public parkland marked as site for private Christian school riles residents

Melbourne’s thousands-strong Assyrian community have been searching for a site to open a school, but the state government’s interjection threatens to pit them against locals.

Culture

1 week ago Sex toys and shotguns: What happened when Andrew invited Epstein to Sandringham

Andrew claimed it was “just a straightforward shooting weekend”, but what staff found in the guest rooms of the Queen’s private estate left them shocked.

Politics