15 h. ago State of Origin Game II LIVE updates: Luai on report for possible eye gouge as Maroons hold commanding half

The Blues playmaker was put on report in the 22nd minute while NSW have been put to the sword by Queensland in Perth. Follow all the action live.

Politics

26 h. ago Optus to pay $100 million fine over sales to vulnerable customers

Optus has agreed to pay $100 million in penalties after landmark legal action from the consumer watchdog for “unconscionable conduct”.

Economics

26 h. ago $50 levy for ‘free’ green bins: Brisbane residents slugged in ‘tax

All Brisbane residents will be charged an extra $50 waste levy to cover the cost of rolling out green bins across the city, whether they choose to have a green bin, or not.

Economics

28 h. ago I tried signing up for Trump Mobile service. Here’s how it went.

Trump Mobile successfully billed my credit card, at a cost considerably higher than advertised. But I haven’t been able to start using the service yet.

Politics

66 h. ago Soaring doctor fees are a pain, but medics have another problem

The cost of seeing a medical specialist can be extortionate, but there’s another reason we’re losing our patience.

Politics

67 h. ago Police probe nearby apartment after woman’s body found in reserve

Mystery surrounds the circumstances of how a woman's body ended up in a reserve at Werrington, near Penrith.

Events

2 d. ago ‘Like an aquaplane on the ground’: The ‘bizarre’ shot that cost Adam Scott his US Open dream

The Australian was within sight of a long-awaited second major championship. Then it all unravelled.

Politics

3 d. ago Calls for spending audit as Powerhouse Museum discloses true costs of private VIP dinner

The Powerhouse Museum told state parliament that a VIP dinner cost $11,000. Invoices show the total was far higher.

Economics

3 d. ago Five graphs that show how the cost of seeing a doctor has skyrocketed

Australians are now paying more than $600 out-of-pocket for some specialist appointments. A new study shows who it’s affecting most.

Events

4 d. ago I’m a working mum. Here’s why I oppose Labor’s universal childcare

Since 2006, the cost of childcare has risen sharply across Australia. But a new plan from Labor ignores many crucial elements.

Society

4 d. ago Essendon v Geelong LIVE: Ruthless Cats making young Bombers pay for costly mistakes in front of bumper MCG crowd

The Cats and Dons take to the MCG for a twilight matchup before North Melbourne and Fremantle face off as AFL Saturday continues into round 14. Follow along for live coverage.

Events

4 d. ago ‘I’ve got that dog in me, bra’: Why Luai’s inclusion is a big win for Blues

Jarome Luai was impossible to miss at his comeback training session with NSW – and Mitchell Moses’ replacement will bring a new dimension to Laurie Daley’s side.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Cheaper fares for fans’: Supporters could fly with players on ‘NRL Air’

The NRL is carrying out a cost analysis of buying its own private jet by the end of this year to ease the travel burden on players and fans when the Perth and PNG franchises join the competition.

Sport

5 d. ago The ‘special’ talent who snubbed rugby to pledge future to Benji and the Tigers

Wests Tigers officials are tipping Heamasi Makasini – the only 17-year-old to make the NSW U19 Origin side – to make his NRL debut this season

Sport

5 d. ago The Blues got the band back together. Now they need to change their tune

Jarome Luai reunites once more with the Penrith connection that Queensland picked apart a few years ago. But so much has changed for the better.

Politics

6 d. ago Manning defends hiring contractor on $1920 a day without job description

Anthony Manning conceded he could not recall negotiating the fee, but the former School Infrastructure NSW chief said he was “comfortable” with the decision.

Politics

6 d. ago Zombies, rage, horror: Jodie Comer says her new film feels very familiar

Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later places family at the heart of a post-apocalyptic horror story. Its star says it reminded her of life under lockdown.

Events

6 d. ago Jodie Comer reveals why her new zombie thriller feels very familiar

Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later has echoes of very recent world events that seemed impossible when he made the first film in the franchise back in 2002.

Politics

6 d. ago NRL to scrutinise Tigers CEO over ‘ordinary refereeing’ claim

Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson took to a club podcast to update his supporters. The NRL is not likely to have been impressed with some of his comments.

Politics

6 d. ago Kozzy Pickett has signed until 2034. What are the risks for the Demons’ $12m deal?

The extra seven years taking him through until the end of 2034 at a cost of $12 million would make any club twitchy.

Economics