9 h. ago ‘Ignore the letter’: Schools boss intervened over contractor friend’s pay, inquiry told

The ICAC has heard that after questions were raised about a cycling buddy’s $2800-a-day pay, Anthony Manning asked for the document to be withdrawn.

Culture

9 h. ago Forget nepo babies, the new social privilege is being in a long

When my friend was forced out of a cafe because she was on her own it became clear to me that we have gone too far in prioritising people in relationships.

Politics

10 h. ago WA government accused of ‘financial trickery’ to hide real blow to household budgets

Treasurer Rita Saffioti boasted about a 0.8 per cent, or $52, cut in government fees and charges to households, but that is without the impact of the vanquished power credit.

Politics

13 h. ago ‘Depraved, monstrous’ killer jailed for life over Perth father’s murder

Patrik Weiss, a sports massage therapist for the West Coast Eagles, was senselessly killed by a man who wanted to experience what it was like to take someone’s life.

Events

14 h. ago ‘I thought my life would change’: Overcoming the invisible disease to get back into sport

About 180,000 Australians live with IBD, which includes Crohn’s and colitis. For many, the disease can make it difficult to lead an active life.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘I thought my life would change’: Overcoming an invisible disease to get back into sport

About 180,000 Australians live with IBD, which includes Crohn’s and colitis. For many, the disease can make it difficult to lead an active life.

Politics

17 h. ago My wife says she doesn’t want a birthday present. Of course it’s a trap

Luckily, this panicky Romeo knows just what to buy.

Politics

21 h. ago Trump: ‘You may have to fight’ to prevent Iran from getting nukes

Donald Trump says he's still yet to make a decision on whether the United States will join military action against Iran.

Politics

23 h. ago The former beauty queen and gangland girlfriend on her second chance

The risky and lavish lifestyle of Felicia Djamirze came to a crashing end. Then she had a long road to recovery.

Politics

23 h. ago Why the greatest beauty aid known to womankind isn’t found in a beautician’s chair

I’m not against the odd tweakment, but face-fiddling to the point of zombification is taking this anti-ageing angst way too far.

Politics

23 h. ago From ugly duckling to glamour puss: The heritage homes winning friends and influencers

Once considered gloomy in the extreme, this row of workers’ housing has been adapted to be smart and light-filled and is proving popular with tourists.

Technology

23 h. ago After three days with my family, I feel my childhood self returning. Why does this happen?

I found myself going quiet, retreating into my chair. The crushingly shy, passive version of myself I’d long thrown off was threatening to reappear.

Society

23 h. ago ‘I am genuinely on my own’: The TV chef living the wild life in Tasmania

Analiese Gregory is as adventurous as ever as she returns for the second season of A Girl’s Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Cooking.

Politics

33 h. ago ‘They tap into desire, conflict and choice’: Why we can’t resist a love triangle

Celine Song’s newest film, Materialists, brings us yet another love triangle – something many people can relate to, but rarely know how to traverse.

Politics

33 h. ago From Dengue fever to Lions bolter? The burning questions around the Wallabies squad

Joe Schmidt will name a 40-man squad on Thursday ahead of the British and Irish Lions series next month. We answer the big questions.

Events

34 h. ago Thousands join the Walk for Truth to confront Victoria's colonial past

Commissioner Travis Lovett walked over 500km in the Walk for Truth, a Yoorrook Justice Commission initiative to inform Victorians about colonisation's impact. The walk, from Portland to Parliament House, drew more than 12,000 participants.

Politics

36 h. ago Friends, finance or flag prospects? Inside Tom De Koning’s life

The Saints have thrown a king’s ransom at Tom De Koning, but he loves the Blues and his mates at the club. Which way will he go, and what factors will weigh heaviest on his mind?

Politics

39 h. ago Fight to the death: The world has to prepare for a Middle East energy storm

Markets are acting like the Middle East conflict will blow over as seen so often in the past. But this time it’s different. Does Trump understand what he did?

Events

40 h. ago This modern homage to Jane Austen is genuinely charming, but it’s no Clueless

Set in Paris, the film is a romantic comedy featuring Jane Austen fan girl, Agathe.

Politics

40 h. ago The ‘Elvis of cultural theory’ on Trump, hope and history’s lessons

Slovenian philosopher and author Slavoj Žižek believes we need a radical re-arrangement of our way of life that moves towards global solidarity.

Politics