9 h. ago ABC’s John Lyons to miss Trump, Albanese Oval Office meeting

The public broadcaster’s Washington bureau chief will be a no show after the PM’s office rejected repeated requests for a spot in the press pack.

Politics

22 h. ago What most Australians expect from Albanese when he meets Trump

The PM will meet the US president in the Oval Office on Tuesday morning, and exclusive polling has revealed how most voters hope the conversation will go.

Politics

22 h. ago Albanese’s meeting with Trump won’t define Australia’s place in the world. Nor should it

The fixation with the US alliance detracts from how Australia’s influence has grown over the course of the 21st century. The Oval Office meeting will not change that.

Politics

45 h. ago The key card Albanese can play to keep Trump on side in Oval Office

Avoiding a “Zelensky moment” or the humiliation of South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa will be a top priority for the prime minister as he walks into the White House this week.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘The time had come’: Charlie Curnow explains why he left the Blues

The Sydney recruit and two-time Coleman medallist has opened up on his difficult final year at Carlton, why he needed a change, and his relationship with Michael Voss.

Politics

4 d. ago Madagascar’s military coup leader says he is ‘taking the position of president’

Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who led the rebellion that ousted President Andry Rajoelina, says the armed forces will be in charge of the African island nation for up to two years.

Politics

6 d. ago Khawaja’s student and Konstas’ waterboy: Inside boom teen’s Test apprenticeship

Victorian wunderkind Ollie Peake will face Sam Konstas at Junction Oval this week with the aim of emulating his peer’s rapid rise to Test stardom.

Society

1 week ago Brian Cook was saying goodbye to footy. Politicians and powerbrokers hung on his every word

The Deputy PM, an ex-Premier and former league bosses united to honour Cook, who gave his thoughts on the three powerhouse clubs he helmed – the Blues, Cats and Eagles.

Politics

1 week ago Souths crashed after Maguire took them to the title. Will history repeat in Brisbane?

After Michael Maguire led South Sydney to premiership glory, there was a rapid decline. Here’s why things are likely to be different at the Broncos.

Events

1 week ago Michael Slater has an oval in honour of him. It’s yet to be renamed

For more than a year, Wagga Wagga council has been wrestling over a decision to rename the controversial oval despite vandalism attempts and community backlash.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Some patients have suffered harm’: Podiatric surgeons to be stripped of title amid confusion

Health ministers have agreed to force podiatric surgeons to rename after a review found widespread confusion over their ability to perform invasive foot surgery without a medical degree.

Science

2 w. ago Lack of resilience, internal fights, culture issues: Voss’ brutal best

Carlton coach Michael Voss has conceded he “fell short” as a leader during a horror AFL season in which the Blues “culturally defeated” themselves.

Politics

2 w. ago Walsh’s superstardom will now know no bounds. He has one man to thank

Rugby league has had plenty of stars. But we’ve never seen anything like Reece Walsh. And the man to thank is Michael Maguire.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Been chasing this since 2014’: Maguire earns place among coaching legends

Michael Maguire has joined Jack Gibson, Wayne Bennett, Tim Sheens, Phil Gould and Chris Anderson in rugby league coaching’s most exclusive group.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘I fell short’: Voss takes blame after Carlton’s horror season

Carlton coach Michael Voss has conceded he “fell short” as a leader during a horror AFL season in which the Blues “culturally defeated” themselves.

Events

2 w. ago Why serial abusers like Michael Slater are likely to strike again

The former cricketer has harassed and assaulted women in three states. His case highlights how the system fails to protect women amid a domestic violence crisis.

Events

2 w. ago Doctors awarded 20 per cent ‘stopgap’ pay rise after mass resignations

The government said it would honour the Industrial Relations Commission’s verdict, ending a dispute triggered by the resignation of hundreds of psychiatrists.

Events

2 w. ago Doctors awarded 20% interim pay rise after mass resignations

The government has said it would honour the Industrial Relations Commission’s verdict.

Events

2 w. ago Doctors awarded 20% stopgap pay rise after mass resignations

The government has said it would honour the Industrial Relations Commission’s verdict.

Events

2 w. ago Moment truck crashes into Loreto College school bus, injuring dozens of schoolgirls

Dashcam footage aired in the County Court of Victoria has shown the moment a truck, driven by Brett Michael Russell, crashed into a bus carrying dozens of schoolgirls on their way to a NASA camp in the US. There were 27 students injured, along with four adults. The 63-year-ol driver knew the brakes of the truck and trailer he towed were faulty, and pleaded guilty to a dozen charges on Wednesday.

Events