3 h. ago More than 30 rising stars have been poached by French academies. This is how Australian rugby is fighting back

They are the ‘lost boys’ of Australian rugby: two teams worth of talented youngsters who have been poached by French clubs, and many are the giant forwards so sorely need by the Wallabies.

Sport

3 h. ago In 2025, Maya was an Australian Open wildcard. In 2026, she’s the nation’s best hope

Australian Maya Joint was ranked outside the top 100 at the start of 2025. Now, she’s on track to be seeded at a grand slam for the first time.

Politics

3 h. ago In 2025, Maya was an Australian Open wildcard. In 2026, she’s the nation’s best women’s hope

Australian Maya Joint was ranked outside the top 100 at the start of 2025. Now, she’s on track to be seeded at a grand slam for the first time.

Politics

7 h. ago She helped save the Melbourne Cup, then read on social media that her job was at risk

Dr Grace Forbes is rarely mentioned in the same breath as star former jockey Michelle Payne, but both have had a profound effect on the history of the Melbourne Cup. On Friday, Forbes’ time at Racing Victoria officially came to an end.

Politics

7 h. ago The Ashes third Test day three recap: The science behind Starc’s stranglehold over Ben Stokes

The England captain knows what’s coming from the Australian quick – but is powerless to stop it. He has now been rolled 12 times in Tests by the champion left-armer.

Politics

14 h. ago Cynicism about Frydenberg is familiar – and tempting. It’s also grossly uncharitable

The former treasurer’s speech at Bondi Beach this week did not sound like anything produced by the Australian political system in a long time. That was its power.

Politics

15 h. ago Blanket support for hospital reform after probe into baby’s death

There’s blanket support for hospital reform after a disturbing report into the death of baby Tommie Starkie at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Western Australia.

Events

16 h. ago Head’s hometown masterclass leaves Australia in total control

A hometown century from Travis Head has Australia in total control of the third Test. On a day when England threatens to fight back, Head remains unbeaten on 142, guiding Australia to 4-271 and a commanding 356-run lead at stumps.

Politics

17 h. ago The cynicism of Frydenberg is familiar — and tempting. It’s also grossly uncharitable

The former treasurer’s speech at Bondi Beach this week did not sound like anything produced by the Australian political system in a long time. That was its power.

Politics

18 h. ago Australian gun buyback scheme announced following Bondi Beach terror attack

Anthony Albanese has announced sweeping gun reforms in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, bringing in the largest buyback scheme in almost 30 years.

Events

18 h. ago French anaesthetist ‘Dr Death’ killed 12 patients to ‘feed his thirst for power’

Frederic Pechier worked as an anaesthetist in two clinics when patients went into cardiac arrest in suspicious circumstances between 2008 and 2017.

Events

19 h. ago ATC board to remain in charge after court win over Racing NSW

The Australian Turf Club, which owns and operates Sydney’s major racecourses, has come out on top in the first round of its battle with the state’s powerful industry regulator.

Events

19 h. ago ASX ends the week in the green as banks and tech shares climb

The Australian sharemarket has finished the week on a high, buoyed by banks and tech stocks, after positive news on inflation helped push Wall Street higher.

Politics

21 h. ago ‘Marzo? Surely, not Marzo? He was the heart and soul of everything’

Peter Meagher was one of the 15 victims of Sunday’s shooting at Bondi Beach. He was a very great rugby man, and his legacy will live on.

Politics

22 h. ago WA faces gas supply cliff amid warning rising energy prices could kill off businesses

The supply cliff prompted a warning from the Australian Energy Market Operator that if the price of the commodity continues to rise it may result in gas-reliant WA businesses shutting up shop.

Events

24 h. ago The Ashes 2025 LIVE: Stokes out for 83 after England fightback as Starc strikes with new ball

Australia are chasing the last two wickets as England attempts to battle at Adelaide Oval for day three of the third Test. Follow along for live updates.

Events

24 h. ago ASX rises as banks climb; WiseTech to take no further action against White

The Australian sharemarket has climbed in early trade, buoyed by banks and tech stocks, after positive news on inflation helped push US shares higher overnight.

Events

25 h. ago ‘I can get him’: Texan rabbi asked injured policeman for his gun before being wounded in Bondi massacre

Leibel Lazaroff helped tend to a police officer shot at Bondi before offering to engage the terrorists in a fight to save others.

Events

26 h. ago ASX set to rise as Wall Street jumps; WiseTech to take no further action against White; TikTok deal reached

US stocks are jumping on Thursday following an encouraging report on inflation that could help the Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year.

Events

27 h. ago ASX set to rise as Wall Street jumps; WiseTech to take no further action against White

US stocks are jumping on Thursday following an encouraging report on inflation that could help the Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year.

Events