42 m. ago Wells left car waiting for hours at NRL grand final, costing more than $1200

Sports Minister Anika Wells hired a Comcar limousine for nearly 10 hours while she attended the 2022 NRL and NRLW grand finals, with the hourly rate more than $100.

Economics

2 h. ago Alcoa butts heads with mines department over Darling Ranges exploration plans

Bauxite miner Alcoa’s plans to drill more than 100,000 holes a year as it explores the Darling Ranges have raised the hackle of WA’s mining department.

Politics

56 h. ago One quick conversation could save your relationship this Christmas

You’re busy with school and social events, buying presents, and travelling or having visitors. It’s no wonder things can get a little strained come December.

Politics

56 h. ago Have you heard? The invisible difference that separates Sydney and Melbourne

On a recent visit to Sydney, I was stunned at how different it is from Melbourne. But the most striking aspects to me weren’t the obvious ones.

Politics

68 h. ago The Ashes 2025 LIVE updates: Starc pushes Australia’s lead beyond 100 as tail

A pivotal day in the Ashes looms at the Gabba as Australia look to shore up a potential 2-0 series lead over England. Follow all the action live.

Politics

3 d. ago England vowed they wouldn’t abandon Bazball. They did, and look what happened

Despite all their huffing and puffing after the first Test loss in Perth about not changing their approach, the visitors did just that in Brisbane.

Politics

3 d. ago This overlooked Aussie wine region has a new reason to visit

Rutherglen has a revamped hotel, and award-winning winemakers who respect heritage while trying new things – to great success.

Politics

3 d. ago Liberal moderate speaks out on Indigenous acknowledgments at events

Moderate and conservative Liberals are locked in an existential tug-of-war over climate change and migration. That’s about to spread further into cultural and national identity.

Politics

4 d. ago It’s all about the duck at this Clayton eatery specialising in Teochew dishes

Ducklicious serves cuisine originating in southern China, including soy-braised duck, seafood and claypots.

Politics

4 d. ago Labor claims Wells broke no rules with $100,000 New York flight bill

Parliamentary travel rules say ministers must achieve value for money when going on international trips. The government said on Thursday no rules were broken.

Economics

4 d. ago The US expects fans to flock to the World Cup. But has Trump scored an own goal?

Visitor numbers are down amid fears about the US president’s immigration and border security crackdown.

Politics

5 d. ago My Spotify listening age is 73 years old? I demand a recount

I never thought Spotify’s Wrapped list would be the thing that led me to an existential crisis, but here we are.

Politics

5 d. ago Out of the loo and into a museum: Trash from Sydney’s past becomes treasure

Two new exhibitions at the Museum of Sydney put local archaeology on show, and invite visitors to hunt for relics.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Doesn’t pass the pub test’: Creative Australia approves 100 overseas trips in two years

The federal arts funding agency sent officials overseas “on average once every eight days”, at a time when arts organisations are struggling.

Politics

5 d. ago Minister refuses to explain $100,000 New York flights to spruik social media ban

Taxpayers footed almost $100,000 for flights and $70,000 for an event during Communications Minister Anika Wells’ trip to New York in the days after the Optus outage.

Politics

6 d. ago Future Fund under fire for business class hotel research trip and Disneyland visit

Future Fund chief executive Raphael Arndt sent his executive assistant on two business class trips overseas to inspect hotel rooms and venues for a boardroom meeting.

Events

6 d. ago Minister’s New York dash to spruik social media ban cost more than $100,000

Taxpayers footed the more than $100,000 travel bill for Communications Minister Anika Wells’ trip to New York in the wake of the Optus outage.

Politics

7 d. ago What if a seminal moment in gothic literature took place in a modern

The show stitches together unlikely elements – trampolining, TikTok-length choreography, a live rock band and an original play.

Politics

7 d. ago Golf superstar says Australian Open ‘back on track’ after separating men and women

Australian golf superstar Cameron Smith says he’s much happier that the Australian Open has returned to its original format, after being highly critical of event organisers last year when men and women played at the same time.

Politics

7 d. ago Golf superstar McIlroy steps onto the course at Royal Melbourne

The Northern Irishman’s visit is the biggest coup for Australian golf since Tiger Woods’ appearance in 2009.

Politics