4 h. ago My oldest friends are getting divorced and our friendship group is unravelling

For close to three decades, we did everything together. Camping trips when the kids were little, impromptu weekends away when they were old enough to leave at home. But now ...

Politics

14 h. ago Alanna Smith had the best year of her WNBA career. The league is falling apart

Last month, Alanna Smith was named the WNBA co-defensive player of the year. Next month, she might get shut out of playing in the league.

Politics

15 h. ago Your phone can suddenly become a fire risk. Here’s what to do.

When your phone is no longer sitting flush in its case, it’s a big, honking sign of danger.

Events

18 h. ago Smith on notice: AFL sends warning letter to Cats after another controversial social media post

The latest post was from an old episode of The Footy Show, in which Sam Newman verbally attacked Caroline Wilson.

Events

19 h. ago ‘England watch out’: Hazlewood’s lively start to summer spells Ashes danger for tourists

After helping flatten India’s top order in the first ODI match, Josh Hazlewood is hoping Perth will provide a similar pitch for the first Ashes Test so he and Mitchell Starc can do the same to England’s Bazballers.

Politics

41 h. ago As a Jew, I feel less safe than ever, but now we must share Gazans’ agony

For my child’s sake, my heartbreak over October 7 and the surging antisemitism in its wake cannot shield me from what lies buried in Gaza’s rubble.

Politics

52 h. ago The battle lines have been drawn between the AFL’s clubs and players. Trade period proves it

This trade period underlined a new resolve among the AFL clubs, with long-term contracts squarely in the spotlight.

Sport

52 h. ago Financial ignorance isn’t bliss – it’s a serious, dangerous problem

Despite more women working than ever before, household responsibility for finances still falls to men.

Politics

64 h. ago How soon is Nowra: Smith’s pair primed to grab winning double

Warwick Farm trainer Matthew Smith reckons Cool Rupert and Can’t Touch This are ready to salute in Sunday’s meeting on the South Coast.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump cools on ‘incredible’ weapons for Zelensky in wake of Putin call

The Ukraine president is keen to get some of America’s most dangerous missiles but Trump has moved to re-engage with Vladimir Putin.

Politics

3 d. ago Inside one man’s mission to reveal the truth about American Express

After two regulatory investigations spanning three years, John Smith wants Australia’s privacy regulation overhauled.

Events

3 d. ago Nowhere to train to be forensic psychiatrist after embattled hospital deemed too dangerous

Withdrawing the training posts from the hospital for mentally ill prisoners throws the pathway to become a forensic psychiatrist into disarray.

Science

3 d. ago Mey day, Mey day: This is the horse we expect to win the Caulfield Cup

An English galloper and an Italian jockey loom as the biggest danger to Jamie Melham’s date with destiny.

Politics

3 d. ago From the clothesline to the national spotlight, now a new home for iconic photographs

Mervyn Bishop is a groundbreaking force in photojournalism, and it all started in Brewarrina at a young age with slides and a sheet strung up on the clothesline.

Politics

4 d. ago Antony Kidman’s work was pioneering. Now his daughter is stepping up

Antonia Marran has become the keeper of her father’s legacy: his pioneering work in adolescent and youth mental health.

Politics

4 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Hawks take aim at ‘ridiculous’ Essendon demands for Merrett; Dons throw captaincy open; Hayward ‘pumped’ to join Carlton

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Events

4 d. ago Bomb pipes, ‘terrorist handbook’ and 50 stolen snakes allegedly discovered in 21

The alleged raft of dangerous items triggered a visit from the bomb squad. Police found the snakes kept in plastic storage containers in a spare room.

Events

5 d. ago This private school costs $24,000 a year. It says it can’t afford more staff to help kids with learning difficulties

Hamilton and Alexandra College has had to make cuts it never wanted to make, impacting daily school life for students and staff.

Economics

5 d. ago Dangerous drug alert issued after second Queensland death in a week

As Schoolies and festival season approach, experts fear the proliferation of synthetic opioids will claim more lives.

Politics

5 d. ago England overlook Roosters star Smith in favour of veteran who flopped in NRL

Billy Smith enjoyed the best season of his injury-plagued career for the Tricolours, and put up his hand to represent the country of his heritage. He received a “thanks, but no thanks”.

Events