4 h. ago How a vitamin in beer and vegemite could prevent our most common cancer

Scientists have found vitamin B3 may significantly reduce risk of non-melanoma skin cancers. The building body of international evidence has its roots in Australian research.

Politics

6 h. ago Netflix, Disney and other streamers to be forced to pay for more Australian

After years of deliberation and haggling, a deal to support Australian screen content via quotas is finally imminent.

Technology

11 h. ago How US raider sport ‘transcends’ local bids for Brisbane 2032

As contenders for Brisbane Olympics inclusion are shortlisted, an American initiative is pushing to usurp traditional Australian codes.

Politics

12 h. ago ‘They got gangs here’: How Sydney got caught up in New York’s mayoral race

A candidate for mayor of New York City established a volunteer vigilante force to patrol Sydney’s train network in 1992. Here’s what he thought of Parramatta.

Events

12 h. ago ASX slips ahead of RBA decision; Miners, energy stocks, utilities fall

The Australian sharemarket opened lower on Melbourne Cup Day as investors await the Reserve Bank’s interest rate decision and outlook for future rate cuts in the afternoon. 

Politics

17 h. ago ASX set to fall ahead of RBA decision; AI stocks prop up Wall Street

The Australian sharemarket is set to open lower on Melbourne Cup Day as investors await the Reserve Bank’s interest rate decision and outlook for future rate cuts in the afternoon. 

Politics

17 h. ago From the brink to billionaires: Sydney brothers land $14.8 billion Microsoft deal

Four years ago, the ASX rejected Iren when it tried to list. Now, it’s signed one of the largest contracts ever awarded to an Australian technology firm.

Economics

18 h. ago This Italian charmer came along in a strong year for restaurants, but it still stands out

Tucked down a city laneway, 10-year-old Trattoria Emilia walks the line between tradition and modernity, without anything seeming forced or cutesy.

Politics

25 h. ago Three hours of free power for everyone from July – but there’s a catch

Electricity companies will be forced to offer a new type of bill plan that supplies all households – with and without solar panels – with free power during the middle of the day.

Politics

28 h. ago Labuschagne just made his fifth century in eight innings. This is his advice to Konstas

Marnus Labuschagne says Sam Konstas will be a future Australian star and has backed the young opener to use his likely Ashes snub as fuel for improvement.

Politics

31 h. ago How Ubud avoids the ‘warfare’ of Australian literary festivals

Janet DeNeefe argues her festival operates outside the publishing cycles that often inform who is programmed at such events.

Events

32 h. ago Does Australia still stand with Ukraine? The reality no longer matches the rhetoric

In the past 12 months, the Australian government has made no new contributions of any kind to Ukraine – military, humanitarian or reconstruction. It’s baffling.

Politics

35 h. ago Bank shares drive ASX into the green; Westpac gains 2.8 per cent

The Australian sharemarket moved higher on Monday, as Westpac’s results helped to spark a rally in the big four’s shares.

Politics

35 h. ago ‘No Australian wants Andrew’: Calls grow to remove royal from Australian line of succession

Independent MPs say Andrew is not a fit and proper person to have even a slight chance of ever becoming Australia’s head of state.

Politics

36 h. ago Physics of the atmosphere will ignore atmospherics of Australian politicians

Abandoning 2050 as the target time to reach carbon neutrality is the wrong move – and it will raise the cost of shifting to renewable energy.

Politics

40 h. ago Three arrested after man allegedly kidnapped from Sydney home

Police were told a group of people forced their way into a home in Riverwood and allegedly assaulted a 42-year-old man.

Events

41 h. ago ‘True gentleman’: Panthers pay tribute to club icon John Farragher

The former front-rower, who suffered a life-changing spinal injury playing for Penrith in 1978, has died aged 68.

Politics

42 h. ago ASX set to dip, Wall Street boosted by Amazon; RBA day on Tuesday

The Australian sharemarket is set for a tepid start to the week while mortgage holders are unlikely to get a helping hand on Tuesday.

Politics

42 h. ago The deported kingpin, the Chinese gang and the vape brand controlling an Australian black market

Intelligence shows notorious kingpin Kazem “Kaz” Hamad has partnered a China-based crime group to command the entire supply chain of illegal vapes flooding the Australian market.

Politics

42 h. ago Firefighter pay dispute has cost almost $9m of taxpayer money on lawyers alone

A three-year battle between the government and the firefighters’ union is in its final stages, but not without significant legal costs.

Economics