19 h. ago Minister ‘working every day’ as flood disaster strikes state’s north

The disaster recovery minister had booked leave for shortly before Christmas, when regions in North Queensland copped a year’s worth of rain.

Events

20 h. ago ‘This is our grand final’: But SCG curator isn’t feeling the heat ahead of Ashes finale

The Boxing Day Test was over inside two days. SCG curator Adam Lewis has given an early indication of how the pitch will play in Sydney.

Politics

40 h. ago Netflix’s monster hit Stranger Things is finally over. Was it worth it?

After five seasons, the sci-fi-horror-nostalgia series has wrapped at last. But did the Duffer Brothers stick the landing?

Events

45 h. ago Australia demands China respect trade deal after shock beef tariffs

Australia’s trade and agriculture ministers have condemned China’s decision to impose new tariffs that could cost the beef industry $1 billion a year.

Events

48 h. ago Australia back subcontinent specialists, injured stars in T20 World Cup squad

Australia has named its 15-man squad after missing the semi-finals of the past two tournaments.

Events

48 h. ago Why Australia has backed two spinners with one wicket between them for T20 World Cup

Australia have named their 15-man squad after missing the semi-finals of the past two tournaments.

Politics

51 h. ago China sets beef import quotas in hit to Australia and other exporters

The Australian Meat Industry Council said the measures could slash its beef exports to China by about a third, hitting trade worth more than $1 billion.

Events

54 h. ago ‘OK, I’ve dealt with all of this’: Why Evonne Goolagong’s story still matters

Lila McGuire is playing the tennis legend in a new ABC TV series. She may have been born decades after Goolagong’s final victory but much about her life is familiar.

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54 h. ago Ditch the music, and don’t lecture us: 10 resolutions the AFL should adopt in 2026

If the 2025 AFL season had been a movie, Margaret Pomeranz would have been hard-pressed to give it more than three stars. It’s time for the league to hit 2026 with a new resolve.

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54 h. ago The 2026 manifesto: How the Good Food team plans to cook this year

Why let cookbooks gather dust or woks stay unloved? These are the recipes and techniques we’re finally tackling this year.

Society

2 d. ago Sussexit? Harry and Meghan desperate to downplay staff exodus

Of all the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s staff departures of recent year, the loss of a deeply loyal executive director will hit the hardest.

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2 d. ago Car ploughs into power pole after allegedly speeding from police

Two men have been seriously injured after the car they were travelling in hit a power pole and flipped.

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3 d. ago Two charged after semi automatic guns, drugs allegedly found in Melbourne home

Two people have been hit with multiple trafficking charges after more than 20 guns, as well as illicit drugs, were allegedly seized in Melbourne’s north-west.

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4 d. ago ASX rises in early trade as banks, energy stocks gain; gold miners slump

Banks, retailers and energy stocks bolstered the Australian sharemarket in early trade, making up for a plunge in mining stocks after volatility hit precious metals overnight.

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4 d. ago After 20 years on tour, Wawrinka is keen to finally play in Perth

Swiss tennis great Stan Wawrinka says he is looking forward to taking on some of the best players in world during the 2026 season despite announcing this upcoming tour would be his last.

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4 d. ago The best things we ate in Melbourne in 2025 worth blowing the budget for

There’s fancy lasagne that’s like no other in town. A dessert that won over a dessert-hater. And a schnitzel with an oozy layer of cheese inside.

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4 d. ago The best things we ate in Sydney in 2025 worth splashing out on

We happily blew the budget for a buttery pasta, a fancy dry-aged steak and an Opera House-shaped dessert.

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5 d. ago This school topped the state for VCE scores, despite having no year 12 students

Students who golf, figure-skate and work 30 hours a week are among those who returned some of the state’s best VCE results, even if they weren’t in their final year of school.

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5 d. ago More risks and more muscle: De Minaur sets sights on Sinner, Alcaraz

Australia’s Alex de Minaur is back in Sydney for the United Cup, but his real focus is on Melbourne as the world No.7 eyes his first grand slam semi-final and more.

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5 d. ago Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2025 LIVE: 33 yachts retire as SHK Scallywag 100 dethroned by Comanche

Suspected broken ribs on two yachts, missing life rafts on two more and a new race leader headline the finale of the 80th Sydney to Hobart.

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