5 h. ago Zelensky digs in against Trump pressure as peace talks at risk of collapse

The Ukraine president is holding firm in a deepening dispute over whether to cede land to Russia to end the war, issuing a forceful statement of his nation’s sovereignty.

Politics

10 h. ago Warren Buffett’s protege makes shock switch to Wall Street rival

Warren Buffett’s $US1 trillion conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has been dealt a blow just weeks before the 95-year-old retires.

Events

10 h. ago Andrew and Fergie set to make first public appearance since titles taken

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson are expected to attend their first royal event since being exiled from the family.

Politics

11 h. ago I don’t need a ‘butler’ at a nice hotel, just give me housekeeping

Most of the butlers I’ve come across recently are room-service attendants in nicer suits, while cleaners remain woefully underappreciated.

Politics

11 h. ago ‘It’s just really fun’: Why we’re thirsty again for the noughties

Passionfruit and vanilla vodka with a sidecar shot of prosecco: it’s being made and enjoyed a lot more than you think.

Politics

31 h. ago Piastri led the F1 title race by 34 points, but ended up third. One moment in his slide will hurt more than most

For now, Oscar Piastri will process 2025, wonder if he could have handled the tough times better, and keep his fingers crossed that McLaren’s policy of letting its drivers fight fairly persists now one of them has the world champion’s No.1 on the nosecone of his car next year.

Politics

36 h. ago Papaya rules: Piastri wins McLaren battle, but Norris the drivers’ crown over Verstappen

Oscar Piastri will have to wait to become just the third Australian to win the F1 world title – his teammate Lando Norris doing just enough to claim the 2025 crown.

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39 h. ago Formula 1 2025 finale: Piastri wins the McLaren battle, but Norris wins the war and drivers’ crown

Oscar Piastri will have to wait to become just the third Australian to win the F1 world title – his teammate Lando Norris doing just enough to claim the 2025 crown.

Events

39 h. ago Formula 1 2025 finale: Piastri leads after a stunning move on Norris that set Abu Dhabi alight

Oscar Piastri’s dream of becoming just the third Australian to win the F1 world title could be realised tonight, but it’ll take some luck. Follow the dramatic season conclusion live.

Politics

40 h. ago Formula 1 2025 finale: Piastri looks to come from the clouds to win his first F1 crown

Oscar Piastri’s dream of becoming just the third Australian to win the F1 world title could be realised tonight, but it’ll take some luck. Follow the dramatic season conclusion live.

Politics

41 h. ago What Jofra Archer said to Steve Smith that prompted cutting one

Jofra Archer saved his quickest spell of the series when it mattered least in Australia’s meagre run chase of 65 but escalated his rivalry with Steve Smith.

Politics

41 h. ago Formula 1 2025 finale: All eyes on Abu Dhabi as Piastri looks to make history

Oscar Piastri’s dream of becoming just the third Australian to win the F1 world title could be realised tonight, but it’ll take some luck. Follow the dramatic season conclusion live.

Politics

45 h. ago ‘Legal intimidation’: Peter V’landys declares war on owner of racing website

The Racing NSW chief has threatened legal action against Vicky Leonard from The Thoroughbred Report over an article that questioned his leadership of the sport.

Events

46 h. ago The Ashes 2025 second Test day four LIVE coverage: England’s late resistance stymies Australia’s victory chase

A stoic Stokes-Jacks partnership has gotten England off the ropes on day four of the day-night Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Politics

61 h. ago Piastri only third as Verstappen takes pole in Abu Dhabi GP finale

Australian Oscar Piastri will now start Sunday’s season-ender at Yas Marina on the second row, with Max Verstappen on pole.

Politics

67 h. ago The Ashes 2025 LIVE updates: Scott Boland sends Ben Duckett packing as England chase massive deficit under lights

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 Historic win: Vast Indigenous cultural landscape gains protection

A large swathe of Queensland with more than 600 significant sites will be protected from mining after being placed on the National Heritage List.

Culture

3 d. ago ‘We’re realistic’: McLaren will use team orders if necessary to secure F1 title

Top team McLaren will impose team orders if necessary to secure the Formula 1 drivers’ title and deny Red Bull’s Max Verstappen a fifth in a row, chief executive Zak Brown has said.

Politics

3 d. ago Piastri struggles as Norris leads practice times in F1 title showdown

Oscar Piastri has suffered a tough, truncated opening day in practice at the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as teammate and championship leader Lando Norris laid down a significant early marker in practice.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Out of the station and into a paddock’: Arden station is open, so where’s the suburb?

Arden is meant to be the latest attempt to turn a patch of gritty industrial land into a thriving suburb. But the precinct faces flood risks and a 30-year build-out.

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