43 h. ago Nobody will admit they’re behind Mick Gatto’s famous phone call, but he seems sure

When the underworld figure rang a developer demanding money, he was very clear which company he was representing. That company insists it wasn’t them.

Technology

60 h. ago Instead of pashing my husband I’m watching Jennifer Aniston with a blowdryer. I’m a phubber

Maybe I’ve been married too long, but suddenly the phone has become inexplicably irresistible.

Politics

60 h. ago The subtle but persistent form of partner neglect seeping into our homes

Maybe I’ve been married too long, but suddenly the phone has become inexplicably irresistible.

Politics

63 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Charlie Kirk shooter suspect identified; Trump praises Anthony Albanese after phone call; Sussan Ley considers reshuffle after Jacinta Price sacking

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Politics

67 h. ago A disconnected phone is giving people a chance to say goodbye to their loved ones

Rotary-dial phones left in nature are helping some people finally say the things they’d wanted to express – but couldn’t.

Politics

4 d. ago Gamers used to phone a friend. Has the internet spoilt the fun?

Reddit and ChatGPT have replaced computer clubs and gaming guides, making it easier (and lonelier) to crack the code.

Politics

4 d. ago Son of famous racing family suffers spinal injury, in serious condition after race fall

Tom Prebble is in a serious condition after a heavy tumble in the last race at Warrnambool on Tuesday.

Events

4 d. ago Spinal surgery for son of famous racing family after race fall

Apprentice jockey Tom Prebble has had spinal surgery at The Alfred hospital after a heavy race fall at Warrnambool on Tuesday.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Brutality unleashed’: New Banksy on court wall depicts judge attacking protester

The new work by the elusive street artist appeared on a wall outside one of London’s famous courts. It came days after a large pro-Palestine protest in the city.

Events

5 d. ago How Mick Herron fell in love with Jackson Lamb and the Slow Horses

Mick Herron wanted to write a standalone novel. Then he found he had too much fun with the world and characters he had created.

Politics

7 d. ago Bryan Brown met his dad just 10 times. He was determined to turn up for his kids

“It was like he was just another man, not my father,” the famous actor recalls this Father’s Day.

Politics

9 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Slain police officer mourned by hundreds in Melbourne, Wong weighs in on Andrews controversy

Look back on the news that made headlines from around Australia on September 5.

Events

9 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Slain police officer mourned by hundreds in Melbourne, Wong weighs in on Andrews controversy

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Events

9 d. ago This bakery’s famous dulce de leche vanilla slice is now in Southbank

The Delahey bakery has moved in with Tribu Coffee on a busy corner site near the CBD.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘The hottest place to be’: Trump turns White House Rose Garden into ‘Club’

For a president who already has his own club in Florida and numerous golf clubs, this latest rebrand and renovation of a famous garden is fitting.

Politics

9 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Slain police officer mourned by hundreds in Melbourne; Rudd praises Albanese’s ‘warm’ call with Trump

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Events

9 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Rudd praises Albanese’s ‘warm’ call with Trump; Hundreds gather for funeral of slain Victorian police officer

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Events

9 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese speaks to Trump in ‘warm’ phone call; World leaders pledge Ukraine military safeguards

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Politics

1 week ago How a single phone call led to Spike Lee and Denzel Washington’s fifth film

Lee committed to his newest project, Highest 2 Lowest, before he’d even read the script.

Politics

1 week ago AFL great Mick Malthouse fights off trio during violent burglary

Former AFL coach Mick Malthouse has described how he fought off three men during an alleged armed home invasion.

Sport