28 m. ago The 14 times a NSW official was handed cash totalling $686,000 by contractor

An anti-corruption inquiry was shown WhatsApp messages in which the now-sacked Transport for NSW staffer boasted of the money he had pocketed.

Economics

92 m. ago ABC’s John Lyons to miss Trump, Albanese Oval Office meeting

The public broadcaster’s Washington bureau chief will be a no show after the PM’s office rejected repeated requests for a spot in the press pack.

Politics

6 h. ago From queer woodchopping to Samoan satire, meet the performers pushing boundaries

This year’s Liveworks Festival is a broad showcase of alternative arts, including dance, digital, theatre, talks and photographic works.

Politics

7 h. ago Sydney’s Pitt Street transforms into Pitbull Street for flash mob

Pitt Street was transformed into Pitbull Street as hundreds of fans in bald caps danced through the CBD. The massive flash mob ended with a party at World Square to celebrate Mr. Worldwide's arrival for Fridayz Live.

Politics

14 h. ago How William Barton’s yidaki meets Stephen Page’s vision in new dance work

The musician and the choreographer have collaborated on a new work for Sydney Dance Company’s triple bill Continuum.

Politics

14 h. ago What most Australians expect from Albanese when he meets Trump

The PM will meet the US president in the Oval Office on Tuesday morning, and exclusive polling has revealed how most voters hope the conversation will go.

Politics

14 h. ago Albanese’s meeting with Trump won’t define Australia’s place in the world. Nor should it

The fixation with the US alliance detracts from how Australia’s influence has grown over the course of the 21st century. The Oval Office meeting will not change that.

Politics

23 h. ago Police commander's anger after clash with protesters in Melbourne

Victoria Police has confirmed two officers have been hospitalised after clashing with anti-immigration protesters and counter-protesters in Melbourne on Sunday.

Events

23 h. ago This Gippsland tap dancer is about to become the hottest property in the AFL

Willem Duursma will be the fourth member of his family drafted to the big league, and he’s shaping up as the No.1 pick in next month’s draft. But first, there’s a Disney dance production to star in.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘Cookie Monster union’: How a backroom deal for Victoria’s upper house got pushed out to 2026

Labor’s factional bosses have gone from faceless to red-faced after a collapse in backroom negotiations left the party unable to decide on its upper house candidates for next year’s Victorian election.

Society

26 h. ago Two officers hospitalised, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD

At least one person has been arrested and glass containers have been thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rally in the city.

Events

26 h. ago ‘Melbourne has had a gutful’: Two officers hospitalised, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD

At least one person has been arrested and glass containers have been thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rally in the city.

Events

26 h. ago Victoria Police slam protesters after two police officers hospitalised in Melbourne.

Police were pelted with rocks as March for Australia protesters and anti-racism counter-protesters clashed on Sunday in Melbourne.

Events

33 h. ago Littleproud vows to persuade Barnaby Joyce to stay with Nationals

Nationals leader David Littleproud has vowed to try and change Barnaby Joyce's mind after the long-time MP announced plans to quit the party yesterday.

Politics

37 h. ago The key card Albanese can play to keep Trump on side in Oval Office

Avoiding a “Zelensky moment” or the humiliation of South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa will be a top priority for the prime minister as he walks into the White House this week.

Politics

38 h. ago The Liberal Party’s on life support. Time for a deathbed conversion

What the Liberal Party needs to move forward isn’t more factional sniping, but the birth of a movement supported by people who believe in backing aspiration.

Events

48 h. ago Barnaby Joyce announces will not recontest his seat in parting with Nationals

Baranby Joyce has announced he will not recontest his seat of New England as he parts with the Nationals Party.

Politics

54 h. ago ‘Relationship breakdown’: Barnaby Joyce to leave the Nationals

The former Nationals leader won’t represent the party at the next federal election.

Politics

62 h. ago A $200 million redevelopment transformed this office block into homes. Could others follow suit?

This office-to-home conversion gets a big tick of approval from apartment owners and design professionals. Adaptive reuse saves embodied carbon compared to a full demolish and rebuild, but it comes at a cost.

Economics

2 d. ago The MRC parted ways with two CEOs in 12 months. It cost the club $2 million

The Melbourne Racing Club forked out millions in severance payments to cut ties with its past two chief executive officers.

Economics