16 h. ago How is that an Aussie fair go, for the War Memorial to change the rules at half

I was surprised, and not surprised, that my book had been twice rejected by the Australian War Memorial as winner of the Les Carlyon Literary Award, despite being nominated by independent judges.

Events

24 h. ago ‘Break that grip’: Trump demands NATO targets China over Ukraine war

Trump said on Saturday he wanted to see tariffs of 50 to 100 per cent on China in order to “break” its support for Russia.

Events

33 h. ago ‘Why should we ignore the children of Gaza?’ Hospital slammed after cancelling panel on children in war

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s abrupt cancellation of the session has been met with dismay by doctors.

Events

33 h. ago ‘Why should we ignore the children of Gaza?’ Hospital slammed for pulling panel on children in war

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s abrupt cancellation of the session has been met with dismay by doctors.

Events

56 h. ago Australian War Memorial changes book prize rules to reject Ben Roberts

When the judges announced acclaimed journalist Chris Masters as the winner, it proved a step too far for the institution.

Events

3 d. ago Brisbane Festival review: The Platypus takes a marriage breakdown through the multiverse

Francis Greenslade’s witty play is a Brisbane-set domestic drama, with walk-ons by Cary Grant and Lady Bracknell.

Politics

3 d. ago Her behaviour is bonkers, but the Liberal Party’s rank and file can’t get enough of Jacinta Price

Price’s political persona is built entirely on her grim-faced certainty about everything. Her rapid rise since entering the Senate in 2022 owes much to her willingness to involve herself in whatever culture war issue is on the go.

Politics

4 d. ago Dangerous escalation of war in Europe as Polish PM condemns Russian drone incursion

Poland and NATO allies scrambled fighters to shoot down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace in what its military described as an “act of aggression”.

Events

4 d. ago Jury finds Perth hills man guilty of deliberately setting his wife on fire

Peter Moiler claimed his now ex-wife set herself on fire days after she ended their marriage in 2023. On Wednesday, a jury decided he was lying.

Events

4 d. ago Polish PM calls emergency meeting as Poland shoots down Russian drones ‘violating its airspace’

Donald Tusk says drones posing a direct threat were immediately shot down, marking the first time Poland has engaged Russian targets in its airspace since the Ukraine war began.

Events

4 d. ago How the NRL’s trash talk king dragged Marky Mark into a war of words, and lost

Over a Magic Round beer, Mark Nawaqanitawase was “cruisy, gentle and well-spoken”. Then he left the game’s angriest winger lost for words.

Events

4 d. ago ‘Act of aggression’: Poland shoots down Russian drones ‘violating its airspace’

Fighters jets have been scrambled to shoot down Russian targets over Poland for the first time in the Ukraine war.

Events

4 d. ago Ley seeks to keep Coalition, and her leadership, intact with net zero deal

Before a critical fortnight in the energy debate, expectations are growing in the Liberal Party that Sussan Ley will find a way through the latest Coalition climate war.

Politics

5 d. ago Lachlan, Rupert Murdoch ‘pleased’ as succession war ends with $5b buyout

The Murdoch family has reached a deal cementing Lachlan Murdoch as the successor to the family empire, bringing an end to the decades-long battle against his siblings.

Economics

5 d. ago Why Gen Z and Millennial women can't get enough of this teen drama

Amazon Prime Video's The Summer I Turn Pretty has taken the world by storm, packing out pubs and flooding social media feeds. Melbourne fan Olivia Vickery explains why it's so gripping.

Politics

6 d. ago The Australians pushing to get back into China after bruising trade war

Rob Phillips saw his company’s revenue halve after China imposed sanctions on Australia in 2020. But now he’s chasing an even bigger slice of the Chinese market.

Events

7 d. ago Russia strikes Ukraine government building for first time in largest aerial assault of the war

The attack set the main building of the Ukrainian government in Kyiv on fire and left three people dead, including a baby.

Events

7 d. ago From Medicare to unfair dismissals: Where the government is waging its red

The government asked bureaucrats for ways to cut red tape. They say new tech and AI can help make savings and stop criminals.

Politics

8 d. ago This statue aims for peace and understanding, but can’t find a home

On Saturday, at a commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a statue of a Chinese comfort woman was unveiled to fanfare, but by night, she would be back in a garage.

Politics

8 d. ago Men who allegedly poured mystery substance on Anzac memorial charged

The two men were arrested after CCTV cameras appeared to show them spraying an unknown substance on Sydney’s Hyde Park memorial.

Politics