3 h. ago Wells refers expenses to watchdog as flights to Labor event emerge

Wells charged taxpayers more than $2000 for flights to Sydney to attend a Labor Party fundraiser in August, while the minister referred her own use of entitlements to the independent watchdog on Tuesday.

Politics

4 h. ago Albanese delivers eulogy for Labor heavyweight at state funeral

The prime minister has led tributes to Graham Richardson at the colourful former Labor powerbroker’s state funeral.

Politics

5 h. ago ‘Gobsmacking’ final win over council eviction for Williamstown residents

After a two-and-a-half year war against Hobsons Bay council and its secret eviction plans, Williamstown residents have received a final ruling on their homes’ fate.

Politics

5 h. ago The common behaviour that can badly damage your relationship (and how to fix it)

It’s a source of tension between couples in many households, causing resentment and frustration on both sides. But there are ways of solving this all-too-common issue.

Events

5 h. ago Former Labor ministers grilled over delayed child protection scheme

As MPs returned to state parliament on Tuesday, the government went on the attack over a damning report into the state’s worst childcare paedophile.

Politics

6 h. ago Graham Richardson state funeral as it happened: Prime minister delivers eulogy as family and Labor heavyweights farewell late politician

The late political kingmaker has been farewelled with a state funeral at St James’ Church in Sydney.

Politics

6 h. ago The powerful and privileged farewell the ‘Senator for Kneecaps’

Australia’s political class turned out to honour controversial Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson at a state funeral in Sydney on Tuesday.

Politics

9 h. ago Graham Richardson state funeral LIVE updates: Prime minister delivers eulogy as Labor heavyweights farewell late political kingmaker

The state funeral for controversial Labor kingmaker Graham Richardson is under way, with hundreds of dignitaries and political heavyweights in attendance.

Politics

11 h. ago Graham Richardson state funeral LIVE updates: Prime Minister, Labor heavyweights farewell late political kingmaker in Sydney

The state funeral for controversial Labor kingmaker Graham Richardson will begin in Sydney at 11am.

Politics

15 h. ago Voters warming to Miles as Crisafulli’s popularity continues to slip

New polling has revealed voters’ first positive personal perception of a Labor leader in three years, despite a dip in party support.

Events

15 h. ago One Battle After Another leads, Wicked snubbed in Golden Globe nominations

Jacob Elordi was among the Australian names called out, scoring nods in the film and TV categories. Read the full list of nominees.

Politics

16 h. ago Why this architect needed a heritage impact statement to change his own work

Andrew Andersons has updated his 1988 design of the State Library of NSW’s Macquarie Street wing, including letting light into the reading rooms that are underground.

Events

16 h. ago Victoria enters election year on political knife’s edge as opposition support surges

The latest Resolve Political Monitor shows Jess Wilson is the most popular Liberal leader since the survey began and voters back Labor’s youth crime changes.

Politics

16 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

16 h. ago ‘Cities change’: The plan for thousands of new homes in inner Sydney revealed

Greyhound racing will end in inner Sydney as the NSW government pushes on with its ambitious housing plans.

Politics

21 h. ago First home buyers on $180,000 can afford only a handful of homes

Households would need a higher income than five years ago to pay a home loan but would have fewer options to choose from.

Economics

25 h. ago For decades, Labor has owned Melbourne’s west. A new party plans to change that

Melburnians who feel left behind and taken for granted are coming together to try to break Labor’s stronghold on once-safe seats.

Politics

26 h. ago Wells charged taxpayers $1000 for car to wait while she watched tennis – for seven hours

Daily revelations about Wells’ use of travel entitlements have dogged the minister since last Wednesday, eclipsing Labor’s agenda.

Economics

26 h. ago The payout, NRL probe and a dead magpie: Richo’s last stand as Tigers CEO

Shane Richardson was bullish to the end about a potential NRL investigation, the future of Wests Tigers and the constant boardroom bickering.

Events

39 h. ago ‘May the force be with you’: A relentless night in a Ukrainian bomb shelter

The air raid alarm goes off and the iPhone starts talking in an American accent, urging listeners to seek shelter. It’s 1.23am and our correspondent is about to witness what is a routine night for millions of people across this war-ravaged country.

Events