15 h. ago Carnage at Gaza aid distribution sites reminds who pays cost of war

US President Donald Trump’s black hole ability to suck attention has diverted eyes from the real consequences of war in the Middle East.

Economics

27 h. ago Why the greatest beauty aid known to womankind isn’t found in a beautician’s chair

I’m not against the odd tweakment, but face-fiddling to the point of zombification is taking this anti-ageing angst way too far.

Politics

46 h. ago Ban lifted: Gay and bisexual men among 600,000 Australians newly eligible to donate blood

Rules that have effectively banned all sexually active gay and bisexual men from donating blood and plasma will be lifted in a world-first move.

Events

49 h. ago Ban lifted: Gay and bisexual men among over 600,000 Australians newly eligible to donate blood

Rules that have effectively banned all sexually active gay and bisexual men from donating blood and plasma will be lifted, in a world-first move that would expand Australia’s donor pool and redress a major source of stigma for LGBTQIA+ people.

Events

2 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Accused lied to authorities and in witness box, prosecutor says; defence counsel begins addressing jury

Prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC, says the Crown has proven its case against accused killer Erin Patterson beyond reasonable doubt. Now, the defence barrister is addressing the jury.

Events

3 d. ago Multiple civilians killed as Israel wakes to latest wave of Iranian missile strikes

A deadly Iranian rocket has hit a Palestinian-Israeli village as strikes in the region ramp up.

Events

4 d. ago ‘Boys who love a scrap’: Concern over the rise of backyard fight clubs

Footage of the unsanctioned event has emerged as former world boxing champion Anthony Mundine presses the NSW government to approve bare knuckle boxing.

Politics

7 d. ago Erin Patterson leaves witness box after eight days of questioning

After eight days of questioning, accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has wrapped up her time in the witness box.

Politics

7 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial as it happened: Disagree. Disagree. Disagree. Final denials in mushroom cook cross

The lengthy cross-examination of Erin Patterson concluded today as the accused delivered her final denials and explanations to the prosecution’s pointed accusations before being re-examined by her own defence lawyer.

Events

7 d. ago Sydney Theatre Company still in the red despite record touring box office

The STC hit paydirt with shows starring Heather Mitchell, Justine Clarke and Sarah Snook, but still recorded a loss. It was a different story for the Melbourne Theatre Company.

Sport

7 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE: Disagree. Disagree. Disagree. Final denials in mushroom cook cross

The lengthy cross-examination of Erin Patterson concluded today as the accused delivered her final denials and explanations to the prosecution’s pointed accusations before being re-examined by her own defence lawyer.

Events

7 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE: Accused mushroom cook faces eighth day in witness box

Erin Patterson will be cross-examined again by prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC. Patterson has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder.

Events

8 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE: Accused denies lying about feeding beef Wellington lunch leftovers to kids; evidence of visit to iNaturalist death

Accused killer Erin Patterson has returned to the witness box after lunch for further cross-examination from prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC. She has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder.

Events

8 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE: Accused questioned about ‘strong smell’ of mushrooms from Asian grocer that were in beef Wellington; denies lying about feeding fatal lunch leftovers to kids

Accused killer Erin Patterson is expected to return to the witness box during her murder trial. She has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder.

Events

8 d. ago ‘Entirely unacceptable’: Ambassador condemns Australian sanctions on senior Israeli ministers

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are accused of inciting and supporting systemic violence against Palestinians and aggressively expanding illegal settlements.

Politics

8 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE: Accused questioned about strong smell of mushrooms from Asian grocer that were served in beef Wellington

Accused killer Erin Patterson is expected to return to the witness box during her murder trial. She has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder.

Events

8 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE: Accused mushroom cook to return to the witness box for seventh day

Accused killer Erin Patterson is expected to return to the witness box during her murder trial. She has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder.

Events

9 d. ago ‘Sucker for a good cause’: Melbourne legal legends sign up for Palestinian student activists

Two students expelled from the University of Melbourne over their pro-Palestine protests were given 30 days to appeal. Their plight has already attracted some legal heavyweights.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘Are you making this up?’: Accused killer mushroom cook confronted by prosecutor

On her sixth day in the witness box, Erin Patterson was quizzed about how much beef Wellington she ate, the plates she served it on, the leftovers found in her bin, and her claims of feeling unwell.

Events

9 d. ago Israel says Greta Thunberg has been deported after seizure of Gaza

The Swedish activist was one of 12 passengers on board the Madleen, a boat carrying aid destined for people in war-torn Gaza. 

Politics