19 h. ago The jungle kings are shaken but still standing. The Pies will find them hard to bring down

The injury-hit Lions may not be in full health, but their game remains strong enough to worry Collingwood coach Craig McRae heading into another blockbuster MCG final between two of the competition’s powerhouses.

Politics

38 h. ago The Dimma Effect: The Hardwick spray that inspired the Suns to seize their moment

Through their 15-year existence, the Gold Coast Suns had become a byword for mediocrity – but Damien Hardwick stands to be a transformative figure for the expansion club.

Politics

39 h. ago Jury taken behind the scenes of famed outback pub in trial of former manager

The trial has heard allegations of drug-taking, forged payslips and sexualised banter as the Roebuck Bay Hotel’s former manager stands accused of rape and indecent assault.

Politics

3 d. ago Block Everything: France faces a financial crisis as it descends into chaos

Emmanuel Macron just appointed his fifth prime minister in two years to end a standoff in parliament that could worsen the country’s unsustainable finances.

Events

3 d. ago In a city of many great restaurants, I had the most memorable meal of my life

In New Orleans, excellent meals are many – but an evening at one restaurant stands out.

Politics

3 d. ago Cramped, chaotic: One of the world’s busiest airports can only get better

It might be one of the top 10 busiest airports in the world, but the facilities here are well short of international standards. Thankfully, upgrades are coming.

Transport

4 d. ago Photographer speaks after verbal abuse from Bailey Smith at Cats training

As Smith walked around the boundary, he took exception to the photographer who was standing in the stands and then doubled back to deliver another spray, asking her to delete the photos.

Politics

4 d. ago Our future prosperity is bright. We’ve hidden an ace up our sleeve

Doomster economists predicting that our standard of living won’t improve much for decades are overlooking Australia’s superpower.

Politics

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

6 d. ago ‘Smaller slices of a smaller pie’: Business chief warns PM against world

Raising the prospect of a stand-off reminiscent of the Rudd-era mining tax, Business Council of Australia chief Bran Black will set red lines for the business community on tax reform.

Events

6 d. ago The bodies of two children were found in suitcases. Now their mother is standing trial

A family found the bodies of the two children after they bought the contents of an abandoned storage unit during an online auction.

Politics

7 d. ago The smart money in the NRL premiership race? Whoever can still stand

Has rugby league’s ever-escalating attrition rate succeeded where the NRL’s salary cap couldn’t in terms of levelling the playing field?

Politics

7 d. ago New coach, new president. Will Demons also have a new midfielder?

The Demons’ period of change accelerates on Monday when interviews for a new senior coach begin on new CEO Paul Guerra’s first official day in the job.

Politics

7 d. ago Punches thrown at Bondi Beach between Palestine, Israel protesters

The protest and counter-protests were separated by a heavy police contingent at the iconic beach on Sunday, the two sides trading blows and shouting at one another across the line of officers. 

Politics

7 d. ago Punches thrown between Palestine, Israel protesters at Bondi Beach

A protest and counter-protests were separated by a heavy police contingent but still the two sides traded blows and shouted at one another. 

Politics

7 d. ago Price accuses Liberal colleague Hawke of ‘cowardly, inappropriate conduct’

Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has claimed her party does not stand up for women mistreated by their own colleagues in a Facebook post addressing the fallout from an interview last week.

Events

7 d. ago US Open is Aryna’s arena as top seed beats American to win back

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her title against American Amanda Anisimova to take claim her fourth grand slam singles crown.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘It’s just unpleasant’: Car share spots drive wedge between cafe and council

A local plant shop and cafe owner wants more space for outdoor dining. Two vans and the City of Sydney stand in his way.

Transport

7 d. ago Paul Kelly has the whole arena standing for his unlikely anthem

Paul Kelly is Australia’s unofficial folk laureate, 70 years old and still leaping from the drum riser mid-chord.

Politics

7 d. ago Literary awards delayed after minister’s intervention sparked judge exodus

Revelations of the record resignations were brushed off by Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek last month – with a key date already missed. Another will follow.

Events