9 h. ago Matt had three seconds to capture the perfect shot. He nailed it

What is it like to come face to face with a leopard seal in Antarctica – and capture the moment? Wildlife photographer Matthew Smith knows.

Politics

15 h. ago Power boost: Rioli returns to training, as Cats weigh up selection calls

Willie Rioli returned to training at Alberton on Monday, in an encouraging sign that he will be ready to return to Port Adelaide’s team for this week’s match against Geelong, who also have some curly decisions to make at the selection table.

Politics

17 h. ago The small but experimental granny flat that provides a perfect escape

Young architects Second Edition have created a new addition to a Bondi home using “found” everything, even leftover concrete pours from other sites.

Politics

17 h. ago Backlash against net zero is ‘manna from heaven’ for Fortescue: Forrest

Despite doubts about the economics of green hydrogen and Donald Trump’s aversion to clean energy, Andrew Forrest isn’t ready to back down on his dream.

Politics

17 h. ago ‘It’s a con’: Billionaire ‘Twiggy’ Forrest unloads on net zero

Despite doubts about the economics of green hydrogen and Donald Trump’s aversion to clean energy, Andrew Forrest isn’t ready to back down on his dream.

Politics

34 h. ago Zelensky says Ukraine ‘ready to meet’ as Putin offers direct talks

Ukraine’s president says Vladimir Putin’s comments are “a positive sign that the Russians have finally begun to consider ending the war”.

Politics

35 h. ago Paul wasn’t ready to downsize – until he found the perfect next move

Paul and Susie Burgess didn’t want a shift to be a downgrade from their current home, but then a rare opportunity came up.

Politics

42 h. ago In attempting to deport a troublemaker, Australia helped create a martyr

Prospector Paul Freeman lies in an unlikely grave – at the foot of the Kremlin wall beside Soviet leaders and revolutionaries.

Politics

47 h. ago How crime and punishment do, and don’t, work in the AFL world

The handling of Paul Curtis, Noah Balta, Willie Rioli and others highlights the very different way the AFL deals with on-field and social incidents.

Events

2 d. ago ‘A sartorial middle finger’: The $8500 clutch shaped like a coffee cup

Plus: Get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.

Politics

3 d. ago McKay’s perfect strike seals Carlton’s gutsy victory over St Kilda

McKay’s match-winner also ensured “Spud’s Game” would not be overshadowed by the so-called Tom De Koning Cup.

Events

4 d. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Wills didn’t fall to the Greens, but its margins have shifted; Ryan’s lead over Hamer in Kooyong grows

In a seat named after a failed explorer, this electorate seems ready to chart a new course – even if, this time, it decided to wait a little longer.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Do I even know how to play rugby?’ Battling Wallabies star ready to miss Lions tour

In a remarkably raw interview, Taniela Tupou opens up on his form slump and why he is prepared to miss out on selection to face the British and Irish Lions.

Sport

6 d. ago Can a Wallabies golden boy earn shock recall? His mentee believes so

Twelve years ago, he steered the Wallabies against the British and Irish Lions. Is James O’Connor ready to earn his shot at redemption?

Events

7 d. ago Trump exposed a party in a disarray. Now, a firebrand billionaire is ready to fight

Democrats are beginning to mark out territory as they debate how best to take on Donald Trump. Could their next presidential candidate be a billionaire governor?

Politics

1 week ago A sweet surprise and a perfect pie: The 20+ most popular recipes of April

Move over savoury dishes, sweet bakes really took the cake in April. Also popular: your new go-to midweek chicken winners and a very special fish pie.

Politics

1 week ago An extra year under Schmidt is gold for the Wallabies. But will Kiss be ready for the World Cup?

The Wallabies have unveiled an unusual coaching handover that will extend Joe Schmidt’s tenure, but give Les Kiss just 14 months before a home Rugby World Cup.

Politics

1 week ago Young gun joins suspended Curtis on sidelines: AFL experts’ tips and teams for round eight

Paul Curtis will miss North’s prime-time clash with Essendon as he starts his controversial ban, but he won’t be the only important Roo missing. Here are the teams and tips for round eight.

Economics

1 week ago Can you still chill in overcrowded Byron? At this perfect spot you can

A multimillion-dollar overhaul has turned this guesthouse into the ultimate hideaway in one of NSW’s buzziest tourist towns.

Politics

1 week ago Perth family’s house plans dealt double blow as builder goes bust – twice

A family’s dream of building their perfect home has been shattered – twice. But they are far from alone in WA’s increasingly perilous housing market.

Society