3 h. ago The art of summer – how some of Sydney’s cultural movers and shakers are enjoying their break

Whether grilling politicians on prime time, building sets for an opera spectacular, rehearsing or performing, our creative types need time out. Here’s how they do it.

Politics

3 h. ago Voters thought Albanese was weak on Bondi. Now he risks being seen as tricky

There will be a royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion. Not just because eminent Australians spoke out in favour, but because ordinary Australians wanted it.

Politics

13 h. ago Calls to widen royal commission into antisemitism to all forms of hate

Calls have arisen to widen the Commonwealth royal commission into antisemitism to widen to include all forms of hate impacting social cohesion.

Events

24 h. ago North Queensland community told to prepare for destructive weather

North Queensland communities are being urged to prepare for a destructive weather system that is barrelling towards the coastline.

Politics

26 h. ago From Traralgon to Covent Garden: How Victoria’s ‘Billy Elliot’ became a Royal Ballet star

Now a principal with one of the world’s most prestigious ballet companies, Calvin Richardson has some advice for young dancers on how to stay true to themselves.

Politics

36 h. ago An inquiry too long in coming should be given space for its work

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a royal commission into antisemitism and the Bondi attack. It is now important the inquiry complete its work without a political focus.

Technology

37 h. ago Politicians and Jewish community react to PM’s call for Royal Commission

Politicians and the Jewish community have reacted to Anthony Albanese’s call for a Royal Commission into antisemitism.

Politics

38 h. ago eSafety Commissioner demands crackdown on Musk’s AI ‘nudify’ images on X

World leaders including the UK’s Keir Starmer are vowing to crack down on Elon Musk’s platform over the surge in sexually explicit images generated by Grok.

Events

38 h. ago Albanese has acted at last but attacking commissioner is Trumpian

The announcement of a federal royal commission into the Bondi Beach shootings is our best chance to stop terror attacks.

Events

38 h. ago Politicians shouldn’t decide who appears at writers’ festivals. It’s a dangerous path

Australia’s best writers festival could collapse within days as international and local writers boycott it in protest at the removal of Randa Abdel-Fattah.

Politics

41 h. ago NSW could still need state inquiry into Bondi terror attack: Minns

The premier says leaders should be allowed to change their mind as he backed in Anthony Albanese’s decision to hold a federal royal commission.

Events

43 h. ago Victoria's emergency management commissioner confirms property loss in fires

Victoria's Emergency Management Commissioner Tim Wiebusch has confirmed property losses from the Longwood fire.

Events

43 h. ago PM refuses to admit he may have made a mistake resisting royal commission

He flagged the high legal stakes of running the highest form of national inquiry alongside an active court case for the first time.

Events

45 h. ago How the day unfolded after ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good

The shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis sparked outrage from local politicians and protests in major US cities, while US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the woman “weaponised her vehicle”.

Events

51 h. ago The kangaroo colony standing in the way of 482 new Sydney homes

A plan to build 17 residential buildings on a car park and block of land has angered residents in this Sydney community.

Politics

51 h. ago Albanese has lost face and given ground. Ley should follow suit

The opposition leader’s approach, so far, has been combative. She should take this win on the Bondi shooting royal commission graciously.

Politics

60 h. ago Respected judge is the perfect choice to lead royal commission

A learned woman who rightly commands such respect will be impervious to external pressure.

Events

60 h. ago Bondi Hero arrives at New York Jewish Gala as guest of honour

Ahmed El Ahmed was applauded on arrival at a major Jewish gala in New York after he was invited as the guest of honour.

Politics

61 h. ago Albanese finally met the mood with his royal commission. If only he’d done so weeks ago

It was an impressive performance, if you were watching for the first time since Christmas. If you’d been watching Albanese closely these last three weeks, it was confounding.

Events

61 h. ago Albanese finally met the mood. If only he’d done so weeks ago

It was an impressive performance, if you were watching for the first time since Christmas. If you’d been watching Albanese closely these past three weeks, it was confounding.

Politics