9 h. ago At my dream job in the ’80s, the chauvinism surprised me: I blame early zoologists

When Ema Walraven became a zookeeper in the 1980s, she found the attitudes to women positively Darwinian.

Society

18 h. ago Positive role models take on tough topics in new app for young men

Brisbane schoolboys were asked to submit questions they wanted answered. The result: a new app that gives them advice on relationships, respect, sex and consent.

Politics

18 h. ago Marnus firms for opening role as Australian squad for Test final takes shape

Marnus Labuschagne is favoured to join Usman Khawaja at the top of the order and tip out Sam Konstas when Australia faces South Africa to bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles at Lord’s next month

Politics

18 h. ago Marnus firms to pip Konstas for opening role as Australian squad for Test final takes shape

Marnus Labuschagne is favoured to join Usman Khawaja at the top of the order and tip out Sam Konstas when Australia faces South Africa to bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles at Lord’s next month.

Politics

26 h. ago No White Lotus luxury as Jason Isaacs and Gillian Anderson do it tough

The Salt Path stars leave celebrity glamour behind in a moving true story about poverty and grit.

Events

32 h. ago Albanese to dole out an extra ministry to the Left after landslide win

The Labor Left will add more members to the caucus than the Right, shifting the balance of power and gaining another position in the ministry.

Politics

32 h. ago Jake Trbojevic has 160 minutes to retain role as NSW skipper

He was chosen as skipper because he embodies the traits of a Blues leader, but Jake Trbojevic is under pressure to retain his NSW spot.

Politics

33 h. ago I tried to change my daughter’s future – now Mother’s Day marketing to her makes me furious

Until my daughter was seven, she never saw me modelling healthy self-care. We did change that, over time – but some companies will only think inside the box.

Politics

46 h. ago The Lynagh family is already famous in Australian rugby. It could make history in the Lions series

Tom Lynagh is in prime position to follow in the footsteps of his father, Michael, and play for the Wallabies against the British and Irish Lions.

Sport

57 h. ago Choke on that, baby! Shooter McGavin fancies a stay at The White Lotus

Playing Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore made Christopher McDonald a household name. With the long-awaited sequel just around the corner, the actor is eyeing a new role.

Events

57 h. ago Pollsters’ leaked plea to Dutton as campaign faltered: ‘Lighten up, offer tax cuts’

Leaked documents from the campaign’s inner circle show the Liberal Party’s pollster was raising the alarm about Dutton’s tough exterior.

Economics

66 h. ago Former New Zealand police chief to become Victoria Police’s new commissioner

Mike Bush will step into the role in the coming weeks, a source has told this masthead.

Events

68 h. ago Legend UNHAPPY with controversial sin bins: Billy Slater Podcast Ep11

Billy Slater recaps a wild Magic Round from Brisbane, kicking off with the controversial golden point finish between the Raiders and Storm. He breaks down Nathan Cleary’s stunning performance against the Broncos, calling it a potential turning point for Penrith’s season, and discusses why the Tigers might finally be on the brink of a long-awaited finals appearance. There’s praise for the Bulldogs, the resurgent Knights, and some standout Roosters rookies - plus why the Warriors are quietly putting together something special. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au

Politics

3 d. ago Sydney caravan bomb plotter admits key role from Turkish hideout

Sayit Erhan Akca, speaking from hiding in Turkey, says he approached authorities about a “trade-in” in exchange for information about the cache of explosives.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Never more powerful than he is now’: Albanese faces tough calls on his new frontbench

Labor figures played down the prospect of sweeping changes to federal cabinet, but they expect more than a dozen new MPs to change the factional structure that decides the ministry.

Politics

4 d. ago V’landys denies NRL pressuring TV networks for positive coverage

The ARL Commission chairman has hit back at speculation that the game is leaning on broadcasters to be more positive before the start of negotiations on the billion-dollar TV deal

Politics

4 d. ago Have your very own Indiana Jones adventure by exploring this historical part of the world

One of the New 7 Wonders of the World, this sprawling archaeological site became world-famous after a starring role in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Politics

4 d. ago Star South African spearhead banned for recreational drug use

South Africa’s star spearhead Kagiso Rabada has been hit with a ban after testing positive for a recreational drug.

Events

4 d. ago Albanese leads Labor to historic victory as Dutton on brink of losing seat

A powerful swing to Labor in more than a dozen seats put it in position to increase its majority in parliament.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘We need a clear victory’: Why the ASX doesn’t want a minority government

The Australian sharemarket has built on its positive gains from the morning after China announced it was evaluating a request from the US to open trade talks.

Politics