2 h. ago This gene therapy costs $5 million a dose. Is it worth the price?

A new wave of gene therapy treatments offer a new lease on life for people with inherited diseases such as haemophilia. But there’s a $5 million problem.

Economics

3 h. ago Fallen firefighter ‘greatly missed’ as family cope with profound shock

John Lohan has been identified as the firefighter killed by a falling tree while preparing a tactical burn on the NSW Mid North Coast.

Events

16 h. ago ‘Prepare to be stunned’: This festive gem crackles with the sweet, jolly, ridiculous things in life

Think you know what cake looks like? ‘Is It Cake? Holiday’ will have you questioning everything, literally.

Politics

16 h. ago This neighbourhood gem captures the seasons with its vivid pizza toppings

With a former Pizza Madre chef, 72-hour-fermented dough and smoked mozzarella, it’s easy to see why the community has embraced this tiny pizza shop.

Politics

25 h. ago ‘Prepare now’: Blaze that killed firefighter flares up again

Residents in the path of a bushfire that has been burning for days are again on alert after a national parks worker died trying to halt the fire’s spread.

Events

26 h. ago Wells charged taxpayers $1000 for car to wait while she watched tennis – for seven hours

Daily revelations about Wells’ use of travel entitlements have dogged the minister since last Wednesday, eclipsing Labor’s agenda.

Economics

40 h. ago What could fix airports’ long arrival queues? A race for the Olympics

Passengers arriving after 14-hour-flights must often wait 40 minutes in queues to scan their passports in kiosks before exiting the airport.

Politics

40 h. ago This Italian staple takes cheap ingredients and makes something great

This dish might have been invented by necessity, but you’ll find that those cucina povera cooks really knew what they were doing.

Politics

40 h. ago Across Melbourne, parents are preparing for the social media ban fallout

For many children, social media is the digital version of meeting up after school and on weekends. With platforms soon to be out of reach, families are facing tough conversations.

Politics

41 h. ago Papaya rules: Piastri wins McLaren battle, but Norris the drivers’ crown over Verstappen

Oscar Piastri will have to wait to become just the third Australian to win the F1 world title – his teammate Lando Norris doing just enough to claim the 2025 crown.

Politics

43 h. ago Formula 1 2025 finale: Piastri wins the McLaren battle, but Norris wins the war and drivers’ crown

Oscar Piastri will have to wait to become just the third Australian to win the F1 world title – his teammate Lando Norris doing just enough to claim the 2025 crown.

Events

48 h. ago How $2b could be redirected from the NDIS and help 230,000 more people

As health ministers prepare to meet, this blueprint says they don’t need to spend more to fix a gaping hole in support for 230,000 people with debilitating mental illnesses.

Politics

64 h. ago Need a gift for a beauty lover? The best finds, starting at $30

If you’re considering a beauty Advent calendar, these are the ones worth buying.

Politics

4 d. ago WA’s top cop says shooting, arson attacks linked to police crackdown on illegal tobacco

West Australian police believe a shooting at a Ballajura shop overnight and a building fire in Maddington on Thursday are linked to the force’s crackdown on the illegal tobacco market.

Events

4 d. ago Fotini has kept a $4000 secret from her husband all year. That ends this weekend

Some people spend a housing deposit and months preparing for a wedding. But it’s another big day that can cost $60,000 and 250 hours gluing 80,000 on rhinestones: Lady Gaga’s first Australian tour in 11 years.

Politics

5 d. ago Struggling demersal fishers told to reach out to defunct mental health organisation

Stay Afloat shut up shop in WA September after its Commonwealth funding ended that month.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Greedy’: Murdoch Uni manager jailed for ‘strategic, persistent, corrupt behaviour’

A Murdoch University manager who funnelled more than $1 million worth of work to a company set up by his wife and his close friend will be in jail until 2027.

Events

5 d. ago You haven’t lived until you’ve eaten this spicy vodka chicken cotoletta panuozzo

Made on wood-fired pizza dough, this glorious sandwich is saucy and with a chicken schnitzel that’s topped with blow-torched cheese that melts over the chook like a bad-fitting suit.

Politics

6 d. ago Throwing a party? This is the one room everyone will judge you on

As party season kicks off, there’s one room in the house that deserves more attention than most. Here’s how to prepare it well.

Events

6 d. ago Matildas prepare to party like it’s 2023, but let’s call the Asian Cup a soirée

The intoxicating insanity of the home World Cup gave the team invaluable lessons on handling the intense public expectation that comes with a home tournament.

Politics