58 m. ago England called this Ashes ‘Everest’. Perhaps that’s why they never got out of base camp

Initially, it seemed that England were emphasising the joy in the journey rather than hyper-focusing on the Ashes. But the old hyper-focus returned with much rhetorical flourish on the eve of their tour, and they lost the series within 11 playing days.

Politics

4 h. ago Pressure on Albanese mounts as Labor MPs join calls for royal commission

Labor backbenchers have added their voices to calls for a wider inquiry than the review into Australia’s intelligence agencies announced by Albanese on Sunday.

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4 h. ago Bondi shooting LIVE updates: Court releases new allegations against Bondi gunman; Hate speech reform to face scrutiny

New polling reveals the public’s dissatisfaction with the prime minister and shows a clear majority of Australians feel there has been a rise in racism, particularly antisemitism, in the past two years. Follow for live updates.

Events

6 h. ago Albanese’s agency review fails to quell royal commission demands

A Labor backbencher has added his voice to calls for a larger inquiry than the review into Australia’s intelligence agencies announced by Albanese on Sunday.

Events

6 h. ago ‘A long time coming’: Labor launches landmark bid to slash energy bills, plug gas shortfalls

The Albanese government has taken on the resources sector in a bid to prevent major problems in the energy market.

Science

6 h. ago Nicki Minaj calls JD Vance an 'assassin' in gaffe at Turning Point conference

The performer was on stage with Charlie Kirk's widow when she was left mortified by her choice of words.

Politics

11 h. ago Secret plan to abandon $90 million greyhound track as death toll hits 21

Secret minutes reveal Racing Queensland considered fleeing its new $90 million facility for Albion Park as greyhound deaths and track failures mounted at The Q

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12 h. ago Bondi shooting LIVE updates: Albanese’s approval rating plummets as social cohesion frays; Vigil hosted at Bondi Beach marks one week since massacre

New polling reveals the public’s dissatisfaction with the prime minister and shows a clear majority of Australians feel there has been a rise in racism, particularly antisemitism, in the past two years. Follow for live updates.

Events

13 h. ago One leader has handled the Bondi attack aftermath well. It’s not Anthony Albanese or Sussan Ley

Australians expect strong leadership, and they have not seen that anywhere in the federal political sphere.

Politics

13 h. ago Albanese’s approval rating plummets as social cohesion frays, Australians fear a rise in antisemitism: poll

New polling underscores the challenge for political leaders in uniting the country while delivering a strong response that speaks to community anxiety about the Bondi Beach attack.

Politics

13 h. ago They spend thousands on Elvis costumes and jewellery. But don’t call them impersonators

They’ve been laughed at, ignored and unable to get gigs – but now these female Elvis Tribute Acts are leaving their male competitors all shook up.

Economics

13 h. ago Call for transparency as NSW parliament prepares for historic debate

NSW MPs are being called on to reveal any meetings with gun lobbyists as the Minns government faces pushback from all sides of politics, including his own, on a bumper bill.

Politics

20 h. ago Bondi shooting as it happened: Albanese jeered at Bondi vigil; day of reflection ends with emotional service; PM’s intelligence review lashed by critics

Thousands gathered at Bondi Beach, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns, for a vigil to honour the victims of the massacre. Look back on our live coverage.

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20 h. ago ‘Unbreakable’: Pleas for peace and unity, jeers for Albanese as thousands attend Bondi vigil

Thunderous silence honoured the 15 innocent people killed on Bondi Beach. It was billed as an evening of peace and unity. And it was, until the prime minister arrived.

Politics

22 h. ago Federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to be reviewed after Bondi attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson to run the review, as he staves off opposition calls for a royal commission into antisemitism and the Bondi attack.

Events

22 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: Albanese jeered at Bondi vigil; day of reflection ends with more tributes; PM’s intelligence review lashed by critics

The prime minister has announced a review of law enforcement and intelligence agencies one week on from the Bondi terror attack. Follow live.

Events

24 h. ago ‘Bazball is officially dead’: Australia bite back at dire Ashes predictions after retaining urn

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins admitted satisfaction after bundling Bazball out of the Ashes series in what he called “straight sets”, with a hat-trick of Test match victories in 11 days.

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26 h. ago They were called Australia’s worst Ashes team in 15 years. Eleven days of cricket later, the urn is theirs

Pat Cummins’ back, Josh Hazlewood’s hamstring, Usman Khawaja’s spasms, Steve Smith’s vertigo, Nathan’s Lyon’s hamstring: Australia have overcome plenty to get here.

Politics

26 h. ago WA’s commercial fishers mount fightback against sweeping ban

Western Australia’s commercial fishing industry has questioned the claim some demersal fish stocks are in dire straits and argue an “unfair” ban will penalise all who make a living from the state’s fisheries.

Politics

27 h. ago Federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to be reviewed following Bondi attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson to run the review.

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