6 h. ago Don’t let this barbaric assault on my home – my happy place – tear us apart

I’ve covered the aftermath of mass shootings and terrorist massacres, but never before in a setting cherished by so many as a happy place: Bondi.

Events

6 h. ago This coastal delight is just one hour from Tokyo, but feels a world away

This charming coastal town is quickly climbing the ranks of must-visit destinations in Japan.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘Little pillows of heaven’: Happy Shop opens with a hot new item you won’t find anywhere else

The duo behind Happyfield have opened a sunshine-yellow sibling, where you can get chopped cheese sandwiches and sugar-dusted beignets.

Politics

47 h. ago Bondi massacre a reminder of Islamic State’s power to inspire bloodshed

While the terrorist group is weakened compared with a decade ago, it now wields propaganda as its most potent tool to inspire deadly attacks.

Events

67 h. ago Australia urged to take ‘Al Capone approach’ to hate preachers, extremists

Hate preachers and potential terrorists could be targeted and deported by officials pursuing their tax and immigration records under a new approach to tackling extremism.

Events

2 d. ago Queenscliff Brewhouse is reborn with a new beer garden and $5 happy hour pots

The venue has a fresh, nautical-inspired look and its original name reinstated.

Politics

3 d. ago ASX treads cautiously as Wall Street drifts ahead of data dump

The Australian sharemarket spiked at the open but largely wiped out its gains in the first hour of trade as a slump in tech shares more offset a rise in the nation’s banking stocks.

Politics

4 d. ago The golden hour house: Why a designer banned every colour but yellow from her garden

When interior architect Claire Perini stepped inside this mid-century home, the surprise was how swiftly she felt at ease.

Events

4 d. ago How the horrifying Bondi terror attack unfolded, moment by moment

It was golden hour at Bondi – people swimming, dining at cafes and celebrating the first night of Hanukkah. Then came the gunshots.

Events

5 d. ago ‘It was pretty special’: Trainer eager to build on breakthrough win

Just 10 days after what he described as a “special” moment at racing headquarters, Canberra trainer Rob Potter is out to maintain the momentum at Monday’s feature Orange meeting.

Politics

5 d. ago Police hunt for four males after carjacking victim held captive

Officers are investigating after a masked gang of carjackers abducted a man in Wyndham Vale before releasing him an hour later.

Events

5 d. ago Amelia Hamer embraces Millennial renter tag with stamp duty housing pitch

Her “rental” misstep may have bruised her federal campaign, but the new state Malvern candidate is happy to lean into housing policy, rather than shy away from it.

Politics

5 d. ago Kate Middleton visits art installation supporting cancer charity

Kate Middleton visited the Ever After Garden art installation supporting the The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity in London.

Politics

7 d. ago Dramatic escalation in bitter feud between judge and top prosecutor

The state’s top prosecutor is facing a potential contempt of parliament probe amid an explosive row with a District Court judge.

Events

7 d. ago ‘His position is untenable’: Corruption watchdog boss stares down resignation demands

The nation’s first federal anti-corruption commissioner is facing growing calls to resign after he became embroiled in another potential conflict of interest controversy.

Politics

7 d. ago Second minister referred to expenses watchdog, PM asks for advice

Opposition leader Sussan Ley has written to the prime minister calling for Anika Wells to be investigated for breaching ministerial standard over the expenses scandal.

Politics

7 d. ago Sydney region battered by rain as flash flooding concerns remain

Up to 50 millimetres of rain fell in one hour in south-west Sydney, while the Central Coast was pummelled by 80 millimetres of rain.

Events

7 d. ago Roasted potato salad with pickled fennel, rocket and creamy salsa verde

Can’t decide between potato salad or roast potatoes? This delicious side dish is the best of both.

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7 d. ago Man who dumped dog waste in police station garden loses appeal

The man had been at the station to report on bail for other offences, when his support dog defecated inside the public foyer of the station.

Events

8 d. ago Butler flags potential travel expense reform pending Wells investigation

The government has given its clearest signal yet that reform to politicians’ travel entitlements could be on the table.

Events