2 h. ago Melbourne vendor who published reserve pockets $63,000 premium at auction

The deceased estate in Bundoora sold for $673,000. Meanwhile, a family paid $2.6 million for a four-bedroom house in Aspendale after outbidding their rivals.

Economics

2 h. ago Trump team backs down in stoush over police takeover in Washington, DC

Officials in the US capital took the Trump administration to court after it tried to put a federal official in charge of the city’s police department.

Events

5 h. ago Former Australian cricket captain and coach Bob Simpson dies, aged 89

Simpson was a giant figure in Australian cricket for more than four decades.

Politics

6 h. ago Trump team backs down in stoush over Washington DC police takeover

Officials in the US capital took the Trump administration to court after it tried to put a federal official in charge of the city’s police department.

Events

7 h. ago Rising wedding costs are also jacking up the price for guests

Celebrating a loved one's big day is magical but the rising wedding costs are also jacking up the price for guests.

Economics

8 h. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla meet veterans marking anniversary of VJ Day

As the US and Russian presidents meet to discuss the prospect of peace in Ukraine. King Charles has warned of 'war's true cost' in a ceremony commemorating VJ Day.

Politics

17 h. ago The Sydney Morning Herald journalists scoop the pool at Kennedy Awards

Our journalists led the field at the 2025 Kennedy Awards, taking home several major awards, including for the exposure of high-level corruption in the construction industry.

Events

22 h. ago Fresh ASX record high approaches 9000 milestone; Ampol surges on $1.1b deal; Baby Bunting soars

The sharemarket has capped off a stellar five-day run, carried by energy, banking, and mining giants on Friday.

Economics

23 h. ago Phone messages reveal scheming between fugitive Transport manager and right

Phone messages shown to an inquiry into kickbacks have revealed the deliberate attempts to stop a contractor from receiving work from the Transport department.

Technology

24 h. ago I’ve thought about Taylor Swift every day for almost 20 years. I still have no idea who she really is

The billionaire’s empire was built on singing her deepest, darkest desires and distresses. But the mastermind’s appearance on Travis Kelce’s podcast proves we’re being fed contradictions. And that’s by design.

Politics

27 h. ago ‘It wasn’t going to work with Ned’: Graham Wright opens up on Carlton, the Voss call and leaving the Pies

Carlton’s key decision-maker answers the burning questions for Blues fans, and talks about his departure from arch-rival Collingwood.

Politics

27 h. ago David Stratton’s colourful life: five stars for a revered figure in Australian film

The influence of the celebrated film critic and author went well beyond his gentle sparring with Margaret Pomeranz on SBS and ABC TV.

Politics

28 h. ago What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

For three days, two dozen people will debate ways to lift the nation’s living standards as productivity growth remains sluggish. Failure cannot be an option.

Politics

34 h. ago The 24 common scams and traps travellers fall for (and how to avoid them)

I paid $40 for something that should cost $4. Traps that await you in the world are many and varied – and even seasoned travellers like me can fall for them.

Politics

45 h. ago Sacked Transport official recalls dealings with alleged mastermind of kickback scheme

The former Transport department staffer has told an anti-corruption inquiry about how he first became involved in the kickback arrangements in 2019.

Politics

48 h. ago Babies, bombs and world titles: Inside Australia’s greatest day at Teahupo’o

Eighteen-month-old Zen Robinson jumped in the water as 10-foot bombs hit the reef nearby, while Molly Picklum went whale-watching with her greatest rival, then dominated one of the world’s heaviest waves.

Events

54 h. ago WA news LIVE: Perth hills driver to fight charges over Christmas Day head

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Politics

54 h. ago WA news LIVE: Measles warning after three cases linked to Perth

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Events

58 h. ago Alleged hitman was handpicked as CFMEU health and safety man on Big Build

A CFMEU delegate accused of involvement in a brazen underworld execution was parachuted into his lucrative union months after he allegedly gunned down a gangland figure in a suburban car park.

Events

58 h. ago Alleged hitman was handpicked as CFMEU health and safety man on building projects

A CFMEU delegate accused of involvement in a brazen underworld execution was parachuted into his lucrative union months after he allegedly gunned down a gangland figure in a suburban car park.

Events