65 m. ago Stalker developed ‘terrifying’ fixation on teacher after chance encounter

Brenten Harlock was found with 600 photos and videos of the young woman after three years of offending.

Society

9 h. ago Federal election results 2025 LIVE updates: Albanese gets back to business; Liberals search for new leader

Follow live as we bring you all the vote counting updates and developments around the nation as the PM takes first steps in his second term.

Politics

11 h. ago Sydney’s Fayad family, a $3b trail of debt and their new plan to avoid creditors

Controversial property developer Sam Fayad has attained the unfortunate record of what is believed to be the largest bankruptcy in Australian history.

Economics

11 h. ago Rinehart’s $250 million development unveiled as Zempilas rules out heritage call conflict

Planning documents show former lord mayor Basil Zempilas’ move to drop a 120-year-old home from a City of Perth heritage survey is a key justification in billionaire Gina Rinehart’s bid to demolish it.

Economics

11 h. ago Forget cost of living. Australians showed there’s another thing they care about

The Coalition and minor parties neglected the golden rule of Australian politics.

Politics

24 h. ago Here’s everything Albanese and Labor promised you – and when you can expect it

Here’s everything we know about the major policies unveiled by Anthony Albanese and Labor – and what you can expect from them in government.

Politics

59 h. ago The AFL is finally listening to its coaches. It’s baffling it’s taken this long

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon and football boss Laura Kane will unveil a set of proposals to the commission next month.

Sport

2 d. ago Twist in legal saga as church vows to develop site next to XXXX brewery

As it challenges the installation of ethanol tanks at the Milton brewery, the Anglican Church has lodged plans for units, a pool, wine cellar and art room next door.

Politics

3 d. ago Labor commits to national packaging rules, as Planet Ark collapses

The environmental charity behind a number of high-profile recycling schemes went into voluntary administration this week.

Events

3 d. ago ‘A massive adrenaline rush’: From Aussie rules to US college stardom

Prized for their long-range kicking skills, Australian footballers are taking a punt on sporting glory in America.

Politics

3 d. ago When it comes to grieving an old friend, there is no rule book

Familiar rituals can strike the wrong chord when saying goodbye to a significant other who’s not a spouse, a lover or a family member.

Politics

3 d. ago Former panel beater buys $450m shopping centre in Sydney’s leafy north shore

Panel-beater-turned-billionaire-developer Sam Arnaout has just inked Australia’s largest “neighbourhood” shopping centre sale.

Economics

3 d. ago ‘A playground for jetskis’: Fears glamping resort will shatter the serenity of this riverside spot

Locals are pushing back against a large tourism development on the quiet backwaters of the Goulburn River in northern Victoria.

Politics

4 d. ago Brisbane just outranked Paris on this list. Have the rules been rigged in our favour?

In the past two years, our humble city has scored a place on several global destination lists. But has our latest inclusion exposed an undercurrent of hyperbole?

Politics

4 d. ago Ever notice the colour of the flags at a Vietnamese restaurant? Well, we’re tired of binaries

Duality lives in the bones of my generation divided by conflict: in the way elders hoard plastic bags like wartime rations, in the hesitation when hearing a Northern accent.

Politics

4 d. ago There’s a reason some Vietnamese restaurants fly a yellow flag, others a red

Duality lives in the bones of my generation divided by conflict: in the way elders hoard plastic bags like wartime rations, in the hesitation when hearing a northern accent.

Politics

4 d. ago An extra year under Schmidt is gold for the Wallabies. But will Kiss be ready for the World Cup?

The Wallabies have unveiled an unusual coaching handover that will extend Joe Schmidt’s tenure, but give Les Kiss just 14 months before a home Rugby World Cup.

Politics

4 d. ago Reality TV stars charged with historical offences lose their anonymity

A Queensland couple who appeared on My Kitchen Rules have been in court charged with offences dating back to 2005.

Culture

4 d. ago Reality TV stars charged with historical offences lose anonymity

A Queensland couple who appeared on My Kitchen Rules have been in court charged with offences dating to 2005.

Culture

5 d. ago Ross Lyon savages ‘broken’ tribunal; Blue’s ban overturned; AFL warns clubs of rule crackdown

Lyon hit out at the system that handed a young Saint a six-week ban for a four-match sanction. Meanwhile, Blues star Adam Cerra is free to play on Saturday after having his striking ban overturned.

Events