24 h. ago Natural disaster declared as residents return to their charred Central Coast homes

Premier Chris Minns was warned that December would be a challenging start to the bushfire season. They were right, with 76 fires burning across NSW this weekend.

Politics

30 h. ago Life during wartime, in a city where death arrives from above

Daily life in Lviv can sometimes seem normal. But then comes another jarring reminder of Russia’s relentless war.

Events

31 h. ago I used to think my family’s Christmas rituals were normal. Until I met my husband

The festive season is dictated by a set of unwritten rules, and we all have our own different ones.

Politics

32 h. ago Piastri only third as Verstappen takes pole in Abu Dhabi GP finale

Australian Oscar Piastri will now start Sunday’s season-ender at Yas Marina on the second row, with Max Verstappen on pole.

Politics

40 h. ago The Ashes 2025 LIVE updates: England make rapid start in pursuit of massive deficit

A pivotal day in the Ashes looms at the Gabba as Australia look to shore up a potential 2-0 series lead over England. Follow all the action live.

Politics

55 h. ago Why Christmas lunch is the perfect time to start retirement planning

The big day is coming, and tucked in between the prawns, the cricket and the long lunches is something we rarely make room for.

Politics

55 h. ago A $70 million mirage: Lessons from Australia’s biggest start

Strongroom AI raised $17 million at a $70 million valuation. Three weeks later, investors called the police.

Economics

60 h. ago Australia cash in on England’s woeful fielding, wayward bowling to forge first

Alex Carey and Michael Neser steered the hosts to 6-378 at stumps on day two, a lead of 44 runs, after sloppy England bowling and fielding overshadowed their bright start to the second Test.

Events

61 h. ago Australia cash in on dropped catches, wayward bowling to forge first

Alex Carey and Michael Neser steered the hosts to 6-378 at stumps on day two, a lead of 44 runs, after sloppy England bowling and fielding overshadowed their bright start to the second Test.

Events

3 d. ago ‘We shouldn’t mimic mediocrity’: Outgoing SCEGGS head defends single

Departing SCEGGS Darlinghurst principal Jenny Allum has warned teens worry about themselves too much in a culture that pathologises normal emotions.

Politics

3 d. ago The Ashes 2025 second Test day one LIVE updates: Mitchell Starc runs riot again with two wickets in two overs to start Gabba Test

The Ashes roll on with the second Test at the Gabba and drama already around team selections. Follow all the action live.

Politics

4 d. ago Bruce Lehrmann went back for his hat a second time – and paid the price

The circumstances “screamed loudly to anyone with normal faculties” that Brittany Higgins did not consent to sex, a trio of judges said in an excoriating judgment.

Politics

4 d. ago Australia’s social media lockout begins as teens face digital exile

Meta will start booting under-16s from Facebook and Instagram on Thursday, while YouTube finally “begrudgingly” confirms compliance.

Politics

5 d. ago Victoria will miss 2032 offshore wind targets, ‘likely to face electricity shortfalls’: report

There is still no port approved to support the assembly of wind turbines, and the government had also delayed offshore wind auctions, meant to start this year.

Events

5 d. ago What if artificial intelligence is just a ‘normal’ technology?

Its rise might yet follow the path of previous technological revolutions.

Politics

5 d. ago Farmer killed on WA’s south coast as bushfires rage across state’s regions

A farmer has died when his loader was engulfed in flames while fighting a fire near West River as the state’s hot start to summer brought with it several bushfires on Monday.

Events

6 d. ago ‘How not to do something really important’: BoM boss grilled over $96m website

The BoM’s new chief said cost blow outs were within the normal range as senators grilled the agency over its near-billion-dollar security upgrade.

Politics

6 d. ago ASX set for flat start, Wall Street streak ends; Bitcoin tumbles

US stocks are giving back some of last week’s rally on Monday as bitcoin falls again.

Politics

6 d. ago This behaviour can permanently damage relationships. Why do we do it so often?

It’s the time of year when people start talking about peace on earth. So why do so many of us hold on to a grievance – and when should we let it go?

Events

6 d. ago Sam Kerr ‘tracking well’ to start first match in Australia in two years

After sitting out Friday’s thrashing of New Zealand, the Chelsea striker appears set to make an appearance for the Matildas in Adelaide in Tuesday night’s rematch.

Politics