13 h. ago There is risk and reward for Coalition as Joyce wrestles with irrelevance

Barnaby Joyce looks likely to join Pauline Hanson and One Nation, following many others who have abandoned major parties. But who really wins out of it?

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14 h. ago Your phone can suddenly become a fire risk. Here’s what to do.

When your phone is no longer sitting flush in its case, it’s a big, honking sign of danger.

Events

15 h. ago Sniper who killed WA bikie in public assassination claimed he was a government ‘spook’, court told

The man whose evidence could hold the key to the outcome of bikie David Pye’s murder trial has been accused of telling a string of lies.

Politics

2 d. ago Why Pat Cummins’ stats only tell half the story when it comes to his Ashes importance

Can Australia beat England without their skipper? Hard to say – but after looking back at last summer’s Test series, it’s easier to conclude they certainly wouldn’t have beaten India without him.

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3 d. ago There’s a least bad time in your life to drink alcohol. And it’s not in old age

It’s associated with poor health outcomes, from premature ageing to a higher risk of stroke, but is there a time in your life when the impact of consuming alcohol is, well, not quite so bad?

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3 d. ago The fight for an empty parliament seat, and the story it tells, begins

We may not yet have a date to elect a new MP for Hinchinbrook, whose seat was vacated this week. But the government’s campaign began almost instantly.

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3 d. ago Rosie O’Donnell’s fallen for Australia. And now she’s got the tattoo to prove it

The New York actor and comedian tell Fitz about her feud with Trump, her decision to move to Ireland, and why being famous is not the most interesting part of her life.

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3 d. ago ‘Heightened risk of injury’: Melbourne Cup favourite scratched

The withdrawal from “the race that stops a nation” is a bitter blow to star trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott.

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3 d. ago ‘I’ll catch you then’: Breakfast radio host won’t be back after ratings dip

Peter Fegan signed off from his final show telling listeners he would be back on Monday as usual.

Politics

3 d. ago Lockyer’s London Broncos to miss out on Super League promotion

Brisbane Broncos legend Darren Lockyer was part of a consortium which purchased a majority stake in the London club, and had hoped to win a spot in next year’s expanded competition.

Events

3 d. ago Meet the next generation of coaches hoping to launch into the NRL

The Brisbane Broncos needed someone to inject a tough, physical edge. One of their former enforcers was identified as the perfect candidate.

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4 d. ago ChatGPT’s move towards AI porn a risk to children, eSafety warns

The company behind ChatGPT also claims it can make the chatbot more human-like without negative mental health effects.

Events

5 d. ago Marc Fennell thinks we’re in an ‘era of fragility’. His new show aims to change that

The dinner-party discussion show, Tell Me What You Really Think, promises a gloves-off approach to hot-button topics.

Politics

5 d. ago England overlook Roosters star Smith in favour of veteran who flopped in NRL

Billy Smith enjoyed the best season of his injury-plagued career for the Tricolours, and put up his hand to represent the country of his heritage. He received a “thanks, but no thanks”.

Events

5 d. ago ‘We are oblivious’: Why this former ABC journalist is exploring pornography

Is porn really addictive? What impact is it having? How do I talk to my kids about it? These issues and more are explored in a new podcast.

Politics

5 d. ago Inspired by unrequited love, this rarely performed show is ingenious and daring

A new staging of Katya Kabanova tells the story of a young wife who endures a bullying mother-in-law and a weak husband under the thumb of his mother.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘A sunblocking monstrosity’: The Sydney housing plan that puts heritage gardens at risk

The north shore development, opponents argue, would take away sunlight. Proponents support housing near the station.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Worst Australian Ashes side since 2010’: Stuart Broad lights fuse with provocative claim

The claim, made by the former England fast bowler on his podcast, kicked off on the basis that Australia will be missing captain Pat Cummins from the first Test in Perth.

Politics

6 d. ago Insurance premiums have soared in Perth. See what your suburb pays

Industry figures suggest home owners in one Perth suburb are paying double thanks to one particular risk.

Politics

6 d. ago Exclusive Brethren called the web a ‘pipeline of filth’. Now they have a podcast

The controversial church has launched a new podcast, aiming to hit back at “media conspiracy theories″ .

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