14 h. ago The childcare crackdown is welcome, but this is no time for a victory lap

If 2025 was the year the sector faced a reckoning, then 2026 should be a year of action.

Politics

50 h. ago Baker pair close to their best for shot at $500,000 Lakes at Wyong

Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker believes Darby Racing six-year-olds Amor Victorious and Robusto are shaping up well for the Wyong feature on Saturday.

Politics

5 d. ago Snowden reckons Infusion ready to bounce back at Warwick Farm

Four-year-old mare finished well back as a $4 chance at Randwick last start, but trainer Peter Snowden puts that down to bad luck rather than lack of ability.

Events

5 d. ago ‘Stay as long as possible’: Kyrgios’ Djokovic plea as tennis legend withdraws from Open lead

Nick Kyrgios urged tennis fans to appreciate Novak Djokovic while he is still playing as the 24-time grand slam champion withdrew from his only lead-in tournament to the Australian Open.

Technology

5 d. ago ‘Not physically ready’: Djokovic withdraws from key Australian Open lead

Novak Djokovic will not play a lead-in tournament before the Australian Open, withdrawing from next week’s Adelaide International.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Lucky they didn’t kill me’: Jimmy let two men shoot on his property. Then he found out who they were

The owner of the farm where the Bondi gunmen allegedly trained has spoken exclusively to this masthead about the father and son’s multiple visits to his isolated property.

Events

7 d. ago When desperate farmers prayed for rain in the midst of a hidden drought

The Green family survived a major drought on their sheep farm. I got a front-row seat to the challenges they overcame.

Society

8 d. ago Bondi terror suspects allegedly used rural farm to practice shooting

The Bondi Beach terror attack suspects allegedly used a rural farm in the NSW Southern Tablelands to practice shooting high-powered guns.

Events

8 d. ago Qld hands over first $25m for Eagle Farm grandstand before loan terms are signed

The government appears to have put the horse before the cart, announcing the first instalment of a $100m Brisbane Racing Club loan while repayment details are still “being worked through”.

Politics

1 week ago Queensland’s public sex offender register to launch on New Year’s Eve

Police Minister Dan Purdie confirmed all three tiers of the register were ready to be published online.

Politics

2 w. ago Have pasta, will travel: The volunteers cooking lasagna for strangers

Dinner’s ready: The volunteers delivering homemade lasagna to people going through tough times.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘I’m not scared’: In the heart of Jewish Melbourne, a community reckons with hate

The community is still in the throes of wide-ranging emotions after the Bondi massacre – grief, shock, anger and devastation.

Politics

2 w. ago The gourmet rail trail at the heart of Aussie city’s comeback

Lismore has well and truly bounced back from 2022’s devastating floods, with a new rail trail complementing its thriving arts and restaurant scene.

Politics

2 w. ago Fitzgerald ready for city chance after return from frightening setback

Talented apprentice Mollie Fitzgerald is keen to make up for lost time when she heads to Randwick on Saturday.

Politics

2 w. ago Cut back on streamers? Here are 30 top shows to watch for free right now

If you have to rely on the free-to-air platforms for TV this summer, don’t panic, there are plenty of fine shows ready to go.

Politics

2 w. ago SEC revives stalled Delburn Wind Farm with buyout of up to $700m

Construction of the Gippsland project, which will have 33 turbines, will now be able to begin early next year.

Economics

3 w. ago Country champion takes step in the right direction after freak setback

Know Thyself proved he was back on track from a luckless setback, and ready for The Lakes, when he won at Randwick on Saturday.

Politics

3 w. ago My son had planned to be at Bondi. Will hate follow him wherever he goes?

My son had planned to be there. He was getting ready to leave for Bondi with friends when he heard the news.

Politics

3 w. ago Why Stokes’ cheeky dig at Hussain indicates England will bat first in Adelaide

Ben Stokes is keen to avoid becoming an Ashes meme in Adelaide, admitting Nasser Hussain’s infamous toss call looms large as England get ready for a hot opening day of the third Test.

Politics

3 w. ago Consistency the key to Placid Pearl becoming jewel in crown for Smith

Trainer Matthew Smith has high hopes his four-year-old mare can overcome an interrupted preparation to salute in the TAB Handicap (2200m) at Warwick Farm today.

Politics