60 m. ago How is that an Aussie fair go, for the War Memorial to change the rules at half

I was surprised, and not surprised, that my book had been twice rejected by the Australian War Memorial as winner of the Les Carlyon Literary Award, despite being nominated by independent judges.

Events

97 m. ago Federal government to spend $12 billion on AUKUS submarines facility

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will today announce the government is spending $12 billion on a new submarine facility south of Perth.

Economics

5 h. ago I went from high school dropout to professor. What I did next shocked my colleagues

I had an unfortunate knack for finding work environments that were completely inappropriate for me as a young person, but a diagnosis explained a lot.

Events

5 h. ago From Ghost Shark to Ghost Bat, Australia finally enters the age of drone warfare

Long regarded as a laggard in acquiring military drones, Australia is beginning to embrace the potential of uncrewed, autonomous submarines and aircraft.

Events

5 h. ago Dental care is too expensive, and it’s our super that’s suffering

More of us are using our super to access dental care, and it’s becoming one gigantic national toothache for us all.

Politics

5 h. ago Aaron Blabey couldn’t give his books away. Now he’s sold 60 million

The former actor-turned-adman-turned-novelist was about to give it all up. And then along came The Bad Guys to turn his life, and his fortunes, around. 

Politics

5 h. ago ‘Live risk of serious injury, death’: SafeWork accused of failing to act at Northern Beaches Hospital

Doctors at Northern Beaches Hospital have raised the alarm over dangerous understaffing, which puts patients at risk of medical errors in the emergency department and wards.

Events

5 h. ago The stress on NSW hospitals is real, and should be taken seriously

While the statewide picture is grim, alarm bells are sounding loudly at one of the most controversial institutions: the Northern Beaches Hospital.

Politics

5 h. ago Children’s face painter among those rounded up in blitz on alleged paedophiles

An IT worker who allegedly posed as a girl to solicit nude photos from teenage boys was also charged after the raids across Sydney, the Central Coast and the Southern Highlands.

Politics

5 h. ago ‘Time to stop talking and start building’: The plan for 8000 new homes along Parramatta Road

Thousands of new homes could be delivered along one of the city’s most important corridors, after the state government announced a new partnership with a Sydney council.

Politics

5 h. ago Carry on up the Danube: President Daniel, 20, stakes claim for ‘new’ country

Most people would not want to get between Croatia and Serbia. But 20-year-old Daniel Jackson has quite a story.

Politics

5 h. ago How a sleepy Perth hills town became the scene of a heinous crime

Better known for its country pub, billy-cart races and slower pace of life, Mount Helena has recently made headlines for another reason.

Events

5 h. ago The mother of all preliminary finals takes centre stage, with Pies the support act

It is rare for the leviathan Collingwood Football Club, the club that draws eyeballs and attention like no other, to be overshadowed in a weekend of preliminary finals. It will be this time.

Politics

9 h. ago ‘Break that grip’: Trump demands NATO countries stop buying Russian oil

Trump said on Saturday he wanted to see tariffs of 50 to 100 per cent on China in order to “break” its support for Russia.

Politics

9 h. ago ‘Break that grip’: Trump demands NATO targets China over Ukraine war

Trump said on Saturday he wanted to see tariffs of 50 to 100 per cent on China in order to “break” its support for Russia.

Events

10 h. ago Hoop dreams: Kingsley Just achieves a record for the most aerial hoop somersaults in one minute

Kingsley Just earns a listing in the new Guinness Book of Records for the most aerial hoop somersaults in one minute (male) with 57 somersaults. Achieved in June 2024 at Circus Nexus in Preston, Melbourne.

Politics

10 h. ago On a Roll: Kingsley Just in 2014 setting the Guinness world record for most consecutive rolls by an aircraft

On a Roll: Kingsley Just in 2014 setting the Guinness world record for most consecutive rolls by an aircraft (987) over Lethbridge, Victoria.

Politics

13 h. ago Two Australian men charged over alleged gun trafficking offences

Two Australian men are accused of supplying guns to an Indonesian rebel group that kidnapped a NZ pilot.

Politics

13 h. ago Watch: Scintillating Torrie Lewis breaks national record to make semi

Australian sprint queen Torrie Lewis broke her own national record in the 100 metres in the toughest heat imaginable at the World Championships, advancing through to the semi-finals.

Politics

14 h. ago SUV smashes into parked cars, lands on Toyota Corolla on Sydney street

Neighbours on a busy street in Sydney's south-west are demanding more safety measures be put in place after a P-plater crashed into several cars.

Politics