55 m. ago US stock market undergoes wild swings after false rumour on Trump tariffs

That a rumour could move trillions of dollars’ worth of investments shows how much investors are hoping to see signs the US president may let up on his stiff tariffs.

Politics

1 hour ago Season two of The Last of Us changes its core DNA but remains as compelling as ever

At odds emotionally, Joel and Ellie are pursued by their past as a soldier bent on revenge hunts them down.

Politics

4 h. ago Federal Labor stumps up $225 million for notorious Reid Highway Erindale Road intersection

The timing of the announcement during the election campaign and location of the two arterial roads mean Labor will hope it factors into voters minds in Cowan, Pearce and Moore.

Economics

4 h. ago Guy Montgomery is everywhere, but he thinks he’s ‘pretty generic’

The New Zealander has written for others, appeared in films, done fundraisers, but he describes these ventures as “dream-adjacent.”

Politics

4 h. ago Kaliane Bradley on her hero, Graham Gore: ‘He’d be so angry with me’

She started writing The Ministry of Time, in which a dead Arctic explorer comes back to life, just for fun. Now it’s a bestseller, heading for the small screen.

Politics

5 h. ago NSW Education Department boss questions existence of private schools

Murat Dizdar has slighted his private sector counterparts by suggesting the education system could be better off without Catholic and independent schools.

Politics

6 h. ago Albanese raises stakes on mental health with $1b pledge as Dutton fuels cost

Anthony Albanese’s announcement will give him a $1 billion rebuttal to Peter Dutton’s $900 million in mental health funding ahead of a leaders’ debate on Tuesday.

Economics

8 h. ago Homicide probes launched after elderly man found dead on Phillip Island and suspected stabbing in Moe

Police were called to a home in Cowes about 10.20am on Monday where a man’s body was discovered, while another man has died in a suspected stabbing in the Latrobe Valley.

Events

8 h. ago ‘V’landys doesn’t understand WA’: Premier takes aim at NRL boss

Roger Cook said WA remained open to a deal if the NRL treated the state with “more respect”.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘We’re doomed to forget’: Jacob Elordi on the enduring power of war stories

The Australian actor stars in a new adaptation of Richard Flanagan’s award-winning novel alongside Heather Mitchell, Simon Baker and Essie Davis.

Events

8 h. ago St Kilda’s appeal is growing, but Blues shouldn’t fret about losing De Koning

The Carlton ruckman is playing great football and is about to become a free agent. But the Blues need to keep his value in perspective.

Politics

9 h. ago Hawthorn star James Worpel may be gettable in the upcoming trade period

Tom Morris reports that James Worpel may be up for grabs in the upcoming trade period.

Politics

9 h. ago Saints’ Adelaide dig sparks war of words before Gather Round

St Kilda forward Jack Higgins had a cheeky dig at Adelaide when asked about his plans for this weekend.

Events

9 h. ago From nuisance to mascot, the true history of Sydney’s bin chicken

The much-derided white ibis wasn’t always a city-slicker. But now it calls Sydney home, a rare case of a metropolis being the saviour of a threatened species.

Politics

9 h. ago Josie was handed two Korean toddlers at the airport. They sobbed ‘mummy’ the whole way to Australia

The former social worker says she is horrified by what she was asked to do in 1984 and is calling for an inquiry into Australia’s overseas adoption practices.

Politics

9 h. ago Matildas v South Korea as it happened: Fowler stars as slick Matildas seal 2

The Matildas overcame a spirited South Korea – and some self-inflicted friendly fire – to complete a clean sweep of their two-match international friendly series.

Politics

9 h. ago Liberal candidate a landlord despite spruiking self as renter

The Liberal candidate for Kooyong campaigning on housing affordability while spruiking herself as a “renter” has been forced to admit she's actually a landlord.

Politics

9 h. ago My suburban life was one girls dreamed of, but I gave it up for boys, books and make

The echo of a thoroughbred’s neigh pierces through most of my childhood memories – the kind of life many girls stuck in suburban dwellings could only dream of.

Politics

10 h. ago Magpies pair De Goey, Schultz to miss clash with Sydney because of injury

The forward duo have been ruled out of Friday night’s Gather Round match in Adelaide, while Dan Houston will also be absent after accepting his two-match suspension.

Events

10 h. ago Undertaker Peter Tziotzis fronts grave robber defamation trial

When Teresa Moraitis had her daughter’s body exhumed from its place of burial, she says she never imagined she’d find her unclothed and missing her gold jewellery.

Events