4 h. ago Amid conflict at home, Iranian director wins top prize at Sydney Film Festival

Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident has been awarded the $60,000 prize in a competition for “audacious, courageous and cutting-edge” films.

Culture

5 h. ago Australian suspects in Bali villa shooting face death penalty

Indonesian police have launched a manhunt for two Australians after an ambush at a luxury villa left a Melbourne man dead and another man with gangland links seriously injured.

Events

6 h. ago ‘Someone will get hurt’: Zoe Daniel feared for her safety in toxic election campaign

As she packs up her electoral office, the former MP reflects on an election that left her flanked by police and worried someone would attack her home.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘We will become a giant in the NRL’: New Bears’ boss reveals his blueprint

Sitting in the stands at North Sydney Oval last week, new Bears’ CEO Anthony De Ceglie addressed criticism of his appointment and outlined his vision for the future.

Politics

8 h. ago The growing Sydney suburb haunted by the homes that never were

It’s a job site that has been deserted for 13 years – with no clear end to the impasse in sight.

Politics

10 h. ago These vacant railway yards at Redfern could be Sydney’s next mega film studios

A consortium of local filmmakers, architects and Lendlease are believed to be backing a proposal to transform an industrial site near Carriageworks into a facility to make new film and television content.

Politics

10 h. ago These vacant railway yards at Redfern could be our next mega film studios

Filmmakers, architects and investors are believed to be backing a plan to transform an industrial site into a facility to make new film and television content.

Politics

10 h. ago Nicola Gobbo's Lawyer X lawsuit against state of Victoria dismissed

Former gangland lawyer-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo has lost her lawsuit against the state of Victoria after claiming police compromised her safety.

Events

15 h. ago Trump celebrates birthday with grand military parade through Washington

It is the parade the US president has been wanting for years and he spent his 79th birthday on a special viewing stand to watch the display of American military might.

Politics

20 h. ago ‘Close to water’: Sydney’s prestige suburb outperforming the rest

Five of Sydney’s priciest suburbs, all known for their proximity to water, are at the top of the price growth tables for the past five years.

Politics

22 h. ago Democratic politician assassinated, another wounded in targeted overnight shootings

A large-scale manhunt is under way for a suspect who posed as a police officer to shoot and kill a lawmaker and her husband in their home, while wounding two others.

Politics

23 h. ago Cummins hits team reset button after Australia fail at Lord’s

Pat Cummins called for the “reset” button after Australia failed to defend their crown, and that spells trouble at the selection table

Events

24 h. ago Chokers no more: For South Africa, the past stayed in the past

Fans rejoiced, embraced and even shed tears. Some of them, greying from years of stress and tension, were wearing original 1992 World Cup shirts. They’ve endured a lot.

Politics

25 h. ago South African skipper says Aussies reminded them of ‘choke’ tag

After decades of falling agonisingly short of success, South Africa have claimed a heartwarming win over red-hot favourites, Australia, in the WTC final.

Politics

27 h. ago After decades of heartbreak, South Africa clinch historic victory over Australia in world Test final

Australia have lost their world Test championship title to South Africa after the Proteas pulled off a nervy fourth innings chase at Lord’s to end decades of trauma in big finals.

Politics

27 h. ago ‘They’ll be dancing on the streets’: South Africa clinch historic win over Australia in world Test final

Australia have lost their world Test championship title to South Africa after the Proteas pulled off a nervy fourth innings chase at Lord’s to end decades of trauma in big finals.

Politics

27 h. ago ‘They’ll be dancing in the streets’: South Africa clinch historic win over Australia in world Test final

Australia have lost their world Test championship title to South Africa after the Proteas pulled off a nervy fourth innings chase at Lord’s to end decades of trauma in big finals.

Politics

29 h. ago Radley suffers seventh concussion of career as Roosters pull

The Roosters have recorded their sixth win of the season against the Knights after losing Victory Radley to concussion in the first half.

Politics

30 h. ago Former mayor accused of using fake name online to insult colleague

Former Mayor and suspended councillor Troy Thompson is accused of using a different name to trash his former colleagues online.

Politics

30 h. ago Teen charged, another on the run after stabbing and assault in Melbourne

A 19-year-old has been charged, and police are searching for another teen over an alleged stabbing and assault in a Keysborough shopping centre.

Events