3 h. ago Foster carers for high needs children have support slashed by $100 a day

Carers have reported that their state government cost allowances have been cut by three-quarters without explanation.

Politics

30 h. ago Move over Hollywood’s Walk of Fame: Tribute to Sydney’s storytellers gets new chapter

Sydney’s Writers’ Walk is to be extended, and a founder says the door could be left open to celebrate songwriters, as well as playwrights and authors.

Politics

31 h. ago This play is a disaster – and the MTC hopes it will be a huge success

A play about the worst industrial accident in Australian history is one of the main attractions in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2026 program.

Politics

31 h. ago Here’s how renters can take advantage of the solar battery boom

The cost won’t make sense for everybody, but a portable battery and some panels can take a portion of your energy use off the grid.

Politics

42 h. ago Justin Hemmes wants to conquer Byron Bay. A primary school is in his way

Justin Hemmes has spent the past four years snapping up $60 million worth of property in Byron Bay.

Politics

66 h. ago A $200 million redevelopment transformed this office block into homes. Could others follow suit?

This office-to-home conversion gets a big tick of approval from apartment owners and design professionals. Adaptive reuse saves embodied carbon compared to a full demolish and rebuild, but it comes at a cost.

Economics

66 h. ago Cost of complacency: We must compel corporations to take data protection seriously

A proactive approach is urgently needed to protect Australia from data and privacy breaches.

Politics

3 d. ago The luxury Queensland suburbs where house prices doubled in five years

The typical home in some neighbourhoods will set buyers back $3 million, and mansions can cost almost 10 times as much.

Politics

3 d. ago The MRC parted ways with two CEOs in 12 months. It cost the club $2 million

The Melbourne Racing Club forked out millions in severance payments to cut ties with its past two chief executive officers.

Economics

3 d. ago ‘We’re still close friends’: Why Petracca’s bond with Oliver remains strong

The Gold Coast Suns unveiled boom recruit Christian Petracca on Friday, and the former Demon is already warming to his new life in the sunshine state.

Politics

3 d. ago It was time for a purge. I had no idea how much those trinkets would be worth

The price of gold has gone through the roof. But when friends told me to take my old jewellery to a gold guy in a Collins Street office, I did not expect to walk out with this much cash.

Politics

4 d. ago Late Australian lobbying saves Rugby Championship from the chop

Plans to pack away the Rugby Championship for a major part of the next five years have been abandoned after a successful tournament in 2026.

Sport

4 d. ago Succession’s Jeremy Strong on why fame is worth it, ‘whatever the cost’

From Kendall Roy to Bruce Springsteen’s manager, the actor is known for his intensity – on screen and off.

Politics

5 d. ago $260m worth of drugs seized and multiple arrests in safehouse raids

Officers seized a stash of drugs, weapons and ammunition as well as almost half a million in cash.

Economics

5 d. ago Magic mushrooms, MDMA therapy covered by private health in Brisbane first

The treatment can cost up to $30,000 but for eligible patients, will soon be covered by one of Australia’s leading private health insurers.

Politics

5 d. ago ASX set to rise again after Wall Street wobbled over trade tensions

The local sharemarket is set for strong gains this morning even after US stocks bounced between gains and losses overnight as trade tensions between the US and China continued to simmer.

Politics

6 d. ago Cracks begin to appear in ceasefire deal, even as Trump declares success

The US president declared peace in the Middle East as questions remained over the next stage of Trump’s peace plan.

Politics

6 d. ago Nathan Buckley joins Chris Scott at Geelong; Tarryn Thomas’ path cleared to AFL return

Buckley made the call to join Geelong in 2026 as an assistant coach, but the Tasmania Devils job could still be his. Meanwhile, Thomas could yet return to footy’s top flight.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Strong appetite to return to coaching’: Buckley joins Chris Scott at Geelong

Nathan Buckley has made a call to join Geelong as an assistant coach in 2026, but the Tasmania Devils’ job could still be his.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Rugby league or church’: Why playing Pacific Tests on Sunday is a sin

The decision to play the Pacific Championships on Sundays in New Zealand is set to come at a heavy cost when it comes to crowds.

Sport