42 m. ago ‘Monster farm’: A violent man’s call for help before he’s released from maximum security

Daniel Hope’s appalling, violent past has had him locked up for the past decade. But as his release date nears, he’s speaking out about a system he says is setting him up to fail.

Politics

11 h. ago PM brushes off Plibersek question as MPs jostle for seat at cabinet table

Plibersek has made fun of her awkward greeting with the prime minister at Labor’s campaign launch on Sunday, saying she “should’ve done an elbow bump” instead.

Politics

13 h. ago Dutton, Albanese duck questions about policies that could ‘fuel the housing price fire’

Peter Dutton’s son told the media he was saving madly for a deposit. New figures suggest Labor and Liberal housing policies could make the task even harder.

Events

14 h. ago Labor cash splash to rejuvenate bike trail through Wills’ wealthiest suburbs

The $3.7m funding pledge has been welcomed by locals, but critics say there are more pressing needs elsewhere in the seat’s poorest suburbs.

Politics

16 h. ago ASX lifts as mining giants rally; Tariff exemptions for US tech imports

The Australian sharemarket has started the week in positive territory, as technology giant Apple celebrates a victory overseas.

Politics

18 h. ago Decadent escapes, cheese parties, long lunches: Vic food events for when winter hits

Seek out an off-grid weekend with food by top chefs, a double-whammy wine and cheese festival and a long lunch with a face you’ll know from TV.

Events

18 h. ago Best dressed in the sky: The top 7 airline uniforms of all time

Passengers may have abandoned “sky style” in favour of yoga pants and pyjamas but airline uniforms have always set the design bar high. Here are the top seven best uniforms from all time. And yes, Qantas made the cut.

Politics

18 h. ago Galvin rocks player market after knocking back $5.5m Tigers deal to leave

The Wests Tigers last week presented the teenage star with a lucrative multi-year deal, only for negotiations to end in the teen star’s Concord exit being locked in.

Economics

19 h. ago Plibersek laughs off awkward exchange with Albanese at Labor launch

Plibersek has made fun of her awkward greeting with the prime minister at Labor’s campaign launch on Sunday, saying she “should’ve done an elbow bump” instead.

Events

21 h. ago Could one clue solve the mystery of a man’s body found in a Victorian river 53 years ago?

A coronial inquest couldn’t determine how the man died, but detectives say a ring found on his left hand could be key to cracking the case open.

Politics

21 h. ago Could one clue solve the mystery of a man’s body found in a country river 53 years ago?

A coronial inquest couldn’t conclusively determine how the stranger died, but detectives say a unique signet ring found on his left hand could be the key to cracking the case.

Politics

23 h. ago Stocks set to lift despite consumer worries about rising prices

The Australian sharemarket is expected to lift on opening after Wall Street rallied last week despite consumers becoming more worried about rising prices than they have in decades.

Politics

23 h. ago ASX lifts as mining giants rally; Tariff exemptions for US tech

The Australian sharemarket has started the week in positive territory, as technology giant Apple celebrates a victory overseas.

Politics

24 h. ago Trains are packed on these Sydney metro stops in the morning peak

An extra 14 trains would need to be ordered by the government to increase frequency to one every three minutes and ease crowding.

Politics

32 h. ago ‘Unproven’ teaching methods have failed primary students and teachers

Students’ maths abilities have been compromised over decades, with “faddish, unproven” teaching methods failing to get results. But these schools have found the secret to success.

Society

34 h. ago AFL Gather Round 2025 LIVE updates: Stage is set for Hinkley v Hawks; GWS’ Giant performance after Higgins booed for Adelaide comments

AFL Gather Round has reached its last day, follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions.

Politics

44 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Albanese, Dutton launch campaigns; Jacinta Price wants to ‘make Australia great again’

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are launching the Labor and Liberal election campaigns. Follow live.

Politics

44 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Albanese, Dutton launch campaigns; Jacinta Price wants to ‘make Australia great again’

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are launching the Labor and Liberal election campaigns. Follow live.

Politics

45 h. ago Why Albanese and Dutton’s path to government heads west this election

Welcome to battleground Western Australia, where Labor’s path to majority or minority government rests on how much it can defend of its COVID-era swing.

Politics

48 h. ago Parenting costs once ended when a child turned 18. Not any more

Everyone says that raising kids is expensive, but the costs are no longer shrinking when they become adults, with expenses extending for upwards of an extra decade.

Society