33 m. ago Australian billionaire takes off the gloves in Victoria’s Secret brawl

The governance fight between retail magnate Brett Blundy and the lingerie brand is every bit as tantalising as one of the label’s catwalk shows.

Politics

2 h. ago Three countries 'willing' to try to kill on Australian soil, ASIO says

At least three foreign nations are "willing and capable" of trying to assassinate a perceived dissident on domestic soil, Australia's spy chief Mike Burgess has warned.

Events

4 h. ago Inside the room where officers control the entire Brisbane train network

When you hop on a train, it’s unlikely you’re thinking about this cavernous room in Brisbane. But it’s here that officers are controlling the movement of more than 100 trains across the entire south-east Queensland network.

Society

9 h. ago ASX set to open higher even as Big Tech losses pull Wall Street lower

The Australian sharemarket is set to open higher this morning, raising hopes for a reprieve after it slumped to a six-year low on Tuesday.

Politics

10 h. ago Dancing, drinking and boosting the state economy – welcome to the Melbourne Cup

Some of the top ticket holders were in the mood for dancing once they hit the course’s more exclusive enclaves.

Politics

10 h. ago Jamie Melham will miss her Pa’s funeral. He wanted her riding winners instead

As the only Australian-bred horse in the field, Half Yours was the sentimental favourite for many. Not as well known was untold story of emotional anguish behind Melham’s triumph.

Events

11 h. ago Australian lawyer has property empire frozen amid $55m embezzlement claims

Former NSW police officer-turned lawyer Evatt Tamine is accused of misappropriating millions from trust funds he was controlling on behalf of a Texan billionaire.

Society

20 h. ago How a vitamin in beer and vegemite could prevent our most common cancer

Scientists have found vitamin B3 may significantly reduce risk of non-melanoma skin cancers. The building body of international evidence has its roots in Australian research.

Politics

21 h. ago Travel agent cancelled customers’ holidays to pocket refunds herself

A travel agent from Sydney’s south has admitted to a fraudulent scheme which ruined overseas holidays and netted her more than $77,000.

Economics

23 h. ago Netflix, Disney and other streamers to be forced to pay for more Australian

After years of deliberation and haggling, a deal to support Australian screen content via quotas is finally imminent.

Technology

25 h. ago ‘Pathway to prosperity’: Crunch time looms for Tasmanian stadium as order is tabled in parliament

The future of the AFL’s newest club, the Tasmania Devils, is likely to be settled soon, after a key order over the contentious construction of a billion-dollar stadium was presented to parliament on Tuesday.

Politics

27 h. ago How US raider sport ‘transcends’ local bids for Brisbane 2032

As contenders for Brisbane Olympics inclusion are shortlisted, an American initiative is pushing to usurp traditional Australian codes.

Politics

28 h. ago Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: Stewards dismiss race 1 protest as colourful punters hit the track at Flemington

Follow all the action from Flemington as we gear up for a huge day of racing and fashion ahead of the race that stops the nation.

Events

29 h. ago ASX slips ahead of RBA decision; Miners, energy stocks, utilities fall

The Australian sharemarket opened lower on Melbourne Cup Day as investors await the Reserve Bank’s interest rate decision and outlook for future rate cuts in the afternoon. 

Politics

33 h. ago ASX set to fall ahead of RBA decision; AI stocks prop up Wall Street

The Australian sharemarket is set to open lower on Melbourne Cup Day as investors await the Reserve Bank’s interest rate decision and outlook for future rate cuts in the afternoon. 

Politics

34 h. ago From the brink to billionaires: Sydney brothers land $14.8 billion Microsoft deal

Four years ago, the ASX rejected Iren when it tried to list. Now, it’s signed one of the largest contracts ever awarded to an Australian technology firm.

Economics

35 h. ago Richard White sold $20 million in WiseTech shares during AFP raid

The sale was scheduled before the co-founder knew about an insider trading probe that has hit the company’s share price.

Economics

43 h. ago South Australia introduces reforms targeting deep fake videos

South Australia has introduced new penalties aimed at people who create or spread damaging and explicit deep fake material online.

Events

44 h. ago Labuschagne just made his fifth century in eight innings. This is his advice to Konstas

Marnus Labuschagne says Sam Konstas will be a future Australian star and has backed the young opener to use his likely Ashes snub as fuel for improvement.

Politics

45 h. ago The latest hygiene product that you can put anywhere. Yes, even there

Whole body deodorants are the latest personal hygiene products to hit the market, promising to keep every part of your body fresh and clean. But is it just marketing hype?

Politics