11 h. ago Surgeon under investigation over ‘chilling’ video of him tearing down teal’s corflute

Melbourne surgeon Greg Malham said he was “deeply sorry” and that there was no excuse for his actions, as an investigation is launched by the health regulator.

Events

34 h. ago Teal independents to get an unlikely preference boost – from Clive Palmer

Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots party will put incumbent MPs last, threatening Liberal MPs in key electorates they are defending against independent challengers.

Politics

55 h. ago ‘Taking advantage’: Loophole uncovered in incentive scheme offering cash payments to Qld police recruits

A multimillion-dollar incentive designed to boost frontline police numbers was rolled out with a major loophole, enabling new recruits to accept cash payments and then leave within months.

Events

59 h. ago Minns government must take control of Northern Beaches public hospital

An independent report by the NSW auditor-general has raised questions about a public hospital facility remaining at the controversial Northern Beaches Hospital.

Politics

62 h. ago Before you apply for a new job, work out this one simple thing

Clearly understanding which type of company you like and, more importantly, why you prefer working for these, can help find the best role for you.

Society

63 h. ago This electorate is one of Sydney’s most affluent. It is not immune to cost of living pressures

Bradfield stayed in Liberal hands even when electorates around it went teal in 2022, but can the party hold the once blue-ribbon seat at this election?

Politics

2 d. ago Teals called slanted polls ‘an affront to democracy’. Climate 200 uses them

Listen to a call obtained by this masthead that delivers praise of teal Zoe Daniel and tarnishes her opponents under the banner of a survey.

Politics

2 d. ago ‘In that moment, everything changed’: Goldstein MP Zoe Daniel’s teenage grief

The TV journalist turned teal MP on the drift from the two-party system, struggling to keep fit – and the day she lost her innocence.

Politics

3 d. ago Crossbench MPs in talks with Labor, Coalition over Speaker’s job

In a hung parliament, giving the Speaker’s job to an independent MP would give a major party back a precious vote.

Politics

4 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Liberals preference One Nation ahead of teals in Goldstein, Kooyong

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘No takeover’: Harvard refuses to surrender independence after Trump threat

Trump’s demands include ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, changing admissions and hiring, and curbing the “power” of certain students, faculty members.

Politics

5 d. ago Can chocolate ever be healthy? A dietitian breaks it down (plus her five top picks)

Whether you prefer milk, dark or white chocolate, the question is whether any of them can be considered a “health food”.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘We do not campaign’: Kylea Tink’s new outfit cops AEC warning

Scrutiny of Tink’s new political organisation intensifies the political contest between the teal movement and the Coalition.

Events

7 d. ago ‘Gigantic joy’: Melinda French Gates on her new life after divorce

She left her billionaire husband to blaze her own philanthropic trail. Now she wants other women to revel in their independence.

Politics

8 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Blow for Libs in Bruce after campaign manager resigns; police investigate homophobic banners targeting Labor MP

Andrew McNabb quit after revelations he posted dozens of expletive-laden comments about Labor, Greens and independent politicians.

Events

8 d. ago ‘When someone says something nice to me, I just burst into tears’: Inside the mind of Lidia Thorpe

The independent MP knows she’s both loved and loathed, including within her own community – but wants to make it clear she’s more than “an angry black woman”.

Politics

9 d. ago Dutton drives home his pitch to commuters by dumping guzzler tax

Independent modelling shows outer suburbs have more to gain from the fuel excise cut as the Coalition campaigns to win over the outer suburbs.

Economics

9 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Wannon independent rejects Liberal ‘fake dirt file’ claims; Labor MP heckled at community forum over Palestine, antisemitism

Join us over the next four weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key Victorian electorates.

Politics

1 week ago Voters aren’t just flirting with independents. It’s deep and meaningful now

Australians have seen that power-sharing delivers outcomes in the NSW parliament, and could do the same at a federal level.

Politics

1 week ago News Corp queries audience ‘independence’ after Albanese declared debate winner

News Corp’s top political commentators immediately cast doubt on the political leanings of the debate audience.

Politics