20 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Lions get early jump on Tigers as fans face huge MCG security lines; Rankine denied in controversial Gold Coast finish

AFL round four launches into its Saturday program with a clash between Adelaide and Gold Coast, quite possibly the match of the round. That’s followed by Richmond versus Brisbane Lions and tonight, the clash between North Melbourne and Sydney.

Sport

47 h. ago The target is on Voss’ back in part because his players can’t hit them

In the coming days and weeks, we will likely see a closing of ranks around Michael Voss. Carlton’s examination of their failings will look far beyond the once-traditional practice of sheeting blame home to the coach.

Events

49 h. ago Min Woo Lee needed a ‘kick in the butt’. Now he’s Australia’s biggest Masters hope

Min Woo Lee didn’t want to be just a social media star. Now he’s a social media star and our No.1-ranked male golfer.

Politics

50 h. ago Double trouble: Freo independent’s dual citizenship threatens to derail bid for federal seat

Kate Hulett went within a whisker of beating a state Labor minister in the WA election, but the highly anticipated sequel to the Freo gift shop owner’s political debut is in jeopardy.

Events

56 h. ago The 20 best cities in Italy, ranked (and why Rome isn’t No.1)

Which of Italy’s cities should be on your holiday wish-list and which are overrated? And why doesn’t Rome or Venice take out the top slot? Read on to find out.

Politics

65 h. ago US bans government staff in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens

Though some US agencies already had strict rules on such relationships, a blanket “non-fraternisation” policy, as it is known, has been unheard of publicly since the Cold War.

Politics

3 d. ago One April day, when a crazy dream got two cities flying high

Con artists, scammers and the cynical know how to make the gullible suffer. But on April Fool’s Day, innocence can turn into shared mirth.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘The sexiest cheese on the market’: Three easy recipes starring Italy’s ‘it’ ingredient

Little known outside Italy until recently, burrata has become a chef’s favourite in Australia. Here are three easy, cheesy ways to serve it at home.

Politics

4 d. ago Andrew Hastie has Rockingham citizenship ceremony speech cancelled at last minute

Hastie was invited to speak at the ceremony but was contacted by the city earlier in the day to tell him that invite had been rescinded on the basis of election caretaker provisions. 

Politics

5 d. ago My suburb was meant to be the Toorak of the north but our reputation took a nefarious turn

A ranking of Melbourne’s suburbs once listed mine at 184th place. Its name used to make taxi drivers fearful, but life here has changed.

Politics

6 d. ago Dutton backtracks on two referendum ideas, digs in on deportation

The Opposition Leader previously floated two additional referendums and said he wanted to change the constitution to strip citizenship from criminals.

Politics

8 d. ago Powerful earthquake hits Thailand, Myanmar and kills more than 150 people

At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage. At least eight died in Bangkok, where a high-rise under construction collapsed.

Events

8 d. ago From Leongatha to Turin, Patterson hopes changes deliver more gold

Eleanor Patterson has moved to live in Italy, and changed her coach and her run-up. But she’s still winning medals. She just wants more of them to gleam gold.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘The worst thing that’s ever happened to me’: Inside Taskmaster’s best moments

The game show’s whistle-wielding referee Tom Cashman ranks his favourite tasks and reveals the comedian who cracked it.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘We didn’t know this existed’: Melbourne’s most affordable liveable suburb

It’s been ranked in the top five of Melbourne’s most liveable suburbs, yet its property prices are hundreds of thousands of dollars below those of its rivals.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Grotesque’: Italy goalkeeper concedes embarrassing goal for the ages

Gianluigi Donnarumma, who broke the hearts of Liverpool and England in penalty shootouts, suffered one of the most embarrassing goalkeeping blunders ever seen on Sunday night.

Politics

1 week ago If you’re tempted to put your feet in a fish spa, read this first

Have you ever been tempted to have one of those fish pedicures that are offered in backstreet spas in many Asian cities? Don’t be.

Politics

2 w. ago Architect’s Flemington home sells for $1.95m with ‘knockout punch’ bid

A couple who had just returned from a conference in Italy bought a turnkey, architecturally designed home in Flemington for $1.95 million with a dramatic final bid.

Events

2 w. ago This country’s version of graffiti is much more beautiful than Italy’s

Sgraffito is part of an art form dating back 500 years.

Politics

2 w. ago Dodge the crowds: Other places to go in the world’s top tourist cities

The world’s most popular cities may be inundated with tourists, but you don’t have to become part of the crowd – just switch neighbourhoods.

Politics