2 h. ago Soaring doctor fees are a pain, but medics have another problem

The cost of seeing a medical specialist can be extortionate, but there’s another reason we’re losing our patience.

Politics

6 h. ago How the housing crisis is fuelling a mental health catastrophe

Mental illness is the single biggest health issue facing teens and young adults in Australia. Housing inaffordability is making it worse.

Events

7 h. ago ‘Like an aquaplane on the ground’: The ‘bizarre’ shot that cost Adam Scott his US Open dream

The Australian was within sight of a long-awaited second major championship. Then it all unravelled.

Politics

10 h. ago The mountain fortress Israel must destroy to topple Iran’s nuclear program

Hidden in the mountains, its key buildings buried deep underground, Fordow is a challenging target. Only the US has the “bunker buster” bombs and the planes to take it out.

Politics

10 h. ago Inside the mountain fortress Israel must destroy to topple Iran’s nuclear program

Hidden in the mountains, its key buildings buried deep underground, Fordow is a challenging target. Only the US has the “bunker buster” bombs and the planes to take it out.

Politics

10 h. ago Israel wants to take out Iran’s mountain fortress. Only the US has the weapon to do it

Hidden in the mountains, its key buildings buried deep underground, Fordow is a challenging target. Only the US has the “bunker buster” bombs and the planes to take it out.

Politics

10 h. ago The two north shore councils resisting ‘cookie cutter’ housing

It was touted as a solution to Sydney’s housing shortage but two councils are fighting the “pattern book”, earning a rebuke from the state’s planning minister.

Politics

16 h. ago Calls for spending audit as Powerhouse Museum discloses true costs of private VIP dinner

The Powerhouse Museum told state parliament that a VIP dinner cost $11,000. Invoices show the total was far higher.

Economics

16 h. ago Building surveyors bypassing tougher Victorian licensing with WA loophole

A massive share of the state’s surveyors are no longer being registered here, prompting fears poorly qualified workers are being tasked to catch out unsafe buildings.

Politics

24 h. ago Five graphs that show how the cost of seeing a doctor has skyrocketed

Australians are now paying more than $600 out-of-pocket for some specialist appointments. A new study shows who it’s affecting most.

Events

40 h. ago I’m a working mum. Here’s why I oppose Labor’s universal childcare

Since 2006, the cost of childcare has risen sharply across Australia. But a new plan from Labor ignores many crucial elements.

Society

53 h. ago Interstate buyers swoop to win $1.8m Brunswick house from locals

The winning bidders were buying through their daughter, who lives locally, and triumphed over downsizers to buy the renovated Victorian.

Economics

53 h. ago Architect and builder pay $2m for 1980s penthouse with Harbour Bridge views

The couple paid $2,025,000 at auction on Saturday for the penthouse they were drawn to for its solid 1980s construction.

Economics

53 h. ago ‘Cheaper fares for fans’: Supporters could fly with players on ‘NRL Air’

The NRL is carrying out a cost analysis of buying its own private jet by the end of this year to ease the travel burden on players and fans when the Perth and PNG franchises join the competition.

Sport

64 h. ago Trump applauds Israeli strikes, says Iran now has ‘second chance’ to make a deal

The US president and his National Security Council were meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday as Iran began retaliating by firing ballistic missiles on Israel.

Politics

64 h. ago To defend itself, Australia mustn’t kowtow to its rivals. Or its allies

With Donald Trump in the White House, AUKUS under review and China stalking our seas, Australia must develop independent capability, quickly.

Politics

64 h. ago Danger signs are building as the ‘grumpy rally’ gathers steam

The investment environment has been compared to the lead-up to the dot com bust in 2000, as share prices hit records despite ongoing Trump chaos and rising risks.

Politics

3 d. ago LNP brings back ‘three strikes’ rule for social housing tenants

The new rules will be even tougher, with all people in the household evicted if one is found to have breached the conditions of their tenancy.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Our incomes don’t match housing’: Meet the people in NSW’s missing middle

These are the forgotten workers who earn too much for affordable housing but cannot afford soaring rents.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Mayday, no thrust, losing power’: The call that sealed the fate of Air India Flight 171

Over the 19 seconds the Boeing Dreamliner steadily lost altitude and drifted to the ground before crashing into buildings, killing almost everyone on board and dozens on the ground as air traffic controllers watched helplessly.

Politics