88 m. ago NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman is on borrowed time. He knows this and so do his colleagues

NSW Liberal Leader Mark Speakman was not responsible for his party’s byelection loss, but he will wear the blame.

Politics

4 h. ago How Charlie Kirk’s social media machine rewired a generation’s politics

When news broke that Taylor Swift was engaged, Charlie Kirk took to TikTok: “Submit to your husband, Taylor. You’re not in charge,” he said in a video viewed 7.5 million times. It shows how Kirk harnessed the attention economy to build a political empire that has shattered the left’s grip on young voters.

Politics

5 h. ago How is that an Aussie fair go, for the War Memorial to change the rules at half

I was surprised, and not surprised, that my book had been twice rejected by the Australian War Memorial as winner of the Les Carlyon Literary Award, despite being nominated by independent judges.

Events

9 h. ago ‘Time to stop talking and start building’: The plan for 8000 new homes along Parramatta Road

Thousands of new homes could be delivered along one of the city’s most important corridors, after the state government announced a new partnership with a Sydney council.

Politics

9 h. ago The mother of all preliminary finals takes centre stage, with Pies the support act

It is rare for the leviathan Collingwood Football Club, the club that draws eyeballs and attention like no other, to be overshadowed in a weekend of preliminary finals. It will be this time.

Politics

14 h. ago Can only get two days away? Here are the best spots for a short break

Two days can seem like a lot more if you escape to a wellness retreat, or combine good food and wine with time in nature.

Politics

20 h. ago ‘This is what I dreamt of as a kid’: the Brightside of a traumatic week in racing

Mr Brightside’s record-breaking third straight group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes came at a time that the racing community continued to hold its breath for injured jockey Tom Prebble.

Events

21 h. ago Rugby as God intended but Wallabies can’t conjure a miracle this time

The Wallabies and Pumas served up another thriller on a perfect Sydney spring Saturday, but Joe Schmidt’s men were left to rue what might have been.

Sport

22 h. ago Hawthorn veteran Breust goes down with knee injury in the VFL

Hawthorn veteran and three-time premiership player Luke Breust has suffered what appears to be a serious knee injury while playing for Box Hill in the VFL

Events

33 h. ago Is it time to move Burton to centre? Bulldogs season hinges on massive Ciraldo decision

The Bulldogs coach has a big decision to make. Does he move Matt Burton to the centres to accommodate Toby Sexton or has that ship sailed?

Politics

33 h. ago How indie darling film studio A24 stays on top and what it can teach Australian filmmakers

Since 2012, the one-time start-up has released more than 170 films and picked up 21 Oscars along the way, sending its value to $US3.5 billion.

Society

33 h. ago Collapsed Harrolds owners have another CBD property up their sleeves

The Poulakis family, one-time owners of collapsed luxury menswear retailer Harrolds, has another Flinders Lane property to sell, the majestic Customs House.

Events

37 h. ago ‘He backs us all in’: Sam Mitchell has Hollywood Hawks back on the big stage and in the flag hunt

The Hawks are into their first preliminary final in 10 years after dismantling the Crows at a packed Adelaide Oval. Here’s why they’re such a threat yet again.

Politics

50 h. ago Police officers accused of negligent manslaughter of tradie identified

Sergeant James Fitzgerald and Constable Alexander Papanastassis have faced court for the first time over the death of builder Luke Briggs in Hoppers Crossing last year.

Events

50 h. ago Why one of the world’s best rugby props thought he may have to switch to league

Prop Angus Bell was the Wallabies’ hero with a winning try in extra time last weekend. It was a far cry from several dark years of injury.

Sport

50 h. ago ‘It’s easier when you’re young’: Bolt on Gout, and Aussies to watch at the worlds

The greatest sprinter of all time will be watching Gout, but there are plenty of other Aussies who can make a mark in Tokyo. Here’s the lowdown on them and the must-watch events of the world championships.

Politics

53 h. ago WA news LIVE: Case of woman charged over baby found in drain heard in court for first time

Follow out live coverage here.

Events

67 h. ago ‘Statistically, he's the best ever' plus Gus's fearless finals predictions.

The best time of the year is upon us! Finals football! Gus and Thomo break down all the key matchups and storylines for an electrifying Week 1 of the NRL finals. Gus declares Payne Haas to be one of the greatest props the game has ever seen.Gus also dives deep into the state of the Newcastle Knights, giving his take on their long and challenging rebuild. Plus, the forwards are announced for the Six Tackles with Gus team of the year.

Politics

67 h. ago Scoop in September LIVE: How Ginnivan turned the tables on the media

Follow Scoop in September for news, fresh views and whispers during footy finals.

Politics

68 h. ago Jury shown footage of outback WA pub manager’s alleged sex assault on security guard

Stewart Burchell is on trial in WA’s District Court after a number of women accused him of indecent assault and rape.

Events