7 h. ago Dear’s in in Darwin: Hawks poised to recall Calsher to take on Suns in Top End

Rangy forward Calsher Dear even surprised the Hawks with the immediate impact he made last season. Although he’s yet to be sighted at senior level so far in 2025, that’s about to change.

Politics

8 h. ago It will be all smiles at the swearing in, but there’s blood on the floor

Anthony Albanese has been coldly rational in learning from some of the weaknesses of his first term in power – so he can hold onto that power for several terms to come.

Events

8 h. ago Woodside overhauls Browse plan as environmental watchdog goes back to the public

Western Australia’s environment watchdog has reopened public consultation on Woodside’s $30 billion Browse gas export project after the energy giant overhauled the contentious plans.

Politics

10 h. ago Albanese makes big changes, unveils new Plibersek role in major reshuffle

Little more than a week after a huge election win for Labor, the prime minister has shaken up his team’s portfolios for their second term of government.

Politics

11 h. ago Schmidt doesn’t want Suaalii wrapped in cotton wool ahead of Lions series

The Wallabies coach was a nervous on-looker when Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was concussed, but is keen for his star player to return to Super Rugby.

Politics

14 h. ago These are the five seats still too close to call – and 18 that changed hands

Five seats across the nation remain too close to call as the margins in some high-profile electoral battles narrowed to double digits.

Politics

15 h. ago These are the six seats still too close to call – and 18 that changed hands

Six seats across the nation remain too close to call as the margins in some high-profile electoral battles narrowed to double digits.

Politics

17 h. ago The unpaid 50m penalty that could have changed a game and Cripps catches fire: Key takeouts from round nine

This week in key takeouts: the 50m penalty that wasn’t, Blues star shows his brilliance in a down year and two forwards show age is just a number.

Events

21 h. ago Victoria secretly slices $2.4b from public schools, delays funding promise

Confidential documents show Premier Jacinta Allan signed off on a plan to delay state school funding reforms by three years despite warnings it would damage Victoria’s reputation.

Politics

22 h. ago ‘There’s nothing else like it’: Find tonkatsu and more at Melbourne’s coolest new convenience store

Suupaa has brought a taste of Japanese convenience to Melbourne, easing the pang between visits to Tokyo.

Politics

29 h. ago Roos, Lions draw in Tassie; Tigers’ tackle topples Eagles on a seesawing Sunday

It was a day off cliffhangers in the AFL, with cellar-dweller North Melbourne sharing the points with the reigning premiers and the lead changing 15 times at the MCG before the Tigers triumphed.

Politics

31 h. ago How student debt changes made the same degrees more expensive

Costs are set to be cut by thousands of dollars in the coming months but those at university are still paying more for tuition.

Politics

33 h. ago Grounded for almost seven years, rugby league’s Hayne Plane is back

The one-time NRL and then NFL player launched a rugby league comeback in front of a few hundred fans at Wentworthville on Sunday.

Sport

34 h. ago The lead changes 15 times as Tiger cubs crunch Eagles for brave win

Just nine games into the season, Richmond already have more wins than last year. Their promising start is a stark contrast to the Eagles, who were left to wonder where and when their first victory will come.

Politics

39 h. ago Putin offers direct talks with Ukraine as Europe threatens tougher sanctions

The Russian president offered to restart negotiations after European leaders met in Kyiv to discuss a ceasefire plan.

Events

46 h. ago Expect pungent and plentiful cooking at this cosy corner restaurant

Onice in Mosman merges Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese flavours in an inviting space where service reigns supreme.

Politics

46 h. ago Remake of The Wedding Banquet takes stock of changing family values

Director Andrew Ahn’s film is a broader, more straightforward crowd pleaser than the original, directed by Oscar winner Ang Lee.

Society

2 d. ago For decades, he couldn’t afford a car. Then this Aussie checked in at The White Lotus

From skinny Perth kid to award-winning actor: Murray Bartlett’s role in the hit TV series changed his life. Just don’t mention the “p” word.

Events

2 d. ago The Lemonheads’ lead singer thought he’d be dead by now. One person changed all that

Not long ago, Evan Dando’s appetite for drugs had taken over his life. Now he’s married, living in Brazil and on a creative streak. So what went right?

Events

2 d. ago It was just a selfie with Mum, but this photo means the world to me now

Mother’s Day used to be marked by a phone call to my Mum before settling into a day with my own children, but that all changed a few years ago.

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