22 h. ago The pokie king and the public land grab to expand a Sydney shopping centre

Iris Capital says its proposal hinges on it taking over laneways so the development can have more room for a gambling den.

Politics

23 h. ago Minister ‘working every day’ as flood disaster strikes state’s north

The disaster recovery minister had booked leave for shortly before Christmas, when regions in North Queensland copped a year’s worth of rain.

Events

58 h. ago The 2026 manifesto: How the Good Food team plans to cook this year

Why let cookbooks gather dust or woks stay unloved? These are the recipes and techniques we’re finally tackling this year.

Society

69 h. ago ‘People don’t want to think about it’: How animal shelters are reaching crisis point

Pregnant and homeless at Christmas, a Staffordshire bull terrier named Peridot has been given a new year’s lifeline. But experts say rehoming pets in need is becoming increasingly difficult.

Events

3 d. ago Airlines investigate why passengers put lives at risk for their bags

Mobile phone footage from recent evacuations has shown that people are increasingly pausing to recover their belongings from overhead lockers before evacuating a stricken aircraft.

Events

4 d. ago West Coast investigating after player allegedly involved in street fight

An altercation between three men, including a shirtless Brockman, was filmed on a mobile phone, with one of the men suffering a broken jaw in the fight. 

Events

4 d. ago Khawaja, Green, Healy and Perry. What does 2026 have in store for Australian cricket?

It’s been a very Merry Christmas for the Australian Test team and national selectors with Ashes success well and truly ‘urned’, but the new year shapes as being a, shall we say, testing time. We take a look at what the future holds in Australian cricket in 2026.

Politics

4 d. ago Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognised in New Year’s honour’s list

Elba among host of celebrities to receive awards from King Charles III, in an annual tradition that recognises people for their contributions to public life.

Politics

4 d. ago Info tech and energy firms lead Australian sharemarket lower

The Australian sharemarket dived on its first day of trade after an extended Christmas break.

Politics

4 d. ago King pong: Villagers kick up stink over Charles’ fertiliser plan

Many in Flitcham are too nervous to discuss their royal neighbour’s council application but as one says, who would want a wafting stench to ruin a summer’s evening?

Politics

4 d. ago ‘A hell of a smell’: Villagers kick up stink over King’s fertiliser plan

Many in Flitcham are too nervous to discuss their royal neighbour’s council application but as one says, who would want a wafting stench to ruin a summer’s evening?

Politics

5 d. ago Man charged after brazen ‘Jingle Bells’ charity theft at Town Hall Station

The band was playing Christmas tunes when the man grabbed handfuls of cash from the donation box.

Politics

5 d. ago Australian sharemarket set to slip on opening: Wall St near record high

Futures are pointing to a slight fall as the stock market opens after the Christmas break.

Politics

5 d. ago Sharemarket opens higher: Mining stocks rise; Wall St near record

Local bourse opens higher after the Christmas break despite futures pointing to a slight fall.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘This one’s going to sting’: The blunt phone call from cricket boss to the MCC amid Boxing Day disaster

The inside story of a two-day Test match, the commercial fiasco that followed, and the curator at the centre of it.

Politics

5 d. ago Six snacks that are healthier than you think (yes, even cheese and crackers)

Snacking isn’t the enemy – low-nutrient choices are. Here are six afternoon nibbles that will satisfy your cravings while keeping your health goals on track.

Politics

5 d. ago A new scam is catching out airline passengers at their most distracted

When an actual human being answered an airline customer-service hotline after a single ring, I probably should have known I was being had.

Politics

5 d. ago Three teens charged with murdering man in shopping centre carpark

Two more people have been charged over the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old man at a carpark in Perth's south on Christmas Eve.

Events

6 d. ago Never eat on the plane: How to look after your gut on holiday

Travel, especially long flights, can quickly disrupt your digestive system.

Politics

6 d. ago Millions of people should be saving hundreds of dollars on power bills

The consumer watchdog has a cheery holiday message for households grappling with sky-high electricity bills – all it requires is a single phone call.

Economics