65 m. ago More Epstein files are set to be released. Here’s what we know so far

A tranche of documents about Jeffrey Epstein will be unsealed this week. What are they, and what might they reveal?

Politics

1 hour ago Trump won’t shield US teens on social media but wants to look at yours

A plan to vet the social media and personal history of tourists entering the US is a new low in Trumpian chaos.

Politics

1 hour ago Trump won’t shield US teens on social media but wants to scroll through yours

A plan to vet the social media and personal history of tourists entering the US is a new low in Trumpian chaos.

Politics

2 h. ago The West Gate Tunnel spaghetti junction could ruin your holiday travel

Victorians are being warned to prepare for major changes in how they access the M80 and Princes Freeway - or cop a nine-kilometre road back.

Politics

4 h. ago Second minister referred to expenses watchdog, PM asks for advice

Opposition leader Sussan Ley has written to the prime minister calling for Anika Wells to be investigated for breaching ministerial standard over the expenses scandal.

Politics

7 h. ago A bunch of deep red Republicans just stood up to Trump. Here’s why it matters

In Indiana, the state Senate roundly rejected a push to redraw the electoral map to benefit Donald Trump. In the end, despite the president’s threats, the vote wasn’t even close.

Politics

8 h. ago Hand over my social media accounts and pics? I’m cancelling my US trip

It’s a strange old time when a country that once symbolised freedom and the open road wants to poke through your social media posts.

Politics

8 h. ago Flash flooding, thunderstorm warning as Sydney region battered by rain

Emergency crews are preparing for flash flooding and drivers warned they may need to delay road travel.

Events

8 h. ago In rare rebuke for Trump, state Republicans reject redistricting push

Indiana's Republican-led Senate decisively rejected a redrawn congressional map that would have favoured their party, defying months of pressure from President Donald Trump.

Politics

9 h. ago NRMA’s essential guide to protecting caravans in extreme weather

South Australian couple Bryce Cannole and Chelsea Wood and their dog Juice are living the life most Australians can only dream of. For five years, the full-time travelling trio have crisscrossed the country in their caravan, building a solid social media audience of aspiring adventurers.

Events

11 h. ago US sanctions more ships, intends to keep oil from seized Venezuelan tanker

The US has added six more ships to its list of sanctioned vessels believed to be ferrying Venezuelan oil, amid expectations it will intercept and seize more tankers.

Events

13 h. ago Singaporean giant buys major Australian power company for $6.5 billion

The deal for Alinta marks one of the most significant foreign forays into Australia’s energy market in years.

Economics

14 h. ago It took years to come up with a plan to cut road deaths, and just 11 days to kill it

There is nothing like floating the idea of lower speed limits to make people angry.

Events

14 h. ago Lachlan Murdoch’s security guard had words – and we realised we were ‘gutter journalists’

We were standing on the footpath outside the media mogul’s mansion, chronicling the Murdochs’ Christmas party, and Mr Security had a job to do.

Events

23 h. ago How a manosphere star accused of rape and trafficking was freed

Facing serious charges, Andrew Tate was barred from leaving Romania. Then weeks after Donald Trump took office, an extraordinary order came down from the highest levels of the Romanian government.

Politics

25 h. ago The Barmy Army have an issue with this Ashes ad. Cricket Australia stands by it

The flashpoint of the bitter series two years ago is the opening highlight of a 15-second advertisement Cricket Australia is running to promote the Boxing Day Test.

Politics

26 h. ago The major road upgrade standing in the way of Satterley’s North Stoneville dream

Lawyers for the property development company have conceded plans for a 1001-lot North Stoneville development will not be fully realised unless an unfunded major road project is completed.

Politics

27 h. ago With single act, Nobel Peace Prize winner drastically raises stakes in Trump stand

Overnight, Maria Corina Machado has re-established herself as a major player in an escalating game of brinkmanship between the US president and Venezuela’s leader.

Politics

29 h. ago ‘Borderline frightening’: Pentagon outlines major challenge to AUKUS

Defence Minister Richard Marles has also confirmed the deal’s sprawling second pillar will be slimmed down in light of industry complaints.

Politics

31 h. ago Major Big Build labour hire company embroiled in fraud investigation

A man has been charged after police swooped on a Port Melbourne business on Wednesday.

Events