14 h. ago How contentious taxes have helped make Melbourne a beacon of housing affordability

Investors have a saying: “Anywhere but Melbourne.” But that sentiment has had an upside for home buyers.

Economics

14 h. ago How hated taxes helped make Melbourne a beacon of housing affordability

Investors have a saying: “Anywhere but Melbourne.” But that sentiment has had an upside for home buyers.

Economics

16 h. ago ‘Utter darkness’ of antisemitism must be examined, says Melbourne archbishop

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has joined the growing numbers calling for a federal inquiry into antisemitism, but stopped short of advocating for a royal commission.

Politics

18 h. ago My parents are ‘super agers’. Here are six things I have learnt from them

At a time when friends are losing their parents or managing an array of doctor’s appointments, my folks are in rude health. As I get older I’ve started paying more attention to what they do.

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20 h. ago ‘I’ve let my family down’: Lachie Neale steps down as Lions captain amid marriage breakdown

Neale stood aside as Harris Andrews’ co-captain amid uncertainty about his longer-term future with the two-time reigning premiers.

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20 h. ago ‘I’ve let my family down’: Lachie Neale steps aside as Lions co

Neale stood aside as Harris Andrews’ co-captain amid uncertainty about his longer-term playing future with the two-time reigning premiers.

Politics

22 h. ago A strangled man and failed pregnancy plot: The tragic tale of the last woman hanged in Australia

In 1951, Jean Lee was the first woman in more than five decades to be hanged in Victoria. Now, for the first time in 75 years, the troubling records of her case have been made public.

Events

23 h. ago Clooney takes swipe at Trump after dig over French citizenship

The Hollywood star has responded after the US president appeared to celebrate news Clooney and wife Amal had become naturalised French citizens.

Politics

24 h. ago ‘Look at me now:’ Usman Khawaja takes parting shot at ‘racial stereotyping’ as he announces retirement

Khawaja, who will retire after the Sydney Test, went out swinging.

Politics

25 h. ago ‘Look at me now:’ Usman Khawaja announces he will retire after Sydney Test

This masthead has confirmed that Khawaja has told teammates of his decision, which he will share with the world later on Friday.

Politics

28 h. ago These are my 20 definite, undeniable, guaranteed predictions for 2026

Look, I’m often wrong. But not this time.

Politics

28 h. ago I’m often asked the best places to eat overseas. This takes the cake

I tell them about the best bistros, Michelin-star diners and yum cha palaces. Then I reveal the really important thing – where to find the best cake.

Politics

38 h. ago ‘We do want a third day’: McGrath Foundation counting on you, Albanese tells Australia’s cricketers

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australia and England players to ensure the SCG Test lasts longer than the two-day affairs in Perth and Melbourne earlier in the Ashes series.

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39 h. ago Khawaja set to address media on Friday as retirement speculation swirls

The veteran Test batsman will front a press conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday morning before the team’s training session ahead of the fifth Ashes Test.

Politics

42 h. ago ‘Totally mediocre’: Trump lashes Clooney after star granted French citizenship

The naturalisation of George Clooney his wife, Amal, and their children was announced by the French government this week. Now the US president has responded.

Politics

43 h. ago ‘Oh no, what have I done?’ The time I got Mitchell Starc terribly wrong

I always knew he was talented, but when he first came into the Australian team for an ODI series in India he was very mild-mannered and shy.

Politics

48 h. ago Fires, injuries as rogue fireworks incidents explode during Melbourne’s NYE celebrations

A fire ignited on the roof of the building that houses the Victorian premier’s office, and two men were stabbed during a machete attack at a famous dining strip during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Events

50 h. ago ‘Furious’: Queen speaks about being groped on train as a teenager

Speaking publicly for the first time about the indecent assault, Camilla recalled fending off the man who attacked her.

Politics

52 h. ago Why The Secret Life of Us is still winning new fans 25 years on

It was a series that spoke of its time and place, but a quarter-century on The Secret Life of Us still feels relevant and relatable. 

Politics

52 h. ago Ditch the music, and don’t lecture us: 10 resolutions the AFL should adopt in 2026

If the 2025 AFL season had been a movie, Margaret Pomeranz would have been hard-pressed to give it more than three stars. It’s time for the league to hit 2026 with a new resolve.

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