17 h. ago The end of negative gearing as we know it? Spender calls for new income tax system

Independent MP Allegra Spender, who represents the nation’s wealthiest electorate, has a seat at next week’s economic roundtable, and property tax benefits are firmly in her sights.

Economics

18 h. ago While Trump blusters over Ukraine, Putin’s laughing all the way to Alaska

If the Alaska summit does not produce an agreement, Putin loses nothing. Trump, on the other hand, would lose face if he walked out empty-handed. He may be motivated to accept something, anything.

Politics

28 h. ago We’ve worked hard, got an education, found jobs. But it’s not enough

The social contract, the idea that a job is enough to feed and house a family, has been lost.

Society

38 h. ago ‘You need a garbage bag’: Messages reveal couple joked about dirty money, ICAC hears

An allegedly corrupt Transport for NSW official offered to help with the down payment for his ex-girlfriend’s property using money from kickback schemes, the ICAC has heard.

Politics

38 h. ago Linking the metro to the new airport line is just so logical

Whatever Premier Chris Minns tells us about the NSW budget, it is still cheaper to fund the rail system than pour money into the road network

Politics

45 h. ago The type of negatively geared landlords who lose the most money

Some owners of an investment property are losing $6900 per year, but others have managed to lose less.

Politics

52 h. ago I’ve just sold my farm. What’s the best way to park the money for a while?

First, don’t focus on unlikely disasters when making a decision.

Politics

61 h. ago Apple, Google lose out to Fortnite developer in landmark ruling

The judgment could reshape digital app stores and also lead to one of the largest class action payouts in Australian history.

Technology

63 h. ago Australia news as it happened: RBA cuts interest rate to 3.6 per cent; Apple, Google lose landmark federal court ruling; Netanyahu ‘in denial’ of Gaza suffering, says Albanese

Follow live as we bring you the news from Australia and beyond.

Events

63 h. ago Australia news LIVE: RBA cuts interest rate to 3.6 per cent; Apple, Google lose landmark federal court ruling; Netanyahu ‘in denial’ of Gaza suffering, says Albanese

Follow live as we bring you the news from Australia and beyond.

Events

66 h. ago How to lose friends (and why it’s worth trying to keep them)

In the midst of a loneliness epidemic, focusing on keeping the friends you already have is often forgotten. Here’s how to keep the flames of friendship burning.

Politics

69 h. ago Going through divorce? Don’t assume your family trust is impenetrable

In the messy aftermath of a relationship breakdown, be warned that the courts are not shy about tackling family trusts.

Politics

3 d. ago Landmark court victory came in yet another case that should never have been heard

Dr Munjed Al Muderis’ case was the latest example of how a dozen money-driven defamation lawyers have made a cottage industry of extracting fees from rich clients only to score a spectacular own goal.

Events

4 d. ago 11 charges, $13,400 in fines after NRL’s wild night of fights and high shots

The Roosters and Dolphins brought the fireworks, but it’s Cronulla who will lose a star forward for the rest of the NRL season.

Politics

5 d. ago I’m five years out from retirement. Is it worth paying for financial advice?

We all face the problem of “you don’t know what you don’t know”.

Politics

5 d. ago AFL Saturday LIVE: Ben King takes flight for mark of the year contender as Suns lead Blues; Pies, Hawks get finals boost as Lions lose to Swans

The Blues are chasing an upset win over the finals-bound Suns at Marvel Stadium while Port Adelaide and Fremantle play in Adelaide. Sydney shocked Brisbane earlier today and St Kilda beat Richmond. Follow along as the AFL action continues with updates and reactions from around the league.

Sport

5 d. ago AFL Saturday LIVE: Blues, Suns trade goals as Hardwick coaches 350th; Pies, Hawks get finals boost as Lions lose to Swans

The Blues are chasing an upset win over the finals-bound Suns at Marvel Stadium while Port Adelaide and Fremantle play in Adelaide. Sydney shocked Brisbane earlier today and St Kilda beat Richmond. Follow along as the AFL action continues with updates and reactions from around the league.

Sport

6 d. ago Sometimes, a fake pill can make us feel better. Science is starting to reveal why

How can sham treatments make us feel better or worse? Fascinating research is studying the placebo effect and its negative cousin, the nocebo.

Science

6 d. ago Aloisi ‘devastated’ as former champions Western United stripped of A

The A-Leagues looks set to lose one of its newest additions, with the Melbourne-based club stripped of their licence to compete in the top flight just three years after they won the men’s championship.

Politics

7 d. ago Storm go top as Broncos lose three stars to hamstring injuries

Melbourne are the new NRL leaders after Brisbane lost Adam Reynolds, Ezra Mam and Selwyn Cobbo to injuries – with both halves going down on the same play.

Events