63 m. ago How is that an Aussie fair go, for the War Memorial to change the rules at half

I was surprised, and not surprised, that my book had been twice rejected by the Australian War Memorial as winner of the Les Carlyon Literary Award, despite being nominated by independent judges.

Events

88 m. ago Welcome back, Ange: Postecoglou taunted by Arsenal fans as Forest hammered

The Australian manager had to endure chants of “sacked in the morning” from the Gunners faithful after his team’s 3-0 loss.

Sport

5 h. ago From Ghost Shark to Ghost Bat, Australia finally enters the age of drone warfare

Long regarded as a laggard in acquiring military drones, Australia is beginning to embrace the potential of uncrewed, autonomous submarines and aircraft.

Events

5 h. ago ‘We’ve been struggling’: G Flip opens up on starting a family with Chrishell Stause

The 31-year-old talks about making it in the US, a powerful new album, and why they’ll always call Australia home.

Politics

5 h. ago I married my ex at 25, but we shouldn’t have made a vow. We’re still friends

Country music star Nikki Lane also opens up on her friendship with Lana Del Rey.

Politics

5 h. ago How a sleepy Perth hills town became the scene of a heinous crime

Better known for its country pub, billy-cart races and slower pace of life, Mount Helena has recently made headlines for another reason.

Events

13 h. ago Two Australian men charged over alleged gun trafficking offences

Two Australian men are accused of supplying guns to an Indonesian rebel group that kidnapped a NZ pilot.

Politics

13 h. ago Watch: Scintillating Torrie Lewis breaks national record to make semi

Australian sprint queen Torrie Lewis broke her own national record in the 100 metres in the toughest heat imaginable at the World Championships, advancing through to the semi-finals.

Politics

15 h. ago Australia in dire Davis Cup spot after Demon shocked in Sydney

Tennis officials have been branded “barbaric” as Australia slumped to a shock 2-0 deficit in a dramatic start to their second-round Davis Cup qualifying tie against Belgium in Sydney.

Events

24 h. ago Australians arrested over alleged plot to arm rebels who kidnapped Kiwi pilot

The two men, from Queensland and NSW, also allegedly discussed sourcing Australian military weapons for the West Papua insurgents. 

Events

25 h. ago ‘I’d feel like I couldn’t survive’: For these Sydneysiders, having a garden is a primal need

Finding somewhere to garden is increasingly hard for older Australians, yet the emotional and physical benefits are significant. And it is a green way to fight loneliness.

Events

29 h. ago Torrie Lewis was the face of Australian athletics before Gout. But she can’t imagine how he feels

Unable to walk from an Achilles injury in April, Torrie Lewis has raced herself to fitness. Now the woman who was the face of Aussie athletics before handing the baton to Gout Gout is primed for the world athletics championships in Tokyo.

Politics

29 h. ago Inside Australia’s most dangerous lab: The fortress built to fight the world’s deadliest viruses

A sprawling complex of ultra-high-security labs, the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness sits right at the border between humans and the masses of animal viruses that would love to infect us. The labs have never been busier.

Events

29 h. ago How indie darling film studio A24 stays on top and what it can teach Australian filmmakers

Since 2012, the one-time start-up has released more than 170 films and picked up 21 Oscars along the way, sending its value to $US3.5 billion.

Society

29 h. ago Jury taken behind the scenes of famed outback pub in trial of former manager

The trial has heard allegations of drug-taking, forged payslips and sexualised banter as the Roebuck Bay Hotel’s former manager stands accused of rape and indecent assault.

Politics

34 h. ago One of Australia’s iconic outback drives will stir your soul

This iconic outback driving route takes you through a wilderness of worn-down mountains and yawning gorges. Here are seven of its highlights.

Politics

34 h. ago This Australian ship takes European river cruising to a new level

An almost a century-old hand at international and domestic travel has unquestionably raised the level and quality of design for river ships with this new offering.

Politics

40 h. ago Australian War Memorial changes book prize rules to reject Ben Roberts

When the judges announced acclaimed journalist Chris Masters as the winner, it proved a step too far for the institution.

Events

40 h. ago ‘It never happened’: Lawyer launches defence of former outback WA pub manager

Cross-examination of two witnesses took place on Friday, after their evidence was delayed earlier in the week.

Politics

41 h. ago Hefty sentence for Perth man who set his wife on fire days after she left him

Peter Moiler was found guilty of setting his wife on fire as she sat in a parked car outside their house, hours after she sought to be granted a restraining order against him.

Events