5 h. ago Best of both worlds: Blockbuster weekend of rugby league looms large

The Kangaroos play against England for the first time in eight years. But it might not be the biggest game this weekend.

Sport

6 h. ago ‘Every dollar counts’: Westpac Rescue spends big on high teas, golf days, lavish balls

The service, which has announced an investigation into allegations of a toxic and unsafe workplace, splashes more on fundraising and events than other agencies.

Economics

11 h. ago Battle Loyale: Why Myer and David Jones’ old rivalry has a new edge

Customer loyalty is the new frontier as Australia’s two biggest department store chains fight for shoppers.

Politics

19 h. ago What happens when some of the NRL’s biggest stars spend a week in Tonga

The Tongans kick-started their Pacific Championships campaign by returning to the Pacific island – and this is what happened.

Economics

22 h. ago $27m war chest: The independents who raised the most money at the election

Candidates with the biggest financial war chests failed to get elected at the May election, as Climate 200 and individual donors poured a record $27 million into community independent campaigns.

Politics

22 h. ago Fremantle’s traffic bridge is closing soon. Here’s what it means for your commute

Fresh from celebrating the end to one of the biggest public transport shutdowns in Perth’s history, the government is readying itself for another major logistical challenge.

Politics

24 h. ago The 48 hours that will determine the fate of Louvre’s stolen jewellery

In just minutes, thieves managed to steal invaluable historical goods. Now the question is: Will they ever be recovered?

Politics

29 h. ago Shore prepares for a special farewell as principal set to depart

Staff and students were urged to send in their messages of support, to be added to a photo book which will be presented to John Collier at the end of his term.

Politics

29 h. ago Premier’s private staff ‘totally unaccountable’, former ombudsman warns

Deborah Glass says Victoria’s parliamentary integrity reforms failed to address the most critical problem identified by her and IBAC’s investigations.

Events

37 h. ago Meet the retired tech millionaire who donated $1.9 million to teals and Greens

Pater is one of the biggest single political donors in the country.

Economics

38 h. ago Inside the allegedly toxic rescue service, masked by a ‘god amongst men’ reputation

Staff at Westpac Rescue have allegedly been left broken amid claims of sexual harassment, bullying and victimisation within the iconic organisation.

Politics

52 h. ago Millions march for ‘No Kings’ in biggest protest against Trump to date

Protesters have rallied against what they believe to be an authoritarian, anti-democratic administration that has sidelined the Constitution.

Politics

2 d. ago Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Ideal spring weather in Melbourne and Sydney on one of Australia’s biggest race days

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

Politics

3 d. ago Having a serious political battle? There’s one approach this author will never take

Activist, historian and author Tony Birch on waging a political argument, the one type of friend he won’t have – and the joyful link between running and writing.

Politics

3 d. ago Australian miners would link with Department of War in Albanese

The minerals indispensable for green energy, defence and smartphones will be a focus of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Events

3 d. ago One of Australian sport’s biggest earners will ride the Everest favourite. Most people have never heard of him

Jockey Zac Purton has pocketed about $70 million in the past 18 years riding in Hong Kong. He will add $350,000 in 70 seconds on Saturday if he can win the $20 million Everest.

Politics

3 d. ago Mey day, Mey day: This is the horse we expect to win the Caulfield Cup

An English galloper and an Italian jockey loom as the biggest danger to Jamie Melham’s date with destiny.

Politics

3 d. ago Why being able to trade two years into the future skyrocketed AFL stars’ value

This was the first trade period where AFL clubs could venture two years into the future to mine their draft capital, and those picks underpinned some of the biggest deals that went through.

Events

4 d. ago Thunder and hail to batter Sydney after balmy start to Friday

Damaging wind gusts also add to the threat of property damage and power outages. The temperature could also plummet by as much as 10 degrees in half an hour.

Politics

4 d. ago Gen Z in the firing line as employers scrutinise social media posts

Nearly all managers surveyed by Indeed said they would reject a candidate based on what they had posted on social media.

Politics