5 h. ago Old king coal is spluttering as power plants age out of usefulness

Fossil fuels are still the dominant source of electricity, but the owners of coal plants are increasingly unlikely to spend money to make them reliable.

Politics

9 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips: Melbourne welcome back Viney; Dons to unveil 10th debutant for 2025

Mid-season draftees Archer May and Lachlan Blakiston will debut for Essendon against Geelong at the MCG on Saturday. Melbourne have made one change for Sunday’s game against Port Adelaide.

Sport

11 h. ago Who gets the pet – and other big changes for divorcing couples

Separating couples fighting in court over the family pet and the division of assets face a new legal landscape following landmark changes that started this week.

Politics

16 h. ago ‘The most fun you can have as an actor’: ABC thriller warms up after chilly reception

For season two of Bay of Fires, actor Toby Leonard Moore had to remember how to slow down to life in the Apple Isle.

Events

16 h. ago Inside the Sydney apartments where every living room has a sunny view

This block changed shape to make sure every apartment in the block got a view and at least two hours of sunlight in winter. That makes it rare.

Politics

16 h. ago To defend itself, Australia mustn’t kowtow to its rivals. Or its allies

With Donald Trump in the White House, AUKUS under review and China stalking our seas, Australia must develop independent capability, quickly.

Politics

26 h. ago LNP brings back ‘three strikes’ rule for social housing tenants

The new rules will be even tougher, with all people in the household evicted if one is found to have breached the conditions of their tenancy.

Events

26 h. ago The Blues got the band back together. Now they need to change their tune

Jarome Luai reunites once more with the Penrith connection that Queensland picked apart a few years ago. But so much has changed for the better.

Politics

26 h. ago PM’s meeting with Trump in doubt as Middle East conflict escalates

Anthony Albanese has warned Australians to avoid the Middle East as he visits Fiji before heading to the US and the G7 meeting in Canada.

Politics

28 h. ago Crown started as a high rollers’ casino and should not become an RSL

Sydney’s other troubled casino is trying to turn the tables into poker machines.

Politics

28 h. ago ‘I probably should have’: Manning makes admission to ICAC inquiry over friendship

Anthony Manning went through lengthy questioning about his friendship with a consultant whose company earned more than $3 million between 2018 and 2022.

Events

32 h. ago Manning defends hiring contractor on $1920 a day without job description

Anthony Manning conceded he could not recall negotiating the fee, but the former School Infrastructure NSW chief said he was “comfortable” with the decision.

Politics

33 h. ago NSW Labor will not change laws for Crown Resort’s Sydney casino

The Premier Chris Minns has made his position clear on a push for 500 pokies to be added to Sydney’s Crown casino.

Politics

33 h. ago ‘Our incomes don’t match housing’: Meet the people in NSW’s missing middle

These are the forgotten workers who earn too much for affordable housing but cannot afford soaring rents.

Events

40 h. ago Gen Z are quitting jobs with fanfare. They’re making a big mistake

In this evolving world of work, one thing hasn’t changed: how you leave a job still matters.

Politics

40 h. ago How Juanita Nielsen sparked reforms that transformed city landscapes

The death of the Australian anti-development activist was the catalyst for a huge range of planning and policy changes that are now under the spotlight.

Politics

40 h. ago Labuschagne facing the axe as Australia’s fragile batters leave door open for South Africa

If this game has been the ultimate Test, as billed by its promoters, then Australia’s increasingly fragile batting lineup has largely failed its questions.

Politics

49 h. ago On the 31st day of exhaustive effort, the mushroom case witnesses finally rested

Long days and one-word denials came to symbolise the final days of evidence in the case of accused mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson.

Politics

50 h. ago ‘This is a hall for everyone’: The hidden Sydney venue that turned its boardroom into a rave cave

Many Sydneysiders would struggle to locate the City Recital Hall on a map. The woman charged with drawing crowds wants to change that.

Politics

50 h. ago The most important meeting of Albanese’s career just got trickier

The Australian prime minister is not yet sure of a “sit-down” with the American president. But when the men finally do meet, the agenda’s become even more knotty.

Politics