51 m. ago How Charlie Kirk’s social media machine rewired a generation’s politics

When news broke that Taylor Swift was engaged, Charlie Kirk took to TikTok: “Submit to your husband, Taylor. You’re not in charge,” he said in a video viewed 7.5 million times. It shows how Kirk harnessed the attention economy to build a political empire that has shattered the left’s grip on young voters.

Politics

5 h. ago Not just Harry and Lachlan. What if all of generation next fail to succeed?

From the royal family to the Murdochs to Nepal, the next generation is restless. And then there’s climate change.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘Break that grip’: Trump demands NATO countries stop buying Russian oil

Trump said on Saturday he wanted to see tariffs of 50 to 100 per cent on China in order to “break” its support for Russia.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘Break that grip’: Trump demands NATO targets China over Ukraine war

Trump said on Saturday he wanted to see tariffs of 50 to 100 per cent on China in order to “break” its support for Russia.

Events

18 h. ago Rugby Championship LIVE: Argentina stretch lead after Wallabies fail to capitalise on Suaalii stunner

The Wallabies are seeking back-to-back wins after their thrilling victory in Townsville last week. Follow all the action.

Sport

20 h. ago ‘They burned it’: Nepal’s capital is choked with smoke and gripped by fear

Days of violent protests have left the Himalayan former kingdom without a functioning government and with many of its institutions in ruins.

Events

29 h. ago Does the solution to the housing crisis lie in this upmarket Swiss neighbourhood?

What if home ownership had no profit motive and no capital gains? A “third way” between renting and buying could be the answer.

Events

46 h. ago Ange’s Aussie rules: Forest to play without fear is the Postecoglou promise

Three months ago, Ange Postecoglou’s dream of coaching in the EPL was taken away from him. Now, he’s back, with a pledge to keep doing things his own unique way.

Politics

46 h. ago Oscar buzz for Russell Crowe and other Toronto Film Festival highlights

From a gripping bus thriller to a tense recreation of the Nuremberg trials: the Toronto International Film Festival just started the run to awards season.

Culture

46 h. ago Mother’s emotional outburst at court over accused Sydney daycare paedophile

The mother-of-two whose young children came into contact with the childcare worker has spoken about her disgust, shock and fear.

Events

67 h. ago ‘Serious concerns’: Police appeal for help finding man missing from Burns Beach

Brian Thomas Fay was last seen near the car park on Ocean Parade on Tuesday evening.

Events

3 d. ago Police comb through 550,000 files to identify Sydney victims of alleged childcare paedophile

Police fear the man abused multiple children over an extended period of time in a case that could mirror that of Victorian childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown.

Events

3 d. ago Police fear riots as opposing groups prepare to march in Melbourne

Victoria Police fear multiple opposing protests set to take place this weekend in Melbourne could turn violent.

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3 d. ago ‘Nepo kids’: Politicians bashed, presidential palace burned as Nepal protests intensify

The unrest was sparked by social media bans before spiralling to reflect broader youth discontent, including anger over privileges for the children of the powerful.

Politics

4 d. ago Officers rescue elderly woman in wheelchair from burning home

Dramatic vision has captured the moment police officers rescued a woman in a wheelchair from her burning home on the Gold Coast.

Events

4 d. ago NSW Smeg Young Chef of the Year finalists answer your questions

We spoke with the Good Food Guide 2026 NSW Smeg Young Chef of the Year Finalists to answer your burning questions

Politics

4 d. ago Dramatic vision shows moment officers rescue elderly woman in wheelchair from burning home

Dramatic vision has captured the moment police officers rescued an elderly couple, one of whom was in a wheelchair, and their grandson from flames that engulfed their home on the Gold Coast.

Events

4 d. ago ‘Fireworks, burnouts, screaming’: Panthers flag Warriors fans’ hotel ploy with NRL

The Panthers have made the NRL aware of an unofficial Warriors fan page encouraging its 35,000 members to “help our boyz” by creating a disruption outside Penrith’s team hotel.

Events

4 d. ago Panthers uncover Kiwi fan ploy to cause disruption at team hotel

The Panthers have made the NRL aware of an unofficial Warriors fan page encouraging its 35,000 members to “help our boyz” by creating a disruption outside Penrith’s team hotel.

Sport

4 d. ago Brisbane news as it happened: Footage shows moment trio pulled from burning apartment; Qld drivers’ most

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