10 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 Smith on notice: AFL sends warning letter to Cats after another controversial social media post

The latest post was from an old episode of The Footy Show, in which Sam Newman verbally attacked Caroline Wilson.

Events

63 h. ago Two princes stood outside a cathedral. William acted as if his uncle was not there

The King has done what he can to cast Andrew out of the royal orbit and minimise embarrassments in the years to come.

Politics

68 h. ago AFLW: Daisy’s Eagles edge close to finals; Fight on for McClelland Trophy

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 10. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Sport

3 d. ago Rare discovery in Kosciuszko National Park as NSW rejects Barilaro

Ecologists found a critically endangered creature in footage from a camera set up to monitor feral cats. It is found only in one other location in NSW.

Politics

3 d. ago The fight for an empty parliament seat, and the story it tells, begins

We may not yet have a date to elect a new MP for Hinchinbrook, whose seat was vacated this week. But the government’s campaign began almost instantly.

Politics

3 d. ago Oh, deer: Why Victoria has rejected calls to stop protecting ferals

Victoria is the only mainland state that lists deer as a protected game species, rather than a feral pest to be managed.

Politics

3 d. ago Sniper claimed he ‘did a community service’ by killing WA underworld heavyweight, court told

The WA Supreme Court has heard the man who David Pye allegedly paid to shoot former Rebels boss Nick Martin was glad he killed him.

Events

3 d. ago Cup dream that almost became a nightmare: The real story behind Without A Fight’s incredible win

Trainer Sam Freedman reveals just how close his horse came to missing out on an emotional Caulfield Cup victory.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘I’ll catch you then’: Breakfast radio host won’t be back after ratings dip

Peter Fegan signed off from his final show telling listeners he would be back on Monday as usual.

Politics

3 d. ago Wild footage shows the moment crocodile goes for fisher's catch

Isla was reeling in a barramundi in the Kimberley when a waiting crocodile made a beeline for her catch.

Politics

4 d. ago These academics defend white nationalism. Their college says that’s ‘freedom of speech’

A small but influential Catholic higher education institution launched an investigation into two senior staff over public comments about Australia’s racial identity.

Events

4 d. ago Melbourne cats given the freedom to go out at night – on one condition

The City of Melbourne has granted Kepler Copernicus and his fellow cats their due respect – the freedom to go out during the cat curfew.

Politics

4 d. ago Mushroom trial coverage, investigative work earn Age and Sydney Morning Herald 15 Walkley Awards nominations

The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald have amassed 15 Walkley Awards nominations in 12 categories.

Events

5 d. ago ‘China v the world’: US calls on Australia in rare earths fight with Beijing

As he arrives in Washington, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will be asked to join a US-led fight against China’s latest attempts to control global supplies of critical minerals.

Politics

5 d. ago The NSW Libs have picked a side in the housing war. Now they face their next fight

The NSW Liberals have accepted that the housing crisis is so pressing that they must be united in their stance. The same cannot be said about their approach to energy.

Events

5 d. ago Video catches moment truck crashes into notorious Brisbane rail bridge

Cleveland line train services were halted for more than an hour on Wednesday after the truck’s load hit the bridge.

Events

5 d. ago ‘He’s a liar’: Bikie says sniper made up story that he was paid to shoot Nick Martin

David Pye is accused of paying more than $150,000 for the hit on rival bikie Nick Martin, who was fatally shot in front of horrified onlookers, including his family, at Kwinana Motorplex in 2020.

Events

5 d. ago Election breaches skyrocket as AEC calls for more ‘assertive’ powers

The number of social media posts breaching the Electoral Act grew by 1200 per cent at the 2025 election. The Australian Electoral Commission wants powers to catch even more.

Politics

5 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Blues reject Swans offer for Curnow; the text that got Buckley to Cats

It’s deadline day. Will Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Clayton Oliver land at new AFL homes by the 7.30pm trade cut-off?

Politics