2 h. ago The new generation of real estate agents: Supercars, white teeth and designer loafers

In a competitive arena, ambitious property fortune-hunters work hard on their brand of showy chutzpah to close the deal.

Events

2 h. ago As Trump trashes America’s democracy, we’re celebrating ours

Australian leaders and their US counterparts met in Adelaide this week. But was it a wedding or a funeral?

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Pull the right lever and kids laugh like drains’: Andy Griffiths on his comedic formula

The acclaimed children’s author on surviving as a punk rocker, becoming sex-literate and why kids find bodily functions so hilarious.

Politics

12 h. ago ‘Outlandish and weird’: How Netflix star Jenna Ortega and Tim Burton bonded on the dark side

The young star of Wednesday has joined a circle of big-name actors, such as Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton, to whom Burton turns again and again.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘I still love sex’: Menopause, desire and finding fulfilment in midlife

Menopause, and the decades that follow it, are commonly thought of as a transition leading to lower libido and the end of sex. But for many women, it’s just the beginning.

Politics

21 h. ago Man charged after Sydney Airport gun drama rearrested over alleged Central Station assaults

Nicholas Teplin was bailed after a scuffle in which a police firearm was discharged at the airport on Wednesday. Now, he’s behind bars.

Events

25 h. ago ‘Harry played for it’: Cleary fumes over costly Penrith penalty in loss to Storm

Was Storm skipper Harry Grant within his rights to run into prop Moses Leota, or were Penrith hard done by?

Events

26 h. ago Coffee after dark: Sydney’s best spots for a caffeine fix after 5pm

Some say it’s impossible to order a coffee after 3pm in Sydney. They’re not looking hard enough.

Politics

26 h. ago This overlooked spot is perfect for dates and mates – and a stonking

This backstreet venue is still going strong after 10 years, serving lots of things we love to eat: anchovy toast, cacio e pepe and a spot-on sticky-date pud.

Politics

26 h. ago What’s in the water at this NRL hotbed? We tested it to find out

The tiny NSW south coast town has six juniors playing in the NRL this weekend. Is the water in the sea-side town the secret?

Politics

35 h. ago Childcare chain failed to formally notify parents after kids harmed

Two serious assaults were witnessed by a fellow educator, but parents of both children were not notified by the centre, only finding out a month later when detectives called.

Society

36 h. ago Essendon champion joins Dees’ coach search; Winmar continues bid to co

An Essendon great will be on the panel charged with finding premiership coach Simon Goodwin’s replacement at Melbourne. Meanwhile, Nicky Winmar is continuing his push to be a co-lead plaintiff in a racism class action.

Sport

43 h. ago Alan Joyce left Qantas two years ago. Now he’s defending his record

“The next crisis is just around the corner,” the former Qantas boss will say in a speech, justifying the “hard and painful decisions” he made as CEO.

Politics

43 h. ago Tickle vs Giggle: The case centred around what a ‘woman’ means

The Federal Court has heard an appeal by Sally Grover, creator of a women-only app, against a finding that she discriminated against transgender woman Roxanne Tickle.

Politics

45 h. ago If African safari is on your wish list, this lodge is worth every cent

You may have to save a while to savour this South African safari camp, but andBeyond Ngala Tented Camp is very near perfect.

Politics

50 h. ago We’ve worked hard, got an education, found jobs. But it’s not enough

The social contract, the idea that a job is enough to feed and house a family, has been lost.

Society

61 h. ago ‘No communication’: Parents shocked by Sydney school’s sudden closure

The Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay, which stretches from the north shore to the Central Coast, announced drastic changes to 13 schools on Wednesday.

Events

62 h. ago CBA market value takes near $15 billion hit despite record profits

The high price of CBA shares has caused ongoing debate in the market, and investors headed for the exits after the release of its results on Wednesday.

Economics

62 h. ago CBA market value takes $15 billion hit despite record profits

The high price of CBA shares has caused ongoing debate in the market, and investors headed for the exits after the release of its results on Wednesday.

Economics

63 h. ago ‘Enough is enough’: Combative Lyon ends press conference over contract questions

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon cut short his weekly press conference on Wednesday, as the Saints remain in the spotlight over their list management decisions and reports of player unrest.

Politics