4 h. ago Trump team backs down in stoush over Washington DC police takeover

Officials in the US capital took the Trump administration to court after it tried to put a federal official in charge of the city’s police department.

Events

5 h. ago Rising wedding costs are also jacking up the price for guests

Celebrating a loved one's big day is magical but the rising wedding costs are also jacking up the price for guests.

Economics

6 h. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla meet veterans marking anniversary of VJ Day

As the US and Russian presidents meet to discuss the prospect of peace in Ukraine. King Charles has warned of 'war's true cost' in a ceremony commemorating VJ Day.

Politics

8 h. ago The star surgeon’s patients who told the truth to protect others

In a landmark ruling, Federal Court judge Wendy Abraham found Dr Munjed Al Muderis had devoted much of his life’s work to helping amputees walk again. However, she found there was a significant cohort of patients whom he failed.

Science

8 h. ago There are plenty of shows talking footy – this one takes on the AFLW

Broadcaster and former player Kate McCarthy says the time is right to build on the momentum of the women’s game.

Politics

9 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

9 h. ago A picture of arrogance: Disgraced surgeon’s battles with patients revealed

Munjed Al Muderis suffered a devastating defamation loss and now this masthead can reveal a string of court cases and legal settlements involving the disgraced doctor.

Science

17 h. ago AFLW round one update: With Molloy back kicking a bag, Swans overpower Tigers

Welcome to our AFLW blog for round one. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round. Carlton won the season-opener beating Collingwood.

Politics

20 h. ago Fresh ASX record high approaches 9000 milestone; Ampol surges on $1.1b deal; Baby Bunting soars

The sharemarket has capped off a stellar five-day run, carried by energy, banking, and mining giants on Friday.

Economics

22 h. ago From ‘ambitious and clueless’ to history makers: NRLW trio first to hit 50 games

Keeley Davis, Isabelle Kelly and Ali Brigginshaw will become the first NRLW players to reach the 50-game milestone this weekend after eight seasons of the women’s game.

Events

22 h. ago I’ve thought about Taylor Swift every day for almost 20 years. I still have no idea who she really is

The billionaire’s empire was built on singing her deepest, darkest desires and distresses. But the mastermind’s appearance on Travis Kelce’s podcast proves we’re being fed contradictions. And that’s by design.

Politics

24 h. ago ‘War criminal falling from the sky’: Why Alaskans aren’t happy to host Putin

“I don’t trust his intentions and I don’t know how I feel about having a war criminal in my state,” said one Anchorage resident.

Events

25 h. ago ‘Made money from violence against women’: Women’s groups demand AFL ditch Snoop Dogg at grand final

Groups fighting to end violence against women say the rapper is a “dangerous” choice of headline act for the pre-game entertainment.

Sport

26 h. ago Inside the remote city where Trump will play his ‘chess game’ with Putin

“I don’t trust his intentions and I don’t know how I feel about having a war criminal in my state,” said one Anchorage resident.

Politics

26 h. ago In the remote city where Trump will play his ‘chess game’ with Putin

“I don’t trust his intentions and I don’t know how I feel about having a war criminal in my state,” said one Anchorage resident.

Politics

26 h. ago What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

For three days, two dozen people will debate ways to lift the nation’s living standards as productivity growth remains sluggish. Failure cannot be an option.

Politics

26 h. ago Nathan Cleary has the first whinge of his career. It’s part of a grand plan

Even after the epic Panthers and Storm battle ended, the game played on post-match as both sides moved onto war footing with an eye on the finals.

Politics

26 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

27 h. ago Melania Trump threatens Hunter Biden with $1.5b lawsuit over ‘salacious’ Epstein claim

The first lady has demanded Biden – son of former president Joe – retract his claim that sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein introduced her to now-President Donald Trump.

Politics

30 h. ago AFLW round one update: Why this was the most interesting Thursday night game in months

Welcome to our AFLW blog for round one. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round. Carlton won the season-opener beating Collingwood.

Sport