5 h. ago Beware the bad advice: With huge profits on the line, our wellness pin

Potent cultural forces - and the prospect of big paydays - are shifting the face of wellness.

Events

5 h. ago Persian in Preston: This is a feast you’ll want to share with friends

It’s all about Persian classics at Maryam, with an emphasis on rice dishes and kebabs.

Politics

5 h. ago The lifecycle of plastics, a modern wonder that is choking the planet

Recycling is billed as the holy grail of a circular economy, but experts agree: we can’t recycle our way out of the plastics crisis we’re creating.

Politics

15 h. ago Future role of AI in Aussie businesses to be discussed after new government report

The Treasurer's highly anticipated economic roundtable is shaping up to be a showdown over the future of AI.

Politics

16 h. ago Zelensky to fly to US to meet Trump in wake of Alaska summit

The meeting on Monday sharpens the focus on how Trump will respond to continued Russian attacks on Ukraine after he emerged from the summit in Alaska on Friday without any clear progress with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Politics

23 h. ago Body found after bear attacks man on Hokkaido mountain in Japan

The victim’s friend saw the man fighting off the bear while bleeding from his leg, before being dragged away into a bush along the trail leading to the summit of Mount Rausu.

Events

23 h. ago Body found in Hokkaido after man watches bear drag friend off path

The victim’s friend saw the man fighting off the bear while bleeding from his leg, before the bear dragged him away into a bush along the trail leading to the summit of Mount Rausu in Japan.

Politics

26 h. ago Three teenage girls ‘stripped’ and beat girl, 14, in Sydney’s south

Police said the 14-year-old victim was approached at a bus stop in Claymore about 7pm on Friday by three girls, all aged 13, and threatened at knifepoint.

Politics

36 h. ago Chalmers hits back at critics talking down economic talkfest before it has even begun

Critics are circling the government’s economic roundtable, but Jim Chalmers says good ideas are already surfacing, with more to come.

Events

36 h. ago Roosters bash the Bulldogs black and blue to sound finals alarm

Kiwi prop Naufahu Whyte led from the front with a double and Daniel Tupou scored a hat-trick as thet Roosters belted the Bulldogs on Friday night.

Politics

40 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

41 h. ago Amazon promises faster Melbourne deliveries after opening two new logistics centres

Amazon has opened its third fulfillment centre in Victoria, delivering a boost of more than 700 jobs for the state.

Politics

42 h. ago Millions of pieces of evidence collected in Brisbane Russian spy case

The curious case was heard with little fanfare inside a small courtroom in the CBD on Friday morning.

Politics

42 h. ago ‘I used to be embarrassed dining alone, now it’s my Friday night ritual’

More women are eating out alone as a self-care routine − one where they’ve got nothing to prove and no one interrupts their bite of steak.

Politics

46 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

51 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Tax overhaul calls ahead of economic reform roundtable; US responds to Australia recognising Palestinian state

Read the national news blog for rolling updates on today’s top stories from Australia and around the world.

Economics

53 h. ago ASX set to inch up, Wall Street flat after inflation update; $A weaker

Most stocks are falling on Wall Street after a disappointing report said inflation was worse last month at the US wholesale level than economists expected.

Economics

53 h. ago Men often ask me how they can be allies to women. This is my simple response

The advice is easy. Even better, it’s good fun.

Politics

53 h. ago For some, reaching old age marks a historic first. Here’s what their experience teaches us

Life expectancy has increased in Australia, but there are still communities where dealing with old age is a relatively new challenge.

Society

62 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips for round 23: Dons to unveil 15th debutant; Lion Doedee out injured

All the ins and outs for AFL round 23. Essendon, who confront St Kilda on Friday night, have named a 15th debutant for season 2025.

Sport