4 h. ago Why the ‘personal issues’ label is doing some AFL players a disservice

A player who is suffering from poor mental health should be given the space to work through their issues, with all the support the AFL system can offer. But if a player’s behaviour is contributing to their issues, clubs should be able to call out that behaviour.

Sport

9 h. ago This budget airline has a poor reputation and it’s justified

Tiny seats, meagre food and fee-gouging – this European low-cost carrier has it all.

Politics

20 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened:: More than $85 billion wiped off the ASX; Chalmers flags interest rate cuts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

Politics

20 h. ago Why Caro changed her mind on Hinkley handover; King tells Clarko, ‘don’t treat us as fools’

Port Adelaide’s “disastrous” start to the season is adding to the scrutiny on its coaching succession plan, while the Kangaroos’ efforts to deflect attention for their poor showing against Sydney did not impress a prominent club figure.

Politics

23 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: More than $85 billion wiped off the ASX; Chalmers flags interest rate cuts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

Politics

27 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: More than $140 billion wiped off the ASX; Dutton forced to defend public service axings backflip

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

Politics

27 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: More than $150 billion wiped off the ASX; Dutton forced to defend public service axings backflip

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

Politics

30 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton dumps controversial plans to axe bureaucrats; Trump’s tariff war will hit budget hard

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

Politics

33 h. ago Trump’s tariff war will hit budget hard as turmoil costs Australia billions

Economic fallout from Donald Trump’s tariffs will hit whoever wins government, with Australia unable to escape the global economic slowdown.

Events

4 d. ago What it is like to wait for a miracle at Bangkok’s grey mountain of destruction

I’ve been looking at this mound of death for days. Those poor people trapped inside. What they endured, where they might be.

Politics

4 d. ago Walking’s great – but to strengthen bones, a little heavy lifting goes a long way

Poor bone health puts two out of three Australians aged over 50 at risk of fractures, falls and a shortened lifespan. Many are fighting back – with dumbbells.

Politics

4 d. ago A faint voice and three knocks: Waiting for a miracle at Bangkok’s grey mountain of destruction

I’ve been looking at this mound of death for days. Those poor people trapped inside. What they endured, where they might be.

Politics

5 d. ago Taylor dodges debate with Chalmers, pins budget repair on stronger economy

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has channelled the British Labour Party by betting on growth to repair the budget while shying away from debating Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Politics

5 d. ago Taylor dodges Press Club debate with Chalmers, pins budget repair on stronger economy

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has channelled the British Labour Party by betting on growth to repair the budget while shying away from debating Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Politics

6 d. ago Jetstar’s new fleet has undergone a subtle change bosses say makes a ‘substantial’ difference

New Jetstar aircraft are no longer being painted with the discount airline’s erstwhile iconic silver mica. It’s not about how they look.

Politics

6 d. ago Jestar’s new fleet has undergone a subtle change bosses say makes a ‘substantial’ difference

New Jetstar aircraft are no longer being painted with the discount airline’s erstwhile iconic silver mica. It’s not about how they look.

Politics

6 d. ago The Australian film with a ‘tiny’ budget winning international awards

Sophie Somerville had no money to shoot Fwends. So she packed her camera gear in a beach cart and followed her actors through the streets.

Events

7 d. ago ‘We need to fix it’: The key stat that explains Melbourne’s rapid demise

By reputation, Melbourne has one of the most-vaunted on-ball divisions in the AFL. But it’s in that part of the ground where they’re getting smashed, as one key statistical measure shows.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Gangster bravado and bloodlust’: Men jailed over Brisbane murder

Justice Lincoln Crowley told the 10 defendants they were “cowardly thugs” who had no justification for the park ambush that left a 19-year-old man dead.

Events

7 d. ago My suburb was meant to be the Toorak of the north but our reputation took a nefarious turn

A ranking of Melbourne’s suburbs once listed mine at 184th place. Its name used to make taxi drivers fearful, but life here has changed.

Politics