4 h. ago No medicine, no power, and $4.50 a month: The daily misery of Maduro’s Venezuela

When news of the president’s capture pinged on Fabiola Campbell’s phone in Australia at the weekend, she was overcome by a wave of relief.

Politics

4 h. ago Pressure grows over WA tobacco shop laws in wake of Bunbury firebombing

Pressure is mounting on the WA government to push through legislation to give police powers to shut down illegal tobacco stores.

Events

5 h. ago SCG Test day two as it happened: Head closes in on century as tempers flare between Labuschagne, Stokes

England scored 384 in their first innings, but Travis Head spearheaded a strong response from Australia at the SCG. Follow all the action live.

Politics

5 h. ago Tempers flare at SCG as Stokes takes sweary aim at Labuschagne

With skies darkening, tempers followed late on day two of the final Ashes Test.

Politics

5 h. ago Travis Head is the new Doug Walters – a folk hero the fans love

True to the great man’s spirit, the Australian opener just got on with things as the light faded at the SCG on day two, and flipped the Test in Australia’s favour.

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6 h. ago Ashes LIVE: Head closes in on century as tempers flare between Labuschagne, Stokes

England scored 384 in their first innings, but Travis Head has spearheaded a strong response from Australia at the SCG. Follow all the action live.

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7 h. ago Ashes LIVE: Weatherald goes cheaply again as Australia chase England’s 384

Joe Root’s second century of the summer has put the tourists in a strong position on day two at the SCG. Follow all the action live.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘A disgrace’: MacGill slams selectors for not picking spinner in 140

Former Australian spinner Stuart MacGill has described the decision as “idiotic” in an impassioned defence of slow bowling.

Politics

11 h. ago Ashes LIVE: Root notches century but Smith’s brainless shot gives Aussies hope

Marnus Labuschange struck just before lunch - courtesy of a woeful shot by Jamie Smith - to expose England’s lower-order. Follow all the action live.

Politics

11 h. ago ‘We do not want to give up’: Plea as snorkeller still missing off Ledge Point

Wen Ren Gu was swimming with friends on New Year’s Day when he failed to a return to shore.

Events

12 h. ago Innocent Bunbury businesses destroyed in suspected tobacco war firebombing

“We knew that we were going to be collateral damage if something did escalate but never in my wildest dreams did we expect it to be to this extent.”

Events

13 h. ago ‘We’re in the entertainment business’: CA boss frustrated by cricket’s bad light rules

Cricket Australia’s boss will up the ante for change at ICC level after another session of play was lost in controversial fashion.

Politics

14 h. ago Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis share photos of grand New Year’s Eve wedding

The newlyweds shared photos of the joyful Perth wedding celebrated with family, friends and teammates, which many fans have dubbed “soccer’s royal wedding”.

Politics

14 h. ago Fifth Ashes Test LIVE: England’s best partnership of series continues after rain

Joe Root and Harry Brook will aim to pick up where they left off on Sunday, while the Aussies will be hoping for an early wicket after England’s best day of the summer. Play begins at 10am, follow all the action live.

Politics

14 h. ago Liberal deputy leader Sam Groth announces retirement from state politics

The former tennis star and Nepean MP will not contest the state election in November after “some very personal reflection”.

Politics

15 h. ago ‘Has he just dropped the mace?’ The thrilling finish to the Melbourne derby that had the MCG rocking

For Victorian cricket fans robbed of much of the fourth test, it was some consolation to have a good game of BBL played at the MCG in the first week of the new year.

Politics

19 h. ago Rick Stein on the best fish and chips in Australia and it’s not from his restaurants

The celebrity chef says his favourite beach sums up everything he’s come to love about Australia.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘Cockatoo Club Med’: DIY renos saving a species from extinction

The detailed study of Western Australia’s white-tailed black cockatoos has revealed that repairing natural tree hollows is a way of securing their survival.

Politics

19 h. ago Kind firmness and active floating: What Shane Gould says you need from a swimming teacher

In Australia, learning to swim is not just a rite of passage, it’s a necessary skill. But what should you look for in a swimming teacher? One of the legends of the sport offers some valuable advice.

Society

25 h. ago He just dropped the Mace: The thrilling finish to the Melbourne Derby that had the MCG rocking

For Victorian cricket fans robbed of much of the fourth test, it was some consolation to have a good game of BBL played at the MCG in the first week of the new year.

Politics