6 h. ago Misfiring Swans fall short of miraculous Easter comeback against Port Adelaide

Sydney had their chances, but inefficiency around the ground and in front of goal cost them on Sunday – and not for the first time this year.

Politics

6 h. ago Godolphin gelding ready to put endless setbacks behind him at Canterbury

A staggering 81 weeks since his last run is not about to stop a Godolphin four-year-old returning with a bang at Monday’s holiday Canterbury meeting.

Politics

11 h. ago Faster, higher, sleeker: How Boom Supersonic wants to reinvent flight

Sleek airliners transporting passengers at supersonic speeds and reasonable prices over land could help restore some of the thrill of flying.

Politics

19 h. ago Pope Francis has an outstanding wish. How far will the Vatican go to deliver it?

No Pope has set foot in China, but Francis wants that to change. Critics say the cost of doing deals with Beijing has already been too high.

Politics

19 h. ago I want to switch super funds. Should I wait for markets to recover?

It can feel dangerous messing with your super while markets are volatile, but it’s unlikely to have a major impact on your returns.

Politics

32 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Labor spruiks legal push to protect penalty rates; Coalition offers tax breaks for small businesses

Follow our live coverage of the federal election as the campaign heads into its fourth week.

Economics

33 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Labor spruiks legal push to protect penalty rates; Coalition offers tax breaks for small businesses

Follow our live coverage of the federal election as the campaign heads into its fourth week.

Economics

34 h. ago ‘Diabolically bad’: When parents’ school WhatsApp groups turn toxic

Gossip and bullying pile-ons are turning parents’ WhatsApp groups into a battleground, and schools are being urged to fight back.

Politics

34 h. ago ‘This is America’: Parkland school massacre survivors caught in Florida uni shooting

The deadly shooting at Florida State University was dreadful reminder for several students who were also at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for the 2018 massacre.

Events

35 h. ago The worst paid teachers in Australia are spoiling for a fight to get a better deal

The teachers’ union has raised the spectre of strike action for the first time in a decade in pursuit of a pay demand of up to 14 per cent for 52,000 Victorian government school educators.

Society

39 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Labor spruiks legal push to protect penalty rates; Coalition to offer tax breaks for small businesses

Follow our live coverage of the federal election as the campaign heads into its fourth week.

Economics

43 h. ago Hooray for better housing policy – but don’t forget about retirees

For all the debate about young buyers and tax incentives, we need to make sure older Australians are part of the conversation too.

Events

43 h. ago He blew the whistle on a $39 million school building tender. Now ICAC is investigating

Murray Ellen first raised concerns about Schools Infrastructure NSW as far back as 2022.

Events

50 h. ago Unions demand new wage theft tribunal as Labor vows to stop penalty rate changes

In a striking clash with Labor’s agenda, the Coalition will promise to slash taxes for small businesses.

Politics

55 h. ago Coffee and croissants easier to find as Good Friday has cafes buzzing

A decade ago it would have been challenging to find a spot for coffee or brunch on a public holiday, but a growing number of cafes are opening over the Easter weekend.

Politics

56 h. ago Woman dead, man missing after group washed off rocks at Victorian beach

A woman has died and a man is missing after a group was washed off rocks at a beach in a popular holiday destination in Victoria's south.

Events

56 h. ago The slip cost the Wallabies victory. But it may help Kurtley Beale meet the Lions again

Many thought an Achilles tendon rupture last year would end the career of the Wallabies star. But Beale is on the comeback trail.

Politics

56 h. ago ‘Everything you knew is over’: Star casinos to ditch the glitz

Star Entertainment’s prospective new owner Bally’s boss Soo Kim says the Australian casino business will have to start life from scratch.

Politics

59 h. ago Flying to Asia? Australians become spoilt for airline choice

Malaysia Airlines will introduce more daily flights using the all-new Airbus A330neo fleet, which offers enhanced passenger comfort.

Politics

59 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Coffee and chai with Casey’s social media champion; ‘Genuine local’ Julian Hill takes on Liberals over his address; Hamer addresses property controversy

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

Culture