26 h. ago Waller mare cruises home in $500k Lakes to break Australian drought

Premier trainer Chris Waller won the $500,000 Lakes again, this time with a drought-breaking effort from Chica Mojito.

Politics

37 h. ago ‘Sorted the men from the boys real quick’: Inside Sydney’s first family of fishing

Ahead of the opening of the new Sydney Fish Market this month, John Faulkner looks at a band of brothers that defied the odds.

Politics

38 h. ago Three strategies to put $500 back in your pocket every month

A ditch and switch of the average credit card, personal loan and mortgage today would save the typical Aussie nearly $500 a month. Here’s how.

Politics

45 h. ago ‘I thought the worst had happened’: WA mum’s pool nightmare sparks summer warning

New data reveals the number of children treated for injuries at Perth Children’s Hospital’s emergency department last month, with one family’s story serving as a warning to others.

Events

50 h. ago Baker pair close to their best for shot at $500,000 Lakes at Wyong

Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker believes Darby Racing six-year-olds Amor Victorious and Robusto are shaping up well for the Wyong feature on Saturday.

Politics

62 h. ago If there is an eternity, I will be looking for you throughout it

Acclaimed writer/director Amanda Brotchie, best known for The Letdown, Gentleman Jack, and Lowdown, starring her husband Adam Zwar, died of cancer last month aged 55. Here, Zwar delivers his tribute to her.

Politics

3 d. ago Man charged over firebombing rabbi’s car was allegedly on crime spree

John Argento is accused of setting fire to several other vehicles and stealing from stores over a more than month-long crime spree.

Events

3 d. ago The other travel perk politicians pocket when they go to Canberra

Senator Michaelia Cash has claimed $123,978 over 40 months, or more than $3000 a month, to stay in a home she owns in the nation’s capital.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘It was a brutal decision’: Why Alex de Minaur is ditching Davis Cup

The Australian No.1 will sit out next month’s qualifying tie against Ecuador in an attempt to balance his schedule following an injury-plagued 2025.

Politics

4 d. ago ASX rises ahead of inflation figures, led by miners and tech stocks

The Australian sharemarket had a strong start after US stocks climbed for a third session overnight, taking the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones to fresh record highs.

Politics

4 d. ago ASX set to rise ahead of inflation figures; Wall Street hits new records

The Australian sharemarket is headed for a stronger morning after US stocks climbed for a third session overnight, taking the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones to fresh record highs.

Events

4 d. ago Nobel winner backs ‘courageous’ Trump over raid – but issues warning

The Venezuelan political leader who fled the country last month thanked the US president, but sounded the alarm over her country’s new Trump-backed interim leader.

Events

4 d. ago Want a better relationship in 2026? Try these six useful strategies

The start of the year can put a strain on how couples get on. These simple but effective techniques can help.

Politics

5 d. ago From Aussie crime to a literary giant’s last novel, here are 11 books to read this month

This selection will help you get your new year up and running.

Events

5 d. 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

6 d. ago First look at the design for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics stadium

After a three-month selection process, the first glimpse at the design for Queensland's landmark new stadium, set to host events for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, has been revealed.

Politics

7 d. ago For years, the month everyone else looked forward to filled me with dread

There are ways to help make loss and grief bearable in the midst of the January break.

Events

8 d. ago Sydney Festival cancels show, makes program changes following Bondi attack

The program for this year’s event has been modified in the wake of the shooting attack last month.

Events

8 d. ago Just six months ago, Albanese was seen as untouchable. Now some say he’s politically shrunk

The prime minister’s reputation as a canny strategist is under fire as he resists calling a royal commission.

Politics

1 week ago Billionaires’ boom: World’s richest got $3.3 trillion richer in 2025

The world’s 500 richest people added a record amount to their fortunes last year. Here are some of the year’s biggest winners and losers.

Economics