4 h. ago ‘Trusting my instincts’: The one shot that told Labuschagne his Ashes fight was on

One crisp cover drive on a clear Wednesday morning told Marnus Labuschagne he was on the brink of returning to his best form. 

Politics

4 h. ago Business sweeteners on the table as government prepares to unveil climate target

The federal government is set to court industry support as it announces an upgraded emissions reduction target, while the Coalition’s net zero fight ramps up.

Politics

4 h. ago Andrew McDonald says Pat Cummins will ‘partake in the Ashes’. But in how many Tests?

Australian coach was asked “how fretful” fans should be about the prospect the Test captain missing the Ashes. His response didn’t entirely alleviate concerns.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘NSWP edition of Game of Thrones’: The bitter succession fight to become state’s top cop

Not even Macquarie Street can rival the toxicity within the top levels of NSW Police. Frontrunner Mal Lanyon’s leadership ambitions have hit choppy water.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Trying to be a bit sharper’: Konstas pulls the trigger on Ashes technique change

Sam Konstas made one key change to his game after a grim West Indies tour. The runs are flowing again with the Ashes looming.

Politics

12 h. ago Triggered: How one key change has turned Sam Konstas’ batting around in Ashes fight

Sam Konstas made one key change to his game after a grim West Indies tour. The runs are flowing again with the Ashes looming.

Politics

19 h. ago Charlie Kirk assassination suspect charged with aggravated murder, faces death penalty

A prosecutor said Robinson had left his DNA on the trigger of the rifle that fired the shot killing the conservative activist as he spoke with students at a university last week.

Events

27 h. ago Brothers in arms: How Ashcroft and Daicos families will decide final stoush

Two of the AFL’s most potent brotherly pairings are about to clash, with a Lions star declaring one man is destined to cement his big-game reputation.

Politics

28 h. ago ‘Your positions will no longer be required’: Plans to shut down uni degrees revealed

Staff were called to a meeting on Tuesday and told about the plans, to be officially unveiled tomorrow morning, which would “disestablish” the UTS school of education.

Politics

28 h. ago ‘Students and staff at risk’: 130 Loreto year 12s sent home over ‘rave’

All year 12 classes are cancelled on Wednesday, parents have been told, after a large number of senior students were dismissed “due to behaviour that was unsafe and disrespectful”.

Politics

53 h. ago Perth teen murdered elderly man as ‘payback’ over hotel squabble

A Perth teenager murdered an elderly man as “payback” for being kicked out of a hotel room he and a friend had booked for a party, a court has been told.

Events

58 h. ago New Melbourne coach Steven King expects to return to finals next year

New Melbourne coach Steven King told Demons decision-makers that he was the coach they were “screaming out for” during their hunt for Simon Goodwin’s replacement.

Sport

3 d. ago Who is the AFL’s team of the century? We’re about to find out

Collingwood, Hawthorn, Brisbane Lions and Geelong are in a title fight to decide who can lay a claim to being the team of the first quarter of this century.

Sport

3 d. ago Widower, doctor call for disgraced surgeon to be stripped of award

Ashley Gollan lost his wife after a double knee replacement with Dr Munjed Al Muderis went wrong. He and a leading surgeon want Muderis stripped of a major award.

Events

3 d. ago Family home of “luxury” Sydney rapper sprayed with 20 bullets

In June, Ali Younes told a court he feared for his safety. On Sunday morning, the house was attacked in what police called ‘brazen, dangerous behaviour’.

Politics

3 d. ago Police investigate wild brawl between Roosters and Sharks supporters

A fight involving up to 10 people broke out between fans during the Roosters 20-10 loss to Cronulla on Saturday night.

Events

3 d. ago Lauren tried to get her bathroom fixed. Then she got told to leave

A Melbourne renter says she was left without a safe bathroom, and told by her property manager to use public facilities like pools and the library instead.

Politics

4 d. ago Hunter was asking Charlie Kirk a question. Then a shot rang out

The TikToker is the last person to speak to the MAGA activist before his assassination. At first, he thought the gunshot was a firecracker – until he saw the blood.

Politics

4 d. ago The early signs, and an injury 12 years later, behind Hunt’s shot at redemption

After a “rollercoaster” year, Ben Hunt has emerged as the Bronco tasked with spearheading the club’s premiership tilt.

Events

4 d. ago ‘I’d feel like I couldn’t survive’: For these Sydneysiders, having a garden is a primal need

Finding somewhere to garden is increasingly hard for older Australians, yet the emotional and physical benefits are significant. And it is a green way to fight loneliness.

Events