5 h. ago On the environment, failure to act does not protect the future

Age readers respond to this week’s report on the effects of climate change on Australia.

Politics

6 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

6 h. ago A $100m fund to improve West Melbourne streets has paid for tram stops and streetscapes kilometres away

Residents say money intended to improve liveability when the new West Gate Tunnel opens has instead been spent on dangerous traffic changes and upgrades in other areas.

Politics

6 h. ago The Reject Shop rebrand is killing something that only works in Australia

To a teenager of the 1980s, The Reject Shop held a gravitational pull. Walking in those doors with my bumbag jangling with coins, I knew I’d find something cheap, fun, and totally necessary.

Events

6 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

7 h. ago Building a home feels like ‘death by a thousand revisions’. New reforms could change that

While councils have expressed concern about the impact on their ability to manage their own suburbs, home renovators will be able to get DAs approved quicker.

Events

9 h. ago Landmark planning changes show the Minns government truly understands Sydney’s housing crisis

Well-designed, well-located and affordable housing is vital to a modern, progressive city. These changes will help.

Politics

9 h. ago These planning law changes won’t please everyone. That’s the point

The former state government tried and failed to deliver major changes to NSW’s unwieldy planning system. Coalition MPs cannot now afford to stand in the way.

Politics

9 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

9 h. ago Brisbane lord mayor tears up speech to deliver impassioned plea

Adrian Schrinner made a last-minute change to his “Vision for Brisbane” speech to call for an end to political extremism.

Politics

10 h. ago Catholic primary schools have seen huge jumps in NAPLAN maths results

A change in the way Catholic primary school children are taught has boosted their numeracy scores, and it’s the same system Victoria’s public schools will follow.

Politics

13 h. ago One kiss changes the fates of two families in this intricate 20th

Patrick Ryan’s novel, which follows two Midwest American families across several decades, has a particular low-key enchantment,

Politics

14 h. ago How Australia’s climate target could stack up against the rest of the world

So far, 31 countries have announced their 2035 emissions-reduction targets, but only two have released targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.

Events

14 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

21 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

29 h. ago Woman charged over fatal house fire that killed two children

Three young children were pulled from the burning home in Melbourne’s north-west last year.

Events

29 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

30 h. ago He’s back! Sam Konstas makes century in a session for Australia A

The teenage batting star’s quest to retain his spot in Australia’s Test side is off to a flying start after he hit a brilliant century against India A in Lucknow on Tuesday.

Politics

31 h. ago September is hotter than ever, but January rings the alarm bell even louder

Sydney has hit 29 degrees this week and Melbourne 24 as the weather bureau forecasts rain throughout spring.

Politics

32 h. ago September hotter than it used to be, as warming accelerates in spring and summer

As Sydney hits 29 degrees and Melbourne reaches 24 degrees early this week, rain is still expected throughout spring.

Events