56 m. ago China’s new barges would make invading Taiwan easier and more efficient

China has been practising unusual manoeuvres off its southern coast involving three special barges. Experts say it changes the equation on Beijing’s war readiness.

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62 m. ago Chris Scott does not care what anyone thinks about Geelong's late outs

Geelong Cats coach Chris Scott is asked about his club's habit of making late changes to their team.

Politics

82 m. ago ‘I guess I can’t ever do comedy again’: New mum Becky Lucas on the medical emergency that changed her

Stand-up star Becky Lucas worried she wouldn’t be able to write jokes again.

Politics

82 m. ago Planning a trip to Trump’s America? I need to change your mind

The land of the free is far from the exciting, welcoming country it once was. Trump’s autocracy now greets you at the border.

Politics

7 h. ago Single Oz Lotto win worth $70 million split between 15 strangers

Fifteen Queenslanders have become instant millionaires after their syndicate won the entire Oz Lotto $70 million jackpot.

Economics

17 h. ago Carlton’s Kemp out for the season; Goodwin braces Melbourne for change

Carlton have confirmed that Brodie Kemp will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has demanded changes at his winless club ahead of Saturday’s game.

Politics

17 h. ago Carlton’s Kemp out for the season; Voss ban stands; Goodwin braces Melbourne for change

Carlton have confirmed that Brodie Kemp will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has demanded changes at his winless club ahead of Saturday’s game.

Politics

17 h. ago In five years, Zeke has never had a classroom inside his school’s building

Parramatta East Public School, like many in the region, has been over its student cap for years, but now new funding will bring its classes out of demountables.

Politics

17 h. ago England wanted to overhaul the Test championship. They’ll have to win more games instead

England have failed to rejig the points system for the world Test championship, but cricket chiefs have agreed to consider two divisions in Tests, calendar windows and a new Saudi league.

Sport

21 h. ago It’s the biggest diplomatic event ever to be held in Australia. This city would be the perfect host

Australia’s bidding to co-host the COP climate summit next year. South Australia has a story to tell in tackling climate change, so Adelaide should host the event.

Politics

21 h. ago This city would be the perfect host to the biggest diplomatic event ever held in Australia

As a centre with a story to tell in tackling the challenges of climate change, Adelaide is a prime contender to co-host the COP climate summit next year.

Politics

21 h. ago If COP climate summit comes to Australia, this city would be the perfect host

As a centre with a story to tell in tackling the challenges of climate change, Adelaide is a prime contender to co-host the COP climate summit next year.

Politics

21 h. ago ‘It’s uncomfortable right now’: Goodwin braces Demons for change

The Demons are under significant pressure after a winless start to the season, prompting coach Simon Goodwin to demand changes ahead of Saturday’s game at the MCG.

Politics

26 h. ago ‘No takeover’: Harvard refuses to surrender independence after Trump threat

Trump’s demands include ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, changing admissions and hiring, and curbing the “power” of certain students, faculty members.

Politics

31 h. ago Brisbane suburbs where 5G struggles – and why your reception bars can’t be trusted

There are dozens of pockets across the city where people have frequent mobile service failure and calls dropping out – and the bars on their phones could be lying to them. Here’s why.

Politics

31 h. ago ‘Clear risks to staff and clients’: The community health buildings that are falling apart

For many of these places, foundations are failing, there are cracks in the walls or portions of the roofs could cave in at any moment.

Politics

31 h. ago ‘Monster farm’: A violent man’s call for help before he’s released from maximum security

Daniel Hope’s appalling, violent past has had him locked up for the past decade. But as his release date nears, he’s speaking out about a system he says is setting him up to fail.

Politics

41 h. ago Two years ago, Jayden was failing school. A single thing changed that

Almost 30 per cent of year 7 students are not meeting proficiency standards in reading. The NSW government plans to spend $80 million a year on a program to fix it.

Politics

41 h. ago My suburb is one of Melbourne’s tiniest. I want to make it bigger

The heart of my suburb was ailing when we moved here – until something changed. Now my neighbours want to gatekeep it from new residents.

Politics

55 h. ago Alaina is aiming for 100 rejections. She says we should all embrace our failures

It’s an inevitable fact of life, yet talking about rejection can still raise embarrassment. To dull the sting, it may well help to broadcast professional failures.

Politics