48 m. 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

9 h. ago Our love of the ocean runs deep, but yet, we’re in troubled waters

Images of a baby colossal squid this week reminds us that the deep sea is an almost inexhaustible source of awe.

Politics

9 h. ago Jazz and Creole food? This luxe river cruise is an immersive must

A voyage on Viking Mississippi is worthy of a place on avid cruisers’ must-do lists – this journey was an immersive deep-dive into small-town America.

Politics

21 h. ago ‘Misinformation’: Premier denies CHO claims as health units remain under a cloud

Jacinta Allan’s comments come amid deep uncertainty over the future of the nine suburban and regional public health units, which opened at the height of the COVID crisis to bolster the pandemic response.

Politics

26 h. ago Dreading time with family this weekend? Try these ideas for a harmonious get

For some, time with family is enriching. For others, it can be more challenging. Here are some ideas to set you up for an enjoyable day.

Politics

26 h. ago ‘You have to put up with me for a bit longer’: Ange clips critics as Spurs keep trophy hopes alive

Everyone thought this occasion would swallow Tottenham Hotspur whole. Instead, they ate.

Politics

27 h. ago It should be the busiest time of year for Shoalhaven oyster farmers. A sewage spill forced them to close

Some businesses were able to remain open this week selling oysters harvested a few weeks ago or reselling oysters from other estuaries.

Politics

28 h. ago Dreading time with family this weekend? Try these five ideas for a harmonious get

For some, time with family is enriching, strengthening bonds and cementing relationships. For others, it can be more challenging. Here are some ideas to set you up for an enjoyable day.

Politics

32 h. ago Is an unremarkable election campaign really a bad thing? Not this time around

Due to the cost of living crisis, politicians cannot shape the election agenda. Instead, the agenda is in charge of them.

Politics

33 h. ago The mother in this film is so awful she couldn’t be anything but real

Director Matthias Glasner turns his bleak upbringing into an award-winning – and unexpectedly funny – film.

Politics

41 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Jake gone for night; Dragons bag first try

A Manly side seeking a return to winning ways faces a Dragons team hoping to build on round six success.

Politics

42 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Manly Sea Eagles v St George Illawarra Dragons

A Manly side seeking a return to winning ways faces a Dragons team hoping to build on round six success.

Events

44 h. ago Begg hopes wider draw opens up chance at magic All Aged double

Trainer Grahame Begg believes Magic Time is over the odds as she attempts to become the first back-to-back All Aged Stakes winner in 32 years.

Politics

47 h. ago ‘Would Joe be alive?’ Family demands answers after scathing audit

The Minns government says it is committed to ending its agreement with private operator Healthscope despite rejecting two offers to take the hospital into public hands.

Politics

50 h. ago ‘Unforgettable’: Colossal squid filmed alive in deep sea for the first time ever

The heaviest invertebrate on the planet was discovered a century ago, but has largely remained a mystery. So much so that a team of scientists had no idea the magnitude of the footage they captured while on an expedition until days later.

Politics

50 h. ago ‘Unforgettable’: Colossal squid filmed alive in deep sea for the first time

The heaviest invertebrate on the planet was discovered a century ago, but has largely remained a mystery. So much so that a team of scientists had no idea the magnitude of the footage they captured while on an expedition until days later.

Politics

50 h. ago Where to dine in St Kilda, Balaclava, Windsor, Prahran and surrounds

From hatted restaurants with sea views to buzzy Italian trattorias, these are Good Food’s picks for dining out around bayside Melbourne.

Politics

50 h. ago Horror and heartbreak is real in the devastating Narrow Road to the Deep North

With a tender performance from Jacob Elordi at its centre, this is perhaps one of the most beautiful and harrowing war stories I have seen. 

Events

50 h. ago After the election, is it time to farewell the US protection racket?

Whoever wins government on May 3, a crucial decision awaits: what do we do about the alliance with Donald Trump’s America?

Politics

52 h. ago WA news LIVE: WA billionaire Andrew Forrest named in Time Magazine’s 100 most influential list

Follow our live coverage here.

Science