21 h. ago What to stream this week: A drama about Australia’s most wanted and five more picks

Don’t miss the true-ish tale of the Postcard Bandit, a stand-up set from Kumail Nanjiani and ace Kiwi drama Top of the Lake.

Politics

23 h. ago Will Smith sued by violinist over alleged sexual harassment and retaliation

The Hollywood actor has been accused of alleged “predatory behaviour” by a musician who joined him on his 2025 global tour.

Events

53 h. ago Aussie drama tries to capture the Postcard Bandit – but the robber remains elusive

The new six-part drama works – with much invention – as a familiar crime story, but the psychological portrait is grasping.

Events

69 h. ago US Congress threatens eSafety commissioner with contempt charges

Online safety tsar Julie Inman Grant has been accused of harassing American companies over Australia’s under-16 social media ban.

Events

3 d. ago Trump has just sacked 30 ambassadors. The consequences for Australia are profound

In the past year, we have seen a wholesale change in how American power works, and these ambassadorial changes are an emblem of the president’s foreign policy.

Politics

4 d. ago Geelong Cats donors fail to repay charity after allegedly stealing $14 million

Sy Giang Nguyen and Keith Greenwood agreed to repay $5.4 million to a charity that accused them of stealing up to $14.5 million. Now the not-for-profit is launching further court action to enforce the settlement.

Economics

4 d. ago ASX rises in early trade as banks, energy stocks gain; gold miners slump

Banks, retailers and energy stocks bolstered the Australian sharemarket in early trade, making up for a plunge in mining stocks after volatility hit precious metals overnight.

Politics

4 d. ago Trump ‘very angry’ after Putin accuses Ukraine of attack on presidential home

Moscow provided no evidence of the alleged attack, which Ukraine vehemently denies, but is using it to withdraw from previously agreed concessions on the war.

Politics

4 d. ago Antisemitism in universities and gambling ad ban among ignored reports

Just one report had been tabled since the May election and 67 sit unanswered, an audit of committee recommendations shows.

Politics

4 d. ago A beloved banh mi spot closes, leaving a suburban bowls club fighting for survival

Mr Bill’s Vietnamese Canteen brought crispy pork banh mi and wontons to a small suburban bowls club and transformed it. But now, he’s leaving.

Events

4 d. ago Info tech and energy firms lead Australian sharemarket lower

The Australian sharemarket dived on its first day of trade after an extended Christmas break.

Politics

5 d. ago This actor was cast as Australia’s most notorious bank robber. Then he got a call from prison

He was famed for his armed robberies and prison escapes, but there was more to the Postcard Bandit than meets the eye.

Events

5 d. ago Man charged after brazen ‘Jingle Bells’ charity theft at Town Hall Station

The band was playing Christmas tunes when the man grabbed handfuls of cash from the donation box.

Politics

5 d. ago Child accused of setting off bomb in shopping centre toilets

No one was physically injured by the explosion.

Events

5 d. ago The disloyal generation that has banks scratching their heads

Generation Z customers are a growing and critical market for banks, but they are also the most likely to switch to a rival.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Big and explosive’: Musician behind NYE fireworks reveals his gameplan

Dance band frontman Jono Ma aims to compose an aural delight to match the pyrotechnics in the sky.

Events

5 d. ago Tim Picton's alleged attacker freed on bail as he remains in critical condition

The man accused of assaulting Tim Picton has walked free on bail as family of the prominent WA figure speak out.

Events

6 d. ago Hate speech offence leads to just two charges as government keeps review secret

The envoy to combat antisemitism and legal bodies have warned it may be difficult to effect the government’s ban on inciting racial hatred.

Politics

6 d. ago Community raises funds for son whose mother was allegedly killed by husband

A community has banded together to raise funds for a boy whose mother was allegedly killed by her husband.

Events

6 d. ago Stokes praises Barmy Army in historic Ashes win, Smith blames lack of runs on ‘tricky’ wicket

England have avoided an Ashes whitewash by winning a memorable Boxing Day Test at the MCG – their first Test win on Australian soil in almost 15 years. Follow the reaction.

Politics