13 h. ago Natural disaster declared as residents return to their charred Central Coast homes

Premier Chris Minns was warned that December would be a challenging start to the bushfire season. They were right, with 76 fires burning across NSW this weekend.

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20 h. ago Need a gift for a beauty lover? The best finds, starting at $30

If you’re considering a beauty Advent calendar, these are the ones worth buying.

Politics

21 h. ago Piastri only third as Verstappen takes pole in Abu Dhabi GP finale

Australian Oscar Piastri will now start Sunday’s season-ender at Yas Marina on the second row, with Max Verstappen on pole.

Politics

29 h. ago The Ashes 2025 LIVE updates: England make rapid start in pursuit of massive deficit

A pivotal day in the Ashes looms at the Gabba as Australia look to shore up a potential 2-0 series lead over England. Follow all the action live.

Politics

31 h. ago Ryan counting on early speed to get the party started at Rosehill

Trainer Gerald Ryan believes Just Party has come back better as a gelding and just needs a change of luck to prove it on Sunday at Rosehill.

Politics

44 h. ago Why Christmas lunch is the perfect time to start retirement planning

The big day is coming, and tucked in between the prawns, the cricket and the long lunches is something we rarely make room for.

Politics

44 h. ago A $70 million mirage: Lessons from Australia’s biggest start

Strongroom AI raised $17 million at a $70 million valuation. Three weeks later, investors called the police.

Economics

44 h. ago ‘Horribly, sexually violent’: How Australia’s women leaders deal with rising abuse

Women across the political spectrum are calling out the harassment that spreads online and spills into real life.

Politics

49 h. ago Australia cash in on England’s woeful fielding, wayward bowling to forge first

Alex Carey and Michael Neser steered the hosts to 6-378 at stumps on day two, a lead of 44 runs, after sloppy England bowling and fielding overshadowed their bright start to the second Test.

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50 h. ago Australia cash in on dropped catches, wayward bowling to forge first

Alex Carey and Michael Neser steered the hosts to 6-378 at stumps on day two, a lead of 44 runs, after sloppy England bowling and fielding overshadowed their bright start to the second Test.

Events

53 h. ago This simple urine test could change the lives of thousands of women like Marnie

The diagnosis time for endometriosis, one of the most common diseases among women, could be cut from years to weeks with a revolutionary new test.

Politics

57 h. ago Cronulla riots, 20 years on: the legacy of violence lingers in brazen silence

Neo-Nazi and anti-immigration posters are allowed to remain on the streets of Cronulla while they are removed or covered with anti-fascist stickers in Sydney’s inner city.

Events

58 h. ago TikTok is making ‘upsetting’ changes to comply with the social media ban. Here’s how it will work

Some tech giants have already started kicking under-16s off their platforms. For others, it’s only a matter of time. What is consistent among them all is that they don’t agree with Australia’s world-first legislation.

Technology

68 h. ago When ‘harmless jokes’ aren’t harmless: What it will take to change the story on domestic violence

It doesn’t matter that “it’s not all men”. It’s enough men. Enough to stop women doing things they love. Enough to change how women act and where they go.

Events

3 d. ago It started as a sweet cafe moment with a lovely lady. Then she followed me

All through 2025, I’ve had moments like this with strangers, acquaintances, even lifelong family friends. There’s a sharper edge that people didn’t use to have.

Politics

3 d. ago The Ashes 2025 second Test day one LIVE updates: Mitchell Starc runs riot again with two wickets in two overs to start Gabba Test

The Ashes roll on with the second Test at the Gabba and drama already around team selections. Follow all the action live.

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3 d. ago The World Cup draw looms large. Here’s what fans, and the Socceroos, can expect

The 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico doesn’t begin for another seven months - but really, it starts here, with Saturday’s (AEDT) draw in Washington DC.

Sport

3 d. ago Australia leaves the fate of its ISIS brides to the American army

Documents released in Senate estimates show the 37 Australian women and children could be extracted from Syria by the US military with one simple move by Australia.

Events

3 d. ago Australia leaves the fate of its IS brides to the American army

Documents released in Senate estimates show the 37 Australian women and children could be extracted from Syria by the US military with one simple move by Australia.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘It must have a chrome bumper’: The women who bond over classic cars

Local female auto enthusiasts feature in a 2026 calendar and a new exhibition at the State Library of Queensland.

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