57 h. ago In a week when many wondered what the Liberal Party was smoking, its members will get a vote on it

Decriminalising and taxing cannabis is up for consideration at the party’s state council, which will be overshadowed, as is the custom, by infighting.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘A lot of blood’: Witnesses describe the Charlie Kirk shooting

One witness described a split second of confusion: Kirk was being asked about mass shootings and – for a moment – he wondered whether the shooting was part of an act.

Events

3 d. ago Even before Charlie Kirk arrived, those in the crowd were uneasy

One witness described a split second of confusion: Kirk was being asked about mass shootings and – for a moment – he wondered whether the shooting was part of an act.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Wonderful’ best friends killed on freeway after stopping to help injured kangaroo

Sarala Khadka and Areeza Suwal who died after being hit by a car on the Hume Freeway last Thursday night had a special bond.

Events

7 d. ago Virgo: Take care of financial problems you’ve been putting off

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.

Politics

8 d. ago Warren Kirk’s distinctive photographs capture signs of country life that are fast disappearing

The artist formerly known as Westographer documents the towns and people he happens across, capturing a reality is fast disappearing but deserves to be celebrated.

Events

1 week ago What to stream this week: Mark Ruffalo’s crime thriller Task and five more picks

Don’t miss the Mare of Easttown follow-up, the new animation from the BoJack Horseman team and a remake of The Rainmaker.

Events

1 week ago He deserves to be celebrated, but Demon has a glaring problem

Alex de Minaur has established a well-earned reputation as one of the world’s best and most dependable tennis stars. But there is one thing that consistently lets him down on the biggest stage.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Aspirationally epic’: This Korean cooking show is equal parts weird and wonderful

Culinary Class Wars trades the usual emotional theatrics of Western reality TV shows for bonkers nicknames and a quirky, dramatic flair.

Politics

1 week ago ‘If we earn it, we have the right to play here’: Sharks deserve home final, says Hynes

The NRL’s most maligned venue holds just 15,000 fans. But the fullback says Cronulla should be allowed to host play-offs at Sharks Stadium.

Politics

1 week ago ‘No one should act on the advice’: Broncos disendorse Reece Walsh’s loo hack

Walsh does not hurt anyone in the video, nor do anything illegal, but there will be many fans wondering why he would post such a thing.

Politics

1 week ago Sabrina Carpenter’s new album is so sexy you’ll need a cold shower

The bops might be muted on Man’s Best Friend, but her bawdy is a wonderland.

Politics

2 w. ago Labor’s first home buyer scheme doesn’t deserve the hate it’s getting

The federal government’s latest plan to make it easier for first home buyers to put a roof over their heads isn’t perfect, but it’s still better than doing nothing.

Politics

2 w. ago Archibald finalist’s portrait mirrored in Geelong’s historic seafront carousel

A wander along Geelong’s waterfront this week might have you wondering about the big issues.

Culture

2 w. ago The insider secret to beating the crowds at this world wonder

A stay at Awasi Iguazu is the only way to get to Iguazu Falls before the park opens to the public. 

Politics

2 w. ago Keith Richards, cockroaches and Ricky’s Raiders – they just can’t be killed

Canberra deserved their reputation as ‘Faders’. But in 2025 they are the indisputable kings of the comeback and masters of the clutch win.

Events

3 w. ago Virgo: You deserve a reminder of how wonderful you truly are

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘We wouldn’t function as a family without the NDIS’: Parents react to children being shifted off the scheme

Angelique May-Bennett says the NDIS has been a game-changer for her two daughters. She wonders whether the proposed changes will produce the same benefits.

Society

3 w. ago From gangster to pussycat: How Fat Tony and friends found their ninth life

Stray cats deserve our compassion because they’re a human-created problem, says the founder of a Melbourne rescue charity.

Politics

3 w. ago An orangutan reached for Natalie’s hand. It was a defining moment for her

Through often-startling stories detailing the wonder of wildlife, a Melbourne environmentalist hopes to convince people that the natural world is worth saving.

Politics