48 h. ago Teaching your teenager to drive is terrifying (for more reasons than the obvious ones)

As I hold on – white-knuckle to the door handle and my emotions – I remember that this is just another milestone.

Society

3 d. ago ‘Tearing families apart’: The Californians fighting Trump as his ICE agents terrorise a city

It’s at the places that make this city tick – the shops, the bars, the school gates – that the real impact of Trump’s deportation agenda can be seen and felt. But Los Angeles is fighting back.

Politics

4 d. ago Australia’s fragile batters leave door open for South Africa

If this game has been the ultimate Test, as billed by its promoters, then Australia’s increasingly fragile batting lineup has largely failed its questions.

Politics

4 d. ago Labuschagne facing the axe as Australia’s fragile batters leave door open for South Africa

If this game has been the ultimate Test, as billed by its promoters, then Australia’s increasingly fragile batting lineup has largely failed its questions.

Politics

4 d. ago The most important meeting of Albanese’s career just got trickier

The Australian prime minister is not yet sure of a “sit-down” with the American president. But when the men finally do meet, the agenda’s become even more knotty.

Politics

5 d. ago Qld opposition teams up against youth justice minister in fiery question time

Laura Gerber responded to sustained Labor attacks by accusing former ministers of throwing staplers at staff and locking them in cupboards.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘We have a mandate to act’: PM throws open doors to bolder agenda

Anthony Albanese pointed to a new economic vision in a major speech which also set guard rails for his upcoming negotiation on tariffs with US President Donald Trump.

Politics

6 d. ago Caulfield board member resigns over removal of club’s chief executive

The Melbourne Racing Club board has been thrown back into turmoil following allegations of poor governance over the appointment of a $500,000-a-year chief operating officer and the removal of the CEO.

Politics

6 d. ago US government throws more weight behind Dateline rare earths

Dateline Resources won more US government backing after Interior Secretary Burgum called its Californian rare earths project key to America’s mineral independence.

Politics

6 d. ago Blake Lively responds after $600 million suit against her thrown out

The court decision is the latest development in the bitter legal battle surrounding the dark romantic drama It Ends With Us.

Economics

6 d. ago Environmentalists say our green goals don’t protect nature or work for business. Here’s how Labor plans to fix the problem

A federal environment protection agency is back on the agenda as a controversial gas project approval brings focus to the government’s long list of overdue environmental reforms.

Politics

8 d. ago Tech giants warn Labor they need more than just sun, wind and batteries

Microsoft, Google and Amazon want Australia to speed up the delivery of energy-storage projects, after the federal election shut the door on nuclear energy.

Events

9 d. ago Melbourne shopping centre thrown into lockdown over machete scare

A group of boys armed with machetes have thrown a Melbourne shopping centre into lockdown.

Politics

1 week ago ‘I can’t coach Queensland’: Cheika on trophies, Aussie snubs and a future in league

Michael Cheika is two victories away from winning another piece of silverware in England. But he believes the door has been closed for him to return to Australian rugby.

Politics

1 week ago His life was filled with strangers’ photos. Yours might be among them

Alan Adler - aka Melbourne’s photobooth man - didn’t believe in throwing anything away. A new exhibition shows why.

Politics

1 week ago Bulldogs v Hawthorn LIVE: Dogs throw their punches, but Hawks have the answers .... for now, anyway

Two clubs well in the mix for finals spots and two clubs which played a memorable elimination final last year, the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn, lock horns at Marvel Stadium.

Politics

1 week ago In this fragile union of colossal egos, it was always going to end in tears

It is not surprising Donald Trump and former ‘first buddy’ Elon Musk would finish their relationship in a flame-throwing blaze given both missed out on genes that carried understatement or restraint.

Politics

1 week ago Tassie Devils executive breaks down in tears, with AFL club at risk amid political turmoil

The future of the Tasmania Football Club has been thrown into disarray, with political uncertainty placing the Macquarie Point Stadium in significant doubt.

Politics

1 week ago Bulldogs open door for Galvin debut in Kings Birthday blockbuster

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo will name his star recruit in an extended squad for Monday’s clash against Parramatta at Accor Stadium, paving the way for a club debut.

Politics

2 w. ago Ukrainian drones destroyed Putin’s bombers. A secret operation made it possible

For people living in Russia’s remote regions, a once-distant war arrived suddenly and explosively on their doorsteps on Sunday.

Events