46 m. ago Grieving in public view, Erika Kirk blends the personal and political to further her husband’s cause

For years, she built her own conservative following while helping her husband build his. Now she is sharing her grief with her millions of followers, who have tuned in to her message of family first.

Politics

8 h. ago I went from high school dropout to professor. What I did next shocked my colleagues

I had an unfortunate knack for finding work environments that were completely inappropriate for me as a young person, but a diagnosis explained a lot.

Events

19 h. ago Do you see what I see? (And more importantly, is it a whale?)

What started as a spiritual quest to get up close and personal with nature’s most breathtaking mammal ended in an existential crisis.

Politics

22 h. ago Hunter was asking Charlie Kirk a question. Then a shot rang out

The TikToker is the last person to speak to the MAGA activist before his assassination. At first, he thought the gunshot was a firecracker – until he saw the blood.

Politics

51 h. ago ‘I love you brother’: For the Trumps, Charlie Kirk is a deeply personal loss

When the US president spoke of his “grief and anger” hours after Kirk’s assassination, it showed how seamlessly the MAGA activist had woven himself into the Trump family fabric.

Politics

52 h. ago New images of Charlie Kirk assassination suspect released, high

The FBI released two images of a person of interest and asked the public to help its investigation into the fatal shooting of the conservative activist.

Politics

57 h. ago Forget paying thousands, this scenic train journey costs a pittance

Have you heard about the Britannic Explorer, a new luxury train that offers journeys around the UK for about $13,000 a person? Well, I’m not riding that.

Economics

60 h. ago Police recover gun, home in on ‘college age’ suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination

The FBI has also released two images of a person of interest and appealed to the public for help in their investigation of the fatal shooting of the conservative activist.

Events

67 h. ago ‘Statistically, he's the best ever' plus Gus's fearless finals predictions.

The best time of the year is upon us! Finals football! Gus and Thomo break down all the key matchups and storylines for an electrifying Week 1 of the NRL finals. Gus declares Payne Haas to be one of the greatest props the game has ever seen.Gus also dives deep into the state of the Newcastle Knights, giving his take on their long and challenging rebuild. Plus, the forwards are announced for the Six Tackles with Gus team of the year.

Politics

2 d. ago ‘You all caused this’: US faces bitter reckoning as police search for gunman

As armed officers go door to door in their search for the person who shot Charlie Kirk, a bipartisan moment of silence on the floor of the House of Representatives descended into angry chaos.

Events

3 d. ago AFL great Nicky Winmar accused of dragging woman by the hair

The former St Kilda star allegedly dragged the woman and twisted her arm two months before he was accused of choking another person.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘A dark moment for America’: MAGA activist Charlie Kirk assassinated in university shooting

A “person of interest” who was taken into custody and released. Donald Trump addressed the nation as the manhunt continues.

Events

3 d. ago The college dropout who just became the world’s richest person

Larry Ellison’s success was boosted by a close relationship with Donald Trump and has been accompanied by a well-documented history of lavish living.

Politics

3 d. ago The only person who crossed the line at Geelong on Wednesday was Bailey Smith

It’s difficult to know why Smith chose to act as he did, but no defence is reasonable. Poor behaviour is poor behaviour. It’s not cool. He needs to keep working on being better.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Charlie Kirk is dead’: Prominent MAGA activist assassinated in university shooting

A “person of interest” is in custody following a manhunt after the conservative political activist and fundraiser for the US president was shot dead while speaking at a university in Utah.

Events

3 d. ago Elon Musk briefly toppled as world’s richest person after rival’s $135 billion windfall

College dropout Larry Ellison briefly surpassed Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person overnight after a record jump in his net worth.

Economics

3 d. ago Elon Musk loses crown as world’s richest person after rival’s $153 billion windfall

Oracle boss Larry Ellison has become the world’s richest person for the first time after his company’s results sparked a Wall Street surge.

Economics

3 d. ago ‘No armies, no budgets’: The quiet power of the planet’s most private peacemakers

Since 2007, a group of retired political giants and humanitarian leaders founded by Nelson Mandela have met up to tackle global existential threats.

Politics

3 d. ago Her behaviour is bonkers, but the Liberal Party’s rank and file can’t get enough of Jacinta Price

Price’s political persona is built entirely on her grim-faced certainty about everything. Her rapid rise since entering the Senate in 2022 owes much to her willingness to involve herself in whatever culture war issue is on the go.

Politics

3 d. ago It’s been hailed as a lifesaver, but can Jack’s Law really curb Victoria’s violent gangs?

Premier Jacinta Allan is under pressure to introduce tough new police powers to tackle knife crime. Experts are not convinced.

Politics