23 h. ago MAGA influencers urge Trump to kill Netflix deal over streamer’s Obama ties

The right-wing commentators’ push to paint Netflix as aligned with Democrats and a liberal agenda adds to a swirl of controversy and intrigue circling what would be one of the largest media mergers in recent history.

Politics

28 h. ago We’ve paid off the house. Where should we invest our money now?

For years, people have argued over the benefits of shares versus property. But I think there is one clear winner.

Politics

41 h. ago Newspaper, TV man ‘livestreamed child abuse from Philippines’

The man allegedly paid for child abuse material to be livestreamed from the Philippines.

Politics

47 h. ago Singer’s beach ball rant reveals the fine line between amazing and Garbage festivals

Two music festivals held over the weekend highlighted what’s great, and what’s not, about the experience.

Culture

47 h. ago Singer’s beach ball rant reveals the fine line between amazing festivals and Garbage

Two music festivals held over the weekend highlighted what’s great, and what’s not, about the experience.

Culture

49 h. ago Marles refuses 12 times to say what the Americans want in AUKUS review

Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong met their American counterparts Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio in Washington for annual talks amid what Rubio called “real momentum” in the alliance.

Politics

68 h. ago Men accused of buck’s party gang rape have sentences, convictions overturned

Two men jailed for attacking three teenagers during a buck’s party weekend will face a retrial after winning appeals, while a third has been acquitted.

Politics

69 h. ago Couple drops $2.5m on home with pool for ‘big dog who likes swimming’

Brisbane’s highest recorded auction sale of the weekend went to a pair of apartment-dwelling buyers looking for more space for their pet.

Politics

3 d. ago Inside David Crisafulli’s ambitious bid to bring Trump and co to Queensland

A day after his request to meet with the federal government was knocked back, the Queensland premier directly lobbied two foreign PMs.

Politics

3 d. ago Investigations launched into separate stabbing incidents in SEQ

A man has been charged with attempted murder as police launch investigations into two separate stabbing incidents over the weekend.

Events

3 d. ago US allies that don’t step up ‘will face consequences’, Hegseth warns on eve of Ausmin

At a major defence conference, civilian and military officials also spoke of the ongoing difficulty in building more nuclear-powered submarines, which Australia will depend on under the AUKUS agreement.

Events

3 d. 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.

Politics

4 d. ago Netflix producer couple list $10m Byron Bay home they only bought last year

The producer and the writer/director paid $7.8 million for the Coopers Shoot estate last year but have since had a change of heart.

Politics

4 d. ago Decking the halls this weekend? Chic Christmas decorations from less than $20

Festive finds for the tree and table, from beautiful brass hammered decorations to joyful glassware and a chic linen stocking.

Politics

4 d. ago Taxpayers deserve an explanation for senators missing in action

If the average person doesn’t work, they don’t get paid. Perhaps the same system should apply to MPs who fail to attend parliament.

Economics

4 d. ago Young couple nab $3,925,000 North Sydney Victorian in competitive auction

A couple expecting their first child paid $225,000 above the reserve to buy a Victorian-era home at auction on Saturday, outbidding three other parties.

Economics

5 d. ago The change to visa tests that could help lower Australia’s drowning toll

A trial has embedded water safety knowledge into English courses done by foreign students and other migrants applying for jobs, visas and university courses.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘One of the most troubling things I’ve seen’: US lawmakers watch classified boat strike footage

The suspected drug boat was hit four times, not two. Democrats say the survivors posed no threat, while Republicans argued otherwise – though they agreed Pete Hegseth did not issue a “kill everybody” order.

Events

6 d. ago Fotini has kept a $4000 secret from her husband all year. That ends this weekend

Some people spend a housing deposit and months preparing for a wedding. But it’s another big day that can cost $60,000 and 250 hours gluing 80,000 on rhinestones: Lady Gaga’s first Australian tour in 11 years.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Who are these people?’ Hastie sounds alarm after Chinese nationals found wandering in remote Aboriginal community

It is the second time a group of foreign nationals have been detained after arriving by boat in the remote Kimberley region since February 2024.

Politics