4 h. ago Labor to subsidise home batteries up to $4000 for households

The prime minister is doubling down on his clean energy ambitions in response to criticisms of soaring power bills.

Politics

10 h. ago ‘Ticked the box’: Small $437k Thornbury unit ignites auction bidding war

A small apartment in Thornbury sparked a quick-fire bidding war, selling for well above its reserve at $437,000 to a first home buyer.

Economics

13 h. ago Couple vie with 19 others for $1.9m West Ryde home on busy main road

Twenty bidders registered to compete for a West Ryde home sitting on a busy main road. A couple from Putney lobbed the winning bid of $1.92 million at the auction on Saturday.

Politics

15 h. ago After $10.4 trillion wipeout, US expected to fall into recession ‘under weight of tariffs’

While the White House says Trump’s plan is working, some Republicans have joined Democrats to introduce a bill to terminate new tariffs unless the US Congress approves them.

Economics

21 h. ago How housing, hope and, yes, even horses have shaped this suburb

It’s home to Australia’s most famous racecourse, but there is so much more to Flemington.

Politics

31 h. ago The world No.12 switched to Australia after a secret meeting with Craig Tiley. In her homeland, some call her a ‘traitor’

Daria Kasatkina’s shock switch to Australia gained momentum in a secret catch-up with the Tennis Australia boss at this year’s Australian Open.

Politics

35 h. ago White Fox fashion moguls splash about $150m on five trophy homes

The millennials behind the label have been expanding their portfolio, picking up another property for just under $30m.

Events

35 h. ago ‘Like time travellers’: priceless spears taken by Cook have come home

These weapons were used to resist the crew of the Endeavour. Until recently, they were stored in a museum basement in England.

Politics

37 h. ago The target is on Voss’ back in part because his players can’t hit them

In the coming days and weeks, we will likely see a closing of ranks around Michael Voss. Carlton’s examination of their failings will look far beyond the once-traditional practice of sheeting blame home to the coach.

Events

38 h. ago More like a tomb than luxury apartments: the plans dividing Sydney’s elite

It’s home to celebrities, politicians, lawyers, bankers and Hare Krishnas, but how will the Altair’s forecourt redevelopment turn out?

Politics

41 h. ago White Lotus composer quits, says Mike White was ‘saying no to anything’

The man behind the “ooh-loo-loo-loo” melody compares his experience as “like a rock band I’ve been in before where the guitar player doesn’t understand the singer at all.”

Events

45 h. ago The art of looking wild at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

One of Australia’s most significant horticultural events, this year’s show tackled notions of rewilding, sustainability and rehabilitation, with ideas easy to apply to the home garden.

Politics

46 h. ago Dragons, dynasties and The White Lotus. Inside the HBO hit machine

There are plenty more White Lotus ideas to come, says the boss of award-winning television studio HBO.

Events

58 h. ago The tiny Australian islands no one expected to draw Trump’s fury

They’re uninhabited and are home to thousands of penguins and seals, but Donald Trump reckons they should be slapped with a 10 per cent tariff.

Politics

59 h. ago Players fear Matildas are ‘wasting time’ as coach search drags on and on

They’d rather be planning for the future and a home Asian Cup. But all Caitlin Foord and her Matildas teammates can do is their best.

Sport

59 h. ago Players fear Matildas are ‘wasting time’ as coach search drags on

They’d rather be planning for the future and a home Asian Cup, but all Caitlin Foord and her Matildas teammates can do is their best.

Sport

60 h. ago Penguins, seals and polar bears: the tiny islands caught up in Trump’s tariffs.

They’re uninhabited and are home to thousands of penguins and seals. But Donald Trump reckons they should be slapped with a 10 per cent tariff.

Politics

61 h. ago Five simple but impressive brunch dishes to whip up this weekend

From Turkish-style eggs to legendary ricotta hotcakes, it’s easier than you may think to create your own cafe experience at home.

Politics

69 h. ago Musk’s time at White House and DOGE ‘will end’ soon, Trump hints

The US president has been suggesting changes are coming, now his lieutenant’s big unsuccessful gamble in Wisconsin on Wednesday has sent tongues wagging.

Politics

69 h. ago ‘Disaster on every metric’: Tesla sales tumble amid Elon Musk backlash

Tesla shares tumbled before turning positive on a report that Musk is eyeing an exit from the White House.

Politics