41 h. ago Australia should be able to tell our friends when we disagree with their actions

A dictator may have been removed in Venezuela, but international law was broken in the process. The federal government’s mild response is disappointing.

Politics

42 h. ago Travelling to America? Here’s how to protect your privacy in phone searches

US Customs and Border Protection agents have broad authority to look through travellers’ phones, laptops and other electronic devices. Here’s what you need to know.

Politics

42 h. ago How Vance brokered truce between Trump and Musk after simmering feud turned into war

When the bromance between the US president and his first buddy fell apart in spectacular fashion, JD Vance saw an even greater threat – and picked up the phone.

Politics

52 h. ago The King’s School headmaster takes legal action after being dismissed

Tony George is alleged to have clipped the back of a student’s head during a lecture.

Events

59 h. ago Beloved Mornington ice creamery opens second outpost in Black Rock

Okay Lucy is scooping flavours like raspberry meringue just a short walk from Half Moon Bay.

Politics

62 h. ago The contenders to take over from Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

The Premier League club announced on Monday that Amorim’s reign was over. The search for his full-time replacement is under way.

Politics

68 h. ago United Nations condemns US action as Maduro appears in New York court

The United Nations said on Monday it was “deeply concerned” that the US had not respected the rule of international law. 

Events

3 d. ago No medicine, no power, and $4.50 a month: The daily misery of Maduro’s Venezuela

When news of the president’s capture pinged on Fabiola Campbell’s phone in Australia at the weekend, she was overcome by a wave of relief.

Politics

4 d. ago The biggest barbecue mistakes people make, according to Adam Liaw

From how long to preheat your barbie to what to ignore on social media when it comes to cleaning methods.

Politics

5 d. ago Why law student Lucy replaced her iPhone with a Barbie flip phone

The popularity of so-called “dumb phones” is climbing, particularly among younger Australians looking for a social media break.

Society

5 d. ago Have more sex and replace your stove: The simple, everyday ways to reduce cancer risk, according to doctors

Eating fibre, replacing gas stoves and regular ejaculation are just some of the ways cancer experts are reducing their risk of developing the potentially deadly disease.

Science

8 d. ago I don’t want you to like me for my morality: comic Gianmarco Soresi

The musical theatre student-turned-stand-up understands that the line between skewering the sacred and being plain mean is a wobbly one.

Politics

8 d. ago Airlines investigate why passengers put lives at risk for their bags

Mobile phone footage from recent evacuations has shown that people are increasingly pausing to recover their belongings from overhead lockers before evacuating a stricken aircraft.

Events

9 d. ago West Coast investigating after player allegedly involved in street fight

An altercation between three men, including a shirtless Brockman, was filmed on a mobile phone, with one of the men suffering a broken jaw in the fight. 

Events

1 week ago ‘This one’s going to sting’: The blunt phone call from cricket boss to the MCC amid Boxing Day disaster

The inside story of a two-day Test match, the commercial fiasco that followed, and the curator at the centre of it.

Politics

1 week ago Millions of people should be saving hundreds of dollars on power bills

The consumer watchdog has a cheery holiday message for households grappling with sky-high electricity bills – all it requires is a single phone call.

Economics

1 week ago Boxing Day Test LIVE: Big selection clue as crowds flock to the MCG for Boxing Day Test showdown

Australia won’t attempt to replace injured Nathan Lyon with another spin bowler for the fourth Ashes Test against England and will go into Friday’s start of the match with a 12-man, pace-heavy squad. Follow the action LIVE.

Politics

1 week ago The King has some Christmas advice for you: Turn off your phone

In his annual Christmas message, Charles pushed for a “digital detox”, urging people to slow down the pace of modern life to “quieten our minds” and connect with family, friends and neighbours.

Politics

2 w. ago Albanese to take gun law campaign bush as Nationals pushback exposes rural divide

The political landscape has shifted significantly since the Nationals gave crucial support to John Howard’s post-Port Arthur gun reforms.

Politics

2 w. ago PM announces special honours list for Bondi heroes, Israeli president to visit Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke over the phone on Tuesday, with the governor-general to prepare a formal invitation for the leader to visit Australia.

Politics