19 h. ago The mother of all preliminary finals takes centre stage, with Pies the support act

It is rare for the leviathan Collingwood Football Club, the club that draws eyeballs and attention like no other, to be overshadowed in a weekend of preliminary finals. It will be this time.

Politics

22 h. ago ‘Break that grip’: Trump demands NATO countries stop buying Russian oil

Trump said on Saturday he wanted to see tariffs of 50 to 100 per cent on China in order to “break” its support for Russia.

Politics

22 h. ago ‘Break that grip’: Trump demands NATO targets China over Ukraine war

Trump said on Saturday he wanted to see tariffs of 50 to 100 per cent on China in order to “break” its support for Russia.

Events

23 h. ago The jungle kings are shaken but still standing. The Pies will find them hard to bring down

The injury-hit Lions may not be in full health, but their game remains strong enough to worry Collingwood coach Craig McRae heading into another blockbuster MCG final between two of the competition’s powerhouses.

Politics

29 h. ago Surfers return to the water a week after northern beaches shark attack

Friends and family of Mercury Psillakis, 57, gathered at Dee Why beach on Saturday.

Events

38 h. ago ‘I’d feel like I couldn’t survive’: For these Sydneysiders, having a garden is a primal need

Finding somewhere to garden is increasingly hard for older Australians, yet the emotional and physical benefits are significant. And it is a green way to fight loneliness.

Events

39 h. ago Former health minister Greg Hunt an adviser to Exclusive Brethren

Seven months after Hunt quit parliament in 2022, the former minister joined a company called Connected Global Pty Ltd as a special board adviser.

Politics

60 h. ago Mother’s emotional outburst at court over accused Sydney daycare paedophile

The mother-of-two whose young children came into contact with the childcare worker has spoken about her disgust, shock and fear.

Events

60 h. ago Parents of seriously injured jockey release emotional update after spinal surgery

The parents of apprentice hoop Tom Prebble say it’s too soon to know what the outcome will be after spinal surgery.

Events

66 h. ago Childcare executive told worried parents to stop being emotional in wake of sex abuse charges

Affinity Education’s chief operating officer was forced to apologise to parents whose children attended a centre where alleged paedophile Joshua Brown worked.

Society

67 h. ago The organs you can live without: What happens when parts of you are removed?

Whether it’s through illness, injury or donation, thousands of Australians sacrifice an organ every year, but what does it mean for your long-term health?

Politics

3 d. ago Scott sorry for outburst at AFL employee, Smith apologises to photographer

Bailey Smith sent a text message saying sorry to a News Corp photographer after he verbally abused her at an open training session, while Chris Scott has also been forced in an apology.

Politics

3 d. ago Smith apologises to photographer; Former umpire in court over Brownlow betting probe

Bailey Smith sent a text message apologising to News Corp photographer after he verbally abused her at an open training session on Wednesday. Meanwhile, former AFL umpire Michael Pell has faced court.

Events

3 d. ago Premier under fire over Big Build corruption as calls for royal commission grow

Premier Jacinta Allan has rebuffed suggestions she misled Victorians over her knowledge of damaging corruption allegations.

Events

3 d. ago Ley to promote Right faction MPs to placate Price supporters

After the firebrand senator was dumped from the opposition front bench, key figures have fallen in line to support their leader’s decision.

Politics

3 d. ago Ley set to promote MPs from right to placate Price supporters

After the firebrand senator was dumped from the opposition frontbench, key figures have fallen in line to support their leader’s decision.

Politics

3 d. ago The death stare is back, but there’s one sign Julie Bishop is feeling the heat

“I feel very emotional,” Bishop said, as she stared down a room of reporters on Thursday. She did not look it.

Events

3 d. ago Smith apologises to photographer; Bombers players will have major say on Merrett captaincy; Former umpire appears in court

Essendon chief Craig Vozzo has refused to guarantee Zach Merrett will remain as captain if he stays at the club, Jeremy Howe has a positive update for Pies fans, and former AFL umpire Michael Pell has faced court.

Events

3 d. ago Sydney Water ‘did not adequately test’ before claiming city’s catchment had no toxic hotspots

A parliamentary inquiry established after our reporting urges regular water and blood tests where elevated levels of the toxic chemicals have been found.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Emotions are high’: Essendon CEO won’t guarantee captaincy for Merrett; Howe expects to play in preliminary final

Essendon chief Craig Vozzo has refused to guarantee Zach Merrett will remain as captain if he stays at the club, while Jeremy Howe has a positive update for Pies fans.

Politics