7 h. ago Rapist under ‘supervision’ in community attacked woman during violent crime spree

The man is among sex offenders who have committed violent crimes while on supervision orders but whose cases have been hidden from the public and protected by legislation.

Events

55 h. ago How the world’s most expensive stadium will be turned into a swimming pool

SoFi was built at a cost widely reported as US$5.5 billion – without a cent of public money. That’s eight times the mooted cost of the contentious Hobart Stadium that will house the AFL’s 19th team.

Politics

55 h. ago Keeping secrets: How Victoria has fallen behind other states on integrity

They’re the reports gathering dust as the state focuses on crime, housing and health. But Victoria’s integrity system no longer looks fit for purpose.

Politics

69 h. ago It’s your own fault you are losing, Abbott tells world’s conservatives

The former prime minister also met privately with US Vice President J.D. Vance during his trip to Washington.

Politics

3 d. ago Sydney’s three metro rail projects blow out by more than $6 billion

The blowout in the cost of the projects comes amid disputes with contractors, skyrocketing construction expenses and design and scope changes.

Economics

3 d. ago Wells attended friend’s birthday party during $3600 taxpayer funded trip

The minister attended the event celebrating a Labor figure while taking part in official business in June.

Economics

3 d. ago Wells attended friend’s birthday party during $3600 taxpayer

The minister attended the event celebrating a Labor figure while taking part in official business in June.

Economics

3 d. ago This overgrown block of land will soon be an indoor snow resort. The price keeps going up

The developer behind Winter Sports World has celebrated a new partnership but it’s been marred by delays and a cost increase.

Politics

3 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

3 d. ago Lyon ‘absolutely filthy’ on stunning call to drop him from Gabba Test

Nathan Lyon’s fate was sealed after a final pitch inspection less than 90 minutes before the toss when Steve Smith and selectors bit the bullet to leave him out.

Politics

3 d. ago Inside the selection stunner that cost Lyon his spot, and why Cummins was left out

Nathan Lyon’s fate was sealed after a final pitch inspection less than 90 minutes before the toss when stand-in captain Steve Smith and selectors bit the bullet to leave him out.

Politics

3 d. ago Labor claims Wells broke no rules with $100,000 New York flight bill

Parliamentary travel rules say ministers must achieve value for money when going on international trips. The government said on Thursday no rules were broken.

Economics

4 d. ago Lucy Freyer moved to New York at 17. This sitcom has made the Aussie a star

After 11 years plugging away at her craft, the former Sydneysider has finally cracked the big(gish) time with a popular show on Disney+.

Politics

4 d. ago Wells’ Big Apple trip suggests something beginning to rot at the core

A ministerial trip to sell Australia’s teen social media ban in the US raises questions about government integrity.

Politics

4 d. ago Minister refuses to explain $100,000 New York flights to spruik social media ban

Taxpayers footed almost $100,000 for flights and $70,000 for an event during Communications Minister Anika Wells’ trip to New York in the days after the Optus outage.

Politics

5 d. ago Future Fund under fire for business class hotel research trip and Disneyland visit

Future Fund chief executive Raphael Arndt sent his executive assistant on two business class trips overseas to inspect hotel rooms and venues for a boardroom meeting.

Events

5 d. ago Team orders: the mistakes that could cost McLaren the championship

From friendly fire in Canada to a positional switch in Italy, here are the times ‘papaya rules’ have cost McLaren this season.

Sport

5 d. ago Minister’s New York dash to spruik social media ban cost more than $100,000

Taxpayers footed the more than $100,000 travel bill for Communications Minister Anika Wells’ trip to New York in the wake of the Optus outage.

Politics

5 d. ago Boardroom dramas could cost the Tigers their star duo. Fans should be marching in the streets

This week’s boardroom bloodletting has potentially jeopardised two key contractual developments. Wests Tigers fans should turn out in force for a protest at Pratten Park next weekend.

Politics

5 d. ago Tokyo, New York Perth? ‘Contemporary businesses need helipads’, Rinehart argues in council submission

Gina Rinehart’s representatives argue a helicopter is essential for Hancock Prospecting’s business and that Perth’s status as a “global city” came with “contemporary needs for globally connected businesses”. 

Events