3 h. ago ‘I used to be embarrassed dining alone, now it’s my Friday night ritual’

More women are eating out alone as a self-care routine − one where they’ve got nothing to prove and no one interrupts their bite of steak.

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Not a time for silence’: More than 30 authors quit Bendigo Writers Festival

The festival is due to start this weekend but the opening night gala and the closing event have been cancelled along with a number of other sessions.

Culture

7 h. ago Beaches metro, negative gearing crackdown: The surprising policies backed by NSW Young Libs

Abolishing negative gearing and building a northern beaches metro are all on the agenda at the NSW Young Liberals’ gathering.

Events

9 h. ago In a midweek pasta rut? These 10 simple new recipes will help make life zing again

When you can’t face yet another night of tuna pasta or bolognese on the couch, these versatile new recipes make a more exciting yet affordable alternative.

Politics

10 h. ago AFLW round one update: Why this was the most interesting Thursday night game in months

Welcome to our AFLW blog for round one. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round. Carlton won the season-opener beating Collingwood.

Sport

14 h. ago The premium Perth postcode with a higher crime rate than one of the city’s poorest suburbs

Which suburbs have the worst crime statistics, Perth’s golden triangle, or the KGB - Koondoola, Girrawheen and Balga? New data from WA Police hides some surprises.

Events

23 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips for round 23: Dons to unveil 15th debutant; Lion Doedee out injured

All the ins and outs for AFL round 23. Essendon, who confront St Kilda on Friday night, have named a 15th debutant for season 2025.

Sport

23 h. ago Trent Robinson loves Spencer Leniu’s aggression and intensity. But does he go too far?

The Sydney Roosters coach wants the firebrand forward to continue his demolition-derby approach, saying it is “good for our game”.

Politics

23 h. ago Don’t jump the gun. Paddington’s Victoria Barracks must not be converted for housing

In-filling the Barracks with affordable housing will not solve Sydney’s housing crisis, but it will destroy a part of our heritage.

Politics

24 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips for round 23: Essendon to unveil 15th debutant

All the ins and outs for AFL round 23. Essendon, who confront St Kilda on Friday night, have named a 15th debutant for season 2025.

Sport

33 h. ago Truck and train collision at level crossing causes major traffic delays

A truck and train have collided at a level crossing in Runcorn, in Brisbane's south. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Beenleigh and Bonemill Road just after 7am, and though the train has been cleared from the area, major traffic diversions remain in place. No injuries have been reported.

Transport

37 h. ago Growing up is the real nightmare in Pete Davidson’s schlocky horror show

The former Saturday Night Live star plays a graffiti artist sentenced to community service in a retirement village.

Events

38 h. ago What’s it like to have a son who does MMA? Ask our deputy PM

On the night of this year’s federal election, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles had a very different fight on his mind.

Politics

46 h. ago The curious case of the disappearing Queensland Health appointee

Health Minister Tim Nicholls has refused to reveal why job ads for chief health officer have reappeared when the role had already been filled.

Politics

48 h. ago ‘Not just Carlton and Collingwood’: Why this game of footy made fans weep in the stands

As AFLW season 10 kicks off, two foundation players recall the night that changed the game.

Sport

49 h. ago ‘The US severely undermined peace’: China says it ‘drove away’ US warship in South China Sea

The incident comes days after two Chinese ships collided while chasing a Philippine vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.

Events

55 h. ago Wallabies drop major surprise as O’Connor to play No.10 against Springboks

James O’Connor hasn’t played a Test in nearly three years but is poised to face the world champion Springboks this week.

Politics

56 h. ago Richmond bike lanes to shrink after controversial parking plan approved

Five years after removing car parks to install protected bike lanes, Yarra council has voted to downgrade the lanes and reintroduce parking.

Politics

2 d. ago Athena was five months’ pregnant when she was killed. Her mum is mourning the life she always wanted

Athena Georgopoulos and her partner have been identified as the couple found dead at Mount Waverley on Monday night.

Events

2 d. ago Athena was five months pregnant when she was killed. She never got to live the life she always wanted

Athena Georgopoulos and her partner Andrew Gunn have been identified as the couple found dead in Mount Waverley on Monday night.

Events