72 m. ago Northern Beaches Hospital failing the community, audit finds

A scathing audit released on Thursday puts pressure on the Minns government to strike a deal with Healthscope to return the hospital to public hands.

Politics

6 h. ago Corporate watchdog launches investigation into billionaire Richard White’s share trading

The corporate regulator has already examined current and former directors at the logistics software giant as it probes disclosures made about share trading.

Events

6 h. ago Standing in queues can be annoying. This is how I’ve learned to embrace it

There is no greater proof that you’ve found your tribe than lining up in an orderly fashion to reach a common goal.

Politics

13 h. ago How ‘Australia’s worst school’ transformed after public low point

Two determined principals dramatically turned around the culture of a school where student and educators’ physical and mental health, plus academic records, had been plummeting.

Politics

17 h. ago Waller duo head to Albury hoping to seal invites to Big Dance

Sydney’s premier trainer will have Matusalem and Medatsu starting from wide barriers when they contest the Albury Gold Cup (2000m).

Politics

17 h. ago Teachers bitten, pushed down stairs: How ‘Australia’s worst school’ transformed after public low point

Two determined principals dramatically turned around the culture of a school where student and educators’ physical and mental health, plus academic records, had been plummeting.

Society

19 h. ago From a gothic ghost story to a titillating memoir: eight new books

Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction releases

Politics

22 h. ago ‘It hasn’t felt like this’: Why Queensland’s AFL takeover has only just begun

The Brisbane Lions’ Eric Hipwood and Suns forward Ben King are leading a resurgence that has put Queensland’s two teams at the top of the ladder.

Politics

27 h. ago Husband charged with murder after body found in suspicious house fire

The 45-year-old man was also charged with arson after the body was found at the scene of a house fire west of Brisbane on Tuesday.

Events

28 h. ago Princess Isabella stuns in black ball gown as she arrives at her 18th birthday celebration

Princess Isabella stuns in black ball gown as she arrives at her 18th birthday celebration at The Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen.

Politics

40 h. ago In five years, Zeke has never had a classroom inside his school’s building

Parramatta East Public School, like many in the region, has been over its student cap for years, but now new funding will bring its classes out of demountables.

Politics

43 h. ago ‘A bit of dog in me’: How a 168cm baller from Ballarat made it big in America

Georgia Amoore grew up in Ballarat playing football, cricket, netball and taekwondo before choosing basketball, and has now become Australia’s highest WNBA draft pick since Liz Cambage 14 years ago.

Politics

48 h. ago Spending super on housing could ruin your retirement. Here’s a better idea

While the positives of dipping into super to own a home include shielding people from rent volatility and building equity, the risks are significant.

Economics

50 h. ago Dead woman identified, husband in custody after suspicious house fire

A 45-year-old man is being questioned by police after his wife’s body was found at the scene of a suspicious house fire west of Brisbane on Tuesday.

Events

50 h. ago Man charged with murder after wife found dead in suspicious house fire

The 45-year-old man was also charged with arson after his wife’s body was found at the scene of a house fire west of Brisbane on Tuesday.

Events

54 h. ago Brisbane suburbs where 5G struggles – and why your reception bars can’t be trusted

There are dozens of pockets across the city where people have frequent mobile service failure and calls dropping out – and the bars on their phones could be lying to them. Here’s why.

Politics

54 h. ago Three Things I Love: ‘FIFO’ model reveals her favourite parts of Perth

Her day job involves frequent-flying – to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. But she’s got strong reasons to stay living in the west, and she shares them here.

Politics

65 h. ago PM brushes off Plibersek question as MPs jostle for seat at cabinet table

Plibersek has made fun of her awkward greeting with the prime minister at Labor’s campaign launch on Sunday, saying she “should’ve done an elbow bump” instead.

Politics

66 h. ago Woman killed, 10 people rushed to hospital after horror crash

A woman is dead and three men are fighting for their lives as police investigate the tragedy on a Brisbane road.

Events

67 h. ago Inside the yard where Sydney’s bendy buses are being put back together again

Moving the doors on 83 buses found to have cracks is critical to easing chronic delays for commuters on the northern beaches and north shore.

Politics