23 h. ago They made a movie about my prison nightmare. I watched it through my fingers

As Richard Roxburgh stars as me in a feature film, I confront a disturbing reality: more journalists are behind bars today than when I was incarcerated in Egypt more than a decade ago.

Events

28 h. ago The Sex Pistols return to Melbourne in a tour Johnny Rotten describes as ‘karaoke’

The band is (somewhat) back together for the first time in two decades – but what is a Sex Pistols gig like without John Lyndon, aka Johnny Rotten?

Events

59 h. ago The Eagles threw Oscar Allen to the wolves: The story behind Hawthorn’s raid

West Coast’s culture is not toxic – the club dealt with its worst issues almost two decades ago – but it’s hardly strong and supportive, either, and Sam Mitchell can’t be the only coach who smelt blood.

Politics

59 h. ago ‘Honey, we’re not doing it for you’: Rhoda Roberts on the welcome

The artist and festival director on the link between songlines and welcomes to Country – and the tragic reason why she hasn’t celebrated her birthday for years.

Politics

3 d. ago Trumpet of Patriots ad shown 10 million times before Google removal

The ad featured a segment from a two-decade-old documentary which claimed to expose “the truth about climate change”.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘He’s grown up’: Bennett backs Mitchell to keep cool against Roosters

Latrell Mitchell returns in the centres for South Sydney on Friday night, and his coach has good reason to be confident he won’t lose his head against his former club.

Politics

4 d. ago Five simple but impressive brunch dishes to whip up this weekend

From Turkish-style eggs to legendary ricotta hotcakes, it’s easier than you may think to create your own cafe experience at home.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘This call came to me for a reason’: The intensely private designer taking on a challenge for life

The latest Witchery White Shirt Campaign was inspired by the very personal impacts of cancer on Margie Woods.

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5 d. ago Witchery’s new collaboration pushes a shy designer into the spotlight

The latest Witchery White Shirt Campaign was inspired by the very personal impacts of cancer on Margie Woods.

Politics

6 d. ago Think investing is like gambling? You’re dead wrong. Here’s why.

Decrying investing as “gambling” is a simplified view that ignores the financial risks we must evaluate over the course of our lives.

Events

6 d. ago Feeling stressed? Try these voice exercises to calm your nerves

Teach yourself to let go of stress and feel less anxious through simple voice exercises that you can do every day.

Politics

6 d. ago Stadium cost blowouts threaten Devil plans; Tigers appeal Mansell ban; Cripps using psychology degree

More concerns are emerging about the planned AFL stadium in Hobart. Richmond’s Rhyan Mansell is heading to the tribunal, and pressure continues to mount on Carlton.

Events

7 d. ago The surprising reason this neighbourhood opposes a new development

Inner West residents are pushing back against the state’s largest ever build-to-rent development – because they want more affordable housing on the site.

Politics

7 d. ago More people are driving into the CBD – and parking fines are up

Changes to parking in the City of Melbourne aimed at simplifying the experience enabled the council to rake in an additional $5 million in parking fines last year.

Politics

9 d. ago Watch your step: Campaign disasters Albanese and Dutton must not repeat

The number one rule for political leaders on the campaign trail is simple: never take a backward step. You never know what you’ll step into.

Politics

9 d. ago Cowardly politics is robbing our children blind. It’s time to be brave

Whoever wins the May 3 federal election, this is their challenge: dare to end decades of intergenerational theft.

Events

9 d. ago Hey bloomer: The simple things we use to celebrate life’s big moments

A new exhibition celebrates the role of the flower in art – and what it reveals about the human condition.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘Not NRL standard’: Roosters stunned after Titans break nine

The Gold Coast Titans hadn’t beaten the Roosters in almost a decade, before they stunned with a fiery second half performance at Allianz Stadium.

Politics

9 d. ago Murder charge after woman remains hidden in wall for 12 years

A 61-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of Tanya Lee Glover, whose wrapped remains lay hidden in the basement of a Brisbane unit complex for more than a decade after she was allegedly killed.

Events

1 week ago Australian aths boss Jane Flemming backs DNA testing for female athletes

Noting her own experiences and those of athletes decades before her, Flemming says the issues of gender in female sport might be complex, but they are not new.

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