23 h. ago Silver lining: Why this was the defeat Gout Gout didn’t know he needed

There are several good reasons the young sprint sensation’s second place behind Lachie Kennedy at the Maurie Plant Meet wasn’t the tragedy it might have seemed.

Politics

23 h. ago Trump wants to close off America. If he succeeds, the global consequences will be catastrophic

Under Donald Trump, the country that created the global free market is bringing it to an end, not soberly but vengefully. The entire episode would be comically clownish if it weren’t so serious.

Politics

23 h. ago Qantas’ Project Sunrise could take passengers over the Arctic

The extraordinary range of the Airbus A350-1000 ULR – for ‘ultra-long range’ – will give Qantas passengers the ability to skip time-consuming stops and fly direct from Australia to any point on the globe.

Politics

23 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

23 h. ago When a country’s trains are this good, why would you rent a car?

Spain has one of the best rail networks in Europe: ditch the rental car and enjoy a hassle-free holiday.

Society

33 h. ago The world No.12 switched to Australia after a secret meeting with Craig Tiley. In her homeland, some call her a ‘traitor’

Daria Kasatkina’s shock switch to Australia gained momentum in a secret catch-up with the Tennis Australia boss at this year’s Australian Open.

Politics

36 h. ago Trump ousts national security boss after meeting with conspiracy theorist

A US official said Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and outside adviser to President Donald Trump, called for Timothy Haugh’s removal during an extraordinary meeting in the Oval Office.

Politics

37 h. ago ‘Storm in a teacup’: Sicily backs Allen’s meeting with Mitchell, says he would do the same

Hawthorn captain James Sicily says it would be bad business for a player not to test their value on the market, and expects the Hawks will experience it from the other side at some point.

Events

38 h. ago Tony Mokbel walks free from custody for first time in 18 years

The drug kingpin will wear an ankle bracelet, report to police daily and be subject of a curfew after three Court of Appeal justices released him on bail.

Politics

38 h. ago Drug kingpin to fugitive to free man: Mokbel walks after 18 years behind bars

The drug kingpin will wear an ankle bracelet, report to police daily and be subject to a curfew after three Court of Appeal judges released him on bail.

Politics

38 h. ago ‘You cannot annex another country’: Danish PM makes direct appeal to US after Rubio meeting

Mette Frederiksen was addressing the media in Greenland with the territory’s incoming leader when she suddenly switched to speaking in English.

Politics

42 h. ago Trump pointed the finger at a country where the average wage is $11 a day. The crowd laughed

“They made a fortune with the United States of America,” the US President declared, as he imposed tariffs on some of the world’s poorest countries, in a move that could open the door for China.

Politics

44 h. ago Trump says Europe is a ‘pathetic’ freeloader, ripping off the US. Rubio says there’s nothing to worry about

Donald Trump’s top diplomat is trying to ease security security fears in Europe, in the same week the US President hit the continent hard in trade war.

Politics

44 h. ago Trump fires six national security officials after meeting with conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer

During the 30-minute meeting, the far-right activist excoriated National Security Council officials in front of the president and their boss, Michael Waltz.

Politics

46 h. ago Talk of Trump leaving NATO is ‘hysteria and hyperbole’, Rubio tells Europe

On a reassuring mission, Trump’s most pro-Europe lieutenant says fears of a potential US withdrawal or scaling back protection are unwarranted.

Politics

57 h. ago Dogs forced to pay abuse victim millions; ‘Ashamed’ Allen apologises over Mitchell meeting; ‘Helpless’ Beveridge goes on the attack

The Bulldogs have lost a High Court appeal; Oscar Allen has spoken about his public meeting with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell; and Luke Beveridge has teed off at the AFL, saying there’s “total confusion” about tackling.

Events

57 h. ago Dogs forced to pay abuse victim millions; ‘Ashamed’ Allen apologises over Mitchell meeting

The Bulldogs have lost a High Court appeal; Oscar Allen has spoken about his public meeting with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell; and Luke Beveridge has teed off at the AFL, saying there’s “total confusion” about tackling.

Economics

59 h. ago How the Allen situation shows the AFL’s outrage machine is out of control

The reaction to West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen’s in-season meeting with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell and his wife Lyndall in Perth has bordered on embarrassing.

Politics

62 h. ago ‘Ashamed’ Allen apologises over Mitchell meeting; ‘Helpless’ Beveridge goes on the attack

Oscar Allen has spoken about his public meeting with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell, while the Western Bulldogs’ Luke Beveridge has teed off at the AFL, saying there’s “total confusion” about tackling.

Events

62 h. ago Oscar Allen admits his remorse following meeting with Hawks coach

West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen fronts the media after it was revealed he met with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell earlier in the week.

Politics