23 m. ago This week was supposed to be a triumph for Wells. Instead, it is a trial

While the polls are still terrible for the Coalition, the developing furore over Sport and Communication Minister Anika Wells’ use of expenses is a reminder of how quickly politics can change gears.

Politics

3 h. ago Less than a third of parents will enforce social media ban, new poll finds

Nearly 70 per cent of voters back the world-leading policy, but most are sceptical it can even work.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘National pride’: Albanese hails teen social ban, but parents may not force kids to follow the law

Nearly 70 per cent of voters back the world-leading policy, which is set to take full effect on Wednesday.

Society

18 h. ago Coalition vote crashes to record low, One Nation surges amid housing anger: poll

Exclusive polling shows support for Pauline Hanson’s party has risen to a record high as fears over the housing market and infrastructure fuel frustration over immigration.

Events

40 h. ago Relentless Starc turns Gabba into England’s Ashes Death Star

So thoroughly did the left-hander torment Ben Stokes and his team that Australia’s innings lingered for more than half the day. England had been taken to the Starc side.

Events

55 h. ago ‘Horribly, sexually violent’: How Australia’s women leaders deal with rising abuse

Women across the political spectrum are calling out the harassment that spreads online and spills into real life.

Politics

64 h. ago This simple urine test could change the lives of thousands of women like Marnie

The diagnosis time for endometriosis, one of the most common diseases among women, could be cut from years to weeks with a revolutionary new test.

Politics

2 d. ago ‘It’s an absolute joke’: Australia’s three overs in 18 minutes that have cricket greats fuming

The painfully slow over rates at the Gabba have angered fans and left the home team facing heavy fines and the loss of world Test championship points.

Politics

3 d. ago The numbers behind Mitchell Starc’s stunning first over Test record

The left-arm quick’s opening-over magic has become one of cricket’s great modern feats.

Politics

3 d. ago When ‘harmless jokes’ aren’t harmless: What it will take to change the story on domestic violence

It doesn’t matter that “it’s not all men”. It’s enough men. Enough to stop women doing things they love. Enough to change how women act and where they go.

Events

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 As it happened: House Democrats release new footage of Jeffrey Epstein’s private island; Fate of ISIS brides left to US military

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

Politics

3 d. ago Urgent repairs leave commuters stranded in Sydney tunnel for hours

Emergency roadworks have left commuters stuck inside a major Sydney tunnel for more than three hours, causing significant delays.

Politics

4 d. ago Australia news LIVE: House Democrats release new footage of Jeffrey Epstein’s private island; Fate of ISIS brides left to US military

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

Politics

4 d. ago Australia leaves the fate of its ISIS brides to the American army

Documents released in Senate estimates show the 37 Australian women and children could be extracted from Syria by the US military with one simple move by Australia.

Events

4 d. ago Australia leaves the fate of its IS brides to the American army

Documents released in Senate estimates show the 37 Australian women and children could be extracted from Syria by the US military with one simple move by Australia.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘It must have a chrome bumper’: The women who bond over classic cars

Local female auto enthusiasts feature in a 2026 calendar and a new exhibition at the State Library of Queensland.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘I hate them all’: Insurance staff denigrated home owners who had lost everything

Hundreds of Victorian families were left out of pocket with unfinished homes when builders collapsed in 2023. Insurance staff at a government agency privately denigrated them with profanities.

Politics

4 d. ago The optics on these $94,000 flights are terrible, but the timing is even worse

It’s the simple scandals – the ones voters can explain to each other in a supermarket queue – that bring ministers undone.

Politics