2 h. ago Etihad finally brings its Airbus A350 to Australia for first time

It’s taken six years, but Etihad will finally bring its A350 – and its sumptuous business class suites – to Australia.

Sport

8 h. ago As the US falters, regional ties are well worth strengthening

For years, we have been safe because we had this hairy-chested friend, even if not in our own neighbourhood, that others were threatened by.

Politics

18 h. ago On track: The train line winning prizes and transforming Perth

The Morley-Ellenbrook line’s domination of this year’s WA Architecture Awards acknowledges how rail is reshaping our city.

Politics

21 h. ago Should you boycott the US? The 20 biggest questions in travel right now

We posed 20 of the most pressing questions that should be on travellers’ minds to a group of experts across a range of categories. Here’s what they had to say.

Politics

21 h. ago The taboo question: At what point does America become unworthy as our ally?

It’s the age of pragmatic politics – too often unburdened by morality – but do we need to question the “shared values” of the alliance.

Politics

29 h. ago Curnow expects to play Roos despite calf scare; Petracca’s missed mark dismissed as a one

The Blues have almost got their win-loss record back to parity, but Charlie Curnow’s sore calf looms as a serious concern, while a missed mark by Christian Petracca captured the attention of TV commentators.

Events

33 h. ago New Anzac metro station opened up for ‘trainspotter’s block party’

Thousands partied underground at the new Anzac Station for RISING, mixing trainspotting with tunes from Briggs ahead of the new Metro Tunnel’s opening.

Society

34 h. ago ‘At what point do we stop picking him’: Axe hovers over Labuschagne but fellow opener safe for Ashes

Australian coach Andrew McDonald reveals the selection fallout from Australia’s failed world Test championship tilt.

Politics

36 h. ago ‘Play at the MCG most weeks’: Clarko envious of Collingwood’s fixture ‘gifts’

North sold two “home” games to Bunbury, adding to their travel load. The Pies play 14 of their 23 games at the ’G.

Politics

45 h. ago How Payne Haas helped end Laurie Daley’s first spell in charge of NSW

Payne Haas once helped the Queensland Maroons prepare for an Origin game by playing the role of Andrew Fifita in training. He wishes he never had.

Politics

58 h. ago ‘I’ve got that dog in me, bra’: Why Luai’s inclusion is a big win for Blues

Jarome Luai was impossible to miss at his comeback training session with NSW – and Mitchell Moses’ replacement will bring a new dimension to Laurie Daley’s side.

Politics

58 h. ago ‘Cheaper fares for fans’: Supporters could fly with players on ‘NRL Air’

The NRL is carrying out a cost analysis of buying its own private jet by the end of this year to ease the travel burden on players and fans when the Perth and PNG franchises join the competition.

Sport

69 h. ago What’s the alternative? The many AUKUS questions the PM must answer

With news the United States is reviewing AUKUS, fundamental questions – both old and new – have surfaced about the merits of the $368 billion submarine deal. The Albanese government must confront them.

Politics

3 d. ago Cummings backs Golden Mile to challenge for farewell Godolphin group 1

James Cummings looks to have his last chance at a farewell group 1 win as Godolphin’s head trainer this weekend, and he’s looking to Golden Mile to deliver.

Politics

3 d. ago End to train chaos in sight as workers ordered to vote on wage deal

The government and rail unions reached an in-principle agreement, but one union tried to block a vote. A decision on Friday cleared the path for it to go ahead.

Society

3 d. ago ‘I probably should have’: Manning makes admission to ICAC inquiry over friendship

Anthony Manning went through lengthy questioning about his friendship with a consultant whose company earned more than $3 million between 2018 and 2022.

Events

3 d. ago ‘I’m not sure how many fans are watching’: Test final Amazon deal questioned by players’ boss

Paul Marsh believes cricket must fight harder against the football codes in the war for relevance in Australia, fearing that the national sport is only truly visible for around two months of the year

Sport

3 d. ago I don’t know what this show was, but it was the most fun I’ve had in ages

Are Pete and Bas actors? An elaborate bit of performance art? And does getting answers to these questions really, actually matter?

Politics

3 d. ago Your questions: Is it safe to travel on Paris’ trains from the airport?

Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport into central Paris is fast and generally safe, but take a few precautions.

Transport

3 d. ago Why James Cummings picked Hong Kong over ‘bricks and mortar’ of Leilani Lodge

Trainer had to weigh his family’s legacy stables at Randwick against the security of an invitation from the prestigious Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Politics