News review
Jelena just needed people to believe in her. She was lucky enough to find three
The star player-turned-commentator says she is “extra proud” of what she has achieved after her tennis career.
- by Jordan Baker
Latest
Who will be the next pope?
The release of the film Conclave has once again thrown the spotlight on one of the most arcane, storied and secretive events in human history: the election of a new pope.
- by Rob Harris
Trudeau, Biden and Ardern are done. What’s eating the global left?
Australia may be an island, but it is not immune to the systemic forces sweeping across global politics.
- by Matthew Knott
Analysis
US politics
Term-limited and immune from accountability, Trump’s power is unprecedented
If Trump dismantles American democracy, Australia must answer a tough question.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Scientists slam brakes on research that could lead to the perfect bioweapon
Potentially catastrophic risks to life as we know it have prompted dozens of eminent scientists to hit the brakes on their research.
- by Angus Dalton
What stands in the way of high-speed rail between Sydney and Newcastle
Aside from the colossal cost, ambitious plans for the first stage of Australia’s high-speed rail line face a long list of obstacles.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
‘They were picking on a kid … gutless’: The ultra-competitive woman behind our greatest sporting team
England were sledging a young Meg Lanning. The teammate who stepped in is now coaching Australia in a historic Ashes series.
- by Peter Hanlon
‘We got laughed at’: Legends lament the damage done by Raygun in 2024
Some of the pioneers of New York’s breaking scene are disappointed by the opportunities lost at Paris.
- by Jonathan Abrams
‘Oh my god, Oprah is so excited!’ The unexpected Oscars win that changed Tim’s life
Sydney designer Tim Chappel’s family was once disappointed with his career choice. Not any more.
- by Garry Maddox
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Miriam wanted to be a pro golfer. Instead, she’s an executive on a $26,000 salary
The Big Cheese of the Salvation Army is radically counter-cultural.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Wendy learnt to sail from a kids’ book. Now she’s taking on a notorious stretch of water for the 17th time
Skipper Wendy Tuck has sailed around the world, but never takes the Bass Strait for granted.
- by Tim Barlass
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