Miners’ blast to Treasurer: don’t waste our billions
Mining chiefs have accused Jim Chalmers of squandering surpluses they helped deliver and warned the budget will remain in deficit unless spending is reined in and fiscal discipline applied.
Arrogant Big Super opts out of decency
Thousands of Rest Super members wrongly slugged for insurance have been told they need to get in contact if they don’t want to keep paying the fees turned on by ‘accident’ months ago.
Follow the money: bombshell Bronwyn clue
Missing NSW mother Bronwyn Winfield’s sole parent pension was cut off just weeks after she disappeared, after her estranged husband applied for the money to be diverted to him instead | LISTEN
Found: rock legend’s ‘lost’ songs
People are strange, The Doors told us, but no stranger than the tale of Jim Morrison’s ‘lost’ songs. They turned up than in a cluttered timber home on a remote hill in the Tasmanian bush.
Dark heart of Gaza goes far deeper than West realised
As the freed Israeli hostages tell the world about their horror stories of their time in captivity, it’s clear there are few truly innocent civilians.
Silence on scandal leaves Uniting Church exposed
The Uniting Church is at risk of losing insurance cover for a ‘hornet’s nest’ of historical sexual abuse cases involving students at its elite Knox Grammar in Sydney, after a scathing court ruling on Friday.
The golden age for Jews is over
What caused the West’s decline, and where do we go from here? We put these questions to British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore.
Drugs, booze, rehab: Jacinta’s life-altering journey back from the abyss
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price beat drugs, depression and despair to change the course of a nation. But she’s not finished yet. Not even close.
Commentary
Trump’s Gaza gambit is brazen and naive
Donald Trump has shown the gulf between his position and Anthony Albanese’s, wedging Labor on Palestine. But his plan to ‘own’ Gaza won’t work.
Trump’s clever Gaza play may even help Middle East peace
The US President’s radical ‘Riviera’ idea may be just what’s needed to break the impasse.
Rethink energy transition or face economic disaster
The opportunities for a reset and a plan B should have been taken earlier. Instead, Labor doubled down as it presided over ever-increasing power prices.
Stay-home mums lose out in Labor’s ‘gender equality’
Current ‘family policy’ isn’t really about families, or even all women. It is about productivity. That is all.
Discover
The Kremlin’s enemy No.1: ‘Navalny was in real pain.’
One year after the death of Alexei Navalny in a Russian gulag, photographer Evgeny Feldman recounts an earlier attack on the leader of Russia’s democracy movement, when a caustic green liquid was used.
Jet-setting Craven bets big on Darwin
The talk of Darwin has been a stealthy visit by crypto billionaire Ed Craven who quietly touched down on Thursday on a mission to submit the paperwork for a coveted local bookmaker’s licence.
Where have all the big books gone?
The demise of reading has gone hand in hand with society’s demand for instant gratification.
Lattouf debacle reveals all that’s wrong with the ABC
You’d have to toss a coin to decide which has been the most crass and revelatory episode of the week: Bianca Censori at the Grammys or this shabby affair in Federal Court.
Albanese v Dutton: a tale of two dangerous expectations
Labor started this week with its best performance in months, but the PM is still looking like a loser trying to look like a winner while his rival battles the opposite problem.
The 10 steps Australia must take to avert a terror attack
Our idea of Australia as a peaceful and cohesive society would be transformed overnight. These changes should be made now … this afternoon.
‘Holy grail’ fish discovery comes with one big catch
The discovery of a rare, untapped, abundant and delicious food source off Australia’s southern coast is quickly shaping as an unsavoury battle.
‘Hunters and campers are coming for you’: how beer brand cracked open Australia’s national parks battle
An unwitting brewer has tapped into the increasingly bitter row between outdoor enthusiasts and national parks. The man at the centre of the storm reveals how the company blew a chance to avoid it.
‘I just couldn’t keep running from the truth’
It’s an iconic image of the Vietnam War – but who took it? After decades of silence, former AP picture editor Carl Robinson now says everything we know about this photograph and the man credited with taking it is a lie.
This dating expert wants you to follow your head, not just your heart
Dating coach and behavioural scientist Logan Ury built an empire on her no-nonsense pragmatic approach to finding true love. But isn’t it all a bit, un-romantic?
Listening for signs of life
This tiny swamp wallaby joey, rescued from its dead mother’s pouch, was brought to a wildlife vet who listened for a heartbeat with his stethoscope.
Caring for elderly parents, and your kids? Welcome to ‘Generation Sandwich’
With ageing parents and adult kids requiring support for longer many of us are finding ourselves aged 50 and being squeezed into caring for two generations of family.
Why don’t we embrace eccentrics in Australia anymore?
The recently departed, singular filmmaker David Lynch had the strength to be exactly himself. Parts of the world venerate independent thinkers like him but our nation is not one of them.
Hans Zimmer: ‘The best thing in the world is the dumb question’
Ahead of an Australian tour, the Oscar-winning film score composer reflects on the value of hanging out, why he loves people who say “yes”, and being bullied by celebrities into performing live. WATCH INTERVIEW
Appetite for disruption: Boy Swallows the AACTA awards
The critically adored Netflix adaptation of the Trent Dalton’s best-selling debut novel has dominated Australia’s film and television awards.
A decade in the making, Wafia stuns on melodically rich debut
Once based in Brisbane, this talented artist has issued a series of superlative singles from her new home in LA, and her long-awaited debut album offers a treasure trove of alt-pop delights.
Mahabharata’s tales as old as time at Perth Festival
A single theatrical show attempts to give voice to a sprawling ancient Hindu text about what it means to be human.
Virgin rules out ex-Qantas exec Jones as next CEO
Virgin Australia has sensationally moved to end speculation about the airline’s next chief executive, declaring ex-Qantas executive Paul Jones is not in the running.
Wind farm fury pitting mate against mate in the bush
Farmers are warning rural communities are being torn apart by the march of wind turbines across Australia’s paddocks.
Gupta’s woes spread to NSW as coal workers stood down
Workers at Tahmoor Coal in NSW have been stood down on full pay and production curtailed, as rumours swirl that Sanjeev Gupta’s debt worries have spread beyond Whyalla.
Markets rebound but jitters over US trade policy set to linger
Markets bounced back this week after tariffs on Mexico and Canada were delayed by Donald Trump, but a trade war could be just getting started.
MCoBeauty sold with huge payday for founder
Make-up ‘dupe’ phenomenon MCoBeauty has been sold, with founder Shelley Sullivan cashing out in a massive deal.
Final chapter unfolds in failed agri-baron’s trail of destruction
Once a prospective cattle baron, the tale of Sam Mitchell is almost over as he’s chased by bankruptcy trustees and the tax office for millions of dollars allegedly spirited away from creditors.
‘Basically a milkshake’: debunking the cult of protein powder
In a consumer quest for ever-higher protein intakes, protein powder has become a huge industry. But is it really giving the body what it needs?
Meet the CEO balancing work, life, and triplets
Juggling a corporate job, a personal life, and 13-year-old triplets is not for the faint of heart. But Dan Hunter would not have it any other way.
How much sleep do you need to stay heart healthy?
Sleeping too little or too much doesn’t just make you cranky, forgetful or tired. This little-known risk factor affects millions of Australians.
Booze or weed: what’s worse for your health?
Both can do you harm, and the debate is clouded by less research into the effects of cannabis.
Groin grooming? Has cleanliness gone too far?
From soap and shower gels to whole body deodorisers and groin grooming products, the personal hygiene market keeps on growing. What do the experts make of it?
Hopes for five-year deal dead: premiers
Anthony Albanese announces $1.7bn as an interim funding measure for public hospitals as his government fails to reach agreement with states before the WA election being called.
I can’t do cryogenics; I’d get brain freeze
Who knows where you might end up if you opt for future freezing. Planet of The Apes anyone?
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The best new hotel right in the heart of Rome
This former school and home to the secretary of a Pope was recently renovated by an Italian film director and is moments from the Spanish Steps. You will not want to leave.
Why you should visit LA after the fires
The catastrophic fires did not touch Hollywood’s key attractions and the famous suburb of Beverly Hills. The show must go on and that includes welcoming visitors back to the city.
Ditch the tourist traps for these 15 underrated alternatives
Sick of the crowds in Paris, Mykonos, Kyoto or San Sebastian? We have found other cities, towns and islands that may be even better than the originals.
Find Europe in the mountains of Vietnam
A French-inspired hotel has interiors that feel like you have fallen through the looking glass – all while surrounded by a stunning alpine landscape.
White’s world: Trump texts and brutalising sport’s norms
How sports great disruptor found an ally and friend in US President Donald Trump.
Labuschagne is committed, focused and hopelessly out of touch
For the first time in a long time, Australia has options at the top of the order and it continues Marnus Labuschagne’s run of poor timing.
Anything but smooth sailing for Americans ahead of SailGP
The world’s most technologically advanced sailing boats lit up Sydney Harbour ahead of this weekend’s SailGP, although the Americans ran into a spot of bother.
Netflix consider bold move for F1 TV rights
After the success of the Drive to Survive series, Netflix are expected to make a bid on broadcast rights to stream Formula 1 live.
Beyond 10,000: Why there may ‘never be another Steve Smith’
Steve Smith was just the fourth Australian to have scored 10,000 Test runs. A former skipper is uncertain whether there will be a fifth.
‘I understand the reasons why’: Konstas returns from Sri Lanka
Sam Konstas has landed in Brisbane as part of Australia’s grand plan to have him front and centre in the same city during the Ashes next summer.
Victorian farmer pushing new boundaries after grant
A first-generation berry farmer is looking to extend the berry season in Australia with new methods of farming.
Crisis in community housing needs fresh approach
Thousands of people across Australia are in desperate need of social and affordable housing. We can’t give it to them without building more homes quickly.
Daily Cartoon
Hamas massacre ‘was anti-racist’
Monash University is investigating an academic’s provocative speech praising the Hamas terrorist group at QUT’s scandal-stricken symposium against racism.
Moore’s ‘silence’ threat to future of Sydney’s Jews: rabbi
Clover Moore’s ‘insufficient response’ to anti-Semitism and refusal to back a cross-faith bipartisan mayoral roundtable paints a ‘disturbing picture’ for city’s Jews, one of Australia’s most senior rabbis has declared.
ALP told to follow Trump on sanctions
‘Pressure from above’: ABC executive pushed by Buttrose
Five-year-old allegedly raped in remote NT community
Tariffs, betrayal and “mutually assured economic destruction”
While Donald Trump has frozen his threatened tariffs for 30 days, communities in Canada’s car capital of Windsor and America’s Motor City of Detroit are living in constant uncertainty.
Trump signs executive order authorising ICC sanctions
The US president’s order targets International Criminal Court officials and their family members found to have assisted investigations of US citizens or allies, such as Israel.
Legal twist in bid to halt Papua mine sales
Trump’s vision for Gaza revives idea once reviled in Israel
Israel orders army to plan to let Palestinians leave Gaza
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Aviation
Australia’s ‘best beach’ not one for the faint hearted
Results of review into public servants’ travel to stay a secret
A review of how public servants book travel has been completed but the findings aren’t being released by the government.
Watt’s warning to Virgin owners over next CEO
Employment Minister Murray Watt has issued a veiled warning to Virgin’s owners as the government weighs up the airline’s partnership with Qatar Airways.
What have our universities become?
Abdel-Fattah made ‘anti-Semitic statements’, uni concedes
Macquarie University vice-chancellor Bruce Dowton has conceded his university’s anti-Israel academic Randa Abdel-Fattah had made ‘anti-Semitic’ statements, but said there was limited capacity for disciplinary action.
Why students are abandoning arts degrees
Australians starting university aren’t buying what humanities academics are selling, and it’s not just to do with how much they cost.
Report on ABC’s ‘doctored audio’ scandal blames lawyers
ABC, The Monthly scrub Pell story
News stories on the late Cardinal George Pell have been removed from the websites of the ABC and The Monthly amid concerns they could compromise an upcoming court hearing.
Aunty in race row with unionised staff
Hundreds of unionised ABC staff passed a resolution on Thursday demanding the national broadcaster acknowledge that Lebanese, Arab and Middle Eastern people can be subject to racial discrimination.
Room with a view: Tassie east coast gem hits market
’People who take advantage of negative gearing are not the bad guys’
He’s the former radio DJ turned authority on all things architecture and design. Now, Tim Ross turns his attention to how home ownership became an enduring national obsession.
Bensons rescued as creditors approve bailout deal
Bensons Property lives to build another day as creditors back a deal put forward by owners the Jreissati family, with work to continue on 1300 apartments in its $1.5bn project pipeline.
technology
Why that Valentine’s Day gift might head back to the shop
CEO still MIA as Richard White is back with a vengeance
WiseTech says it is progressing with its search for a new chief, as Richard White wastes no time settling into his new $1m a year consulting role at the company he took some brief leave from.
Cyber firm triples staff, throws $75m behind North Sydney office
Cybersecurity company Fortinet has spent millions on a new headquarters as it expands due to demand for local data centres with sovereign cyber capabilities.
Eggheads crack ‘periodically cooked’ recipe for perfection
Researchers caution against activists’ anti-red meat agenda
The guaranteed benefits of eating red meat outweigh the “low-certainty” evidence used to discourage its consumption, researchers say.
A sting in the tail
They’re the bane of summer days at the beach. But who knew bluebottles were so beautiful, and so interesting?
Valentine’s dinner plans still not sorted? Our guide has you covered
A fresh and healthy Vietnamese salad
This salad is completely customisable. Build it with what you like or have access to.
These Vietnamese pork patties are perfect salad fillers
I like to serve this all laid out on the table – herbs, noodles, crunchy vegetables – and let everyone build their own bowl. It’s interactive and endlessly customisable.
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