Police destroyed secret Lehrmann rape case recording
The recording was saved onto the hard drive of the lead investigator’s computer which she says later ‘malfunctioned’, with the evidence unable to be retrieved.
UN climate chief backed fossil fuel tax breaks
Mining leaders have exposed UN climate chief Simon Stiell’s secret past supporting tax breaks for oil and gas companies while lecturing Australia about emissions targets.
Alarmists’ babble on climate apocalypse more boring than broccoli
The problem with providing persistent glimpses into a contrived climate horror show at some vague point in the future is that over time, people become inured to them. And switch off. Call it the broccoli effect.
Tsunamis hit US mainland, Hawaii after massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake
Tens of millions of people are in the firing line as waves up to 1.5m have started to hit the US mainland and Hawaii’s coastlines, after a massive 8.8 earthquake inundated Russia and Japan with surges up to four metres.
Billionaire Scott Farquhar’s solo turn takes a twist
A $29bn tech mogul’s attempt to establish his post-Atlassian identity hit an awkward note when his co-founder watched him promote the rise of AI and then defend the company’s latest job cuts, blamed on AI.
Shock recall among bulk Wallabies changes for final Lions Test
A familiar face is set to return to the Wallabies side in what could be his final game – and that’s just one of a host of changes set to be made by Joe Schmidt for the final Lions Test.
Sydney Sweeney’s outrage is because she’s beige, not white
The Euphoria star’s new American Eagle campaign to sell jeans is cliche, not controversial and the online dummy spit should be about how boring it is when two bland brands combine.
Reynolds: Wayne Bennett saved my marriage
Adam Reynolds was on the brink of divorcing the mother of his four children when two innocuous words from former South Sydney mentor Wayne Bennett saved his personal and professional lives.
Commentary
ANALYSIS
Mugged by reality: energy orthodoxy meets realpolitik
The old certainties that once allowed Europe to prioritise environmental and social goals have collided with geopolitical facts and come off second best.
ANALYSIS
What impact would recognition of Palestine really have?
This is an attempt to wrench the most intractable conflict of our times out of its interminable rut. Will it work or, as Israel says, will it embolden Hamas?
COMMENTARY
Labor, ACTU have long fed from CFMEU trough
It took some gall for Sally McManus to blame bosses for slow productivity growth considering the conduct of the CFMEU.
COMMENTARY
Rejecting net zero will condemn Liberals to electoral oblivion
The key to the party’s future is intellectual renewal. That won’t be found in pretending that climate change borders on a global hoax.
Rio Tinto boss bows out with plea for competitive energy price
‘We’re not a company who wants hand outs,’ Jakob Stausholm said delivering his last profit result as Rio boss. He appealed to Labor for energy policy settings that make Tomago viable, and said Rio had learnt a lot from the Chinese about doing business.
MinRes starts hedging amid iron ore price jitters
Chris Ellison’s Mineral Resources is locking in iron ore prices while it races to fix a vital hauling route.
Cannon-Brookes axes 150 staff in ‘cold’ video message to Atlassian
The household bills bringing down inflation and interest rates
Why the RBA should get on with more rate cuts
Star’s hand not as strong as it thinks
The casino group’s future once again hangs by a thread as negotiations for its Brisbane exit go down to the wire. It’s becoming a well worn path for Star.
Inflation cools, prompting RBA cut in August
Headline and underlying inflation are back where they need to be for the Reserve Bank to make another interest rate cut at its August meeting.
ASIC flags super curbs after Shield, First Guardian collapse
The corporate regulator has raised the prospect of limiting what super can be invested in, putting restrictions on retail investments in high-risk funds and slowing SMSF rollovers as it warns of industrial-scale misconduct in financial services.
Protesters crash question time; Treasurer hails ‘pretty stunning’ inflation rate drop
Protesters at Parliament House have demanded Labor sanction Israel; A jubilant Jim Chalmers says the fall in inflation from 2.4pc to 2.1pc is good news for the economy and bodes well for a rate cut.
Exiled tobacco kingpin linked to synagogue firebombing probe
A Dubai-based crime kingpin is being investigated by anti-terror police over the firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue.
Stoker faces conflict claims over husband’s Queen’s Wharf role
‘Major milestone’ as Aussie rocket flies for 14s in historic high
It’s Hastie v Zempilas in the wild west
Chalmers’ roundtable turns into a health black hole
It appears Jim Chalmers’ productivity summit next month won’t have anyone at the table from the preventive health sector. That’s a missed opportunity.
Does play belong in primary schools? Prince Planet’s on his way!
One of the biggest issues facing teachers is this – with such an intense curriculum, where do you find the time to play? If so, what form does it take?
‘Then the panic roared in’: what my doctors didn’t say about quitting antidepressants
After 20 years on the drugs, author Bella Mackie suffered severe withdrawal when she tried to cut down. She had no idea how difficult it would be.
The joy and wisdom of a pioneering ‘poo doctor’
When Les Bokey arrived in Australia as a refugee in the 1960s, few could have predicted the indelible impression he would leave on medicine and cancer surgery. Now, at the end of his career, he reflects on a fulfilling life.
The Australian’s Natasha Robinson recognised for coverage of mental health sector crisis
The Australian’s Health Editor has been recognised for her ‘groundbreaking coverage’ of issues affecting the nation’s mental health sector.
Tim Minchin: ‘Nudity is almost in my contract; I have very little shame’
The singer, songwriter and actor speaks about his lifelong love of fitness, wrestling with distorted self-perception, learning to value his ‘body that works’ and why he believes ‘continuity is king’.
You’re cordially invited to our dry wedding. Hope you have fun
An open bar was once the sign of a great party. But in an age of loud-and-proud sobriety, alcohol is no longer a must-have for wedding receptions | Do you say ‘I do’ to dry nuptials? Cast your vote
Thai-Cambodia ceasefire falters as civilians count cost of conflict
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim has hailed the US and China for helping mediate a truce, but warned ASEAN members the region cannot afford disunity in the current geopolitical climate.
Inside the nightmare of a Manhattan office tower under attack
A routine Monday evening at one of Manhattan’s most prestigious office towers turned into an unthinkable nightmare when a gunman opened fire in the lobby.
NY Times admits it published misleading picture of emaciated Gaza child
Arab countries call on Hamas to disarm and leave Gaza
Trump knew Epstein ‘stole’ women, including Virginia Giuffre, from Mar-a-Lago
How a trans-Atlantic crossing changed my view of the world
An epic voyage that spans continents and hemispheres takes guests to destinations they might otherwise never see.
Where to swim with these majestic ocean giants
There are multiple locations across the globe where these magnificent creatures can be seen up close, but this destination is one of the best.
This no-frills flight presents a new way to start your next NZ holiday
This route hasn’t been offered to travellers for 13 years but a budget airline has stepped into the breach.
How to unleash your inner cowboy in Texas
From ranch stays to smoky barbecues and watching parades of longhorn cattle, the Lone Star State gives visitors the chance to get a little bit country.
Why your next perfume should be one you’ve never heard of
Small perfumers are big business as the beauty industry contracts and evolves.
Dreaming of a European getaway? These Australian restaurants will transport you there
Escape winter with our guide to the top dining spots that will make you feel like you’re on a summer vacation.
Secret Cellar offer: premium shiraz and cabernet deal
One of Australia’s most innovative winemakers has an idea to re-ignite wine sales in China, while our wine club releases its latest red wine bargain sale.
Try this new way with meatballs
Substitute swordfish for beef in this recipe for a lighter flavour
This is the best way to see Italy’s magnificent southern coastline
The road hugs the coastline, swooping and turning above the Adriatic. The climbs are generous, the descents rewarding, and the views? Ridiculous.
Join this idyllic writer’s retreat in Provence run by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author
La Gonette, the former holiday home of late British interior designer Robert Kime, has been reborn by an Australian author and American novelist.
Inside Coco Chanel’s newly renovated Riviera escape villa La Pausa
Everyone from Salvador Dalí to the Duke of Westminster has stayed at the Cote D’Azur gem, which Chanel has bought back and restored to its former glory.
The recipes Jock Zonfrillo left for friends and family
In this extract, the late MasterChef star’s final recipes are revealed.
The Obamas’ other ‘first lady’
Deesha Dyer was unlike any previous White House social secretary. Her new memoir reveals what went on in the East Wing.
Tee time treats for Aussies seeking a hat-trick of majors
From Tim Tams to tee times, Australia’s women golfers are on the cusp of making sporting history at Royal Porthcawl.
‘Thank f**k:’ McKeown didn’t just win, she stared down the fear monster
Kaylee McKeown has maintained her winning streak over rival Regan Smith — but the win was more than just another gold to add to the collection.
Petaia set to create history with NFL Hall of Fame debut
Jordan Petaia is set to join elite company and create history as the first Wallaby to take the NFL field, at the league’s pre-season opener this week for his debut.
Luai: I tried to make Galvin a better player
As he prepares to take on his former halves partner for the first time, Jarome Luai has opened up on Lachlan Galvin’s Wests Tigers exit, insisting he only ever want to help his ex-teammate.
Sneaky tactic players use to hoodwink the bunker revealed
NRL boss Andrew Abdo has called on players to be respectful to referees, as a sneaky tactic has emerged around close-talking players trying to influence the Bunker.
Plane crazy: NRL orders fifth Vegas flight amid unprecedented demand
Just two chartered flights were needed to take fans directly to Las Vegas in 2025, but the NRL has just ordered its fifth Qantas Dreamliner 787 for 2026 in response to a surge in demand.
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Smarter strategies to tackle tech’s biggest questions
Technological advancements are happening at pace, but organisations can make the biggest impact by focusing investment in the right areas.
The tech that could stop a catastrophe
In control rooms, camera towers and server farms across the globe, artificial intelligence is reshaping the disaster response frontline.
Daily Cartoon
Recognising a Palestine state would be a mistake
Chalmers is already gaming ‘reform’ roundtable
Chalmers is perfectly entitled to make political comments. But it’s another thing to claim to have delivered ‘a better living standard’ when per capita GDP has declined in seven of the past nine quarters.
In national interest, China must be a key climate ally
We can outlast warmongers like Putin on the battlefield, but we cannot outrun the far greater existential collapse of climate change.
Air NZ picks tech chief as new captain amid headwinds
Skyrail’s $85m lift for canopy cableway
Skyrail’s owners will spend more than double the attraction’s original cost to transform the famous Cairns cableway, with the makeover to extend its life for another 30 years.
Revealed: Which frequent flyer program offers the best value?
New analysis aims to throw some light on one of the murkiest areas of airline loyalty schemes.
College ‘exceeding’ expectations in lifting Indigenous students
NAPLAN stars rise as strugglers marooned
Australia’s $90bn education system faces a stark reality check as NAPLAN results show students from poor families and regional schools are falling further behind top-performing students in the cities.
Student loans for short courses, grad start-ups: UA
The peak body has also suggested expanding the government’s signature 20 per cent HECS debt reduction to up to 50 per cent for Indigenous students in priority sectors such as education and community development.
Woolworths to boost Everyday Rewards program with new agency
It’s the ABC of tackiness as Sarah solicits 7.30 Logies votes
Thought the ABC was above populist panhandling? Not it seems, when it comes to the Logies. Even its current affairs powerhouse host is spruiking for support in TV’s big popularity contest.
Didi drives home price message
Rideshare brand DiDi has launched a provocative advertising campaign as it aims to take on Uber and grow its share of the market.
Funds managers target Brisbane towers in deal wave
Cadence locks in Port Melbourne park amid industrial surge
The industrial powerhouse has claimed one of Port Melbourne’s last remaining business parks, adding to its $170m spending spree across two states.
Linchpin ditches charitable pact with OzHarvest
The financial fate of Jon Adgemis will be decided on Friday, but cracks are showing at the operator of four of his old Sydney venues, the Linchpin Group, which can’t keep OzHarvest fed.
Labor’s ban to capture YouTube
Signal warns it will leave Aus if forced to hand over messages
It’s Canberra’s favourite messaging app, but Signal boss Meredith Whittaker warns she will withdraw the service from Australia if it’s forced to hand over user data to police.
Little changes as Richard White’s own right hand takes WiseTech reins
Despite a promise of being relentless about innovation, the tech billionaire has repeatedly shown a reluctance to be challenged.
US scientists’ cosmic mystery: Is China building world’s biggest telescope?
This glowing quoll is a ‘first for science’
Benjamin Alldridge reckons this is the only photograph ever taken of a wild quoll fluorescing. How on earth did he capture it?
Scientists devise big business formula to raise billions
The Academy of Science has proposed a new levy for big business to raise up to $12 billion annually for research and development, saying it’s ‘absolutely urgent’.
Is this the best place in the world to ski?
These two chicken soups will help you heal
I find comfort in making soup when someone in the house is under the weather.
Why fine dining keeps its appeal in a tough economy
Fine dining isn’t dead. But its future in Australia is starting to look different.
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