Jovi Boys turning Darwin suburb into ‘a war zone’
Violence on the streets of Darwin has escalated, as gang members armed with makeshift weapons cause mayhem, with video showing children as young as three hiding from the clashes.
Woman charged over alleged assault of Thorpe at AFL match
A woman has been charged with assaulting outspoken Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe after the annual Dreamtime match at the MCG in May.
Woman charged over alleged assault of Thorpe at AFL match
Albanese backs King Charles’s climate crusade
PM: ‘fitting’ Commonwealth leaders focus on climate at CHOGM
‘Jumping in front of women’: Pitt accuses Bundaberg Labor MP of using abortion issue at poll booth
PM spruiks new bilateral climate, energy pacts at CHOGM
Is Benny Scarf the most controversial identity in racing?
The 23-year-old has whipped up a social media frenzy around his betting stunts on Instagram but behind it is a business strategy to get as much attention as possible and for the money to follow.
Stockbroker sees red over the Greens
Prominent Sydney broker Angus Aitken has become an ardent supporter of political action group Advance, donating a hefty sum to hobble his abhorred Greens.
Million-dollar loans from rich-listers for Crisafulli’s war chest
The Liberal National Party has solicited multimillion-dollar loans to prop up David Crisafulli’s election campaign war chest from conservative political rich-listers.
Will Boris unleash himself on us again? Quite possibly
When Boris Johnson’s downfall came, it was unprecedented in the 300-year history of the prime ministership. His government was marked by scandal and sleaze. Regrets, he has a few – but not enough to stop him mulling a return to power.
Is Trump a fascist? He’s too lazy to be a committed zealot
Two highly credible former aides have raised the rhetorical stakes about the dangers of re-electing the Republican.
‘VW is screwed and all other western carmakers are too’
The mad rush towards an EV world has left the venerable German brand in dire trouble. And if they go, the brilliant new Golf GTI will go with them.
Commentary
Harris bent on regulation could sap US economic growth
Economists say a second Trump administration would be a disaster for Australia, but not if he can’t hike tariffs as much as he’s promised, given Kamala Harris’s big spending and regulations plans.
Labor turns blind eye to menace of Islamist extremism
Far from being harmless, ‘soft Islamism’ sets the mood music to which Jihadis dance.
Sunshine state rivals Victoria in dire debt stakes
Queensland now rivals Victoria as a hot-bed of shady government dealings, where a ruling clique of ministers, staffers and paid lobbyists further their private interests with little or no oversight.
‘No target’ leader has taken the voters for mugs
The manner in which David Crisafulli conducted himself gives rise to valid concern about how he would govern. The detail-light small-target approach might have been tactically adept, but it was an insult to the electorate and a new low in political sophistry.
AusSuper backs White ‘demotion’ as WiseTech shares soar
The second largest external shareholder in WiseTech says the firm has a strong ‘long-term value’ proposition and Richard White was right to step down into a $1m a year consulting role.
Qantas pledges clean slate after Joyce ‘mistakes’
New chair John Mullen has sought to draw the curtain on the Alan Joyce era, vowing to move on from ‘serious mistakes’ while defending the airline’s close relationship with Anthony Albanese.
The trap for couples hidden within the new super tax
Sydney brothers bet on ‘world’s most expensive’ phone case
From cake to a wake for WiseTech founder
Why financial advisers fear the ‘great wealth transfer’
Baby boomers will collectively pass on an estimated $3.5 trillion dollars to the younger generations in the coming years but, counterintuitively, financial advisers aren’t celebrating.
Inflation in focus as CPI looms
A year-end rate cut by the RBA will depend on inflation and household spending data next week.
Macquarie drawn into ‘complex’ ASIC investigation
The corporate regulator is exploring possible concerns regarding the role of Macquarie and Equity Trustees related to the Shield Master Fund.
‘I was assaulted’: Thorpe blames Senate no-shows on spinal injury
Lidia Thorpe was absent for more than a third of parliamentary sitting days and voted in just 45 per cent of divisions this year, new data has revealed.
Australia’s ‘biggest infrastructure stuff-up’
It’s been labelled Australia’s biggest infrastructure stuff-up and the business community is furious. If you thought Tassie’s ferries fiasco couldn’t get any worse, you were wrong.
Newspoll: Crisafulli squanders lead but LNP set for knife-edge victory
Ex-minister Carr blasts elitist, out-of-touch ALP
Middle East ceasefire would help my CPI war: Chalmers
Crims snatch passport, drivers’ licence data in Home Affairs hacking debacle
Cyber criminals have accessed sensitive visa and passport details, drivers’ licences and other personal information held by a Department of Home Affairs contractor.
ALP approved 210,000 Covid visas after epidemic ended
More than 200,000 foreigners were granted pandemic-event visas by the Albanese government well after the crisis ended.
CFMEU accuses Burke of ‘betrayal’ over forced administration
Zach Smith claims Tony Burke breached an undertaking to give the union a chance to address allegations of criminality before forcing it into administration.
Russia helped Houthis target global shipping
Providing targeting data to the Iranian backed rebels shows how far Vladimir Putin is willing to go to undermine the US-led Western economic and political order.
Menendez brothers could be freed within months
Lyle and Erik Menendez were jailed for life in the 1990s over the grisly murder of their allegedly abusive parents. Now they could be free in months.
South Korea reacts to Kim’s troop move
Canada slams brakes on migrant intake
Japanese PM risks all with snap poll
Beyoncé to join Harris in Houston as Obama shows in Georgia
The megastar will appear with the Vice President on Saturday after Barack Obama joins Kamala Harris onstage in Georgia for the first time in her campaign on Friday AEDT.
Harris blasts ‘unhinged’ Trump over Hitler praise
Kamala Harris is turning to an unlikely group of character witnesses in her final pitch to voters making the case that Donald Trump is unfit for office: his former White House advisers.
Trump accuses UK Labour of ‘election interference’
Musk warned on $US1m voter lottery
One in four Americans fear civil war after poll
Harvey Norman opens flagship store in the UK
Gerry Harvey and Katie Page are confident their first UK store will be a success despite Britain’s economic challenges, because they offer a different retail experience to others in the market.
How love became the miracle of my mortality
When I tell people the story of my misdiagnosis they are furious, and urge me to sue for malpractice. But I refuse to face the challenges ahead of me filled with bile.
Rare Southern Highlands eco home lists with $2.95m guide
Creative director Alice Martin has listed her Burradoo passive house for an early December auction in the NSW Southern Highlands, a region predicted to be a magnet for baby boomers.
‘This resort made me rethink everything I thought I knew about self-care’
Mindfulness and self-care were not for me; I don’t like activated almonds or acai. But then I went to this Thai wellness resort and it changed my life.
Why destination marathons are the new bucket list holiday
Thousands of people are travelling overseas to partake in these gruelling 42.2km destination runs in London, Berlin and New York. But how do you get in? And why would you want to?
The truth about travelling to Vegas
Take away the gambling, the mega-casinos, the strip, and what do you have left? You’ll be surprised by the thriving cultural life of this iconic desert destination.
‘You don’t want to be stuck in that middle seat’
This business class on an international carrier still has a middle seat on some of its planes. Is it worth paying if you could still find yourself wedged between two other passengers?
At One & Only a touch of Willy Wonka magic surprises guests
How do you give wealthy travellers what they want? Ask Philippe Zuber, chief executive of One & Only and Atlantis Resorts.
I’m still scarred by my school experience
I’m going tell the story of the most traumatic event of my primary education – something that accelerated my exit from formal education at the ripe young age of 15.
This is simply the most impressive electric SUV I’ve driven
I was not only confident that I would dislike this car, I was certain I would find it offensive, and was looking forward to giving it the kind of review that burns off eyelids in a PR department. I was in for a surprise.
This brilliant burnt Basque cheesecake comes with a twist
Deceptively simple, that deeply burnished crown, almost charred, gives way to a creamy interior, intentionally undercooked, so that each bite slides between lightness and density.
Lennox Hastie’s sizzling garlic prawns
You will find this dish in pretty much every tapas bar in every coastal town in Spain.
The only one-pot Greek chicken dish you need
Light, healthy and fresh, this Mediterranean one-pot meal is delicious and so easy.
Seeking a perfect match for an Indian summer
The alarming stats that show that replacing David Warner at the top of the order is not Australia’s biggest problem.
How Cummins helped convince CA to end Warner’s lifetime ban
David Warner’s lifetime leadership ban has been sensationally overturned by Cricket Australia – but the shock verdict would not have happened without the help of several cricket greats.
Robbo: Concussion pain as Gordon goes into bat for Pucovski
Concussion campaigner Peter Jess has slammed the AFL’s lawyer Peter Gordon for deciding to advise cricketer Will Pucovski on his concussion case. Here’s why.
Expansion bombshell as NRL rejects eight hopeful bids
The Jets’ hopes of a top-flight rugby league return have been crushed, after the NRL rejected not just Newtown’s bid, but all eight expansion hopefuls.
Graham Arnold‘s Saudi coach eligibility revealed
Graham Arnold quit as Socceroos coach in September declaring he needed a break. Now, with the Saudi Arabia job open, is the former Australia boss able to take the job?
Legends’ shock tip for Suaalii’s future in the Wallabies
Two of Australia’s greatest backline stars have had their say on rugby’s highest-profile recruit in years, and made an enormous tip on NRL convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s Wallabies future.
A glittering chapter in Chopard’s history
Chopard’s new Global Ambassador Bella Hadid perfectly embodies the elegance and Joie de Vivre of Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie watches.
Indulge in Australia’s most remote luxury lodge
You can’t reach the Berkeley River Lodge by road. Instead, fly in and experience the Kimberley scenery at its most spectacular.
Daily Cartoon
What’s next for Hamas? Guerrilla tactics by patient fighters
Less talk, more action, as the world leaves us behind
As we head to a federal election, our leaders need to stop talking about productivity and do something about it.
My advice to Australians: You don’t have to choose between royalty and republicanism
Republicans object to Australia’s hereditary monarchy, partly because it’s foreign and partly because it’s a medieval absurdity stranded in a modern, democratic age. If that were so – and if I were Australian – I’d object, too. But it’s not true.
Why Qantas has to tackle ghosts of past to move forward
Qantas counting on positive changes to win over shareholders
The airline is hopeful a record share price and new chairman will ensure a less fiery AGM than last year’s disastrous affair.
Qantas strike looms as 400 engineers prepare to stop work on Friday
With the airline’s AGM on Friday, CEO Vanessa Hudson will have to prove her balancing skills as more than 400 engineers prepare to strike, amid calls for a pay rise following record profit.
New NT government supports Labor’s school funding deal
University drop-out rates hit record high for Australian students | FULL LIST
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Fund cut backflip for Indigenous boarding schools
A previously axed Indigenous boarding program will sport rural and regional schools once again, with a renewal through to 2026.
Nine staff outrage at news boss ‘anger’
‘Extremely serious findings’: Lehrmann to proceed with appeal
Ten has been dealt a massive blow in Bruce Lehrmann’s appeal of the landmark defamation ruling that found he raped Brittany Higgins in parliament house.
The Australian wins big on excellence at News Awards
Journalists at The Australian have scored a raft of wins at the 20th annual News Awards, celebrating News Corp Australia’s most talented journalists, photographers and cartoonists.
‘We need migrants and new rules to boost housing’
‘The top prize’: Noosa gem a likely Christmas cracker
Noosa’s most expensive house has just hit the market with a $35m price tag, and agents expect to bag a sale before Christmas.
Generation of boomers to drive up waterfront house prices
McGrath CEO’s latest report suggests sea-change seekers are driving up prices in coastal towns as a generation accesses super and makes plans for their golden years.
Sex and out for tech billionaire as ex-lover dines out on his downfall
Richard White is finally thinking like a shareholder
The exit will be a major test for the tech player. Like all founder-led companies, investors are about to find out if there will be a WiseTech without Richard White.
WATCH: White’s WiseTech reign comes to shambolic end
The scandal-hit billionaire stated ‘I’m not leaving’ as he dodged journalists while exiting company HQ, after stepping down from his CEO post and into a $1m per year consultancy role | VIDEO
Brain volume impacts ADHD, Parkinson’s: study
Samples collected for first national DNA database
DNA samples from diverse communities around Australia are being gathered to form what is hoped to be first national genetic biobank.
Bat with bite puts end to ore plan
Rio Tinto and its partner in the Rhodes Ridge joint venture have informed regulators they will no longer push ahead with a long-awaited proposal to mine the Giles Mini deposit near Newman due to its impact on potential roosting sites for the vulnerable Ghost Bat.
10 tart recipes for a sweet or savoury slice of buttery heaven
Dream deal for pinot noir lovers
A quadrella of highly praised pinot noir from the Yarra to Tasmania’s Tamar are on show in this exclusive offer designed for those obsessed with this beguiling grape.
The sauv blanc that changed this wine critic’s mind
Tasting this varietal en masse is like being locked in a room with someone else’s shouty kids. But with Marri Wood Park I’ve found a drop that cuts through the noise to grant real peace.
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