Price to pay: hand that feeds nation bites PM
The food sector has united to accuse the Albanese government of failing to act on rising prices despite a growing number of working Australians going hungry.
Workers better off, earlier budget surplus with productivity nudge
Close to a trillion dollars would be added to the economy if productivity levels were lifted by just 0.3 per cent annually, a new report says.
Sacred status bid for iconic Mount Panorama site
The fringe Indigenous group that brought down the Blayney mine project has laid the groundwork for an unprecedented legal bid to declare the peak a sacred site, after a former member’s ashes were scattered there.
‘In the name of Mabo, put royalties to work’
Billions in resource royalties could be unlocked from native title charitable trusts and used for Indigenous economic development projects as part of reforms driven by the newly created Mabo Centre.
Little appetite for troops in Ukraine
More than two decades after Australia joined the US-led ‘coalition of the willing’ in Iraq, there is little enthusiasm among the nation’s political leaders for a similarly billed deployment to Ukraine.
‘$21m loan affair’: billionaire Pratt alleges ex-husband borrowed for new fiancee
Billionaire Heloise Pratt has claimed Alex Waislitz took more than $21m in loans to buy a luxury apartment and back companies connected to his new fiancee’s music career.
Gina Rinehart gives away millions at belated birthday bash
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart combined her belated birthday festivities with a staff windfall.
‘Flee or be ready for a beating’ as Alfred looms
Residents between the Sunshine and Gold coasts have been warned as Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves closer to Queensland, threatening destructive wind, waves and ‘intense’ rainfall.
Commentary
Sir Keir a statesman? Who’d have thought?
It has taken eight months in office but finally Sir Keir Starmer has found his moment, bringing together Europe and bridging the continent to the Trump administration.
Fair wages for all a hard sell as Trump declares war on woke
There are plenty of numbers in the report on the gender pay gap, but will the message get through the anti-DEI rhetoric?
Indigenous interest and industry strike new compact
Charting a way forward that encompasses respect for Aboriginal traditional owner rights and the need to develop the economy is the key task of the new Mabo Centre.
If you want profitable casinos, then you need high rollers
If states don’t want casinos they should be honest and shut them down. Instead, The Star and Crown Melbourne are being slowly destroyed, and the blame is going everywhere except where it belongs.
‘Crazy’ state of affairs at Whyalla laid bare, workers owed millions
About $1.34bn is owed to thousands of creditors linked to the Whyalla steelworks, administrators have revealed, adding the business had been ‘running on empty’.
Sanjeev Gupta’s deal-making days are over
The sorry state of the Whyalla steelworks is the beginning of the end for the British magnate, and the bigger InfraBuild is the next domino in line to fall.
Coles laments $500m in sales lost to supermarket rivals
Unions accuse Rio of iron ore scare campaign
‘Dark clouds have been lifted’: On the ground in Whyalla
TV’s ‘Outback Wrangler’ launches lawsuit
TV’s Outback Wrangler, Matt Wright, has launched his own legal action in the face of several lawsuits over the helicopter crash that killed mate and co-star Chris Wilson.
Inside Telstra’s mission to disrupt itself
Telstra chief executive Vicki Brady says the telco needs to ‘disrupt the status quo’ and monetise its network so the AI boom doesn’t slip through its fingers, allowing tech titans to cut its lunch.
Melbourne’s property market has a pulse but is this a revival?
Weighed down by a high-taxing state government, Melbourne has been a basket case for property investors so a one-month upswing has set the industry buzzing.
Labor limbers up for poll with $2.6bn pay vow
The Albanese government has announced $2.6bn to fund pay raises for 60,000 aged-care nurses, in the next step of a health-focused pre-election campaign.
PM to sidestep Premier in ‘minimalist’ poll plan
Anthony Albanese is expected to distance himself from Jacinta Allan and her embattled state Labor government to try to avert a voter backlash in its heartland state of Victoria.
Australian, US subs sail out as Chinese flotilla nears WA
Chinese ships go west as PM opens fire
Illegal tobacco set to overtake legal smoking
Doctor may or may not be what the Libs ordered
Thomas Brough has become the embodiment of the internal Liberal Party debate in Western Australia over its future direction.
Teal MP doubles down on attack on Dutton’s homes policies
Monique Ryan has doubled down on her attack on Peter Dutton’s ‘regressive’ housing policies, as teal MPs ramp up their criticism of the Coalition ahead of the federal election.
Moment of truth for gas supply, and Labor
The decision shapes as defining for several industry players vying to take a lead role and the Victorian government.
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‘He’s a fighter’: nation awaits result of medical hero’s brain surgery
Renowned melanoma scientist Professor Richard Scolyer has undergone surgery to determine the cause of brain scan ‘changes’.
Let’s talk about sex — and how good it can be for your brain
We know that in the right circumstances sex can be mind-blowing, but there’s increasing evidence that it can be beneficial for the brain in more tangible ways.
Tasty and healthy: this fish recipe is a great catch
This recipe makes a star of fresh barramundi, teaming it up with potato, tasty fennel and dill for a fragrant combination, topped with crunchy almonds.
Yes, you can improve running with age
With more time to train, and a stronger commitment, older athletes are breaking their personal records later in life – and the science backs their efforts.
Faecal transplant cured Jane’s bipolar. Could dementia be next?
Medicos examining the link between our guts and our brains say if mental health illnesses can be treated and cured via ‘poo transplants’ then neurogenerative diseases could too.
Green light for red light therapy, sort of
Some users swear by the therapeutic regimen but its broad benefits are unclear.
‘Our 20th IVF cycle worked’: the case for freezing your eggs
Everyone’s reason for choosing to freeze their eggs is different. Three women who have undertaken the process tell how they began, and share their hopes and fears | READ AND WATCH THEIR STORIES
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Builder at the ready to help in hunt for Bronwyn’s remains
A builder has offered to repair damage that may be caused if police search a property for Bronwyn Winfield’s remains | NEW EPISODE
Bronwyn family applauds investigation
Investigative journalist Hedley Thomas has met with the full family of Bronwyn Winfield as he discusses the mystery of the Lennox Head mother’s disappearance.
‘Devious’ Winfield faces windfall challenge
A multimillion-dollar inheritance received by murder suspect Jon Winfield could be in jeopardy after a former sole beneficiary heard of developments in the Bronwyn podcast | NEW EPISODE
Jon Winfield’s fumble over woman’s multimillion-dollar fortune
Jon Winfield may have breached his obligations as executor in the will of a woman who left him a shock multimillion-dollar inheritance, by delaying a payment to a second beneficiary.
What to watch for at China meeting
Thinned out by yet another wave of purges, Xi Jinping and his top officials are about to meet in Beijing for the ‘Two Sessions’. Here are five things to watch for at China’s most important annual political meeting.
Oscars record falls – it’s four in one go
Anora director Sean Baker has become the first person to win four Oscars in the same year for the same film. Mikey Madison pulled off the biggest upset, taking best actress for her work on Anora.
‘Time isn’t on your side’: Trump team piles pressure on Zelensky
EU takes Hamas to task as aid blocked
Canada ‘sovereignty’ PM’s pitch to Charles
Trump’s isolationist old world order
Let China dominate the Pacific, Russia dominate Europe, and the US the Americas. If this is Trump’s agenda he should tell Americans.
Egypt’s alternative Gaza plan ‘ready to be presented’
Egypt’s plan for Gaza, which ensures Palestinians remain in place while the enclave is reconstructed, will be presented at an emergency Arab summit in Cairo on Tuesday.
How to protect NATO, AUKUS and other alliances from Trump
House and Senate Republicans must stand up against dismantling US alliances and gutting the defence budget; they should redirect Donald Trump’s focus to other targets, especially the EU.
Is this the best phone you can buy under $500?
Samsung has followed Apple, unleashing its artificial intelligence product across its cheaper devices as competition in the smartphone market intensifies.
Oscars best dressed: sparkles, brooches and touching tributes
Hollywood’s night of nights means princess mode, touches of the avant-garde and a few surprising moments.
Hot Potato! Introducing the most unexpected musical link-up of 2025
When the Wiggles were introduced to country music star Orville Peck there was an immediate, if surprising, synergy.
Interior designers say this one surprising feature is taking off in Australian homes
The cocktail trend that began during the pandemic has continued. Houses are now adapting to let the good times roll.
‘You’ll be waited on, hand and foot. It’s a next-level experience’
The new business and first lounge from one of the world’s most awarded airlines offers extraordinary service.
How to discover the heart of Cambodia on The Mekong
Riding the shifting waters of Tonle Sap is a journey through thousands of years of history and culture.
Why this is one of the best hikes in the world
The wild and windy landscape of this part of the world provides an extraordinary challenge but it is incredibly rewarding. Here is how to do it.
Is this the most beautiful road trip in the world?
Aptly called the Overseas Highway, this 266km stretch of bitumen soars over mangroves, aqua blue water and has an incredible history.
Mining for the ‘Devil’s Gold’ in the mouth of an active volcano
Hand-mining sulphur from the crater of Indonesia’s Kawah Ijen volcano is some of the most dangerous and physically demanding work on earth – but for these miners the only way is up. | VIDEO
‘Boys come in all shapes and sizes’
One Christmas, Robert Dessaix asked for the gift of a doll in a dress. Was he queer, gender fluid, or gender dysphoric? In a modern world that loves its labels he writes: ‘I was just a boy playing with a doll. Masculinity is infinitely nuanced’.
The label ‘neurodivergent’ needs a rebrand
In our rigidly judgmental social order we have parents despairing at oddball children and teachers frustrated, but those kids’ singular minds should be recognised as gifts. There will be a Jeff Bezos or a Bill Gates among them.
Even in tough times, I’m optimistic for the future
In today’s world, in which many Australians are suffering the effects of a cost-of-living crisis, what is the hope on the horizon?
The unexpected start to my friendship with Lady Joan Lindsay
My story begins with a telly show I did half a century ago, when the ABC sent me to review an exhibition of Norman Lindsay’s paintings. Knowing little of art and less of Lindsay I was perfectly unqualified, but that didn’t stop me.
Tahs fans look away: $5 million man set to miss crucial derbies
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was at Waratahs headquarters on Monday, but could only participate in video meetings as he remains on the sidelines for another two crucial matches.
Smith triumphs in last captaincy stand with Sandpapergate forgiven
Win, lose or draw against India in Tuesday’s Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai, Stevie Smith is finishing his leadership duties on a note so high it could shatter glass.
Australia’s nightmare opener dilemma as mystery spinner looms
A semi-final showdown is shaping as the ultimate Champions Trophy challenge – with India enjoying a dream preparation while an under-manned Australia mull on their latest injury blow.
F1 Power Rankings: Who will rise and challenge Max at the top?
The stars of F1 have had their time on the test track before the season revs up for round one in Melbourne. We take a look at the early driver power rankings ahead of the Australian Grand Prix
For love not money: Fifita’s ‘rock’, jailed dad behind Roosters backflip
Titans superstar David Fifita has admitted his decision to renege on a four-year, $3.4 million deal with the Roosters last year was multi-faceted. But it was unconditional love that swayed his decision to stay on the Gold Coast. WATCH THE VIDEO
‘Throat grab’ defence: CCTV evidence to decide NRL coach’s future
Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar is adamant CCTV footage from Allegiant Stadium will help rebuff claims he grab a journalist by the throat. See how the club and NRL have responded.
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Top six Mediterranean ports you must visit on your next cruise
Dreaming of sun-soaked days, mouth-watering feasts and breathtaking landscapes? A cruise to these Mediterranean ports will tick all the right boxes.
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.
Daily Cartoon
The PM’s first term has been a mess — but a second would be worse
What have we become? Silence over babies’ murder a terrifying insight
Countries from Argentina to the US responded in solidarity to the deaths of Israel’s little Bibas boys. Here in Australia? Not a word in response from Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong to this heinous act.
Beijing tested our defences — Albanese blew it
In three decades of working closely with governments on defence strategy, I have never seen a prime minister less competent than Anthony Albanese at leading on national security.
Does a change of course beckon for Hrdlicka?
Qantas flight makes emergency landing after cockpit fills with smoke
A Sydney to Perth flight spent only minutes in the air before declaring an emergency on-board, circling back to land as its cockpit filled with smoke.
Qantas flying high for International Women’s Day
Qantas and Jetstar are showcasing the wide-ranging talents of their female workforce, with 50 all-female-operated flights.
Feds reach $4.8bn funding deal with Minns
Racism watchdog not happy with the happiness of Harmony Day
The Human Rights Commission complains the decision to rename the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination as Harmony Day in schools has ‘turned the day from a protest against racial discrimination into a celebration’.
Fight signalled over uni anti-Semitism call
Muslim peak bodies and student associations have rejected a common definition of anti-Semitism approved by almost 40 Australian universities to be enforced on campuses to protect Jewish Australians.
When prosperity stalls, ingenuity calls: a new era for The Lucky Country
IVF giant in a battle to rebuild trust after cyber data breach
The Genea brand will struggle to recover from the cyberattack and leak of its personal client data on the dark web with brands experts labelling it “one of the most damaging” privacy breaches.
Vegas a winning gamble for Foxtel
Men’s and women’s rugby league players competing in Las Vegas is the proverbial starting whistle for a big month of Foxtel Group subscriptions, as last year proved.
Expanding Marriott makes its biggest splash in Fiji
‘Wartime response’ needed for housing crisis
Some of Australia’s most prominent home builders have issued a clarion call to the federal government over the housing crisis as the nation reaches a critical juncture.
A property deal to be proud of
A London-based Macquarie Group banker has sold at a profit and bought at a discount in some impressive manoeuvring which has landed him and his wife a Pittwater property.
Hacker predictor in $10m raise amid IVF privacy attack
‘My daughter teared up’: how Apple Vision Pro changes lives
Ant Williams is a world record holder in the treacherous extreme sport of freediving. But if you step inside his home at Torquay on Victoria’s surf coast, you wouldn’t know it.
Who will White hire as the next WiseTech CEO?
Richard White was chief executive of WiseTech for 30 years. This week the 69-year-old founder took control of the company’s board and the search for its next CEO.
Meat the hi-tech, cost-friendly new food culture
Chinese rover finds evidence of beaches on Mars
Mars may once have been home to sun-soaked ‘vacation-style beaches’ with lapping waves and gentle breezes, newly collected data shows.
Australia worst for breast cancer
Australia and New Zealand face the highest prevalence of breast cancer internationally, a new study has found, also showcasing progress on reducing mortality.
Irresistible potato recipes you’ll love
‘A couple of the best wines to ever come out of Orange’
This dialled-in bunch of winemakers and grape growers from the NSW Central Tablelands have created a drop which I can only describe as a masterclass in cool-climate chardonnay.
Why this jammy fruit makes the best summer eating
They beg to be eaten straight from the punnet, torn open to reveal their jammy interior. But if you can bear to wait, to let them find their place in a dish, the rewards are even greater.
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