Labor strikes deal with Nauru to settle violent offenders
The Nauru government has issued 30-year visas to three members of the infamous NZYQ cohort, with their Australian bridging visas immediately cancelled as a result.
Foreign housing investors face two-year ban
Labor will implement a ban on the purchase of established homes by temporary residents from April 1, mirroring a previous commitment by the Coalition.
British couple on round-the-world motorcycle tour detained in Iran
The life coach and her carpenter husband, riding from Europe to Brisbane, knew of the risks of travelling through Iran, but ignored family, friends, and the British government.
Ousted top cop to return to work after damning no-confidence vote
Uncertainty is mounting around Shane Patton’s future as Victoria Police Chief Commissioner following an overwhelming vote of no confidence by rank-and-file officers.
We’re buying less meat, cheaper brands as shopping bills soar
Shoppers are cutting back on dining out, switching to cheaper brands and relying on discounts and loyalty points as household budgets come under increasing strain, a new Coles survey reveals.
Syrian arrested after deadly stabbing rampage in Austria
The Syrian asylum seeker ‘randomly attacked passers-by with a knife’, killing a teenager and wounding five others in southern Austraia, sending shockwaves through the Alpine nation.
Princess of Pop conquers Perth
Kylie Minogue’s first Australian concert in two years was a pop spectacle in its purest form: a neon-drenched, four-to-the-floor dance party where every beat was precision-tooled.
How to live the superyacht life without buying a boat
The demand for uber-luxe mega motor cruisers is on the rise, fuelled by a desire among travellers for exclusivity and VIP treatment.
Commentary
Beware Trump, the global peacemaker
Donald Trump’s administration has sent a decisive message that will shake the world. Signs of a peace deal in Ukraine are emerging along with evidence that the President will scale back the US global alliance system and leave Europe to deter Vladimir Putin.
Out-of-control immigration destroys British politics and society
Across the West, liberal judges are thwarting popular demands for government to take control of national borders.
Canberra’s top bureaucrats best paid in the world
For reasons beyond mortal reckoning, Australia’s top public servants are apparently worth more than double and triple their US and UK counterparts. Perhaps we could use our own version of Elon Musk?
Australia, we have a problem with migration
We shut our borders to China very quickly to help protect us from Covid-19. The virus of Islamist extremism is much more dangerous for our society.
Discover
‘I feel the great weight of loneliness’: how do we grapple with a solitary life?
Jean Woods’ husband died 13 years ago, leaving her to navigate life without his companionship. “I used to love being alone, but now there’s too much time alone,” she says. The effect of loneliness – on society and ourselves – is only now being understood.
Shameless, heartless and utterly engrossing talk TV
The Jerry Springer Show was tacky at best, tawdry at worst … but there was a liberatory streak.
Cashed-up election armies swell as war cry looms
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton’s path to election victory will be determined by cashed-up campaigns waged by Advance and Climate 200-backed independents across more than 40 electorates, as the outfits draw from up to 500,000 supporters.
‘Back to the Future was rejected everywhere’
Director Robert Zemeckis opens up about the pivotal moment that made the trilogy – now a musical – possible.
Security’s on cruise control; time to take the wheel, PM
Despite the US-Australia alliance being central to our security, Albanese has decided he is happy to have a second-tier relationship with his counterpart, Trump. Three significant failures underscore this.
Economic earthquake that will be good news for homeowners
While Donald Trump is shaking up the global system, our central bank is on the verge of its own earth-shattering move.
Judicial neutrality trumps Bell’s political alarm
The NSW Supreme Court Chief Justice should stick to exploring legal issues closer to home.
The deadly political question voters are asking themselves about Albanese
There is clear evidence showing the Albanese government is in a worse position than it was almost three years ago – and that voters think the same about their lives and livelihoods. With only nine weeks to go before an election must be called, the PM’s future is at a tipping point.
‘The tunnel was being torn apart … it was my absolute worst nightmare’
When Arnold Dix arrived at the site of a catastrophic tunnel collapse in remote northern India he was overwhelmed by the danger. How did he mastermind the rescue of the 41 men trapped inside?
Gallery boss’ green credentials: ‘I care deeply about the planet’s future’
She’s the first woman to be appointed director of London’s venerable National Portrait Gallery. How will Victoria Siddall – a climate crusader – navigate the tricky world of art, influence and politics?
‘My grandfather was interned in Changi … it affected him for the rest of his life’
A link to Adam Liaw’s past has led the television cook and former MasterChef winner to a new role reporting from behind the bars of notorious Singaporean prison, Changi.
Why big budget filmmaking and star power is selling us more stuff
This 12-part, multimillion-dollar advertisement for whisky, directed by Joel Edgerton and starring Harrison Ford, is the latest must-see marketing moment.
These emblems of country Australia are disappearing
Where are the windmills? These giant steel flowers on their Eiffel struts dotted our stock routes and paddocks for a century and a half.
I am maestro, hear me roar!
‘Trailblazer’ is a word that doesn’t fully capture Simone Young, the Australian conductor whose star power and sense of unfettered ambition has shattered one glass ceiling after another.
Inside the repressive Iranian regime via one loving, well-off family
Mohammad Rasoulof, who has served jail time for making films that violate Iran’s censorship laws, fled his homeland ahead of the release of this film, which is well worth a watch.
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy — charming and crackingly funny
Now widowed and in her fifties, Bridget Jones navigates love, loss, and ‘labial lockdown’. Hugh Grant steals scenes, Emma Thompson delivers comic gold, and wet-shirted romance lives on.
What three hit songs by Queen are popular sporting anthems?
And what style of hat did Sherlock Holmes wear? Pit your wits against Review’s resident Quizmaster.
Keep up: How CEOs are navigating the Trump frenzy
Some of Donald Trump’s biggest calls are sending financial as well as strategic shockwaves through business. And they’re all unfolding in real time.
Bosses fail to agree on controversial diversity plan
Finance industry heavyweights failed to agree on diversity reporting guidelines for ASX-listed companies at a Friday meeting.
A creative flip-flop over terrorist imagery and arts grants
What faith would anyone hold in the leadership of Creative Australia when it flip-flops with such alacrity over a political crisis of its own making?
Should you buy an EV now or wait … 30 years?
There’s (green) blood in the streets, but you’re still thinking of buying an EV. Well, here are five sensible hybrids and a fancy one for those who like to fox around in flash cars.
No surrender: Wilson-Bolton war in its final stages
The long-running conflict between Geoff Wilson and Nick Bolton must be among the most expensive and consuming in Australian financial services in recent decades.
How Scottish silk became an Australian legal star
A barrister with a thick Scottish brogue who became a lawyer after falling in love with the television drama LA Law is leading one of the corporate watchdog’s biggest cases of the past decade.
Food to eat for better sleep — and what’s keeping you awake
Studies suggest cottage cheese and kiwi fruit can improve your slumber but you might want to swap camomile tea for a camomile bath.
Battling cancer was no walk in the park. I wasn’t prepared for what came next
When Aalia Ahmed visited her doctor about her ‘strange symptoms’, he assured her she was not going crazy.
The best way to good gut health
Evidence tells us the most important way to keep our bowels healthy is through a diet rich in natural fibre. But we need the genes in gut microbes to make that fibre work for us.
Swimming vs running: which is better for your body?
Your go-to fitness choice depends on training, injury history and more.
How Christian’s prostate cancer went from ‘out of control’ to undetectable
Scientists ‘excited’ by promising trial results showing men with aggressive prostate cancer felt better and lived longer when taking a combined therapy.
‘The devil’s waiting on the sidelines’: How Bliss N Eso stay sober, shredded and stable
Getting off alcohol was ‘hectic’, and learning about food has been life-changing: these chart-topping hip-hop artists talk about how they have stayed fit and healthy across their ARIA Award-winning career.
The pill’s about to get cheaper for some. What are your new options?
Women might want to revisit their choice of contraception as changes are about to be made on price and availability. Here’s an expert’s take on what’s happening.
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The crowd-free alternative to the Acropolis in Greece
The decision to skip Athens’s famed landmark might cause a serious case of FOMO until you stumble upon this astonishing ancient site.
How to pack for a cruise with just one bag
An expert and frequent cruiser shares her 12 must-pack items for any voyage at sea.
‘Is this a massage or am I about to be barbecued?’
There’s a time and a place for wellness, even at sea, and this therapeutic oasis on a 3000-passenger ship dishes up some surprising therapies.
12 expert tips to avoid getting seasick on a cruise
From choosing the right cabin to packing CBD oil and sucking on a lime, here are the best ways to stop feeling nauseous on a ship.
Wallabies coup as star set to lock in future with Reds
The Wallabies have secured a signing coup with a towering forward set to rebuff advances from French Top 14 clubs to re-sign with Queensland and Rugby Australia.
896 days sidelined: Watch Ramsey make miracle Dragons returns
He was in and out of hospital for two years as he battled a chronic bowel disease – now Dragons fullback Cody Ramsey’s return to the field has united rugby league in celebration.
The Tackle: Eel forced to apologise to TV reporter for sideline prank
Parramatta forward Joe Ofahengaue’s childish sideline antics involving Zac Lomax have gone down like a lead balloon with coach Jason Ryles and club bosses.
‘Sad day for tennis’: Kyrgios takes aim after Sinner doping ban
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has accepted an immediate three-month doping ban, but outspoken Australian star Nick Kyrgios has slammed the outcome.
Here to stay: Indigenous All Stars make passionate, proud statement
The Indigenous All Stars are back — and it would take a brave AFL executive to rule they won’t stay. See who starred on a spectacular night in Perth.
Gagai the late hero as Maori hold out Indigenous All Stars
A blade of grass has denied the Indigenous All Stars their third win in a row as the Maori side held on for a memorable win in a match that roared to life in the final few minutes.
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
Third senior exit at CFMEU administration
The exit came as confidential documents show the union’s national office was in deficit and the SA branch insolvent.
Commuters warned of further travel chaos
Commuters are being urged to brace for another day of cancellations and delays as the rail union and the NSW government take their fight to court.
Flood warnings issued as Cyclone Zelia downgraded
Police raid home of ‘kill Israelis’ nurse Ahmad Nadir
State’s top cop hit by no confidence vote
Zelensky, Scholz reject any US unilateralism in Ukraine peace efforts
Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday insisted no decisions should be taken on ending Russia’s war without Kyiv and Europe as Germany’s chancellor also rejected JD Vance’s ‘intervention’.
OpenAI rejects Elon Musk’s takeover offer
The ChatGPT maker’s board unanimously turned down the billionaire’s unsolicited $153bn bid.
Bromance to brawl: Musk vs Altman goes nuclear
Elon Musk takes his 4-year-old son to work. Why?
Trump bans news agency for not renaming Gulf of Mexico
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Aviation
First strike: airline battles engineers’ demands for $20m in extra wages
Air traffic controller shortage strikes Sydney Airport
At least 30 flights were cancelled and dozens more delayed after runway movements were halved due to one air traffic controller calling in sick.
Rivals help Virgin’s case for new flights
Virgin Australia has made an 11th-hour bid to convince the competition watchdog of the benefits of new Qatar Airways-operated flights to Doha.
Shorten: ‘We will ensure our campus is safe for everybody’
Drone researcher continues fight against WMD finding
Chinese researcher Xiaolong Zhu may be ‘entirely unaware’ of how the Australian government came to the conclusion that he implicated in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, but that doesn’t matter for visa rejection, the government says.
Burns open to an anti-Semitism judicial inquiry
Labor has so far blocked and rebuffed Coalition efforts for a royal commission-style inquiry into campus anti-Semitism.
‘Offensive and untrue’: Netflix portrayal of Belle Gibson’s ‘rival’ upsets family
Lattouf’s direct manager said she ‘tried to stop them’ in emotional exchange
Antoinette Lattouf manager told her there was pressure from higher up for her to be removed from the day she started.
We should never have hired ‘activist’ Lattouf: Buttrose
Former ABC chair Ita Buttrose has declared Antoinette Lattouf an activist who was ‘critical of Israel’ and should never have been hired by the public broadcaster, in a feisty Federal Court appearance.
It could be your own Downton Abbey
‘Relief needed to lure buyers back’
Interest rates would need to be cut five or six times to motivate buyers back into the property market, with younger Australians likely to purchase sooner.
‘World class’: $100m luxury coastal apartments coming to Bondi
A developer plans to turn three dilapidated buildings on a trendy Bondi Beach street into a $100m, five-level apartment block.
technology
Meet the Silicon Valley titan avoiding Trump’s war on DEI
‘Alarming trends’: Why this carmaker dumped EVs
Ineos Automotive – the carmaker which says it gave a home to 4WD ‘refugees’ – reveals why it has parked EVs and how it plans to win customers with big diesel and petrol engines.
Flirt or fleece? How romance scams cost Aussies $201m
When love comes looking for you online, there might be something bigger at play.
Proof the fairer sex is nicer too
AI breakthrough in mapping sea pollution
An Australian study has provided the technology to rapidly accelerate widespread surveying of ocean microplastic contamination, using artificial intelligence to find a breakthrough.
How long for the perfect boiled egg?
Switching between hot and cool water will produce the optimal boiled egg balance between a firm white and creamy yolk – for those who can be bothered.
An iconic heritage building becomes Brisbane’s latest hospitality haven
This popular cuisine comes with a side of fascinating history
The meatis tender enough to cut with a chopstick, its edges slightly charred, the interior soft and juicy.
Comfort food with a Korean twist
Each slice is crisp yet chewy, the spring onions softening and sweetening with the heat.
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