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85 reasons why Peter Dutton is unfit to be PM ... and counting
Independent Australia's catalogue of major reasons Peter Dutton should never be prime minister now numbers 85. Michelle Pini updates the list of cons. read now...
David Williamson — 'Don's Party' was just the beginning
This pensive pic of David Williamson was shot at his Diamond Creek home in Melbourne just before the award-winning playwright moved to live in Sydney. read now...
POEM: A Song of Change
Come listen, good people and hear my refrain, the world as we knew it has gone up in flames. read now...
Four Corners shifts spotlight to Neo-Nazi cult tactics endangering children
A Four Corners program has helped reposition the spotlight away from neo-Nazi cult groups' salacious media stunts and onto their child grooming tactics. read now...
Ozzy Osbourne to join Black Sabbath for last hoorah
This week, IA's music man brings you news of a frontman facing court, a "fatberg" fouling things up in WA and a fading star finding his metal for one last show. read now...
Näku Dhäruk: The Bark Petitions tells an important piece of Indigenous history
A new book by acclaimed author Clare Wright examines how the people of Yirrkala changed the course of Australian democracy. read now...
'Us versus them': Accepting our differences might save mankind
The superiority complex that drives humans to kill each other is, ironically, the thing that makes us all so alike. read now...
CARTOONS: Peter plans to pick apart public service
... when he's done posturing as "a man of the people". read now...
Elon Musk's plan to take over America revealed
After becoming the wealthiest man in the world, Elon Musk has his sights on U.S. domination, using Donald Trump as his puppet. read now...
Changing Australia's flag the first step toward independence
Australia’s flag remains a colonial relic and changing it could be the first step toward true independence. read now...
Peter gives fair play the cold shoulder with promise to pare down public service
Peter Dutton has promised to shrink Australia's public service if he wins this year's Federal Election, expressly targeting the roles of diversity, equity and inclusion advisers. read now...
Daily Telegraph tries and fails to stage antisemitic incident
Not content with the many existing instances of alleged antisemitic behaviour, The Daily Telegraph tries to create another one. read now...
Elevate your bathroom with bathroom furniture sets from vidaXL
How to create a functional and stylish bathroom with vidaXL. read now...
Shouting at ABC to raise standards won't help
With the ABC's quality continually dropping, it's imperative to find a productive way to register our opinions rather than complaining to deaf ears. read now...
Trump's plans imitate Stark environmental prophesy
Trump presidency mirrors stark fictional prophesy of irrevocable environmental damage caused by ultra-rich cabal. read now...
Boomer's tip: Living in Australia in 2025 'okay' for young people
In many important ways – not just financial – Australia is as great a place to live for young people in 2025 as it was for youth "back in the day". read now...
Oil demand will not go up and prices will not come down
There is an abundant supply of oil on the global market but despite a lack of demand, producers will not lower prices in order to stay in business. read now...
Best essay writing services: Top-rated help for students in 2025
Back to school tips for how to get great essay-writing results. read now...
NBN's half-year results show solid performance but challenges remain
NBN Co has released its financial and operational results for the first half of FY25, reporting steady revenue growth, ongoing network upgrades and efficiency gains. read now...
Muzzling Māori voice: NZ responds to attack on Treaty
New Zealanders continue gathering to oppose a political threat to the Treaty of Waitangi, which protects Māori rights. read now...
Australia's autonomy from the U.S. has never been more vital
Never has there been a greater need for Australia to end its military alliance with the U.S. and forge an independent and peaceful foreign policy. read now...
What the Putin-Trump Ukraine meeting means for Australia
While Australia is not directly involved in the Ukraine war, the implications of a Trump-Putin meeting could be profound. read now...
Dutton's nuclear disaster: Cheap lies and a $20 billion deficit
The Coalition's nuclear policy announcement comes with a massive price tag but is also built on disinformation. read now...
Dark days dawning if Dutton dismantles DEI
Peter Dutton has targeted DEI initiatives in Australia, taking inspiration from U.S. President Trump's crackdown on social equality. read now...
Labor’s housing strategy just added several flash new storeys
The contrast between Labor and the Coalition on housing policy continues to widen. read now...
Time flies when talking tariffs
Bazza and his mates talk about tariffs and make a call to The White House. read now...
QUIZ: IA Interrogates! #9
Take our 20-question quiz and test your general knowledge. read now...
Spike Milligan: The 'goon' who loved Australia
Former actor and comedian Spike Milligan often visited Australia to spend time at his brother's place in Woy Woy, NSW. read now...
Creative Australia's shameful dumping of Khaled Sabsabi
If Creative Australia thinks it's reducing the risk of losing public support by cancelling Khaled Sabsasi, surely the question is, who is this “public” it is worrying about? read now...
The Apprentice tells Trump's supervillain origin story
A new movie chronicling the early days of Trump's rise to power and the man who built the monster is a hit-and-miss affair. read now...
CARTOONS: Mark David is wagging the dog
Meanwhile, the tariff trumpeter is proving he's not just 'all bark'. read now...
Dutton's vow to slash public servant numbers another Coalition disaster
Peter Dutton says he wants to increase government efficiency but beyond wanting to cut public servant numbers, he won’t tell us how until after the Election. read now...
The 'Malinauskas model' keeping SA's Premier on the throne
With his scheme of taxpayer funding for political parties, SA Premier Peter Malinauskas has delivered a model that will underwrite Labor election victories for the foreseeable future. read now...
Dutton isn’t just exploiting antisemitism — he’s driving it
Following a history of racism, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is now carrying on Israel’s ethnonationalist rhetoric and fuelling antisemitism in our country. read now...
Education Minister pressured as Israel lobby attacks academic freedom
Minister for Education Jason Clare is under increasing pressure to show support for academic freedom and resist pressure to silence pro-Palestinian scholars. read now...
Progress and peril: Balancing technology's duality
As society's dependence on technology grows, it's important to address both the pros and the cons of a digital world. read now...
Adam Bandt on par with Hitler? More muck from Murdoch media
Greens leader Adam Bandt is being compared to Hitler in the media. Here's why passing off that kind of partisan hackery as 'opinion' is utter rot. read now...
Australian universities being hijacked by corporate elites
With universities overwhelmingly being governed by corporate interests, a new inquiry seeks to reform the higher education system back to prioritising learning. read now...
Dutton's nuclear policy is a Coalition scam
Overwhelming evidence is proving the Coalition's nuclear plan to be a scam. read now...
News media compliance making Trump more dangerous
The mass media's failure to hold Donald Trump to account for his malicious presidency is setting a dangerous course for global democracy. read now...
Ali France — media reinforces disabling tropes for political points
An article on Ali France, the candidate set to take on Peter Dutton in his seat of Dickson, tells a story all too common in discourses of disability. read now...
Indy Eye: Mad F***ing Witches on what makes them mad
Mad Fucking Witches (MFW) founder Jennie Hill talks to managing editor Michelle Pini about the maddening media, misogyny and why they’ve taken to their brooms over Kyle Sandilands. read now...
The Lattouf trial: A question of bias at the ABC
Democratic freedoms, employee rights and public trust in the national broadcaster are all on trial in 'Antoinette Lattouf v Australian Broadcasting Corporation' trial. read now...
Albo and Dr Jim steadily reduce poverty and homelessness — at last
While more still needs to be done, efforts to combat severe disadvantage in Australia are working. read now...
Picture of power or power of a picture?
Bazza and his mates critique the U.S. First Lady's powerful official portrait. read now...
QUIZ: IA Interrogates! #8
Take our 20-question quiz and test your general knowledge. read now...
En pointe: Balancing life as a ballerina
Future ballerinas hone their skills at The Australian Ballet School, Southbank, Melbourne. read now...
New law renders neo-Nazis into needless martyrs
If the intended aim of legislating against Nazi gestures and symbolism is to stop racist fascists from organising and growing, the past year has proven that doing so has the opposite effect. read now...
A critical thinker's guide to Victoria's Prahran By-election
Surrounded by controversy and an abundance of right-wing candidates, this Saturday's Prahran By-election is proving to be a 'democratic farce'. read now...
Triple J 'Hottest' 100 forgets to sizzle
This year's Triple J Hottest 100 came and went with a whimper — apart from volumes of armchair analysis and criticism. IA's music man David Kowalski brings you the bittersweet sound out. read now...
Beer boss falls to 'woke' media firestorm
A social media onslaught slamming Great Northern as 'woke' following a campaign to raise money for national parks has been leapt on by right-wing media outlets. read now...
CARTOONS: Elon's lapdog is in the driver's seat
... of an owner-operated Tesla. read now...
Trump's Gaza: Make chaos great again
Just when you thought the Trump Administration couldn't be more shocking, along comes Donald's plan for the U.S. to turn the Gaza Strip into a resort. read now...
Nuclear advocates: Splitting atoms and spinning agendas
Former Miss America and nuclear energy activist Grace Stanke's Melbourne visit saw a pro-nuclear panel push persuasion over debate. read now...
Higher education visa boom silences university lobby groups
While there was a flurry of media commentary from university lobby groups when the new Ministerial Direction 111 was announced, since then, they have been remarkably quiet. read now...
Why regular hearing tests are essential for Australians
Hearing loss develops over time — early detection can help avoid more serious issues. read now...
Lattouf, Lalor dismissals another salvo in attack on free speech
The mainstream media's attempts to stifle free expression continue in the case against Antoinette Lattouf and the dismissal of Peter Lalor. read now...
Semitism goes far beyond Jewish culture
With a lot of focus on anti-Semitism in the world today, the term has often been mistaken as exclusive to Jewish people. read now...
Now 75 reasons why Dutton is unfit to be PM
IA's catalogue of 75 major reasons Peter Dutton should not be prime minister. read now...
Trump and Musk's coup d'état begins
Trump and Musk purge government departments, migrant communities along with American democracy. read now...
DeepSeek gives China breakthrough in AI development
The release of DeepSeek R1, developed in China on a shoestring budget, has sent shockwaves through the artificial intelligence AI community. read now...
Adelaide neo-Nazis suffering from oppression envy
The group of men arrested for a far-right parade on Australia Day are nothing more than a watered-down version of real Nazis with no direction. read now...
The miraculous Australian economy is the envy of the world
Despite frequent moaning and groaning about the state of the economy, the hard data on a range of indicators are some of the best in the world. read now...
Neale Daniher campaigns for life-changing MND research
Australian of the Year Neale Daniher has brought much-needed awareness to motor neurone disease, which is in desperate need of funding. read now...
Warren Mundine's uranium company a failure after 20 years
The value of Warren Mundine’s international “uranium exploration” company has crashed by half as it bleeds millions of dollars a year of investor funds. read now...
ABC News shamelessly spreads Liberal Party’s blatant lies
The national broadcaster still refuses to fulfil its duty to broadcast the truth. read now...
Time Person of which year?
Trump's new official policies have uncanny parallels with history. read now...
QUIZ: IA Interrogates! #7
Take our 20-question quiz and test your general knowledge. read now...
Devil in the double-bill detail: Attacks on Treaty
Following Australia's rejection of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, New Zealanders are currently battling threats to the Treaty of Waitangi that exists to protect Māori interests. read now...
Night light shows off Melbourne icon
This image of a soldier admiring Melbourne’s iconic exhibition building at night is a prime example of a photojournalist's "must have" — the ability to master light. read now...
Compulsory voting and the illusion of choice
Compulsory voting is meant to ensure freedom, but when we're forced to choose between the lesser of two evils, what freedom do we really have? read now...
Being Australian isn't all bad news
What does it mean to be Australian? Are we still living in the luckiest country? And where did we go wrong with Raygun? read now...
Trump, TikTok and the price of power
Trump's delayed TikTok ban boosts billionaire donor Jeff Yass, whose growing stake in the app could reshape its future under MAGA rule read now...
Republic should be top priority for Albanese re-election
For a better chance at winning the 2025 Federal Election, the Albanese Government needs to rethink Australia's political system. read now...
CARTOONS: A boiled egg is hard to beat
... unless it has preposterous policies like overpriced nuclear plans. read now...
Indy Eye: Inside the housing crisis with Purple Pingers
Australia is still in the grips of a housing crisis and one man is campaigning for fairness by highlighting shocking rental conditions and failures by the Government. read now...
Culture wars curtail koala care
Mainstream media focuses on culture wars while a grim future is ignored. read now...
Peter Dutton sets eyes on Trump’s mass deportation plan
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton may be tempted to emulate Donald Trump's deportation plan despite the massive hurdles involved. read now...
Peter Greste hungry for justice
Peter Greste, in London supporting the release of activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, says he’s coping well with the hunger strike he began eight days ago. read now...
What a Trump Presidency means for Ukraine
Having bragged about his ability to end the Russia/Ukraine war in a day, it has yet to be seen whether President Trump can bring peace and end the conflict. read now...
Thyrotropin peptides: Functional properties and emerging research directions
New research indicates Thyrotropin peptides have applications across scientific domains. read now...
Laser communications: Illuminating the future of connectivity
Laser communications have made significant strides, solidifying their position as a transformative force in the telecoms landscape. read now...
Dutton's atomic power bill for a 'nuclear family' could be nearly $39K
The Dutton nuclear power plan will cost about $264 billion if the type of reactor extolled by Shadow Energy Minister Ted O'Brien is adopted. read now...
Media coverage of Dutton’s nuclear 'plan': Scrutiny, stenography or propaganda
Unsurprisingly, the conservative media has failed to scrutinise Peter Dutton's nuclear plan, once again displaying bias towards the Coalition. read now...
So, Elon Musk did a one-armed salute: Here's what's more important
The really fascist stuff on Trump’s inauguration day wasn’t Elon’s right arm — it was the executive orders turning the United States of America into an ultranationalist garrison state. read now...
Musk's controversial gesture: The anatomy of a social media frenzy
Elon Musk sparks backlash over a gesture at Trump’s inauguration, raising questions about intent, symbols and the power of perception read now...
Clive Palmer emulates Musk to get Dutton elected
Nutjob candidates, cooker alliances and crocodile tears notwithstanding, Palmer's endgame isn’t winning seats, it's ensuring the "drill, baby, drill" party is returned to power. read now...
Death and destruction resume as Trump takes charge
Ominous signs are evident already that preventable deaths will surge again in the United States. read now...
The homeless standard we walk by
Naomi Fryers discusses the growing gap between the haves and have-nots and how we've got to the stage where we'd happily step over those left behind. read now...
Tourism: Big ideas for big things
Bazza and his mates have a yarn about the best way to promote N.S.W. tourism. read now...
QUIZ: IA Interrogates! #6
Take our 20-question Invasion Day and general knowledge quiz and test your trivia knowledge. read now...
BOOK REVIEW: 'Truth Abandoned' misses the mark on trans issues
A new book proclaiming to be a feminist approach to democracy suffers from its misguided view of transgender women. read now...
Black Monday: When money talked in Melbourne and said 'goodbye'
Stockbroker Roger Trevaskis literally counted his losses on the floor of the Melbourne Stock Exchange on 'Black Monday'. read now...
Music fans gutted over demolition of AC/DC Young family home
Music fans are filthy over a lost legacy. Meanwhile, IA music maestro David Kowalski finds other bands leaving heavy footprints — like Fuzz Lightyear. read now...
America: The Fourth Reich?
Donald Trump's first week as leader of the “free” world has seen a number of executive orders signed to set equality and racial harmony back decades. read now...
CARTOONS: Elon Musk waves away dodgy salute
Meanwhile, Donald Trump talks tough on... well... everything! read now...
Working holidaymakers contributing strongly to net migration
Several policy changes and a strong labour market have led to a surge in working holidaymakers, setting new records and soaring above pre-COVID levels. read now...
IAXCLUSIVE! Details of Trump's executive orders leaked at secret saucy SM supper
In a stunning scoop, IA reveals Trump's secret Inauguration Day presentation to social media tycoons and other Russian dignitaries. read now...
Indy Eye focuses on the big issues
IA's new video series, Indy Eye, has launched to much acclaim and we'd like to remind you to keep your own eye out for new episodes! read now...
Elon Musk salutes new era of fascism
Elon Musk's Nazi-like salutes and Meta's "technical error" usher in Trump's Far-Right "new world order". read now...
The top News headlines from The Brisbane Times. For all the news, visit https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/
Broadsiding and Beiwacht score turning-point wins for Godolphin
- Sport / Racing
Zac Lloyd rode five winners and Broadsiding returned with a commanding victory in the group 2 Hobartville Stakes to lead a “turning point” double for Godolphin at Rosehill on Saturday.
Australian Henley Rowing Regatta
- National / Victoria
School crewmates in emotional ‘row past’ memorial for Edward Millear at rowing Regatta, Melbourne.
Tips and race-by-race guide for Nowra on Sunday
- Sport / Racing
Your complete guide to the eight-race meeting.
Scratching opens door for Murphy’s mare to ride her luck all way to $1 million final
- Sport / Racing
Goulburn trainer Pat Murphy has had his first stroke of luck for the $150,000 Evergreen Turf South East Country Championships (1400m) at Nowra and he’s hoping his honest mare Sass ‘N’ Cheek can take full advantage.
Emotional scenes before Highlanders-Blues
- Sport / Rugby Union
There are some very emotional scenes before Highlanders-Blues as Dunedin pays tribute to Connor Garden-Bachop, who died aged 25 last year.
Humphreys gets the jump on Dodd in race for Souths No.7
- Sport / NRL
South Sydney lost the Charity Shield – and Englishman Lewis Dodd may have lost the chance to wear the No.7 to Jamie Humphreys in round one.
Brazil stun Australia in all-time upset
- Sport / Rugby Union
Brazil beat Australia for the first time ever in women's sevens rugby at the Vancouver world series tournament.
North Shore Rapist charged after allegedly assaulting girl in Sydney’s CBD
- National / NSW
Notorious rapist Graham James Kay allegedly sexually touched a teenage girl in Sydney’s CBD on Friday, just months after a court was warned he would never be rehabilitated.
Dragon bags four tries, leaves field with heat stroke
- Sport / NRL
Sione Finau scores his fourth try in 28 minutes before being assisted from the field with heat stroke.
Aussie finishes third, breaks national record
- Sport
Jack Rayner finishes third in a 5000m race in Boston and breaks the Australian indoor record, clocking 12:59.43.
St Peters terrace that was once a driveway sells for $2.02m at auction
- Property / News
First home buyers bidding for the first time took home the keys for the stunning, industrial-style home that was only recently a patch of concrete.
Sarah rode 5500 kilometres on horseback for her parents. This is what she learnt
- National / NSW
After losing her mother to gastrointestinal cancer, Sarah Wheeler rode for nine months, talking to people she met along the way about grief.
‘Never again’: Eels vow to end contract clauses that could cost them Brown, Moses
- Sport / NRL
Superstar halves Dylan Brown and Mitchell Moses will be the last Parramatta players ever to have player options in their favour, according to the new Eels chairman.
Oliver’s bold first step in year of redemption; Carlton young gun limps off after knee scare
- Sport / AFL
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression – and Melbourne’s Clayton Oliver did not waste his on Saturday. Meanwhile, Carlton hope a boom recruit has escaped unscathed after he copped a knock to the knee.
Bull shark knocks paddler off surf ski on Swan River
- National / WA
A shark warning has been issued for Blackwall Reach in the Swan River after a paddler was reportedly knocked off their board on Saturday morning.
Teen arrested after elderly man on mobility scooter hit and killed by car
- National / Queensland
A 17-year-old was allegedly driving a Ford Focus when it smashed into another car before coming off the road and killing an elderly man on a mobility scooter south of Brisbane.
Lock finishes stunning Drua movement
- Sport / Rugby Union
Isoa Nasilasila finishes one of the great Super Rugby tries as the big lock has enough pace to keep up in support after multiple passes and offloads.
‘Forever in our hearts’: Schoolboy crewmates in emotional ‘row past’ memorial for ‘Big Ed’ Millear
- National / Victoria
A sleek boat glided along the Yarra, but it had one empty seat – a touching tribute to a 17-year-old schoolboy rower who died after suffering a medical episode during training this week.
Donors flood Luigi Mangione’s defence with $US500,000
- World / North America
While public officials condemned the killing of the insurance executive, Luigi Mangione has been praised by the public and has received $500,000 so far in donations for his legal fees.
Roigard sends Kirifi in to score
- Sport / Rugby Union
Du'Plessis Kirifi crosses in the first minute as the flanker offers good support to the brilliant Cam Roigard.
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Libs vow $200m for country roads, housing
- Government
WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam has committed $200 million to improve regional roads and increase supply of government regional officer housing, if elected in March.
WA Labor pledge free beach bus
- Government
WA Labor will introduce a free CAT bus service between Stirling Station and Scarborough Beach, if re-elected, under a $14.2 million commitment.
Losses deepen for shares while Australian dollar gains
- News
The Australian share market has suffered its worst weekly loss in more than two years after giving up ground each day, while the local currency has climbed to a two-month high.
Wind farms boosts guidance for Boom
- Infrastructure
Growth in wind farm projects has buoyed Boom Logistics first half results, with net profit now up 32 per cent on the same period last year.
First principles for Australian industrial relations
- Government
- Opinion
Opinion: Economist Dr Nicholas Blain casts an eye over the state of play for Australian industrial relations, ahead of the 2025 federal election.
At Close of Business podcast February 21 2025
- Podcasts
- Podcasts/At Close of Business
Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss Perth Symphony Orchestra's push into the regions.
Nats in $1bn regional housing pledge
- Government
- Property
The Nationals WA have pledged $1 billion to regional housing over the decade ahead, if voted into government on March 8.
No concession from Mettam's Liberals
- Government
ANALYSIS: WA Liberal Leader Libby Mettam is aware of the mountain her party has to climb at the March 8 federal election, but two weeks out, she has no plan to throw in the towel.
Approvals delays a risk to more than miners
- Mining
While much of the talk around green and red tape focuses on big business, it is worth considering what impact it has on the next rung down.
Short stays a battleground for locals
- Tourism
Visitors flock to tourist hotspots but spare a thought for the impacts on those communities.
Latest Canberra news, sport, football and business news from The Canberra Times.
Display wall of replica firearms found inside man's home, police allege
Police entered the home after reports of a disturbance.
'Baseless': Labor, Libs trade barbs over ACT health spending, demand
Govt accused of withholding information on health costs.
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Handy Adam is the ACT's top 'Tasker'
The father of four from Chisholm is loving his career change.
Would you rather endure 15 minutes of silence or get electrocuted?
Could that be because we're scared of what we might hear?
Canberra Day Fun Run a new way to give to those in need
It's going to be held on March 10.
Canberra's Emma Jones soaring up the charts of Australian Idol
Does Canberra have the next Australian Idol?
Artist transforms busy intersection once plagued by graffiti
Have you seen the gorgeous mural in Gordon?
How three years of war in Ukraine sent shock waves to Canberra
A Canberra company has been working on the battlefield.
The good, bad and ugly of celebrities I've encountered
A couple were truly awful
Australia's Forbes Rich List revealed - this is where they call home
Take a closer look at the homes of Australia's top 10 billionaires.
Concreting company fined $225k after new worker crushed by six-tonne wall
It was the untrained victim's first day on the job.
Child critically injured by falling tree branch at Government House
A branch fell on several children during an excursion to Canberra.
Man found guilty of rape after stealthing sex worker at brothel
Jurors heard he secretly removed a condom without consent.
Is this bottle a remnant of a boozy 1960s picnic at Lake George?
What a top spot for a sundowner.
'Extraordinarily bizarre': Court video reveals how woman freely walked onto airport tarmac
Trespasser sentenced for Canberra Airport incident.
'Strange': Department official scolded over Plibersek brief refusal
Minister briefs can't be diluted over FOI fears, tribunal rules.
Outback Wrangler Matt Wright lists family home for sale amid legal troubles
The listing comes as the TV star faces serious legal challenges.
Vikings tones down its plan for a new club - but neighbours remain unhappy
More trees and noise abatement added to Jerrabomberra proposal.
How a marble monument brought tears to the eyes and helped grieving mothers
The monument for families at the Australian War Memorial is one year old.
The top News headlines from The Sydney Morning Herald. For all the news, visit https://www.smh.com.au
Broadsiding and Beiwacht score turning-point wins for Godolphin
- Sport / Racing
Zac Lloyd rode five winners and Broadsiding returned with a commanding victory in the group 2 Hobartville Stakes to lead a “turning point” double for Godolphin at Rosehill on Saturday.
Australian Henley Rowing Regatta
- National / Victoria
School crewmates in emotional ‘row past’ memorial for Edward Millear at rowing Regatta, Melbourne.
Tips and race-by-race guide for Nowra on Sunday
- Sport / Racing
Your complete guide to the eight-race meeting.
Scratching opens door for Murphy’s mare to ride her luck all way to $1 million final
- Sport / Racing
Goulburn trainer Pat Murphy has had his first stroke of luck for the $150,000 Evergreen Turf South East Country Championships (1400m) at Nowra and he’s hoping his honest mare Sass ‘N’ Cheek can take full advantage.
Emotional scenes before Highlanders-Blues
- Sport / Rugby Union
There are some very emotional scenes before Highlanders-Blues as Dunedin pays tribute to Connor Garden-Bachop, who died aged 25 last year.
Humphreys gets the jump on Dodd in race for Souths No.7
- Sport / NRL
South Sydney lost the Charity Shield – and Englishman Lewis Dodd may have lost the chance to wear the No.7 to Jamie Humphreys in round one.
Brazil stun Australia in all-time upset
- Sport / Rugby Union
Brazil beat Australia for the first time ever in women's sevens rugby at the Vancouver world series tournament.
North Shore Rapist charged after allegedly assaulting girl in Sydney’s CBD
- National / NSW
Notorious rapist Graham James Kay allegedly sexually touched a teenage girl in Sydney’s CBD on Friday, just months after a court was warned he would never be rehabilitated.
Dragon bags four tries, leaves field with heat stroke
- Sport / NRL
Sione Finau scores his fourth try in 28 minutes before being assisted from the field with heat stroke.
Aussie finishes third, breaks national record
- Sport
Jack Rayner finishes third in a 5000m race in Boston and breaks the Australian indoor record, clocking 12:59.43.
St Peters terrace that was once a driveway sells for $2.02m at auction
- Property / News
First home buyers bidding for the first time took home the keys for the stunning, industrial-style home that was only recently a patch of concrete.
Sarah rode 5500 kilometres on horseback for her parents. This is what she learnt
- National / NSW
After losing her mother to gastrointestinal cancer, Sarah Wheeler rode for nine months, talking to people she met along the way about grief.
‘Never again’: Eels vow to end contract clauses that could cost them Brown, Moses
- Sport / NRL
Superstar halves Dylan Brown and Mitchell Moses will be the last Parramatta players ever to have player options in their favour, according to the new Eels chairman.
Oliver’s bold first step in year of redemption; Carlton young gun limps off after knee scare
- Sport / AFL
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression – and Melbourne’s Clayton Oliver did not waste his on Saturday. Meanwhile, Carlton hope a boom recruit has escaped unscathed after he copped a knock to the knee.
Bull shark knocks paddler off surf ski on Swan River
- National / WA
A shark warning has been issued for Blackwall Reach in the Swan River after a paddler was reportedly knocked off their board on Saturday morning.
Teen arrested after elderly man on mobility scooter hit and killed by car
- National / Queensland
A 17-year-old was allegedly driving a Ford Focus when it smashed into another car before coming off the road and killing an elderly man on a mobility scooter south of Brisbane.
Lock finishes stunning Drua movement
- Sport / Rugby Union
Isoa Nasilasila finishes one of the great Super Rugby tries as the big lock has enough pace to keep up in support after multiple passes and offloads.
‘Forever in our hearts’: Schoolboy crewmates in emotional ‘row past’ memorial for ‘Big Ed’ Millear
- National / Victoria
A sleek boat glided along the Yarra, but it had one empty seat – a touching tribute to a 17-year-old schoolboy rower who died after suffering a medical episode during training this week.
Donors flood Luigi Mangione’s defence with $US500,000
- World / North America
While public officials condemned the killing of the insurance executive, Luigi Mangione has been praised by the public and has received $500,000 so far in donations for his legal fees.
Roigard sends Kirifi in to score
- Sport / Rugby Union
Du'Plessis Kirifi crosses in the first minute as the flanker offers good support to the brilliant Cam Roigard.
The top News headlines from The Age. For all the news, visit https://www.theage.com.au/
Broadsiding and Beiwacht score turning-point wins for Godolphin
- Sport / Racing
Zac Lloyd rode five winners and Broadsiding returned with a commanding victory in the group 2 Hobartville Stakes to lead a “turning point” double for Godolphin at Rosehill on Saturday.
Australian Henley Rowing Regatta
- National / Victoria
School crewmates in emotional ‘row past’ memorial for Edward Millear at rowing Regatta, Melbourne.
Tips and race-by-race guide for Nowra on Sunday
- Sport / Racing
Your complete guide to the eight-race meeting.
Scratching opens door for Murphy’s mare to ride her luck all way to $1 million final
- Sport / Racing
Goulburn trainer Pat Murphy has had his first stroke of luck for the $150,000 Evergreen Turf South East Country Championships (1400m) at Nowra and he’s hoping his honest mare Sass ‘N’ Cheek can take full advantage.
Emotional scenes before Highlanders-Blues
- Sport / Rugby Union
There are some very emotional scenes before Highlanders-Blues as Dunedin pays tribute to Connor Garden-Bachop, who died aged 25 last year.
Humphreys gets the jump on Dodd in race for Souths No.7
- Sport / NRL
South Sydney lost the Charity Shield – and Englishman Lewis Dodd may have lost the chance to wear the No.7 to Jamie Humphreys in round one.
Brazil stun Australia in all-time upset
- Sport / Rugby Union
Brazil beat Australia for the first time ever in women's sevens rugby at the Vancouver world series tournament.
North Shore Rapist charged after allegedly assaulting girl in Sydney’s CBD
- National / NSW
Notorious rapist Graham James Kay allegedly sexually touched a teenage girl in Sydney’s CBD on Friday, just months after a court was warned he would never be rehabilitated.
Dragon bags four tries, leaves field with heat stroke
- Sport / NRL
Sione Finau scores his fourth try in 28 minutes before being assisted from the field with heat stroke.
Aussie finishes third, breaks national record
- Sport
Jack Rayner finishes third in a 5000m race in Boston and breaks the Australian indoor record, clocking 12:59.43.
St Peters terrace that was once a driveway sells for $2.02m at auction
- Property / News
First home buyers bidding for the first time took home the keys for the stunning, industrial-style home that was only recently a patch of concrete.
Sarah rode 5500 kilometres on horseback for her parents. This is what she learnt
- National / NSW
After losing her mother to gastrointestinal cancer, Sarah Wheeler rode for nine months, talking to people she met along the way about grief.
‘Never again’: Eels vow to end contract clauses that could cost them Brown, Moses
- Sport / NRL
Superstar halves Dylan Brown and Mitchell Moses will be the last Parramatta players ever to have player options in their favour, according to the new Eels chairman.
Oliver’s bold first step in year of redemption; Carlton young gun limps off after knee scare
- Sport / AFL
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression – and Melbourne’s Clayton Oliver did not waste his on Saturday. Meanwhile, Carlton hope a boom recruit has escaped unscathed after he copped a knock to the knee.
Bull shark knocks paddler off surf ski on Swan River
- National / WA
A shark warning has been issued for Blackwall Reach in the Swan River after a paddler was reportedly knocked off their board on Saturday morning.
Teen arrested after elderly man on mobility scooter hit and killed by car
- National / Queensland
A 17-year-old was allegedly driving a Ford Focus when it smashed into another car before coming off the road and killing an elderly man on a mobility scooter south of Brisbane.
Lock finishes stunning Drua movement
- Sport / Rugby Union
Isoa Nasilasila finishes one of the great Super Rugby tries as the big lock has enough pace to keep up in support after multiple passes and offloads.
‘Forever in our hearts’: Schoolboy crewmates in emotional ‘row past’ memorial for ‘Big Ed’ Millear
- National / Victoria
A sleek boat glided along the Yarra, but it had one empty seat – a touching tribute to a 17-year-old schoolboy rower who died after suffering a medical episode during training this week.
Donors flood Luigi Mangione’s defence with $US500,000
- World / North America
While public officials condemned the killing of the insurance executive, Luigi Mangione has been praised by the public and has received $500,000 so far in donations for his legal fees.
Roigard sends Kirifi in to score
- Sport / Rugby Union
Du'Plessis Kirifi crosses in the first minute as the flanker offers good support to the brilliant Cam Roigard.