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Teen’s Triple Zero call after swimming to save family stuck at sea
This is the Triple Zero call a teenager made after swimming hours to save his family stuck at sea in Western Australia.
Super fund books Claudia Karvan for International Women’s Day … but the venue raises eyebrows
We were intrigued to hear of the venue that will soon play host to a knees-up organised by one of Australia’s biggest superannuation funds, UniSuper.
The world’s 25 best family holiday destinations in 2026
Forget the post-summer-holiday blues: 2026 is ripe with new kid-friendly hotel openings, major events and cultural milestones the whole family can enjoy.
These Sydneysiders bought their apartment with the promise of a light rail. They’re still waiting
Emily Hurry describes herself as a believer in Sydney’s high-rise future, but she’s frustrated by the lack of infrastructure the government promised to build.
Why the people working 70 and 80-hour work weeks don’t push back
While a standard workweek is 38 hours, those in industries such as consulting and investment banking can rack up more than double those hours. While some quit, most will never speak out.
If the Liberals think Angus Taylor will save them they’re in for a shock
Polls suggest support for the Liberals is disturbingly close to the level of backing for the Greens, which consistently hovers around 12 per cent. I’m in my fifth decade of writing about Australian politics, and I never expected to write those words.
How far house prices would fall if the capital gains tax discount changed
House prices have risen more than fourfold since the 50 per cent capital gains tax discount was introduced in 1999.
The premier legislated for an enforced peace in Sydney. What he got was brutality and more division
Video of police using brute force against protesters at the Herzog rally demands a review. Chris Minns says ‘10-second clips’ were taken out of context. If so, he should show us the vision that supports this claim.
University urged to change course on demolition of modernist building
Scholars in Melbourne University’s arts faculty warn heritage will be erased if the university demolishes modernist architect Roy Grounds’ John Medley Building.
‘Absolute disgrace’: Choir, sport, aides on the chopping block as education funding falls $2.4b short
The principal of a school within Premier Jacinta Allan’s electorate is among those tearing into the Victorian government’s decision to delay fully funding the Gonski reforms.
Supply strain turns up heat on government as WA rents continue to skyrocket
Cotality data shows rents have outpaced wage growth by more than two-thirds in the past five years.
This world-famous national park is my cure for modern stresses
One of the world’s greatest national parks turns 100 this year. I’ve been visiting it for almost half its life.
‘I had a little happy cry in the Uber’: the post-election moment that moved Adam Bandt to tears
After the shock loss of his federal seat, former Greens leader Adam Bandt has a new focus: powering up the low-key Australian Conservation Foundation.
The newest tourist attraction in Paris was never supposed to be one
Cable C1 was built principally for commuters. But since opening, it’s become something of a visitor attraction for Parisians and overseas tourists alike.
If you love train travel, this Australian journey ticks all boxes
For most of the year, this train is the Ghan, travelling the historic route between Darwin and Adelaide. Come summer, there’s a change of scenery.
My friends are trading in their ‘alpha’ husbands for a different kind of man
When looking for love, beta is better.
Jacinta Allan has one aim today. It’s a sad reflection of where we have arrived
Away from the chanting and raised fists of the protest movement, there are Jews and Palestinians working quietly to bring people together.
Father of Mitchell Freeway crash victim says son had his whole life ahead of him
The northern section of the Mitchell Freeway, which opened in 2023, is again in the spotlight after two more people died on Sunday night in a wrong-way collision.
These community soccer clubs received funding after donating to Labor MPs’ campaigns
“Doesn’t pass the pub test”: Community sporting groups received $100,000 in funding under controversial scheme after donating to two MPs’ campaigns.
Carnation Canteen’s new bar – in the original Gerald’s site – is already a neighbourhood hotspot
Audrey Shaw knew the Rathdowne Street site came with big shoes to fill. She’s honoured its iconic history with a respectful, yet (mostly) fresh perspective.