Bob Hawke’s widow reveals she planned to murder him before he became PM

Exclusive: The widow of Bob Hawke has described in detail how she planned to murder him several years before he became prime minister. Blanche d’Alpuget, a successful author, had already decided to... Read more »

Under-16s social media ban: Who supports it most may shock you

Two thirds of Australians support the world-leading social media ban, with parents of teens the group most in favour of the incoming laws. Exclusive polling for this masthead found that of 1244... Read more »

Students in Western Australia are turning their backs on ATAR, but they’re still going to university

“I thought I was stuck between a rock and a hard place, it’s a bit of a cliche but at school you feel like you have to do well to then do... Read more »

Queensland primary school teacher jailed for child sexual abuse, exploitation material

Far North Queensland parents have told a District Court judge of their distress and guilt after a former teacher was jailed for nearly 100 offences involving children at the primary school where... Read more »

Barnaby Joyce likens One Nation to Reform UK party under Nigel Farage

In his first interview since formally joining One Nation, Barnaby Joyce says he sees comparisons between his new party and Britain’s far-right Reform UK party under populist leader Nigel Farage. “Yes I... Read more »

Renters need $300,000 more superannuation in retirement than home owners, report finds

Older Australians who retire without owning a home will need about double the superannuation of those with a paid-off property if they want to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle, research finds. Advocacy group... Read more »

Labor minister Don Farrell claimed $9,000 for family travel during sports events and theatre showings | Australian politicians’ expenses

Senior government minister Don Farrell charged taxpayers $9,000 over three years for his family’s travel costs after being invited to football games and tennis matches around Australia, parliamentary records show. Amid growing... Read more »

Why cuts to apprenticeship incentives come at the worst possible time

The federal government’s quiet decision to slash apprenticeship incentives is not just a budget tweak; it’s a blow to the very trades that keep Australia running. By halving support payments for apprentices... Read more »

Rebel Wilson barred from taking further action in US court fight over troubled film ‘The Deb’

Rebel Wilson has been barred from pursuing parts of her cross-complaint in a US court fight concerning the production of her troubled directorial debut, The Deb. Ms Wilson’s directorial debut is the... Read more »

Man killed battling NSW blaze was ‘experienced firefighter’ and divisional leader

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) firefighter who died overnight on the state’s Mid North Coast has been identified as an “experienced” 59-year-old who had been working for the organisation... Read more »