What Anthony Albanese can learn from Dan Andrews

No politician becomes a leader, let alone a prime minister, without good fortune. Given how hard politicians work, though, it’s no surprise there’s a tendency to play down the role happenstance plays... Read more »

How Harvia turned saunas into a $1.4 billion global empire

How did a 75-year-old company from rural Finland become a $1.4 billion+ (€800 million) global juggernaut? While everyone was obsessing over tech unicorns and crypto moonshots, this unassuming sauna manufacturer from Muurame,... Read more »

From Screen to Scene: Visit Miranda Tapsell’s beloved Darwin

She brought Darwin and the Tiwi Islands to the world through her delightful rom-com, Top End Wedding. And now Miranda Tapsell is introducing a whole new audience to her stunning hometown, via... Read more »

Spirit hold off Harbour for victory in semifinal

Job done for the Otago Spirit. They beat Harbour 31-22 in the Farah Palmer Cup championship semifinal in Dunedin this afternoon. That has seen them book a home final against Northland, who beat... Read more »

Bruce McAvaney on Australia’s athletics golden age and the run that inspired us all

Legendary sports commentator Bruce McAvaney says “it’s no illusion” that Australian athletics is at the beginning of a “golden age” of development and success in the sport. Speaking ahead of his role... Read more »

What we know about the 22-year-old suspected shooter of Charlie Kirk

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old in custody as the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, registered to vote with no party affiliation and hadn’t cast a ballot in the... Read more »

Finding Richard Goyder’s replacement as AFL chairman will be fascinating

Which is at the same time a blessing and a problem, rendering things all rather interesting. And proceedings could get vituperative before too long. Goyder has this past week foreshadowed that he... Read more »

Former health minister Greg Hunt an adviser to Exclusive Brethren-linked firm Connected Global Pty Ltd

He had “never met or engaged with any of the firms or individuals you raise while in office”, the spokesman said. Under the ministerial code of conduct, former ministers are not permitted... Read more »

Journey Home, David Gulpilil shows the film icon’s remote homeland ‘for the first time’

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains images of a person who has died. The late actor’s family has granted permission to use his name and image.... Read more »

Sushila Karki sworn in as Nepal’s new prime minister after Gen Z protests prompt political change

The first woman to be chief justice of Nepal’s Supreme Court will be sworn in to lead the country’s government after deadly protests ousted the prime minister. Known for her insistence on... Read more »