headlines
Thursday
23 February 2017
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Catholic archbishops criticise church's handling of abuse scandalAustralia’s most senior Catholic leaders including Sydney archbishop Anthony Fisher deliver damning criticism of church’s response to sex claims -
Outcry after Sydney doctor faced with deportation over autistic childMedical fraternity calls immigration department decision ‘reprehensible’ after western Sydney GP Nasrin Haque is told she must leave or be deported
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India v Australia: first Test, day oneOver-by-over report: Can Australia turn the tide of history and enjoy success on a Test tour of India? Join Russell Jackson as the series begins in Pune -
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The town shifting from punishment to preventionCowra’s community has united behind an ‘exciting, innovative’ justice reinvestment concept – but will the NSW government stump up the cash?
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How a bush camp gave Indigenous teenagers a sense of prideBalunu founder David Cole says having Aboriginal mentors was ‘critical’ to the program’s success – before it was defunded
spotlight
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The dance powerhouse wanted by everyone from Daft Punk to BeyoncéShe has blazed a trail from Granada to New York to Paris, rapping, partying and dancing in a latex flamenco dress. Is Britain ready for Blanca Li and her ramshackle dancing robots?
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What do we know about Donald Trump and Russia?Luke Harding considers the many links between Donald Trump’s administration and Russia
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The Australian wine region that’s now big on beerThis part of south-west Australia is known for great cabernets and chardonnays but could soon have as many craft breweries as it does vineyards
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Rooney set to leave Manchester United in summer as agent flies to ChinaWayne Rooney is highly unlikely to leave Manchester United next week and has been left surprised by José Mourinho’s claim he could do so
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Western Sydney escape with $20,000 FFA fine for fans' homophobic bannerWestern Sydney have been fined $20,000 after being found guilty by Football Federation Australia of bringing the game into disrepute
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Franklin and Sydney Swans fined for breaking drug rulesThe AFL has fined Sydney and two of the Swans’ star players, Lance Franklin and Luke Parker, a total of $30,000 for breaches of the league’s strict treatment rules
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Horn's hopes dashed as Pacquiao confirms talks with KhanTwo days after Bob Arum had dismissed out of hand the idea of a fight between Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan, the Filipino great has revealed he is in talks with the Briton
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Socceroos to play Brazil in June friendly in MelbourneAustralia will meet football powerhouse Brazil at the MCG in June in the lead-up to the Confederations Cup
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Vardy goal allows Foxes fans to enjoy day in sunAfter a winter of discontent, the Premier League champions ended the night in Seville with something to cling to in their Champions League last-16 tie
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Recipes are to cooking as listicles are to journalism: they're intrinsically flawedWith respect to the excellent Jamie Oliver, making a simple dish that’s over and done with in under an hour is a very inefficient way to cook
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How different would North Korea have been under Kim Jong-nam?Kim Jong-un’s multilingual, well-travelled older brother might have helped the country towards reform
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video and pictures
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Japanese men hold annual competition to celebrate baldnessA men’s social club celebrates their lack of hair in Tsuruta City with a bizarre game of tug of war
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Australia Post's chief executive resignsThe chief executive of Australia Post, Ahmed Fahour, has quit after a dispute with the Turnbull government about his $5.6m remuneration package
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The 90s punks of BelfastRicky Adam documented the grassroots punk scene of the Warzone collective in late 90s Belfast – complete with spiked hair, impromptu naps and confused kids
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Hospitality and retail workers to be hit by Sunday penalty rates cutHundreds of thousands of workers will be affected by a Fair Work Commission ruling cutting Sunday and public holiday penalty rates in the retail and hospitality industries.
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George Michael tributes, Little Mix, Skepta and moreThe 2017 Brit Awards take place night at the O2 Arena in London on Wednesday night
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Inside the Stasi MuseumSince 1990 the museum has served as a research and memorial centre investigating the political system of the former East Germany
Wisdom of Ages
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Husband and murderer 'not entitled' to any of Allison's estateJudge rules in favour of Allison’s parents to control daughter’s $1m estate, including life insurance payout and superannuation
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Victoria underwrites $1bn of low-interest loansState government uses its borrowing power to help registered housing associations secure new and affordable stock
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Forget five a day, eat 10 portions of fruit and veg to cut risk of early deathScientists say even just 2.5 daily portions can lower chance of heart disease, stroke, cancer and premature death
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Storm Doris: flights cancelled and travel warnings issued as UK battered by galesMet Office issues warnings for strong winds and heavy rain, with predictions of rail delays, danger on roads and disruption for airline passengers
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explore
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Does it produce an out-of-touch ruling class?The Long Read: An extraordinary number of Britain’s elite studied philosophy, politics and economics at Oxford. But does it produce an out-of-touch ruling class?
people
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Trump is a 'Hollywood elitist', Bannon is a 'failed director'Clooney criticised the president, who still collects a substantial sum from prior film and TV rolls, as part of the Hollywood elite he regularly rails against
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Ballet's destructive power laid bare in documentarySteven Cantor’s intimate film about the rebellious dancer exposes the pressures heaped on young prodigies – and has vital lessons for the industry
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Can the king of hyper-real photography help heal the world?The fashion photographer who defined the 90s is back working with Diesel. In this age of greed and bullies, he’s all about positivity
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I’m able to see the light in the darknessIn the lead-up to his Womadelaide appearance, the elder statesman of Indigenous music reflects on 27 years of songwriting and activism
the big picture
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French countercultural artAfter the protests of May 1968 failed to generate lasting political change, French artists developed a fierce and funny new language – one based around irony and violence
Cut to penalty rates will galvanise the left and send a shiver through Coalition