headlines
Wednesday
8 March 2017
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North Korea and Malaysia in tit-for-tat travel bansCountries ban each other’s citizens from leaving in row following killing of the North Korean leader’s half-brother
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Australia put in a spin as India complete fight back to square seriesIndia posted a 75-run win to level at 1-1 after another breathless day of Test cricket in Bangalore -
X Factor winner Isaiah Firebrace to represent Australia at 2017 song contestSeventeen-year-old to sing emotive ballad Don’t Come Easy in Kiev competition, where he promises ‘I will make Australia proud’ -
spotlight
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Raising a child is mission impossible. That's why it takes a schoolThe fundamental role of a teacher is not to deliver information but to make kids feel like they are important, and have an adult who will never give up on them
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Saving the world – one puffer jacket at a timeThe Long Read: The rivals are not only locked in a fierce battle to sell the most outdoor gear but also compete for ethical authenticity. Can they make vast profits without harming the planet?
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In a ridiculous world, fashion gets seriousThis week in Paris, designers reclaimed fashion for adult women with barely a Hadid sister – or a crop top – in sight
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The polling on penalty rates shows populism is not a monolithic beastThe populist position on penalty rates is not really very popular, and it could be just as damning for Pauline Hanson as it is for Malcolm Turnbull
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Kohli lays into Smith and Australia following second Test incidentIndia captain Virat Kohli has all but accused Australia counterpart Steve Smith of systematic cheating following a tense second Test in Bangalore
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Sendings off and bat size limits in time for AshesAshes cricketers will have to watch their step when they take to the field later this year with the Marylebone Cricket Club confirming their plans to implement new laws that will see players sent off for serious acts of misconduct
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Bogut breaks leg 58 seconds into Cavaliers debutAndrew Bogut suffered a broken leg just 58 seconds into his debut with NBA defending champions Cleveland
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Chelsea have the look of an unstoppable force thanks to KantéWest Ham were outnumbered, ground down and eclipsed by a dynamic team that is leaving the rest of the Premier League far behind
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The agricultural industry is a good representation of the Australian economy, but while the forecasts are promising, it is still susceptible to climate changePeak farm: good weather, high prices, and free trade a boon for agriculture
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State of the Environment report: bright spots, but much more to doAustralia has made solid progress in many areas covered by the five-yearly report but population pressures, invasive species and climate change still present huge challenges
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video and pictures
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British woman beaten and raped in outback, say policeDetective Inspector Paul Hart from Queensland police says on Tuesday that a British backpacker was held captive for eight weeks
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Forgiving my Australian rapist was 'never for him'On Q&A’s all-women panel on Monday night, the Icelandic writer is asked how she could forgive the man who attacked her
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War, weddings and nightclub queuesPhotojournalist Daniella Zalcman’s new website aims to showcase the versatility of female photographers and dismantle decades of industry bias
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Ben Carson refers to slaves as 'immigrants' in address to staffHousing and urban development secretary says they came to the US in ‘the bottom of slaves ships’ for better opportunities
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Surreal digital collagesSpanish artist Nacho Ormaechea uses imagines the stories of the people he comes across
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Sea turtle recovering after 915 coins removed from stomachOmsin on the mend after surgery to remove more than 900 coins from her stomach
Wisdom of Ages
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British backpacker beaten and raped in eight-week ordeal, police sayAccused faces four charges of rape, eight of assault, four counts of strangulation and two of deprivation of liberty
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Funding to two Indigenous sexual health programs cut without consultationLGBTQI people will be less likely to seek medical care, organisations say, accusing government of shortsightedness
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UN says Trump's revised plan will worsen refugees' plightHigh commissioner says refugees are not criminals as some affected Muslim-majority countries express disappointment
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All skiers safe after avalanche at Tignes resortOfficials say no victims from avalanche, which swept across blue piste on Tuesday morning
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explore
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When I meet God, I must be able to sign my nameA Maharashtra village is giving women denied childhood education a chance to finally catch up on schooling, in a country where female illiteracy is high
people
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Not everything a feminist does is a feminist actThe actor has been forced to defend her skimpy outfits for a Vanity Fair photoshoot. She’s not the first underdressed superstar to cause a stir via the pages of the magazine
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Model describes her postnatal depression: 'I couldn't control it'Model and TV presenter, who has had depression since the birth of daughter Luna last year, said she was unable to leave the house for long periods
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I had no identity. I was socially bankruptAt the height of her success, Laura Marling quit music and became a yoga instructor. But now she’s back. She talks about falling in love with friends – and why everything’s about sex
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Manchester by the Sea director defends Casey Affleck over sexual harassment allegationsKenneth Lonergan, who won best original screenplay Oscar for the film, has accused a student newspaper of ‘flat-out slander’ over claims against the actor
the big picture
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Chanel and a Sydney ferryThe Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of photo highlights from around the world, including backstage at a Chanel show and a windswept boat
Senate inquiry Energy executives say gas market – not windfarms – to blame for South Australia's woes