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Quitting time: Greg Hunt and Christian Porter to leave federal politics
In a Facebook post, the former federal attorney-general Christian Porter said he made the decision this week and informed the Prime Minister of his decision.
Breaking
Religious freedom
Deal to protect LGBTQI students sets up vote on religious freedom
The PM may remove the authority for religious schools to expel students because of their sexuality in return for support from some Liberal MPs for his religious discrimination bill.
Sixth Omicron case for NSW also in Sydney last week
The state’s pathology services are sequencing test results of earlier overseas cases to ensure they have not missed any other infections of the new variant.
‘I’ll throw you overboard’: navy officer threatened recruit
Teri Bailey enlisted aged 18 and killed herself on her 25th birthday after relentless bullying. Now the Royal Commission into Veteran Suicide has heard her story.
Coal use to peak in 2026 as renewables surge past forecasts
A new international report reveals an optimistic forecast for clean energy, but it poses a fresh challenge to a Labor party that is yet to reveal its climate policy.
Truck driver jailed for at least four years over fatal M5 crash
Pushminder Singh Grewal had been up all night and fell asleep at the wheel during peak hour, killing a 10-year-old boy and seriously injuring several others.
Analysis
China relations
Australia caught in an election trap as Beijing and Washington do business
The US and Australia have made much of their united front on China’s economic coercion, but the truth is American exporters have been eating Australia’s lunch.
Exclusive
Australian soccer
‘Arnie, I can’t breathe’: How COVID made Graham Arnold a better coach
The Socceroos mentor has come in for heavy criticism lately, mostly from former teammate Mark Bosnich. In this exclusive interview, he opens up like never before.
Opinion
Aviation
COVID waves take the shine off Virgin’s revival plans
The course of the pandemic, and with it the timing of Virgin’s financial rebirth, has not gone to script.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Breaking
Tragedy
Man dies after being hit by truck on Sydney’s north shore
Emergency services were called to Fullers Road in Chatswood on Wednesday afternoon. The truck driver has been taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
Australia records its wettest November with more rain to come
The last wettest November was in 1973, when the country recorded an average of 70.1 millimetres of rain.
‘My goal was justice’: Author Alice Sebold apologises to man she misidentified as rapist
The Lovely Bones author has told the man exonerated of her rape that she is struggling with the role she unwittingly played in sending him to jail for 16 years.
Good Food Guide 2022: The 50 best cafes in Sydney right now
From Italian-style espresso pit stops and Thai brunch to Japanese sandwich bars and beachside bagel houses, these are the best cafes in Sydney right now.
8 things I learned from 8 minutes with JoJo Siwa (and her mum)
Despite being known for her over-the-top bows, JoJo decided to retire the statement headpiece earlier this year.
Good Food Guide 2022
Comfort eating takes on new flavour as Sydney embraces dining out once more
Vol-au-vents, Marie Rose sauce and prawn cocktails, oh my. As Sydney embraces dining out once more, there is also a sense of clinging to familiarity.
‘A restaurant explosion’: Sydney dining bursts with 2000 Olympics-style energy
Sydney is in the midst of a restaurant explosion. Here are the six trends to look out for.
Sydney
Updated
Australian Grand Prix
NSW Premier backs push to take away F1 grand prix from Melbourne
Dominic Perrottet has endorsed a Venues NSW proposal to take Australia’s Formula One event from Victoria.
Exclusive
Islamic State
Islamic State flag flown in NSW 300 times in six years
The number of jihadist flag displays peaked at 142 in 2015 and dropped to 22 by 2019, persisting in smaller numbers this year.
Ministers back vaccination rate to cushion consumer confidence
Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello said vaccination rates and infrastructure gave NSW room to deal with new variants.
Self-isolation in NSW to remain at 72 hours in face of new variant
The state government’s decision came as it was confirmed the Omicron variant had been present in the community since Thursday.
Exclusive
Animals
Ella the koala was rescued six times in a year. She’s not the only one
Almost 20 NSW wildlife carer groups have written to the state’s Premier and Environment Minister asking for stronger koala protection laws.
Politics
Breaking
Australia votes
‘No regrets’: Former attorney-general to spend more time with family
Christian Porter joined the federal Parliament in 2013 and also spent five years in the Western Australian Parliament, where he also served as attorney-general.
Business
Virgin targets return to pre-collapse capacity next year
Virgin Australia says it is on track to return to pre-bankruptcy levels of domestic flying next year as the airline rebuilds its fleet.
Opinion
Inflation
Fed chief’s abrupt change of heart shakes markets
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Opinion
Property prices
When prices soar, everyone forgets who suffers most
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
World
Updated
Epstein fallout
Accuser says Ghislaine Maxwell watched her have sexual contact with Jeffrey Epstein
The British socialite is facing charges of recruiting and grooming underage girls for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Opinion
Defamation isn’t the biggest worry about social media
Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Social affairs reporter
Morrison’s rant against ICAC needs a good fact-check
Nicholas Cowdery QC
Morrison embraces culture wars with religious bill
Julie Szego
Author and freelance journalist
Start with the name for true reform of cosmetic surgery
Dr Robert Sheen
President of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
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Property bydomain
'The boom isn't over': Housing market still growing, just not by as much
The latest figures reveal Australian housing values edged upwards in November, but at their slowest rate since January.
The properties that used to be beach bargains: What they're worth today
The pandemic has put what once were secret beach locations on the map, drawing out buyers and pushing up house prices.
Lifestyle
Meet Marta Ortega Pérez, the most powerful woman in fashion you’ve never heard of
Three months ago, Marta Ortega, the youngest Zara heiress, said she had no plans to take a formal leadership role in her father’s fashion empire. Now she’s taken over.
Culture
Olivia Colman and her husband join forces for genre-bending true crime series
Ed Sinclair wrote the role of a true-life murderer for his wife Olivia Colman to play as he felt that not enough notice was taken of her talents in a straight role.
Sport
Exclusive
Australian soccer
‘Arnie, I can’t breathe’: How COVID made Graham Arnold a better coach
The Socceroos mentor has come in for heavy criticism lately, mostly from former teammate Mark Bosnich. In this exclusive interview, he opens up like never before.
Plans hatched to stage Kambosos title defence in Parramatta
Tim and Kostya Tszyu have already fought there and now plans are being hatched for George Kambosos jnr’s first title defence to be held in Parramatta.
‘Last dance’: Judgment day for Ashes stars, says Botham
Ian Botham says there is much on the line for the veterans in the Australian and England teams this summer.
Woods gives few details on crash and return but ‘would love’ to play British Open
The US star, who was close to having his leg amputated after a car accident in February, was tight-lipped when asked about the crash.
‘A terrible story’: Stosur says tennis hasn’t forgotten Peng Shuai
Sam Stosur is back on court preparing for what could be her last Australian Open and she has expressed concern about the wellbeing of Chinese star Peng Shuai, who remains cut off from the tennis world.
Kings, Flames turn backs on riches of sports betting
Sports-betting sponsorships and advertising have become ubiquitous in Australia, but two Sydney basketball teams have chosen to make a stand.
Follow-up hit: Davies in spotlight again but keen to shine brighter
The big-hitting Thunder young gun burst onto the Big Bash scene last year but his success also led to extra attention.
Have Your Say
IPL franchise sales a warning for Australian cricket, not an invitation
Australia has consistently produced world-beating cricket teams, and there is little reason to fear it is not sustainable. So, why should Australian cricket chase more money?
