Good Food - What’s Cooking
The best recipes from Australia’s leading chefs straight to your inbox.
Morning Edition newsletter
Our guide to the most important stories, analysis and insights.
Daily puzzles
Challenge yourself with today’s puzzles.
Pauline Hanson seeks to overturn $250,000 defamation ruling
The One Nation leader asked an appeal court to overturn a defamation decision ordering her to pay former senator Brian Burston $250,000 in damages, despite a judge finding she had proven he sexually harassed two female staff members.
Latest live posts
LoadingRogue Lehrmann juror offered to ‘take responsibility’ for mistrial
The juror who caused the rape trial of former Coalition staffer Bruce Lehrmann to be aborted told the judge they were “deeply sorry” before offering to take responsibility.
Albanese rules out changes to negative gearing as Dutton goes on the attack
Leaked talking points the PM’s office sent Labor MPs say the party has “no plans to change negative gearing”.
US cities reach ‘breaking point’ as crisis heads north
Days after the restriction known as Title 42 expired, Democratic cities such as New York, Denver and Washington DC have become the frontlines of America’s border crisis.
The Aussie circus king trying to bring a US ghost town back to life
Since the days of the gold rush, dreamers hoping to strike it rich have been staking their claim to a dusty California town in the Mojave Desert.
‘It doesn’t get worse’: Deadly NZ hostel fire treated as ‘suspicious’
At least six people are dead after a “worst nightmare” fire at a 92-room hostel in Wellington.
Review
Surry Hills
Chocolate treasure chest a must-try at Surry Hills’ new brasserie Armorica
Oysters, lobster, caviar, wagyu, foie gras – it’s all about lavish, lofty dishes at this grand new French spot.
RecipeTin Eats’ chicken and mushroom Alfredo pasta bake (starring your new favourite cheesy, creamy sauce)
Here’s everybody’s favourite creamy pasta, only as a deep-dish bake.
‘Could you post a review?’: Why you shouldn’t give five stars
Hotels, tour guides and even waiters will now request you post a review to TripAdvisor, Google or other online sites.
Analysis
HECS
The looming deadline for students to repay their debt
Voluntary repayments of student debt should be paid at least four business days before June 1 to give adequate time for payments to be cleared.
Opinion
Sharemarket
Why share and bond markets are at loggerheads
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Hooked: Dragons sack Griffin, assistant coach to take reins
“Unfortunately, our performances over the first 10 games of this season have not met the club’s expectations,” St George Illawarra boss Ryan Webb said.
How Tiger’s chipping yips saved Jason Day’s career
The Australian has detailed how a chance meeting with Tiger Woods’ former swing coach provided the unexpected tonic that resuscitated his career.
Tennis Australia announces French Open wildcards, but will Kyrgios play?
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Kim Birrell have received a boost ahead of next week’s grand slam.
Graphic content
Sex & relationships
Anna was 10 when a boy first showed her porn on his iPad
Exposure to violent porn is adversely affecting teenagers’ sexual experiences. But how can we restrict their access to such websites?
Plibersek in row over $500m Powerhouse redevelopment
The federal Labor minister says the NSW government must be sure the demolition plans it inherited are the “right thing to do” before green lighting any removal of heritage.
Spectacular nightly drone shows takes off at Uluru
One of the world’s largest drone shows, featuring 1100 drones, aims to help visitor numbers to the region recover.
Sydney
‘No secret I’ve struggled’: James Packer’s $7m donation to UNSW
The former casino mogul said he was “a passionate advocate” of improving outcomes after his own mental health battles.
‘I don’t think anyone is popping champagne’: Outrage at toxic foam deal
Alastair McLaren, who discovered he was selling beef contaminated with toxic chemicals from the Richmond RAAF base, has criticised the $132 million class action payout.
City needs to reach for the sky to fix housing shortage: Minns
In a clear message to anti-development groups, the NSW premier says quality apartment buildings close to existing transport links are critical to Sydney’s future.
A defibrillator saved this Wiggle’s life. Now he wants them everywhere
The revelation that he was one of only 10 per cent of people to survive a sudden cardiac arrest set Greg Page on a mission to improve the situation for the other 90 per cent.
City looks beyond bridge and harbour to food tourism
“We’ve got the best food and drink and produce of anywhere in Australia, but in the minds of visitors that’s not always there,” said Destination NSW boss Steven Cox.
NRL 2023
‘He’s your man’: Why Latrell thinks Souths teammate deserves NSW nod
Latrell Mitchell has explained why Souths teammate Campbell Graham needs to be his NSW centre partner for Origin I.
Munster’s tormentor Martin wants Origin spot despite injury woes
The Panthers back-rower has played less than 80 minutes in more than two months - but he said it’s enough for another crack at the Maroons.
Politics
Exclusive
Federal budget
Voters back key budget measures but ‘most don’t feel touched’ by it
Labor has slightly increased its lead over the Coalition on economic policy but has not gained a broader bounce in support from the budget.
Business
Australian company aims to roll out ‘robo mortgage broking’
Finspo plans to develop technology that would automate part of the mortgage broking business by generating advice to help clients pick a loan.
World
Prince Andrew refuses to leave home despite King’s ‘demands’
Andrew is understood to be refusing to leave Royal Lodge, putting him on a collision course with his brother, King Charles III.
Opinion
Trump’s ‘evil charisma’ menaces the US – and Australia
Matthew Knott
National correspondent
Why the teachings of Yoda should be applied to tax cuts
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
Explore
Got a news tip?
Share information with our journalists securely and confidentially. Learn more
Property
Entrepreneurs snap up $7 million manor, smashing Homebush record
Seven parties registered to bid for the historic residence with tennis court and swimming pool, and the vendors are upgrading to a $42 million home in Lavender Bay.
More than 20 bidders turn up for $2.36 million Stanmore home
Almost 100 people gathered on the footpath for the auction of the three-bedroom house, which was brought forward due to strong buyer demand.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Bodies and brains: Where do memories of trauma go?
When something traumatic happens to us, is the memory stored in the body or the brain? New research suggests it’s both.
Culture
The new ‘rules’ of formal dress bend the codes, without breaking them
Three brands showing at Australian Fashion Week offer their own new spin on black tie, without a penguin suit in sight.
Traveller
Drivedrive
From Our Partners
Sport
Struggling Dragons sack coach Anthony Griffin, assistant to take reins
Assistant coach Ryan Carr will take over on an interim basis at St George Illawarra, beginning with Friday’s match against the Roosters.
Tennis Australia announces French Open wildcards, but will Kyrgios play?
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Kim Birrell have scored Tennis Australia’s reciprocal French Open main draw singles wildcards ahead of the claycourt grand slam starting next week.
‘Why be divisive?’ Rugby wrestles with the Voice to parliament
One of Australia’s most successful Super Rugby sides has weighed into the debate over the Indigenous Voice to parliament.
‘Nothing personal’: Eels skipper defends latest on-field spray
Clint Gutherson has explained why he lost his cool with an Eels teammate on the field - and why there is nothing wrong with it.
How Tiger’s chipping yips saved Jason Day’s career
Jason Day has detailed how a chance meeting with Tiger Woods’ former swing coach provided the unexpected tonic that resuscitated his ailing golf career.
Rugby League World Cup 2025 in disarray after hosts France pull out
The organising committee said it could not guarantee the financial viability of the event and had therefore decided to forgo its hosting rights.
‘He’s your man’: Why Latrell thinks Souths teammate deserves NSW nod
Latrell Mitchell has explained why Souths teammate Campbell Graham needs to be his NSW centre partner for Origin I.
Have Your Say
The smell of victory keeps Craig Bellamy in the coaches’ box
It’s a case of apocalypse delayed for the Storm after their veteran coach realised how much he would struggle to leave behind the highs and lows of life in the hot seat.
