The Morning Edition podcast
Cut through the noise of federal politics with Inside Politics every Friday.
Interactive: Search for uni courses
Search for courses across Australia with Campus, your essential education guide.
Real Money
Tips on how to save, invest and make the most of your money.
‘Worse than Trump’: Immigration plans shock communities
Ali Elliin said the proposals were tougher than Donald Trump’s controversial 2017 executive order that banned citizens from Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.
Opinion
Population
Forget migration – we’ve got bigger population problems than that
Much has been made of Australia’s recent migration boom. But the real issue is much bigger and much closer to home.
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
‘We expected a brawl’: Newington old boys meet in aftermath of co-ed decision
Almost 1000 former Newington College students met in Sydney’s CBD on Wednesday night ahead of the private school’s planned shift to co-education.
Exclusive
Crime
DNA evidence may cast doubt on conviction in Janine Balding murder, court told
Stephen Wayne “Shorty” Jamieson was convicted in 1990 over the abduction, rape and murder of 20-year-old Janine Balding.
How much you’d need to earn to buy a property of every size
The difference between a typical three-bedroom house and a typical four-bedroom house can be a stretch for a growing family.
Exclusive
Tragedy
Cruise ship lost power in Sydney Harbour in echo of Baltimore tragedy
A cruise ship suffered a blackout in Sydney Harbour in February in a scenario similar to that which led to the destruction of Baltimore’s Key Bridge.
Failure to fly: NSW governor narrowly avoids a Bronwyn Bishop moment
Governor Margaret Beazley was set to charter a police helicopter to travel from the CBD to Bankstown, before commonsense prevailed.
China’s cash promises in South-East Asia are coming up short, report says
President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013, immediately winning over many foreign governments with promises of unprecedented investment.
In bizarre appearance on Russian TV, Australian councillor praises Putin
Adrian McRae was reportedly flown to Moscow to observe the presidential elections, hailing Vladimir Putin’s win as the most transparent in the world.
Exclusive
Russia-Ukraine war
When he fled his home, Andriy had no idea he’d never be able to return
An estimated four million Ukrainians are internally displaced, but many are determined to stay at home to help their homeland rebuild and pick up the pieces.
While researching cults, I began to wonder if I’d been in one
I grew up with an unquestioning adherence to a set of beliefs, a strict authoritarian hierarchy of power and a rock-hard sense of being among the chosen ones.
Head stars as records tumble in 523-run IPL game
The Australian batsman blasted 62 off just 24 balls as part of a 68-run second-wicket stand for the Sunrisers … which lasted less than four overs.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Who’s hot, who’s not, who’s shot and who’s rot in the NRL
Just three rounds into the season, it’s already clear that it’s going to be a long year for some clubs.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Opinion
Top 10s
Stop whingeing: The 10 most complained about things in travel
The naysayers have plenty to naysay about the awfulness of certain aspects of travel, but it’s time to stop whingeing and put things in perspective.
Brian Johnston
Travel writer
Why eating bananas can reduce blood pressure
A mineral found in bananas and other produce could help people tackle high blood pressure.
Why does cloudy weather make me feel so sluggish?
Why is that many of us feel more tired than usual when it’s cloudy or rainy?
NRL 2024
Do the Wests Tigers’ majority owners still support the club review?
One of the men who authored the recommendations that led to the most tumultuous day in the club’s history has cast doubt on whether the Holman Barnes Group’s leadership is comfortable with the changes.
Sponge baths and a 558-day break: How Watson fought back from rugby league oblivion
From $1.9 billion Allegiant Stadium to a St Marys demountable, the Roosters utility is back with a smile and stories aplenty after fearing injury might end his career.
Sydney
Police ‘eradicate’ one of Sydney’s most high-profile crime gangs
Detectives say the arrests of more than a dozen people – including notorious rapper Ali “Ay Huncho” Younes – have allegedly “cleaned up” the Alameddine clan on Australian shores.
William Tyrrell’s foster parents’ lives fell apart as police investigated them
The missing boy’s foster parents have been convicted of intimidation of another child, with each sentenced to 12-month good behaviour bonds.
Strategic backburns that run wild should be referred to coroner, inquiry finds
A backburn escaped containment lines within hours of ignition during the Black Summer bushfires but the NSW Rural Fire Service never investigated the cause.
Man admits leaving gel blaster pistol on Sydney train
The 43-year-old has pleaded guilty to possessing the replica gun, five days after shocked Sydney passengers found it on a seat during the morning peak.
‘Warped and utterly abhorrent’: Wannabe serial killer jailed for 39 years
Kevin James Pettiford, who described himself as evil and “the Hand of Death”, had expressed a desire to become Australia’s most prolific serial killer.
SEE & DO
Eight books: A smart and edgy thriller, and a memoir of Hiroshima
Our reviewers give their verdicts on recent fiction and non-fiction releases.
★★★★
This is the perfect show for a perfect Sydney night out
Our critics take in some of the latest shows around town, including West Side Story, Wilco and Jessica Mauboy.
Politics
PM’s $1b bet on Australian- made solar panels
Australia has the world’s highest uptake of rooftop solar panels with one in three households having them. However, only 1 per cent are manufactured locally.
Business
Collapse: Australia’s fossil fuel giants set to take multibillion-dollar hit
Australia’s gas and coal exporters face a tricky next five years with prices expected to keep tumbling.
World
‘Our hearts ache for the families’: Names of Baltimore bridge collapse victims emerge
As the recovery continues, attention also shifted to the economic impact of the crash, thought to be up to $US15 million every day the port is closed.
Opinion
Education has become Game of Thrones, and we the faithful are cast beyond the wall
Stephen Fogarty
Alphacrucis University College president
Explore
Got a news tip?
Share information with our journalists securely and confidentially. Learn more
Property
Sydney suburbs where property owners are selling at a loss
Even in heavily loss-making suburbs where one in five sales are a bust, there’s one type of home that’s almost a sure thing.
Derek’s home was worth $900,000. He’ll walk away with nothing
The owner of an apartment in the troubled Mascot Towers has accused the NSW government of the “ultimate betrayal”.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Easter
Choc-full of goodness: 20 of the best Easter chocolate recipes
Lifestyle
The best question a single parent can ask when dating
The secret of a post-split date? Kids the same age as yours.
Culture
Why these best-selling authors are playing a dangerous game
On their way to Australia, Ann Patchett and Lauren Groff explain why selling certain books demands grit these days.
Opinion
WordPlay
When it comes to time, scientists and coders simply can’t agree
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
Traveller
Drivedrive
From Our Partners
Sport
Opinion
NRL 2024
Nathan Cleary’s work ethic is without peer – but it might be causing him problems
Cleary has reached the age when playmakers start having trouble with hamstrings and groins. His relentless training schedule might be an issue.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Opinion
NRL 2024
Who’s hot, who’s not, who’s shot and who’s rot in the NRL
Just three rounds into the NRL season, it’s already clear that it’s going to be a long year for some NRL clubs.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
‘My heart is in rugby’: Jorgensen turns down Roosters to chase Wallabies dream
The sought-after teenager has pressed pause on a potential NRL switch and extended his deal with the Waratahs and Rugby Australia.
NRL offers US bookmakers TV rights as part of betting push
Having started its season with the historic Las Vegas double-header, the NRL has found a novel way to crack the American betting market.
The brutal Bells reality: Where best friends fight for their careers, then hug it out
Pro surfing’s controversial mid-season cut pitted two of Australia’s brightest surfers against each other as a local high school student knocked off two-time defending champion Tyler Wright.
Do the Wests Tigers’ majority owners still support the club review?
One of the men who co-authored the recommendations which led to the most tumultuous day in the club’s history has cast doubt on whether the Holman Barnes Group’s new leadership is comfortable with the changes.
Sponge baths and a 558-day break: How Watson fought back from rugby league oblivion
From $1.9 billion Allegiant Stadium to a St Marys demountable, the Roosters utility is back with a smile and stories aplenty after fearing injury might end his career.
Have Your Say
Is it too early in the season to be bagging the Bunker? Even when it’s right?
The Bunker made the right call in pulling up Manly centre Tolutau Koula’s try against Parramatta on Sunday.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
