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Australia to resume funding for UN aid agency
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has announced that Australia will resume funding to the UN’s main provider of humanitarian aid to Palestinians, having suspended the aid in January. ⌘ Read more
Carlton show they are the new Collingwood, Gibcus out for the season
In a devastating blow, Richmond confirmed that young defender Josh Gibcus tore his anterior cruciate ligament in the narrow loss to Carlton at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Having a swell time: Taylor at the ISA Championships
Joel Taylor winning the 2023 International Surfing Association World Para Surfing Championships last November. Video by Caleb Graham ⌘ Read more
The writing that shows the business of poetry for Seamus Heaney
The Nobel laureate for literature’s correspondence reveals much about how he worked and the difficulties of his situation as Ireland’s greatest modern poet. ⌘ Read more
Can horses and poetry save a soul? Robbie Coburn thinks so
The poet’s third collection contains a powerful heartbeat. ⌘ Read more
A sublime novel of female bravery and friendship in the heat of war
Kristin Hannah’s latest novel tells the story of a young woman who signs up to go to Vietnam. ⌘ Read more
You couldn’t get away from Gaza at Adelaide Writers’ Week
At the writers festival, there was near unanimity about the war Gaza and the plight of the Palestinians. ⌘ Read more
The Florida store selling books banned from schools
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions. ⌘ Read more
Winds of change
Paul Connolly’s Kitchen Sink Drama is a slice of domestic life, captured masterfully in only 100 words. This week: Gone with the wind. ⌘ Read more
The 2023 ISA World Championship
Joel Taylor winning the 2023 World Para Surfing Championships last November. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Australian woman, partner killed in Bali landslide; Pilot’s movement probed in LATAM Boeing investigation
The movement of a pilot’s seat during the LATAM Sydney to Auckland flight that dropped midair could have triggered the nose dive, a new report has found. ⌘ Read more
TV industry fights to stop streamers ‘locking up’ digital sports rights
Insiders say there is a ‘regulatory gap’ that means broadcasts of major events could effectively disappear behind a digital paywall. ⌘ Read more
‘You don’t play 347 NRL games if you have a poor work ethic’: Benji bristles over coaching attack
Benji Marshall shed tears when Lachie Galvin was presented his debut jersey by his family – then later bristled when asked about his work ethic as a new coach. ⌘ Read more
The Essendon mystery: Why Bombers’ 2024 prospects are so hard to read
It’s hard to know which Essendon – the blockbuster openers, the late-season flops or a muddling mixture – will be visiting our screens this year. ⌘ Read more
State swings axe on iconic Kimberley Horizontal Falls experience
All but one tourism operators in the region will not be allowed to take their boats through the falls from 2026 – and the experience will end completely in 2028. ⌘ Read more
Hits and memories: How the mafia’s blood flows
The list of executions associated with Victoria’s fruit and vegetable markets is long, but memories are short when the police ask questions. ⌘ Read more
Roll up, roll up, suckers. Have we got a free trip to paradise for you
There’s one born every minute, and the scammers of the internet know it better than anyone. ⌘ Read more
The 30 players Rugby Australia must try to keep
The current crop of Wallabies were winning less than 40 per cent of matches, even before Eddie Jones. No one is indispensable. But, that said... ⌘ Read more
‘I thought they were bluffing’: How the Socceroos’ missing link fell off the radar
Ajdin Hrustic was arguably Australia’s most valuable player until he did his ankle on the eve of the World Cup. Then his Italian club brutally turned on him. ⌘ Read more
Australia to resume funding for UN aid agency
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has announced that Australia will resume funding to the UN’s main provider of humanitarian aid to Palestinians, having suspended the aid in January. ⌘ Read more
Michelle Bridges opens up about navigating challenges publicly
Michelle Bridges reflects on her high-profile relationship breakdown and DUI - one of "the hardest" times in her life. ⌘ Read more
Australia to resume funding for UN aid agency
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has announced that Australia will resume funding to the UN’s main provider of humanitarian aid to Palestinians, having suspended the aid in January. ⌘ Read more
Audacious bid to dump old oil rigs on Bass Strait sea floor
Enough material to build 110 Sydney Harbour Bridges is built into Australian offshore oil and gas rigs, and experts are now grappling with how to safely recover it. ⌘ Read more
My neighbour called me the wrong name and I like it
It’s fun to pretend to be someone else, writes our Modern Guru. ⌘ Read more
‘Grave concerns’ for public safety: Doctor suspended over mother’s death after abortion
The suspension of a doctor whose patient died after an abortion he performed has sparked a wider investigation as authorities fear for other patients. ⌘ Read more
Tabcorp shares plunge after CEO’s shock exit
The gambling giant sees its share price slump as the market regulator responds to its chief executive’s sudden exit over allegations of a sexually inappropriate remark. ⌘ Read more
Like it or not, Russians and Ukrainians in occupied territories head to the polls
Russia has dispatched officials with ballot boxes to people’s homes in occupied regions, saying it is safer for them to vote on their doorsteps. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Australian woman, partner killed in Bali landslide; Pilot’s movement probed in LATAM Boeing investigation
The movement of a pilot’s seat during the LATAM Sydney to Auckland flight that dropped midair could have triggered the nose dive, a new report has found. ⌘ Read more
A new generation is talking nuclear power. It’s unlikely to happen
Voters seem more open to nuclear power, but experts warn the support will quickly evaporate, and the risk is that the debate could delay the renewables rollout. ⌘ Read more
Tennis champ shares his tips as Perth celebrates launch of Nine’s newest game show
Tennis legend, media all-rounder and now host of Nine’s hit game show Tipping Point Australia, Todd Woodbridge, was joined by local media and clients at a special dinner at Santini. ⌘ Read more
Cows and circuses: The show offering a skew-eyed glimpse into the future
In its most ambitious production yet, local physical theatre troupe the Gravity Dolls offers a dream-like look into what’s to come. ⌘ Read more
‘Long COVID’ doesn’t exist as we know it, according to new research
The term ‘long COVID’ should be ditched, according to new Australian research that found no evidence that COVID-19 is more likely to inflict long-term impairment than the flu. ⌘ Read more
After a blistering Golden Plains set, this duo sets out to conquer Melbourne
This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes Gaslight, Mahler 3, The Streets, Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul, and The Human League. ⌘ Read more
Australia to resume funding for UN aid agency
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has announced that Australia will resume funding to the UN’s main provider of humanitarian aid to Palestinians, having suspended the aid in January. ⌘ Read more
Traveller Letters: My precious possession disappeared at airport security
“When I realised what had happened and went back to the conveyor belt, I was met with ‘I don’t understand English’ and blank looks.” ⌘ Read more
Carlton show they are the new Collingwood, Gibcus out for the season
In a devastating blow, Richmond confirmed that young defender Josh Gibcus tore his anterior cruciate ligament in the narrow loss to Carlton at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Electric winger's chip 'n' chase stunner
Speedy Broncos winger Deine Mariner scores a scintillating try after a chip kick. ⌘ Read more
Australia restores millions in funding to crucial Gaza aid organisation
Australia has restored $6 million in funding to the United Nations' peak humanitarian aid body for Palestinians, Penny Wong has announced. ⌘ Read more
The passionate educator who defied polio to influence generations of women
Many hundreds of high school students listed the plays directed by Audrey Keown as their most memorable school experience. ⌘ Read more
East meets west at this suburban bowls club – with delicious, wallet-friendly results
Under the command of two young gun chefs, the kitchen at Doubleview Bowling Club is a win-win-win for eaters, the community – and for hospitality workers. ⌘ Read more
More than ‘hang loose’: Hawaii’s friendly shaka to become official gesture
The sign, first used by a man who lost his fingers, is now associated with surfing, but it was a fixture of daily life in the islands long before it caught on. ⌘ Read more
Starstruck made Rose Matafeo famous, then fans got strange
The Kiwi comedian heads to MICF this month with her first show since her breakthrough Horndog won the top prize at Edinburgh Fringe in 2018. ⌘ Read more
Oates’ path becomes murkier as the speedy young Mariner announces himself
The pathway back to the NRL became even murkier for Corey Oates, as the man who displaced him showcased the speed and instincts that got him selected. ⌘ Read more
Australia to resume funding for UN aid agency
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has announced that Australia will resume funding to the UN’s main provider of humanitarian aid to Palestinians, having suspended the aid in January. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane Airport safety checks ‘circumvented’ before aborted take-off
Australia’s air safety watchdog has criticised Singapore Airlines and on-duty ground crew for lax pre-departure safety checks at Brisbane Airport, after a plane almost took off with vital airspeed sensors covered up. ⌘ Read more
At 16, Sauaso is a rugby prodigy. Can she be kept in the game?**
Even at the official launch of the Super W season this weekend, there was concern over rugby union’s ability to fend off rival football codes. ⌘ Read more
Bee invasion spooks Alcaraz, causes halt to play at Indian Wells
The quarter-final match between Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz was delayed for almost two hours while a beekeeper was called. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Parties’ plans for 90k new homes; Walsh gives masterclass
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Ricciardo ripped for response to Horner scandal
Daniel Ricciardo has come under fire for his response to a question about the ongoing scandal involving Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. ⌘ Read more
ASX sinks as Wall Street retreats on mixed economic data
The Australian sharemarket tanked on Friday after US stocks slipped away from their records following a mixed batch of data on the economy. ⌘ Read more
Groom confesses to using ChatGPT to write wedding vows
Groom admits to using ChatGPT to write wedding vows on Nova’s Ben, Liam & Belle show. ⌘ Read more
‘Too big to fail’: US insists AUKUS deal is not sub par
The US Navy this week proposed removing an attack submarine from its 2025 spending plan, but top officials rushed to promise Australia would still get three nuclear submarines. ⌘ Read more
Investigation continues into mid-air flight plunge
The investigation into the sudden mid-air drop of a Boeing 787-9 LATAM flight from Sydney to Auckland continues today. ⌘ Read more
Smith excited by new Melbourne facility
Melbourne Storm legend Cameron Smith is excited to see the results of Victoria's new rugby league centre of excellence. ⌘ Read more
Australian-born woman killed in Bali landslide
Heavy rain triggered a landslide in a Bali village that killed two people, including an Australian woman. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump back in court over classified papers case
Lawyers for Donald Trump have urged a federal judge to dismiss the classified documents case against him. ⌘ Read more
Trump launched CIA covert operation to make China ‘chase ghosts’**
Reuters spoke to three former officials who detailed the operation approved by Donald Trump while president. Such operations tend to outlast presidents. ⌘ Read more
Recruits boost Aliir
Port Adelaide star defender Aliir Aliir buoyed ahead of new season. ⌘ Read more
‘Horror show’: The seven deadly sins that have Souths in the crosshairs again
The Rabbitohs made every error in the rugby league book on Thursday night in a rare collision of a crisis of confidence for some, and misplaced faith from others. ⌘ Read more
A game of denial and a minute of mayhem: How the Blues held on
We break down the frenetic last moments of Carlton’s desperate defence to hang on against a surging Richmond. Inevitably, when the big moments happen, Charlie Curnow is involved. ⌘ Read more
Catherine’s photo fiasco has its origin in the death of Diana
The young royals leapt into social media as a way to sidestep the mainstream media. But the promise of control over their message proved a mirage. ⌘ Read more
Test boost for Adelaide
Adelaide has locked in a marquee December cricket test for nearly a decade. ⌘ Read more
How Rupert Murdoch’s son-in-law solved crisis at family farm
Alasdair MacLeod was regularly escaping to the country with his young family when he realised something was going horribly wrong there. And needed a radical solution. ⌘ Read more
Footy food rise
Adelaide Oval hiking-up the cost of pies, hot chips, beers and even water. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Parties’ plans for 90k new homes; Walsh gives masterclass
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr is the latest victim of Australia’s Ned Kelly syndrome
Australia asks a lot of its cultural and political icons. No surprise then that carrying the burden of the country’s ambitions is more than enough for any mortal being. ⌘ Read more
Why Benji Marshall has taken on the NRL’s hardest job
In his most candid interview since becoming Wests Tigers coach, Marshall opens up on how he intends to lead his beloved club out of the wilderness. ⌘ Read more
Machetes, drug deals and brawler vans: What it’s like to be in the police ‘Swiss Army Knife’**
The public order team’s specially blacked-out police cars are equipped with gun safes – but the troops hope they stay locked up. If weapons are needed, the situation is already out of control. ⌘ Read more
ASX sinks as Wall Street retreats on mixed economic data
The Australian sharemarket tanked on Friday after US stocks slipped away from their records following a mixed batch of data on the economy. ⌘ Read more
‘He’s a pain in the bum’: Bruce Beresford lets fly at Spike Lee’s sour grapes
The Australian Academy Award-nominated director doesn’t think much of those who complain when their films miss out on an Oscar. ⌘ Read more
Around the clubs: Morrison quits as Sharks No.1 ticket-holder
The former prime minister openly advertised his love for the Sharks during his political career. But Canberra won’t be the only thing Scott Morrison is stepping away from. ⌘ Read more
Former Murdoch family home dubbed ‘prettiest house in Toorak’ sells for $40m**
The home of the late billionaire David Hains has found a buyer after searching for a new custodian for the past year. ⌘ Read more
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry present a recipient with Archewell Foundation award
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex present Dr. Joy Buolamwini with the NAACP – Archewell Foundation Digital Civil Rights Award. ⌘ Read more
Several dead in Israeli strike on UN food centre that ‘targeted Hamas’**
Palestinian health officials said it killed a policeman, a UN worker and three others. ⌘ Read more
From ‘Barbie’ chai to cheesy pistachio knafeh: Five unmissable dishes at Sydney’s most popular food festival
How to navigate the 70+ food stalls at Ramadan Nights Lakemba. ⌘ Read more
What RuPaul has done in this book is far more rewarding than salacious gossip
The star of RuPaul’s Drag Race has written a memoir that is revealing and rewarding, exposing what lies hidden in his figurative “house of hidden meanings”. ⌘ Read more
It’s fine to be fake – just stop calling MAFS an ‘experiment’**
The next time a Married at First Sight cast member tells another of their cohort they’re not being serious about “the experiment” I’m going to spew. ⌘ Read more
Significant failures in Qld’s youth detention system: report
Queensland has the most children behind bars in the country, says the Child Death Review Board, adding that the state’s youth detention system is failing “significantly” and has led to a “cycle of incarceration” for some. ⌘ Read more
Indian Wells final halted by bees
The men's quarter final between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev at the Indian Wells Open was suspended because of a swarm of bees. ⌘ Read more
The competing agendas that threaten to derail Australia’s renewable rollout
Chris Bowen’s goal of meeting Australia’s climate targets by 2030 collides with Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s role protecting the ecosystem from large developments. ⌘ Read more
Judge rejects Trump’s bid to have classified documents case thrown out
There have been developments in two of the four criminal cases involving Trump, as the former president attempts to delay legal proceedings until after the November election. ⌘ Read more
Every key promise from the LNP, Labor and the Greens this council election
The LNP, Labor and the Greens have made dozens of promises this council election. We have collated some of their main pledges on key issues. ⌘ Read more
World of photos, March 16, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. ⌘ Read more
‘Don’t disparage the science’: CSIRO hits back at Dutton on nuclear energy
The top science agency’s chief executive defends his agency’s work that found renewables or fossil fuels make cheaper electricity than nuclear power ⌘ Read more
Meghan 'goes Goop' with launch of lifestyle brand
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has returned to Instagram with a new lifestyle brand. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to fall as Wall Street retreats on mixed economic data
US stocks are slipping away from their records following a mixed batch of data on the economy. ⌘ Read more
This lovely layered lemon cake combines two favourite citrus recipes in one
Lemon and poppy seed cake meets lemon drizzle in this gorgeous bake from food writer Eleanor Ford. ⌘ Read more
Meghan 'goes Goop' with launch of lifestyle brand
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has returned to Instagram with a new lifestyle brand. ⌘ Read more
Parramatta gets a glimpse of its future: first light rail travels through CBD
A tram has rolled through Parramatta’s CBD for the first time in 80 years, as testing begins on the entire line of the first stage of the Parramatta Light Rail project. ⌘ Read more
Australian Craig Wright says he invented bitcoin. A judge disagrees
The computer scientist has claimed for years that he was the man behind “Satoshi Nakamoto,” the pseudonym that masked the identity of the creator of bitcoin. ⌘ Read more
The Age photos of the week, March 15, 2024
The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age. ⌘ Read more
Day begins The Players on fire
Australian golfer Jason Day shot 5-under to start The Players Championship in fine fashion. ⌘ Read more
‘Nothing intimidates him’: The concreter downing his tools to debut for the Tahs
An injury crisis for the Waratahs has given a dream opportunity for Shute Shield hooker and concreter Jay Fonokalafi to face his childhood heroes the Blues this Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Teaching young people to write
Lisa Price of Love2Learn teaches a boy, 6, the fundamentals of handwriting. ⌘ Read more
Day begins The Players on fire
Australian golfer Jason Day shot 5-under to start The Players Championship in fine fashion. ⌘ Read more
Australian-born woman killed in Bali landslide
Heavy rain triggered a landslide in a Bali village that killed two people, including an Australian woman. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane News Live: Parties’ plans for 90k new homes; Walsh gives masterclass
The latest news in and around Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
‘Long COVID’ doesn’t exist as we know it, according to new research
The term ‘long COVID’ should be ditched, according to new Australian research that found no evidence that COVID-19 is more likely to inflict long-term impairment than the flu. ⌘ Read more
Prince William honours late mum at Diana Legacy Awards
Prince William has honoured his mother Princess Diana in speech during the Diana Legacy Awards. ⌘ Read more
CSIRO hits back at Dutton attack on its nuclear energy reports
The top science agency’s chief executive defends his agency’s work that found renewables or fossil fuels make cheaper electricity than nuclear power ⌘ Read more