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Lighter · 21 hrs ago

Eight peaceful pictures of capybaras

Picture Desk

Eight peaceful pictures of capybaras. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.

Sports · 22 hrs ago

Gately’s Cup Forecast: Flemington’s Turf Turns Into a Grandstand Gala for the Nation’s Best‑Dressed Horses

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Tipster David Gately tees up his pre‑race analysis for the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington, warning that the spectacle may outshine the sport. Expect a flood of silk, sponsors and sideline drama as the nation watches…

Business · 22 hrs ago

Ghosts Get a Second Chance as Gladstone Gaol Reopens for Spectral Sightseeing

Noor Hale, World desk

South Australia’s historic Gladstone Gaol has thrown open its doors again, this time offering ghost tours that lean into its dark heritage and invite visitors to meet the spirits of its past.

Sports · 23 hrs ago

Bostock: Sydney return not set in stone as NRL clubs can negotiate from 2028

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Former player Bostock clarified that a Sydney return is not set in stone and announced that NRL clubs are now free to negotiate with rival clubs for deals starting in 2028.

World · 23 hrs ago

Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal Turns Into Riot Police Stronghold as PM Backs Court

Lina Okoro, World desk

Riot police have been guarding Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal since Friday afternoon while several hundred protesters demand the reinstatement of its president, and the prime minister has publicly pledged support for…

Business · 1 day ago

Garth Hamilton Calls Time to Toss Super‑For‑Housing Into the Ashes

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Liberal MP Garth Hamilton has publicly warned that a proposed superannuation‑to‑housing conversion is out of step with public sentiment, urging the party to pivot its policy. The move could spark a fresh debate among…

Business · 1 day ago

Julius Dam: Half‑Century Old Waterworks Still Quenching the Outback

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Opened in 1976 as Mount Isa’s answer to water shortages, Julius Dam continues to supply water to North West Queensland communities and industry half a century later.

Sports · 1 day ago

Defiantly Scratched – Blake Calls for Emergency Stops in Melbourne Cup

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Stewards scratched Defiantly from Saturday’s Melbourne Cup over gait concerns, prompting manager Kevin Blake to demand that emergency stop provisions be built into the race.

Business · 1 day ago

KiwiSaver Can't Cover Hip Operations: The Policy That Keeps Your Bones Safe

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds explains that KiwiSaver is strictly a retirement savings vehicle and cannot be used to pay for hip operations or other medical procedures, leaving patients to look to other funding s…