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Superlative: This Fiddler on the Roof rises to and exceeds expectation
Its decades-long popularity is a testament to the musical’s enduring themes of generational conflict and the inevitability of change.
How Alan Jones’ arrest for indecent assault and sexual touching unfolded
Police called out to the former broadcaster in the loungeroom his luxury harbourside apartment to no avail. They found him in his bedroom, a court has heard.
NRL superstar Nathan Cleary set for another operation
The Penrith superstar will have a third surgery in the next fortnight – and when Penrith officials expect him to be back.
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial live updates: Alleged double murderer, former NSW Police officer returns to witness box, asked about relationship with Jesse Baird
The accused killer is expected to give evidence about what he says happened on the day Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies died, and what he did afterwards.
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial live updates: former police officer tells court of fatal confrontation with Jesse Baird and Luke Davies
Lamarre-Condon returns to witness box for day two of his evidence. He has pleaded not guilty to murdering the couple in Sydney in 2024 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Lamarre-Condon ‘had an idea’ to dress up as an UberEats rider Lamarre-Condon tells t
‘If the plane crashes, so be it’: New wave of bomb hoaxes hits dozens of flights
The highly unusual spate of bomb threats affected nearly 30 flights across Europe in one day, in a dramatic escalation after an initial wave during the week.
California governor to grant clemency to all 548 death row inmates in state
The fate of hundreds of inmates facing death sentences in California hinges on the Supreme Court's approval after the governor says he wants to end state-sanctioned killing.
Euphoria turns to raw fear on Wall Street
Wall Street indices nosedive as investor thinking about the rollout of AI infrastructure turns on its head. So, is this latest sell-off a flash in the plan or the start of a broader bear market?
Police offer $250k reward to find offshore crime boss
Police describe Anthony Pele as one of their highest-priority fugitives, offering $250,000 to associates willing to turn the alleged gang leader over to authorities.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Business chief urges government to use more means testing
CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Andrew McKellar, joined us on the podcast to discuss ACCI’s prescriptions for the country’s economic ills.
Teenager found guilty of raping woman during home invasion
A court heard the boy held the woman's partner at knifepoint while she was raped by two other teenagers.
5 fascinating Australian literary podcasts – from biographers’ tales to Luke Bateman
These podcasts reflect the depth and diversity of Australia’s literary scene, offering unfiltered chats that focus on new books, contentious or cosy classics and more.
Aussie Rules has long history of footy gimmicks gone wrong
Forget Wharfie Time. Australian Rules football has a long history of gimmicks that haven't always turned out well, and they have involved everything from a hovercraft to a Batmobile and even an elephant.
Women's pelvic health surgeon among SA's Australian of the Year winners
An endo-gynaecologist specialising in pelvic floor treatments has been named the South Australia's 2027 Australian of the Year in a ceremony where the former recipient doubled down on her wish to secure a spot on a future space mission.
Spot a baby bird on the ground? Don’t be tempted to bird-nap it
Young fledgling birds need time to learn to fly and forage themselves.
Fake robbery of autistic boy online leads to scam warning
Greg Sealey called for help online after claiming his autistic son was robbed, but police say it didn't happen — it was a scam.
Live: Lamarre-Condon breaks down as he tells jury about shooting ex-partner
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon is in the witness stand, describing the day he is alleged to have murdered Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Follow live.
Powerhouse Parramatta opens this weekend – and it’s dazzling inside and out
Coups de théâtre abound in the $915m addition to western Sydney’s skyline, which opens on Saturday with five new exhibitions – and a 23-day festival Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Dubbed the “Opera House of western Sydney”, Powerhouse Parramatta’s white lattice exosk
NT architect wins top honour, joining ranks of Sydney Opera House designer
The Alice Springs architect behind the NT's only 6-star green rated building has been awarded the industry's highest honour. The win sees Susan Dugdale join the ranks of other influential designers, including the architect behind the Sydney Opera House.
Victoria election 2026: could Labor's loyal heartland flip to One Nation? - video
At the 2022 Victorian state election, sitting Labor MP Natalie Suleyman saw her primary vote fall by 18.4%. Her seat of St Albans was previously thought to be unassailable Labor heartland, its mix of multicultural communities and working-class voters insulating it against wider t
Songs from the Firefront by Tim Winton review – climate urgency verges on panic, with moments of wonder too
The masterful Australian writer has become a kind of prophet – and his dramatic and moving new essay collection challenges us not to look away Tim Winton has been working his themes for almost 50 years in a palimpsest of 32 books: family, manhood, land and ocean; what it is to be
Morning Mail: One Nation’s NDA for donors; Russell Brand found guilty; and how it all went wrong for David Jones
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here , and finish your day with our Politics, really newsletter . Good morning. It’s been revealed that One Nation is asking donors attending a $3,000-a-ticket Sydney fundraiser to agree to “non-disclosure
David Jones wrongly believed it could be exclusive and everywhere. Can the 188-year-old institution keep the lights on for Christmas?
The arbiter of Australian taste abandoned prestige to chase profits through expansion. Now 6,000 staff across 38 stores fear job cuts as ‘difficult decisions’ loom Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast I cut past the glow of the Louis Vuitton displays and s
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