Archibald prize 2026: Richard Lewer’s portrait of artist Iluwanti Ken wins $100,000
Australia’s most prominent portrait prize was announced on Friday at the Art Gallery of NSW, where the finalist exhibition will open on Saturday
Julie Bishop resigns as Australian National University chancellor
Former foreign minister steps down early as finance minister Katy Gallagher says embattled institution must continue ‘rebuilding trust and confidence’
Labour losses pile up in England local elections as Reform UK makes gains
Reform runaway winners in north-east, likely pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool, with other losses for Starmer in Chorley, Wigan, Redditch and Tamworth
IS-linked mother and daughter charged with crimes against humanity including slavery face Melbourne court
Kawsar Ahmad, 53, and Zeinab Ahmad, 31, appear in Melbourne as Janai Safar, 32, due to face Sydney court on separate charges including joining a terrorist organisation
The Crunch: Hollywood dramas, Trump’s arch, and all-pervasive petrochemicals
Data crunched on the genre shrinking from cinema screens. Plus: how free public transport can exacerbate inequality
Waitress review – sweet but underbaked Broadway musical finally arrives in Australia
Even among the notoriously thin plots of musicals, this one feels particularly underfed – though Natalie Bassingthwaighte does a reasonable job
The Australian Ballet presents an unmissable showcase of technique and creativity in the double bill Études / Circle Electric
For the one ticket price, audiences will get to see two back-to-back performances: one classical ballet, one at the cutting edge of modern dance
Bullying or entertainment? Kyle Sandilands argues that fights with Jackie O were ratings gold for Kiis FM
Shock jock claims his bosses had monetised the conduct he was sacked for. Plus: Michael Gawenda v Jeff Sparrow
Former China defence ministers convicted of corruption in latest purge of military leaders
Ex-defence ministers, Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe both sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve, among the most severe sentences in a years-long purge
Archibald prize 2025: Julie Fragar wins for portrait of artist Justene Williams
Decision announced at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, where all finalists will be exhibited to the public from Saturday
The end of Meanjin after 85 years is as sad as it is infuriating
MUP says it is ‘no longer viable’ to make the literary magazine – but almost none of them are financially viable. That’s not their purpose or value
Trump news at a glance: US and Iran exchange fire, which president calls ‘love tap’
Skirmishes threw into question the viability of shaky ceasefire that had largely held for previous month– key US politics stories from 7 May at a glance
Up to 2cm a month: Nasa keeps track as Mexico City sinks into the ground
Powerful radar system is providing new data on city’s subsidence, which experts hope will draw more attention to it
New Hungarian PM’s voters want action on climate and LGBTQ+ rights, poll finds
Exclusive: Péter Magyar’s plans for progressive issues are unclear amid possible divide between supporters and wider electorate
German tourist awarded €1,000 after losing out on sunloungers at Greek hotel
Court in Hanover says man entitled to payout after he and his family had to lie on concrete