Albanese hits back at Pauline Hanson’s ‘nastiness’ after criticism of his mother’s use of public housing
Andrew Hastie also says One Nation leader is ‘not the person I thought she was’ and he feels sorry for Joyce
Misty Green review – Chris Rock’s jumbled LA drama saved by fiery Rosalind Eleazar
There’s a stunning lead performance from the breakout British actor but the film surrounding her can’t quite match what she’s bringing
Céline Dion performs first live show in more than six years
The singer’s triumphant return to the stage comes after health problems forced her to take a lengthy break
I survived a stroke during an ocean swim. Here’s what I’ve learned about fear
After his stroke in rough surf, Graham Russell embarked on an unexpected journey into fear. Three lessons helped him return to the joy of the ocean
‘Small price to pay’: the young homeowners welcoming falling house prices even as it hurts them
Some buyers say they are ready to absorb the fallout of housing weakness if it means boosting home ownership across the board
Warm ski season a warning of bleak future for Australia’s snow tourism: ‘So this is our new normal’
While holidaymakers have maintained ‘super positive attitudes’, average snow depths measured since 1954 have declined by nearly 20%
One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas
Prime minister’s office tells families of those missing ‘the nation stands with you’ as search and rescue efforts continue
Do not call her a racist: anti-Pauline Hanson strategists tell campaigners character attacks won’t work in Victoria
Exclusive: Strategic rethink urges progressive activists to respectfully steer one-on-one conversations with One Nation supporters towards economic concerns
NSW government paid for homeless man to be sent back to New Zealand instead of offering housing
Local council and state government attempting to move on residents living in an encampment by the river in Wagga Wagga
Labor has had 12 years to fix Victorian roads. Turning to ‘pothole populism’ now may be too late
Potholed roads are ‘devastating political advertising’ for the Victorian government – but Ben Carroll has made them the focus of his campaign
Céline Dion review – singer’s first live show in years marks a triumphant, emotional return
Plenitude Arena, Paris
Dion wiped away tears and belted out the notes, giving an astounding performance despite her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome
NSW to put strict caps on screen time in classrooms while pushing for ‘pen and paper’ learning
Screen limits will become mandatory in NSW schools from 2028 as federal education minister says students may need a ‘digital detox’
Apocalypse: this end-of-days survival show is an absolute slam dunk
Geeks, toffs and biceps go to war in a wild survival experiment that answers that eternal question: if society collapsed, could you cope? This is going to be huge!
Ukraine war briefing: Nine killed and dozens wounded in Russian strikes as Kyiv braces for harsh winter
Zelenskyy says ‘Russia wants to kill the Ukrainian economy’ as Moscow steps up attacks on infrastructure.
Faith review – intense performances power startling and unsettling tale of mysterious suitor
Erin Doherty plays a happily single mother in a downbeat town courted by an enigmatic James McAvoy in this expertly taut drama