One of suspected killers of Saudi journalist Khashoggi arrested in Paris

The arrest came just days after French President Emmanuel Macron held face-to-face talks in Saudi Arabia with de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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Ukraine vows to fight off Russia, shows off military hardware

US President Joe Biden has pledged his “unwavering support” to Ukraine in its standoff with Moscow and will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday AEDT.

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Australian who says he invented Bitcoin to keep $71b stash after trial

A jury found that Australian computer scientist Craig Wright did not owe half of 1.1 million Bitcoins to the family of his one-time business partner, but he was ordered to pay $US100 million in damages.

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‘We simply can’t do that’: US confirms diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

White House press secretary Jen Psaki says US athletes will continue to compete and will “have our full support,” but added “we will not be contributing to the fanfare of the games”.

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Doctors call for private health insurance watchdog amid gaps in coverage

Australians with private health insurance are facing “bill shock” due to different levels of coverage among insurers and hospitals, prompting calls for an independent regulator.

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Does smiling really make you look younger?

A new study has found that smiling actually makes people look older – unless they are over 60, in which case the wrinkles have set in and it makes little difference.

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British police contacted over report of cocaine use in Parliament

Drug detection wipes found traces of cocaine only accessible by parliamentary lawmakers, including a washroom near PM Boris Johnson’s parliamentary office.

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Trump’s media deal under scrutiny by market regulators

Regulators are looking into the deal that would bring Donald Trump’s new social media company to the stock market, one that has attracted both legions of fans of the former president and people looking to make a quick profit.

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Response to skills shortages needs to be placed on a war footing

All sides of politics need to be on the same page when it comes to tackling Australia’s severe skills shortage.

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ASX set to rise as Wall Street surges

The Australian sharemarket is set for a positive start to the session as Wall Street rebounds to start the week.

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Morrow hits virus interruptus in Checkout defamation dispute

An uninvited guest has put a temporary halt to ex-Chaser Julian Morrow’s legal battle in the NSW Supreme Court.

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Cracks found in brand new Sydney Harbour ferry

A number of cracks have been discovered in the hull of one Sydney’s new Manly ferries, with an independent report identifying several welding defects on the vessel.

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Why is Shane Warne so harsh in his criticism of Australian players?

The leg-spinning great didn’t handle criticism well as a player but he doesn’t mind handing it out as a commentator.

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Teachers’ federation is an obstructionist protection racket, says Mitchell

The NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell has accused the teachers’ union of being “hell-bent” on hanging students out to dry for political purposes.

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With truth on trial, the Attorney-General’s High Court bid for secrecy is dangerous

The government’s attempts at secrecy are reaching unprecedented and absurd heights in this whistleblower case.

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Former mayor running as independent in Flinders

Mount Martha resident Despi O’Connor has confirmed she will contest the election after federal Health Minister Greg Hunt announced plans to leave Parliament.

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US can’t win two wars at once: Joe Biden’s worst nightmare

It is a chilling prospect for a US that is unable to fight wars on two major fronts: China and Russia conducting separate invasions of Taiwan and Ukraine, but co-ordinating their timing.

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Factional warfare threatens Labor MPs

Ten sitting Victorian Labor MPs could end up being pressured to leave Parliament at the next election as part of a factional purge, prompting crisis talks and warnings that some will quit early and trigger damaging byelections.

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Oh, stop it! It’s not a carbon tax and never was

Unlike other countries, Australia under the Coalition has a “safeguard mechanism” to control emissions – and a Labor government would rev it up. But what is it?

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Broke and overwhelmed: Life gets harder for young Australians

Latest HILDA survey shows life was getting tougher in many ways for Australia’s young people – then the pandemic hit.

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New WHO treaty must resolve vaccine patent stand-off: Halton

Former health department secretary Jane Halton says a stoush over patent waivers sought by developing nations is holding up efforts to vaccinate the world.

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Shock sevens swap: Gold medal coach in talks to take over women’s team

After a dismal Olympics campaign for Australia’s sevens teams, a shock coaching swap is on the cards.

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Is the new ‘COVID normal’ a fresh variant every few months?

The world must be on guard for particularly large waves on the horizon and respond quickly — even if it’s just hitting the “pause” button.

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I took my daughter to India for Schoolies to give her something I never had

As a teen, Sean Doyle struggled to navigate the larger world. So when his daughter Anna finished school, he chose something significant to mark that key moment in her life.

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Do house prices really double every 10 years?

The old saying goes that property prices double every decade, but new figures show the locations where price growth has been even stronger – and where it hasn’t kept pace.

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Pfizer jabs for children an important next step in vaccine rollout

A major development in our emergence from the pandemic has been the announcement that the Pfizer vaccine has been provisionally approved for use in children aged five to 11 years.

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ICAC not a consideration as Liberals say Berejiklian shifts thinking on federal tilt

Senior Liberals say the pending findings of a corruption into inquiry Gladys Berejiklian have no bearing on whether the former premier decides to run federally in Warringah.

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Top three designs for new Harbour Bridge cycle ramp unveiled

The public will have until late January to weigh in on their preferred option for the ramp at Milsons Point.

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Milgroms get political tipping motza into Climate 200

The Milgrom family have decided to donate $500,000 to the Climate 200 war chest, run by Simon Holmes a Court. Trent Zimmerman and Tim Wilson, are you sweating yet?

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Cameron Mackintosh backs new Sydney theatre

The nanny from Cherry Tree Lee is returning to the Sydney stage after an 11-year hiatus.

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Panicking financial markets could stuff up another global recovery

With prices rising surprisingly rapidly this year in the US and Britain – we’re witnessing a battle between financial markets, who fear inflation, and central banks.

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Bushfire-affected community asks for water storage, gets dance lessons

Resilience NSW officers determined in February the dance classes were “meritorious” but could not be funded under the bushfire recovery grants program. They funded them anyway.

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It’s the final quarter and it’s Albanese’s time to kick

The Labor leader is yet to establish his identity in the minds of many Australians, but yesterday he was clear: it’s game on.

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Consider these three facts about the teachers’ strike

The teachers’ claims are of relevance to all of us.

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Major bank boss’ pay could be linked to climate targets

Amid government promises to slash carbon emissions, investors are turning up the heat on banks over how they are handling climate risks.

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Parents split over support for upcoming teacher strike

Some parents and associations say it’s time for teachers to receive better pay and conditions for their efforts, but others do not want any further disruption to students.

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Junkee sale comes down to final weeks

There are still bidders in the mix to buy Junkee, but they are not willing to pay top dollar.

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The Aussie crypto fund manager who is pulling in 28,000 per cent returns

Along with the massive returns and the lure of bleeding-edge technology, one of the things Richard Galvin likes most about the crypto space is its inefficiency.

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Buy now, pay dearly later: how consumers are indebted with late fees

It’s the shiny new toy of credit, but the buy now, pay later industry profits when customers fail to pay on time.

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Unrest on Melbourne’s fringe as councillor seeks legal advice over making apology

Hume council has spent over $50,000 on internal investigations, most centred around one man whom a fellow councillor has lodged a bullying complaint against.

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Omicron not fuelling surge in hospitalisations: Fauci

Initial data from South Africa, the epicentre of the outbreak of the Omicron variant, does not show a resulting surge of hospitalisations, America’s top COVID adviser said.

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‘Two weeks ago, it was no. Now, the door is ajar’: Berejiklian considers run in Warringah

The party is running polls to examine locals’ response to the potential candidacy of Gladys Berejiklian over Mike Baird. In the words of a Liberal: “the only candidate who can win back the seat for us is Gladys. She is a rockstar in the electorate”.

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Hundreds of “solo mums by choice” join COVID fertility treatment boom

There has been a steep increase in demand for IVF and other fertility treatments as Victorians bring forward their baby plans in the pandemic.

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Omicron fears for Christmas should be kept in check

This month was meant to be one of catharsis for NSW residents, but the Omicron variant has cast a pall of uncertainty over travel plans and reunions.

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Shocking but not surprising: sexism in Parliament is ‘the usual’

Scott Morrison seeks to portray Parliament’s “woman problem” as gloriously bipartisan, like ANZUS, only with more crying in toilets.

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Entrepreneur sues Planning Minister for calling private Bondi Beach club ‘elitist’

The businessman proposing an Italian-style private beach club on Bondi Beach is suing NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes for defamation over comments that the proposal is “elitist” and “un-Australian”.

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Expect an implosion if the Morrison government loses the next election

The government’s year ended badly with key policies shelved and a raft of front benchers announcing their departures.

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‘He voted with Barnaby Joyce every time’: Why GP decided to run in blue-ribbon seat

A letterbox drop by incumbent Liberal Jason Falinski inspired local GP Sophie Scamps to run against him as an independent in the seat of Mackellar.

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More than 7000 people challenge COVID-19 fines, but most fail

During the recent lockdown, officers were told to “start writing tickets” to ensure compliance with restrictions, promising “[if] you get it wrong, I understand, and I won’t hold you to account for that”.

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In trolls and tech giants, Morrison finds an ideal enemy

The Coalition party room has no shortage of MPs with first-hand or family experience of how toxic social media can be. Now the government is making cleaning up the internet part of its pitch to voters.

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