'Oldest wine cellar': shots fired over barracks sale The decision to sell off a well-positioned and historic military barracks has set up a showdown between Defence Minister Richard Marles and senior veterans. AAP · Sep 27
Battle brewing over booting veterans in barracks sale A prized military barracks is being put up for sale by the federal government to shore up its finances triggering a fierce fight over national heritage. AAP · Sep 23
Military hits 25-year high as recruits boost numbers The Australian Defence Force is the largest it has been in 25 years, as enlistments also reach a high in more than a decade amid record military spending. AAP · Sep 14
National park offers more green space for growing city A major new national park is being created to protect dozens of native species and preserve Aboriginal rock art and artefacts. AAP · Jul 26
Raising hell: queer arts crew protest church eviction A LGBTIQ arts group that briefly resurrected a deconsecrated church is incensed after an arcane law was used to evict it in the name of religious freedom. AAP · Jul 25
Jessica Mauboy: ‘Why did I do a kookaburra call for Ellen DeGeneres? Did I think that was cool?’ The singer and host of That Blackfella Show on her most controversial pop culture opinion, her go-to karaoke song and being recognised by police while getting a ticket The Guardian - AU · Jul 4
Schoolboy will walk 500km to fall down at PM's door A boy from the bush is preparing for an arduous 500km walk in the hopes of meeting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to pitch his cause. AAP · Jul 1
‘Maybe the suffering is the point’: what does it take to run 163km up and down a mountain? Guardian Australia joins ultrarunner Joanne Walker in an excruciating race through the Blue Mountains, where men outnumber women four to one The Guardian - AU · May 22
Lisa Wilkinson: ‘Evelyn was my safe place. She was my refuge’ The TV presenter turned author on the toll the past five years have taken and how telling the story of Australia’s only Titanic survivor helped her navigate them The Guardian - AU · Apr 24
Shades of Cronk as DCE settles in at Roosters Veteran off-season recruit Daly Cherry-Evans is already drawing comparisons to Cooper Cronk as he settles in at the Sydney Roosters. AAP · Jan 20
Stairs shown door as bike ramp opens on famous bridge A bike ramp the original designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridge envisioned is finally open in a win for people looking to ride across the ornament. AAP · Jan 6
Summer heat and heavy rain to impact drowning risks Australians have been warned to stay vigilant as the summer heat drives thousands of swimmers back into the nation's waterways. AAP · Jan 5
Summer drownings rise amid pleas for water safety Authorities are imploring swimmers to be sensible around the water as the drowning toll continues to tick up this summer. AAP · Jan 4
Hopes fade as searches called off for missing swimmers Authorities have suspended their searches for a 14-year-old boy and two men who went missing in separate incidents while at sea, following a spate of drownings. AAP · Jan 3
AAP · Jan 1 Grim start to year with three dead on nation's beaches A number of beachgoers dead or missing mark an "absolutely horrendous" start to the year, according to lifesavers who urge people to avoid the water.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2025 If you squint, the new Parramatta River ‘beach’ at Bedlam Bay has Amalfi Coast vibes – just mind the oyster shells The warm water seemed saltier than an ocean beach but we felt safe from any bull sharks or stingrays, thanks to a freshly installed net
AAP · Nov 21, 2025 A worthwhile life: from toy king to wallaby saviour Despite a high-profile career selling toys to Aussie kids, a philanthropist says his most important legacy has been protecting a vulnerable native species.
AAP · Nov 20, 2025 DCE explains why and when he decided to join Roosters NRL veteran Daly Cherry-Evans has made his first formal appearance in Sydney Roosters colours, shedding further details about his bombshell move from Manly.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2024 Ex-senior watchdog staffer says NSW asbestos crisis ‘destined to happen’ after decade of regulatory failure Exclusive: Former compliance officer Jason Scarborough criticises Environment Protection Authority and industry over ‘lost opportunity’ to prevent contamination
The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2024 Hold the beer: how university O-Week swapped parties and pranks for picnics and friendship bracelets Traditionally orientation week went hand in hand with boozing. These days the activities are more inclusive and welcoming
The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2024 Australian supermarket chocolate gifts taste test: Aldi treats leave our experts ‘speechless’ For Valentine’s Day Tristan Lutze tries nine brands of gift-worthy chocolates to learn that elephants are not romantic – and desiccated coconut lingers forever
The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2024 Poetry forged in war: Palestinian exile and social media sensation Plestia Alaqad leaves Sydney audience in tears The 22-year-old, who went viral for her chronicling of the war, tells Bankstown Poetry Slam about life under bombardment in Gaza
The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2024 Jessica Mauboy: ‘I like to party – somehow that’s never made the headlines’ The singer, actor and frontrunner for title of ‘Australia’s Sweetheart’ on clubbing, courage and how she’s managed to keep her private life private
The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2024 Old cloth, new clothes: six designers creating beautiful upcycled garments From reworking streetwear to diverting good denim from landfill, upcycling can be labour-intensive but the results are worth the effort
The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2024 Bootcamp with rants: the workout where you air a grievance, then get in the sea Every Friday at 6.30am, a group aged from eight to over 70 gather on Sydney’s Manly beach to trade jokes and insults, then race into the surf