‘Cost-of-living nightmare’: Consumer confidence slumps to historic low
Households will face “recession-like” conditions next year, a leading forecaster has warned, as evidence shows consumers are losing confidence in the...
CultureMeet the finalists for the three biggest awards at The Age Good Food Guide Awards
The winners of Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year and Service Excellence Award will be revealed on October 12.
Helen Garner on the worst three weeks of her life
The Spare Room is considered by many to be a perfect novel.
The Sydney suburb that fought 150 new units – and ended up with 130
Residents won their first battle in a fight to stop a new development but fear they might lose the war.
‘The act of writing is, fundamentally, an act of seduction’: Author Susan Orlean on luring readers
The American journalist and bestselling author on the sexy – and unsexy – sides of her craft.
BusinessCohealth splurged on a recruiter. Then it chose an internal applicant
Four months after a $1.5 million bailout, the not-for-profit paid more than $65,000 to find an interim chief executive.
‘There’s plenty you can do’: The lifestyle changes you can make to curb the risk of dementia
We’re no longer considered powerless hostages to neurodegeneration as we age.
I’m so jealous of my friend’s career, it’s making me miserable. Am I a bad person?
It may be time to think less about your friend’s success and more about your own, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Europe’s new sleeper train seems too good to be true (and probably is)
Sleeper trains have been enjoying a modest renaissance across Europe as travellers look for an alternative to soulless low-cost airlines.
Accidents & DisastersWe travel frequently. What happens to our super if we both die in an accident?
Will our super death benefits automatically form part of our respective estates and be distributed under our wills?
Accidents & DisastersPrivate paramedic collapses in court after Perth crash footage played
Jack Dunn appeared in Joondalup Magistrates Court on Tuesday to face several charges over a head-on crash in Wanneroo on Sunday.
My ovaries are nearly at extinction point. But I’m open to bribes
I’ve tried valiantly to do my bit by having two children.
MarketsTrying to tame inflation with higher interest rates is dumb and unfair
Our use of interest rates to control inflation is yet another respect in which our economic system is biased against the young.
United StatesIslam wanting to take over: Trump blames mass migration for France school protests
Islam wanting to take over Trump blames mass migration for France school protests The US president waded into the debate on his Truth Social account o...
BusinessParamount completes takeover of Warner Bros, creating Skydance media empire
The two prominent Hollywood studios merged into a film, television and news conglomerate under control of the Trump-linked Ellison family on Tuesday,...
IndiaSmriti Mandhana appointed India captain across formats
Mandhana, who has been part of the side since 2013, has previously led India in 18 T20Is and four ODIs Senior opener Smriti Mandhana was on Tuesday ap...
IranSeventh suspect arrested in London over alleged Iranian-linked plot targeting RAF Fairford
The arrest is the latest in an investigation that has drawn international attention after US President Donald Trump said a threat linked to Iran had s...
SportsDe Minaur retires in Beijing final
Alex de Minaur hands victory to Novak Djokovic after retiring during their final.
Iran'Let 'em take out Los Angeles': Trump sparks fury after barb suggesting Iran destroy LA, San Diego
"It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, for keeping our country safe. Officials in California condemned the president's comments as “da...
IrelandUEFA investigates Ireland-Israel tunnel bust-up after spitting claim
UEFA has opened an investigation into a tunnel bust-up during the Nations League game between the Republic of Ireland and Israel following a spitting...
IranWhite House denies Trump suggested Iran should 'take out' US cities
White House denies Trump suggested Iran should 'take out' US cities White House says Trump did not urge Iran attacks on Los Angeles
United KingdomPolice make seventh arrest over UK airbase incident
The arrest came a day after President Trump said the US had withdrawn all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford because of 'threats' he believed were linked t...
CultureEmmys will move from broadcast TV to Prime Video in 2027
Non-Amazon Prime subscribers will be able to watch the awards show on the platform. Amazon is reportedly paying up to $25 million a year for exclusive...
BusinessFitch Downgrades Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery Credit Ratings as Merger Closes
The firm cited "materially higher leverage" after the acquisition and "significant execution and integration risks," as well as uncertainty about achi...