How an internal feud rattled a famous golf club that prides itself on community

Victoria Golf Club, the latest in this masthead’s series on the state’s private golf clubs, has 123 years of mostly harmonious history and tradition. But a dispute fractured the peace.

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After experiencing this airline, we’ll never bag Qantas again

After we queued for three hours, the airline denied us boarding because they over-sold our flight.

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Australians have a good bulldust detector. It’s blaring at Albanese and Taylor

Voters want their political leaders to keep it real, but the PM and opposition leader don’t always pass that test.

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The Australian fashion brand loved by ‘it girls’, ignored by the front row

With a range of socks, tights and gloves, Kathryn Eisman has been worn by Hailey Bieber and Ariana Grande. Now, Australia needs to catch up.

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$50,000 in an envelope: Bribe allegedly offered to withdraw intimidation claim

Sydney crime figures are suspected to be behind the plot that was allegedly aimed at silencing a victim of a building industry standover racket.

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WA private schools spend big on new builds, but public schools are left behind

The latest figures on capital works spending were revealed in a new report from the Australian Education Union.

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Saint Peter chef Josh Niland pulls pin at high-profile Singapore restaurant

The restaurateur and his wife, Julie, confirmed they have ended their contract. The departure comes after Tetsuya Wakuda’s Dubai venture closed after less than two years.

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A watch and a pair of glasses could be the key to solving Gwenneth Graham’s Balga murder

Police spoke to 3000 people, examined 4000 cars and chased up 220 tips. But it may be an old wristlet watch and a pair of glasses that solves the 50-year-old case of Gwenneth Graham’s murder.

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Cramped? Uncomfortable? Yes, but also the best flight ever

The Concorde might have been cramped but several of our readers had the privilege of flying it during its life – and have plenty to say about it.

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Travel quiz: What is Spain’s largest island?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.

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A country escape without leaving Melbourne’s city limits

A rural reset in Melbourne’s deep north – and without the crowds of the Yarra Valley? Marnong Estate is a one-stop shop of good wine, food and accommodation.

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Eight of the strangest aviation projects of all time

Most aviation engineers these days play it safe – which might be why planes haven’t changed much in 60 years. But here are a few designs that broke the mould.

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The price may not be right in high stakes legal battle between watchdog and supermarket giant

Lawyers for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have taken on supermarket giant Coles in the Federal Court over alleged “illusory” discounts.

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If the Liberals stand any chance, Taylor must learn which fights not to pick

It’s often the things you don’t do that matter the most. But it takes a long time to learn that.

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Sneaker moguls more than double their money on $18m Rose Bay pad

Hype DC co-founders Danny and Cindy Gilbert paid $7.85 million in 2016 for the three-bedroom, three-bathroom unit with harbour views.

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The Melbourne suburbs with the best chance of auction success

In some Melbourne neighbourhoods, almost every home taken to auction is being sold under the hammer.

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I bought a home in my 20s. That doesn’t mean it’s become easier

If young Australians are catching up on the home ownership front, why is there so much worry about a housing crisis?

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How the Guardian’s editor upended a ‘royal’ visit

Global Guardian boss Katharine Viner was due to arrive in Australia next week for one of her tours to the outlet’s Australian outpost, but that was changed in a hurry.

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Popular Prince gets a multimillion-dollar makeover after $28m sale to Godfreys’ vacuum heir

St Kilda’s Prince of Wales Hotel is getting a major revamp – new rooftop bar and updated bandroom – from its leaseholder Australian Venue Co.

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I’ve prayed in an MCG stairwell. Here’s the truth about that viral police video

It’s tempting in this hyper-political moment to assume everything is some kind of political confection, calculated to provoke or propagandise.

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These community soccer clubs received funding after donating to Labor MPs’ campaigns

“Doesn’t pass the pub test”: Community sporting groups received $100,000 in funding under controversial scheme after donating to two MPs’ campaigns. 

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Idiots are ruining travel for the rest of us

There have always been idiots doing dumb things while travelling. The problem now, though, is that there seems to be a lot more of them.

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Ministers back Starmer after rebels go public to tear down prime minister

The British PM is fighting a Labour rebellion after the head of the party’s Scottish wing called on him to stand down, sharply escalating the pressure for a new leader and ministry.

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Book clubs swept away by Wuthering Heights amid anticipation for new film

To prepare for Emerald Fennell’s film, young readers are seeking out Emily Brontë’s Gothic novel – and the “unhinged gossip” it contains.

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Underlying divisions barely addressed: Why the Coalition will battle in this tax fight

The Coalition has reunited, but can it strike a blow on policies such as housing and tax when its ranks remain so bitterly divided?

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Bankrupt Sydney businessman named in Hong Kong bribery case

New allegations have emerged from the Supreme Court against Sam Fayad, who already holds the record of the largest personal bankruptcy in Australian history.

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The Sydney hospitals where patients wait nearly two days for a bed

NSW public hospitals are failing to meet their own performance targets. The state’s health minister says he can turn it around – with some help.

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The rarely used strategy that helped Mariette sell her mother’s home

In a pleasant surprise, the property achieved an unexpectedly strong price and the whole front yard was full of people at auction.

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Two of the world’s oldest airlines are chalking up new milestones

One is turning 100 and the other 80, but the party is just starting for these aviation legends.

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President Herzog is welcome to visit. While he’s here, Israel has questions to answer

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is entitled to much more than the basic respect. Australia is also entitled to hope his visit will result in the intrusion of a small gleam of light upon a dark landscape.

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Fashion designer Rebecca Vallance selling glam Vaucluse mansion

Vallance and her financier husband David Gasan have listed their Sydney property, purchased for $4.45 million in 2018.

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Is Donny’s, is good: This new neighbourhood ‘pub’ holds its own in a boozy little pocket

Westgarth watering hole joins a new generation of venues broadening our horizons on what exactly a modern public house can look like.

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The Australian suffers its own culture war

Just months after running a glossy campaign to promote its new culture section featuring film critic Stephen Romei, the News Corp veteran has been unceremoniously dumped.

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Can Jim Chalmers deliver serious tax reform? Why the 2026 budget now looms as his best chance

With Anthony Albanese open to possible changes to the capital gains tax discount, this is the treasurer’s best opportunity to shift the dial.

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Sacked council boss accused of ‘disadvantaging’ Parramatta lord mayor

Emails reveal a breakdown in relations between the two most powerful people at the city’s council.

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Move over, Japan: The other Asian country Australians are flocking to

As Japan grapples with overtourism, its close neighbour is only just beginning to enjoy a boom in visitors thanks to its food and pop culture exports.

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How home owners close to retirement are managing higher interest rates

Home owners in mid life can get double the benefit with the right choice of strategy as mortgage costs go up.

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Chinese ban on Tesla-style door handles likely to flow through to Australia

Chinese authorities have announced a ban on new vehicles being sold with hidden, electronically reliant door handles, amid concerns that they trap occupants.

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Woman allegedly kidnapped, beaten and chained in reign of horror

A 34-year-old man has been charged with six additional offences after allegedly chaining a woman up in his home south of Sydney.

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‘I hadn’t seen a gym until I was 17’: How a rising country cricket star made Waratahs home

Reigning 2025 Rugby Australia junior player of the year Sid Harvey once took on Sam Konstas, but is now ready to compete against Max Jorgensen for a spot.

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This elegant Japanese spot offers high-end sushi without the usual formality of omakase

Does omakase always need to be translated to a 20-course menu? Japasu by Sang proves there’s another way to hero premium seafood.

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Brethren boss says reputation ‘basically worthless’ as PR push serves PM a tasty treat

Having branded the church a “cult” during last year’s election, Anthony Albanese had a far friendlier interaction with its charity arm.

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Is Melbourne’s one-time hottest food strip losing its grit?

Smith Street has long been defined by its diversity and grungy energy. But things are changing, with decade-old fine-diner Ides closing and fast-food chains moving in.

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While the Coalition tears itself apart, Labor prepares for a big 2026

If Labor is to step up its ambitions, this is the most likely time. And the opposition’s self-destruction clears the decks for reform.

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Taylor’s supporters pushed Hastie to drop leadership bid

Fresh details of the Liberal Party dispute follow a covert meeting on Thursday at which powerbrokers sought to end a debate over who should challenge Ley.

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