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A maternal assisted caesarean is a modification to a traditional c-section and can be transformative. So, why aren’t more mothers offered it?
Like all great ideas, I found it in an 18th-century literary classic.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing a test of his government’s capacity. Business figures say Australians need to know “how real this could...
Both of these terms were created in the old world of work, and we’re on the precipice of a new one filled with more unknowns than ever.
For more than 50 years, necessity has been the mother of inventive switches in fuel consumption. But never before has such human ingenuity been so...
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has effectively acknowledged that the central bank hasn’t a clue what the impact of the Iran war might mean for...
The oil shocks of the 1970s had once taught presidents and military chiefs to observe some caution in the Middle East.
I hadn’t been a fan of the AFL sub rule, but my loathing of it went up a level after one particular conversation.
For the ordinary Trump-voting American, the Middle East conflict is a long way away. But what Americans will have noticed is that petrol prices have...
Set restarts are up 67 per cent, which is far too many. But I’m still a fan of the NRL’s latest crackdown because it will pay off in the long run.
A grab bag of Labor heavyweights descended on Macquarie Street on Wednesday for the launch of Bob Carr’s new book, a tribute to his late wife Helen...
The stars of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives – who rose to fame by peddling the traditionalist lifestyle to a new generation – are living a very...
The US president has unleashed global chaos with his war on Iran. At this stage, the only geographical location that won’t be negatively affected is...
I love Buffy the Vampire Slayer – and that’s why I’m glad this revival had a stake run through its heart.
Neither BHP’s local boss Geraldine Slattery nor chief financial officer Vandita Pant wore a hard hat strong enough to break the glass ceiling.
From icons to insurance salesman, the red carpet has gone MAGA.
Allies are berated when they don’t offer to help, and belittled when they do. As with the sudden resignation of MAGA ally Joe Kent, what goes around...
The controversial broadcaster has officially been dumped from the most lucrative contract in Australian media, but a legal battle royale has only just...
Oil and petrol prices get most of the headlines, but the economic damage inflicted on the world is much more widespread.
The US president is furious with Australia and other allies for not sending military support to the Strait of Hormuz, but this is a mess of his own...
Ali Larijani’s death could mean a further militarisation of the Iranian system and deeper “regime radicalisation”.
It’s a curious thing. Australian women are more educated and active in the workforce than ever, yet we’re still reluctant to chat openly about our...
For many families, the biggest impact of the new super tax won’t be the headline rate – it will be how it reshapes long-term planning across...
Menopause isn’t just a health issue. It’s also an economic one. Which means we need to plan for it financially, not just medically.
Buying gold doesn’t create assessable income, but once you own it, the value must be declared to Centrelink.
Bluesfest set perilously high standards for itself, which is probably why, in the end, it burnt out instead of fading away.
Even well-intentioned media coverage of domestic violence can compound harm for those involved.
Donald Trump has upended the Middle East and oil prices. Now he’s influencing interest rate settings in Australia.
What may first appear as a small technical issue is actually costing some aged care residents thousands of dollars.
Cameron Green’s long-awaited century ended in a fiery exchange outside the WA dressing room during a Sheffield Shield match.
What consumers call “gouging” or “profiteering” is what economists describe as the operation of supply and demand.
If the RBA unleashes further painful interest rate hikes, we risk severely hurting the economy and plunging into recession without reducing inflation...
After soft crowds for marquee matches in round one, there are two themes worth exploring: that they were fully ticketed, requiring even members...
While America was waging war in Iran, Donald Trump began preparing for a renewed assault on America’s trading partners.
Five burning questions ahead of Australia’s Asian Cup semi-final in Perth - and what happens next if they win.
If you’re looking for your next growth opportunity, there are two main steps you can take once your finances are optimised.
Bronson Xerri wasn’t happy about playing second fiddle to his superstar captain, Stephen Crichton. That could prove costly.
US credibility is harmed, its power in the Indo-Pacific is drained and its munitions stocks are depleted. Yet the president can’t say what his goal...
A week ago, a beaming Tony Burke stood alongside five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team. It is now the picture of a cautionary tale.
A new dramatised series tracing the romance, wedding and stunningly sad death of JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette has found unexpected audiences.
Sinners, One Battle After Another and even Hamnet speak to the big issues of our times. But at the Academy Awards, the people who made them didn’t.
Just because some commentators fail to grasp what is morally at stake or because they offer misguided solutions doesn’t mean we don’t have a...
St Kilda have not had the start to the season they hoped, but is it talent or decision-making under pressure that is letting them down?
Home buyers have been struck by a perfect storm of interest rate uncertainty and the spectre of changes to tax policy that will affect housing demand.
Welcome to the Western Watercooler, where we digest the talking points from the weekend’s games – and the highlights, frustrations and silver...
The world’s leading central banks, including Australia’s RBA, are meeting this week and they are facing a dilemma they have been desperate to avoid.
The president must decide whether to wrap the war up, leaving Iran’s regime battered but intact, or press on and risk a spiralling conflict with...
Two races into 2026, McLaren’s dominance of last season is a distant memory. They are no longer the frontrunners, and there’s now a five-week gap...
Even though markets and the country’s biggest banks expect back-to-back rate rises, there are good reasons for the RBA to hold fire this week.
Media executives have been sounded out over their interest in buying the company over the past year. After a shock development, the company is...