A new digitisation program of insolvency records from the 19th century offers a glimpse into early colonial life: when one person went broke, the impact rippled through the household, the suburb and local vendors.

The latest federal government data shows there were 3237 fewer permanent and fixed-term contract staff in the state’s universities in 2021 compared to 2020.

With the Kardashians’ new Disney+ reality series set to debut, it’s time for a closer look at their secret weapon: Kourtney.

After pandemic-mired years without a race, a sunny Albert Park was heaving from Thursday to Sunday, when the grand prix corporation claimed 420,000 people showed up.

Ferrari star Charles Leclerc was in imperious mood as he dominated the Australian Grand Prix from the start to increase his lead in the drivers’ championship. See the latest developments in our live blog.

Max King, Brad Hill, Tim Membrey and Jade Gresham slotted four goals each and the Saints romped to victory over the Hawks, but the Saints will be sweating on the match review verdict for Paddy Ryder.

Mercenaries working for a Kremlin-linked network of private security contractors have taken up arms in Ukraine, Western officials say.

Beijing has strongly defended its measures to curb the virus outbreak.

Colour and action from the 2022 Australia Grand Prix

Given how dire Daniel Ricciardo’s season had been before arriving at Albert Park for his home race, sixth place in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix was cause for a minor celebration.

A Tamworth local can leave a strong message heading Tamworth’s Showcase Cup meeting.

All you need to find a few winners at the feature NSW meeting.

Heaps of my friends are autistic. They’re used to following a script to fit in, and yet the reason I get along with them so well is that I don’t have to worry about what they’re really thinking – because they tell me.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called the federal election for May 21, Labor has denied it is making itself a small target and senior Liberals have called for an end to infighting.

Graham Morant was jailed for 10 years in 2018 for coaxing his wife Jennifer Morant into ending her life at their home.

While the cautious return of polling has Labor and its leader with a slight national edge, the Sunshine State story differs — and well-worn templates are guiding its approach.

This election is among the most important in recent years because it comes at a crucial time for the country and the world.

Nash Rawiller will appeal the magnitude of the $40,000 fine and two-week suspension for his winning ride on Think It Over in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

It is not believed officers were responding to a triple-zero call, but rather, they simply came across the body.

Fans of all ages have flocked to the Australian Grand Prix as crowds reached near-record levels.

Essendon have registered their first win for the season, the Bombers breathing a sigh of relief at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon when the siren sounded on a four-point victory over Adelaide.

Greens leader Adam Bandt said he believed both major parties would struggle to form government in their own right, and hopes to hold the balance of power in a Labor government.

St George Illawarra have now won just one of their last 13 games under coach Anthony Griffin - and if their poor start to the season continues, they may see severance payout as money well spent.

Sydney’s private bus operators must not rely on the state government to fix ongoing industrial disputes with their drivers, a senior transport agency official has warned ahead of Monday’s strike action.

Ferrari star Charles Leclerc was in imperious mood as he dominated the Australian Grand Prix from start to finish to increase his lead in the drivers’ championship as Max Verstappen’s overheating engine forced his Red Bull out of the race.

This wrap of reviews from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival kicks off with its rising stars.

As much as vulnerable older Australians deserve attention, our political class cannot afford to ignore the concerns of the youngest members of the electorate, who will inherit the decisions we make now.

Australia’s two best sides will soon face New Zealand’s weakest pair - and Kiwi punters will be confidently loading up on a 5-0 sweep across the round.

Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has told a pre-match function that neither he nor his club are racist, and is confident current Indigenous players feel safe at the club.

Gary Portelli is confident Fireburn can become the seventh Triple Crown winner in Saturday’s Champagne Stakes.

Melissa O’Dwyer was surprised to discover that Princess Anne had wanted to meet her for two years since her husband died in the Green Wattle Creek blaze in the December 2019 bushfires.

Good economic management requires more than just papering over the cracks in Australia’s economic foundations with unsustainable government spending and loose monetary policy.

Cathy O’Connor started her career as a tea lady at a retirement village.

Alan Tudge was asked to stand aside as Education Minister in December over allegations surrounding an affair with a former staffer.

Two weeks ago, the Roosters weren’t even in finals contention. On Sunday, they won their first NRLW premiership after coming from behind to beat the Dragons 16-4.

Rio Tinto’s UK annual general meeting was a compendium of problems with landholders across the globe.

Fijian international Montoya was heard using the term ‘f----t’ when imploring Cowboys opposite Kyle Feldt to get up off the ground after staying down injured in a tackle.

NSW Police are treating the incident as a possible homicide and have charged three young men from Sydney’s eastern beaches with affray, but are calling for more witnesses to come forward.

Michael Maguire’s side crashed to a fifth straight defeat to start the season as four pitch invaders within the space of a couple of minutes interrupted the second half.

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese will be campaigning for hearts and minds. What are the key policies they will debate? And where do they stand on them?

Sydney’s former Lord Mayor Nelson Meers has shelled out $160 million in Australia’s largest single pub deal.

Experimental dance from three talented performers made for a fine evening at Temperance Hall.

Rarely, if ever, have Montefilia and Verry Elleegant flopped in such heavy conditions, on a day that belonged to Rawiller, Damien Oliver and Rachel King.

Just as today’s society shouldn’t expect women to absorb most of the domestic duties, we shouldn’t expect men to pay for everything. It goes both ways.

The number of COVID-19 cases in WA has dropped by more than 1000, however the number of people in intensive care has increased.

A crackdown on financial influencers has sparked claims from online content creators that some useful money tips could be stripped from the web.

Scott Morrison has called the election for May 21 and his party and its rivals will campaign for your vote. Here’s what happens next.

The PM has called the election for the last possible day in the hope a longer campaign will place more pressure on Labor leader Anthony Albanese.

Video: Hear from our journalists on how they’ll be covering the campaign and the issues they think the election will be fought on.

The election campaign has finally kicked off. So what makes a good campaigner? And what to do when members of the public go off-script?