The Californian rap star might not immediately seem like the safest bet for a brand ambassador to one of the world’s most prestigious wine companies. But the risk has paid off.

Saleh Aruri, an exiled senior Hamas leader, said his group has turned down a proposal from Egypt for a three-hour hiatus in the fighting.

The Suncorp Stadium extravaganza kicks off with the Kalyn Ponga-less Knights up against the lowly Tigers before the hosts do battle with Manly.

“Mihocek’s mark was very good but Shai Bolton’s was the best I’ve seen in years,” says AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan.

The state’s hotel quarantine system will likely host returnees from COVID-ravaged India soon as the option of flying via a third country reopens.

Wage growth has been flat for a decade but Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has dropped a strong hint to the minimum wage panel that the economy can afford more.

The 6.6 earthquake struck off the western coast of Sumatra at a depth of 10 kilometres. No tsunami warning was issued.

A Melbourne doctor has been granted permission to return to practice after having sex with a patient in a toilet cubicle at St Kilda’s Hotel Esplanade in 2019, which is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the health industry regulator.

The leader of a Melbourne neo-Nazi group has been arrested by counter-terrorism police over an alleged armed robbery earlier this month in central Victoria.

Executives dropped everything and cancelled meetings to race to hospital emergency operations centres this week as demand for beds overwhelmed staff.

The Israeli Prime Minister has called in the military amid violent clashes in Gaza, a NSW MP has joined the cross bench amid a police investigation and federal Labor has pledged millions for affordable housing and clean energy.

Everything you need to know to find a winner as Saturday racing returns to the city.

Vulnerable Australians have been kicked off the first repatriation flight back from India after testing positive to COVID and experts warn it will keep happening.

The Racing NSW boss sued the broadcaster over a two-year investigation, which he argued made him look very bad and flippant about issues of racehorse cruelty.

NSW Labor leader Jodi McKay’s leadership has been dealt a significant blow on the eve of the byelection after one of her most senior MPs quit the front bench over.

The TV presenter discusses his upbringing, career and the women who have influenced him. 

A new $206 million scheme allowing biotechnology companies to pay less tax if they register new patents in Australia was pilloried by a report to the government six years ago.

The chairwoman of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council has pitted herself against incumbent Clover Moore and Labor councillor Linda Scott.

Adam Brookman abandoned his wife and five children in 2014 to follow his Islamic beliefs and travel to Syria. But his lawyers say he’s spent enough time in prison.

Graham Annesley says the code could review how long defenders are allowed in the ruck for copybook legs tackles after a major crackdown on high shots.

Souths coach Wayne Bennett says Broncos’ recruit Adam Reynolds reminds him of Brisbane club great Allan Langer.

Union boss Michael O’Connor will face an election challenge as part of infighting in the CFMMEU.

Newly elected MP Adam Brooks has been charged after Queensland police allegedly seized a gun, explosives and false drivers’ licences during a Redcliffe raid.

All 41 patrons and staff identified as being at the Curry Vault restaurant in Melbourne’s CBD when a man with COVID-19 dined there last Friday have returned negative test results.

A 27-year-old man who ran a “sophisticated” drug supply business from a small town on the NSW South Coast will spend at least a decade behind bars.

After signing Origin Energy as its foundation “white label” client, Aussie Broadband boss Phil Britt is counting on a major uptick in retailer sign-ons.

Ney stabbed the 24-year-old to death, then stabbed another woman in the back as he ran through Sydney’s CBD brandishing a knife.

Rachael Lynch has earned back her place in the Hockeyroos squad but defender Georgina Morgan has missed out on regaining a place as the new Hockeyroos coach narrows her squad for Tokyo.

The celebrated artist’s sister-in-law is finally being hailed as the person who brought his art to the world.

The South Australian state recipient of the Australian of the Year award discusses the racism she endured as a child, her faith, and the great impact The Apology to the Stolen Generations had on her.

At an event for foreign diplomats and media, Uighur Muslim leaders defended the Communist party and denied human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

Prime-time games have been scheduled on Thursday nights across rounds 13-15, released by the AFL on Friday.

A new exhibition celebrates Holden’s bitumen-breaking design hub at Fishermans Bend.

Peter Snowden has taken the slow and steady approach and is looking for winter success with Exoboom.

Police found Ms Price’s body at her Park Street property on May 4 last year and believe she was fatally stabbed up to five days earlier.

There’s been a rapid escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians this week. Here’s what you need to know.

The Oregon man was arrested over a scheme that provided cheap access to Netflix and other streaming services using vast troves of stolen login details. 

Heavy Congress is set to make Melbourne Town Hall quake during this year’s RISING festival.

Krissy Kneen’s memoir traces her search for the truth about her grandmother.

Emily Spurr’s first novel is written from the perspective of her 10-year-old central character.

Belinda Castles’ anthology offers a compelling series of essays by authors on the qualities of other contemporary writers.

Fiona McGregor’s subjects range from performance art through refugee policy to the joy of queer scenes.

The Booker-shortlisted author’s second novel is a lively, Dickensian portrayal of the Soho demi-monde.

Increasingly we are recognising that dying, drying plant parts have their own allure.

An exhibition about colonisation through the eyes of First Nations people will be confronting for many as it challenges ideas about Australian history.

During a hike to Mount Bogong, a wise-cracking dawdler embraces his own uphill battle.

The selection of Inga Clendinnen’s writing captures the underlying principles of her work as a historian.

The writer who loves to tinker with the form of fiction has written another intriguing novel.

Court documents stated Manly coach Des Hasler attended Manly Police Station at 1.15am after the incident to act as a support person at the request of Walker. 

The NSW firefighters union tried to ban popular fire station open day events but has backed down after being lashed by members and the Minister.