“I’m all about investing in quality.”

The surprise move by Duterte has fuelled speculation he was clearing the way for his daughter to run for office and succeed him.

The Wallabies are on song again on the Gold Coast. They have a big lead against the Pumas.

Victoria has posted a new daily record for coronavirus infections, Queensland’s low case numbers have eased concerns for the NRL grand final as NSW copes with the shock resignation of Gladys Berejiklian.

The respected party elder’s intervention was significant in convincing the party’s centre-right faction, led by Police Minister David Elliott, to shift their support to Mr Perrottet.

A master of his craft, Bowman used every bit of his  skills in a driving finish to the 2400m spring staying test.

Some Australians living abroad say they are yet to find direct flights to Australia, and many of those making successful bookings are doing so amid some uncertainty about the lifting of the border ban.

Nothing went to plan for Northern Wilderose in the Bowraville Cup, and Port Macquarie-based trainer Paul Smith is hopeful that she can right that wrong at Ballina today.

Everything you need to know to find a winner at the North Coast meeting.

Ciaron Maher and David Eustace took out The Bart Cummings for the second year in a row and their stayer Grand Promenade has a guaranteed place in Cup field.

As the likelihood of a Brisbane grand final increases, Peter V’landys reflects on the crucial call that made completing the season possible.

COVID pets: How Luca found joy caring for animals.

The Broadway-bound all-singing, all-dancing Diana: The Musical slides perilously close to pantomime.

Masked Crusader sliced through a gap at the 200m mark like a rampaging centre three-quarter to score a decisive victory.

Trevor Lewis Burridge, a prisoner at the Borallon Training and Correctional Centre, is serving a life sentence for a murder he committed in 1993.

More ancestral remains of First Nations people are being held in major Australian museums today than in 2010, despite a long-standing government policy to return remains to their communities, says a leading activist.

Police were called to reports of a disturbance between three men at Sparkes Road in Bray Park about 2.30pm. 

If South Sydney’s supercoach saves his top forwards from the early, fierce exchanges again, then a fast start holds the key to Penrith’s grand final chances.

Croatia is making a major play to recruit Deni Juric, the younger brother of Socceroo Tomi Juric.

The Rabbitohs prop would have been content just to start a few games this season. Now he’s at the core of their pack before a grand final.

North Melbourne veteran Ben Cunnington was overcome with emotion when reflecting on a year in which he finished second in the club’s best and fairest.

Planning Minister Rob Stokes became the first person to officially nominate to replace Gladys Berejiklian in the top job.

Chris Mineral has played his guitar in Melbourne’s streets for decades. Just like Melbourne’s dormant landmarks, he’s waiting for life to return to the city’s streets.

Are we overthinking it? Probably.

Health authorities boarded the Cayman Islands-lagged oil and chemical tanker on Saturday morning to swab the crew on board.

Carlton have added former Swan George Hewett to their list on a four-year deal after Sydney decided not to match their offer to the restricted free agent.

Boom horse Incentivise has justified the wraps yet again, knocking off Verry Elleegant in Saturday’s group 1 Turnbull Stakes.

Experts have hailed is as a potential breakthrough in the treatment of the disease, although the study has not been peer reviewed and is yet to be approved for use.

Rugby league’s dream scenario of a packed ANZ Stadium watching Penrith and South Sydney battling it out is no more but it is sure to be a terrific contest.

The Vic On The Park in Marrickville could be forced to reduce its outdoor dining upon the end of lockdown.

Simu Liu looked to his immigrant background for inspiration when he took on the lead role Marvel’s 25th outing, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

From virtual outfits to digital dressing rooms, Australian designers are experimenting with new ways to showcase their creations

In Love It or List It Australia, Andrew Winter and his partner-in-crime Neale Whitaker bring passion and a sense of fun to the business of renovating and buying houses.

How does the time change affect people (and cows)? And which way should we wind the clocks?

The former Wallabies coach has no doubt Cameron Murray would have represented Australia at union.

Rabbitohs fans have a habit of springing up everywhere. They will be out in force in Brisbane on Sunday as those outside the heartland carry the flame.

The constant bleating from England about the Ashes won’t change a thing. They’re happening.

Darren Chester’s decision to walk away from the Nationals party room shows the depth of division in the Coalition’s junior partner on many issues.

The man who brought the South Sydney Rabbitohs back from the brink, George Piggins, has a special message to the current team ahead of Sunday’s NRL grand final.

Tyrone May has barely rated a mention this week but is the one Panther who has wanted a shot at grand final redemption more than anyone else.

China sent 18 J-16 and four Su-30 fighter jets, two nuclear-capable H-6 bombers, an anti-submarine aircraft and another 13 planes into Taiwanese airspace on its National Day.

Suu Kyi faces charges of accepting bribes, conspiring to carry out corruption in real estate, plus sedition, flouting COVID-19 restrictions and importing walkie-talkies

From the streets of Mombasa, politics in the Philippines to a volcanic eruption on the Spanish island of La Palma. These are the best photos from around the world this week, as chosen by The Age's photo editors.

Penrith’s Scott Sorensen was working in demolition at the start of the year and earning $700 a week. Now he gets to do a demolition job on Souths in the NRL grand final.

Peter Sterling’s second brilliant career, as a commentator for Nine, will come to an end after Sunday’s Panthers-Rabbitohs grand final.

Protesters have returned to Melbourne’s streets after Premier Daniel Andrews said all authorised workers must have at least one COVID-19 vaccine by October 15.

There will be many Penrith fans wishing they were at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday night, but there’s one who simply wishes he could watch the game on land. 

Pilbara median house prices fell more than 80 per cent after the mining boom soured a decade ago.

With a federal poll due within a year, Gladys Berejiklian’s exit makes Scott Morrison’s path to victory through NSW that much harder.

Gladys Berejiklian is the third Liberal premier brought down by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption.