We will all get there, eventually.

Torrential rain from a major east coast low continues to batter Sydney and surrounds, causing major flooding of the Nepean, Hawkesbury and Georges rivers.

It’s day seven of the Russian invasion and Ukrainians have spent yet another sleepless night in bunkers, basements and bomb shelters as their cities were attacked. Follow our live coverage.

In a stunning about-face, Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympics for their countries’ roles in the war in Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee said.

The Western Force will become only the second Australian Super W side to pay their players, in a move that will ramp up pressure on rivals to follow suit.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Superannuation Minister Jane Hume have called on the $3.4 trillion superannuation sector to divest from Russia to protest the invasion of Ukraine.

Australia’s four-time Olympic medallist Dean Woods is being remembered for his feats in cycling after he died on Thursday, aged 55.

For the opening show of Melbourne Fashion Festival towering stilettos were a signal of optimism alongside a raft of new designers at David Jones.

Winning two premierships in a row is the toughest task in rugby league, but a Herald poll of club captains suggests the premiers are again the team to beat.

A few days after making his Davis Cup debut, Alex de Minaur walked into a Melbourne tattoo parlour for the first - and only - time in his life.

Three years ago, Australia beat Pakistan 2-0 on home soil Babar Azam’s team now have greater depth with some youngsters looking to make a name for themselves.

The company conceded it had fumbled communications with its staff about its decision to lock Ukrainian contractors out of its systems.

Catholic Schools NSW says too many teachers are retiring, and too few people want to become teachers

Full-time drag queen Maxi Shield won’t stop talking. Now she’s putting that voice to use to stop domestic violence.

The person is currently being treated in a Brisbane hospital and has travelled in the regions.

The late-night meeting of leaders from Australia the United States, Japan and India will canvass the implications of Russia’s invasion for Chinese claims over Taiwan.

One million people had fled Ukraine in seven days and Russia claimed its first major city and destroyed swathes of several others.

Vaping is a growing problem for schools, but families say restricting access to toilets is causing health and hygiene problems for students.

Meanwhile, the federal and NSW governments announced a $434.7 million support package for flood-affected communities.

Leoni Byron-Jackson’s phone has been buzzing non-stop since Monday as people find injured wildlife around the Lismore area and local vets remain closed.

Scientific and cultural exchange is vital for international peace and academic freedom, but now it’s time to support Ukraine.

As a parent, I’m equally adoring, but things are different on the pet front.

Victoria’s Labor Left faction is looking at snatching a federal seat from the Right, with the retirement of long-serving MP Anthony Byrne opening up a spot.

The masthead was nominated across a wide range of categories including coverage of an issue or event, feature writing and photography, news reporting and photography, podcasting, cartoons, artwork and business news.

Will Harrison has never fed a competitive rugby scrum in his life, but the No.10 will be the Waratahs’ reserve No.9 in a huge match against the Brumbies on Saturday.

The war in Ukraine has sent prices for Australia’s fossil-fuel exports surging, as buyers in Europe and Asia scramble to cut their exposure to Russia.

From a pantomime aesthetic to menacing black rubber and bulging sinews, the batsuit sees a new iteration with the release of the latest movie, The Batman.

Forbidden Love has bounced through her Guy Walter Stakes win and her wet track prowess will be put to the test again in the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.

Gerald Ryan’s eye for a two-year-old will be tested in Todman Stakes with Aquis pair.

William Pike is out to show he has arrived in Sydney and is confident Hilal can give him a group 1 victory in Saturday’s Randwick Guineas.

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo concedes several of the game’s rules need to be overhauled, but is adamant the ‘no fault’ stand-down rule won’t be one of them despite Jack de Belin’s criticisms.

The man accused of stealing a car with a baby inside and driving the infant through Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs has again refused to take part in a court hearing, amid concerns over his mental health.

Brisbane’s volunteers have been ordered to stand down, delaying the flood clean-up following wild weather and more uncertainty over the rest of the week.

Many countries have made their position on the invasion of Ukraine clear, for others the situation is a lot more complicated.

Neighbours will come to an end after almost 9000 episodes after failing to find a British broadcaster partner to keep the program running. 

Everything you need to know to find a winner at beautiful Broadmeadow on Newmarket Handicap day.

Senior bureaucrats have insisted the Transport Minister’s office was warned of a looming shutdown of the rail network the evening before it occurred, documents reveal.

Former Carlton skipper Sam Docherty has put himself in line to play against Richmond in round one after an outstanding return to football.

Behind the glitter and glamour of the Melbourne Fashion Festival is a simmering uncomfortable undercurrent.

With lives lost and countless homes underwater, acts of support from community volunteers are keeping the people of Lismore going.

The Communications Minister Paul Fletcher has demanded that Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and others pull the pro-Putin state media accounts.

By night, Thomas William Parer is known as ‘DJ Sweaty Baby’ and founded the monthly queer dance party ‘Shandy’.

The Australian captain has changed tack before the Pakistan series by not revealing his XI the day before the first Test.

The state’s first Regional Health Minister has promised that everything is on the table to address allegations of shocking dysfunction within the NSW hospital system.

Constable Zachary Rolfe has described the chaotic 3.13 seconds that left an Aboriginal man dead and the nation grappling with one of the most consequential murder trials in recent memory.

The Morrison government has denied any political motivation in selecting where to send staff in response to south-east Queensland’s devastating floods.

The San Antonio Spurs had a scout taking a look at Melbourne United this week, while Josh Giddey faces time on the sidelines.

Veteran Wallabies prop Sekope Kepu moved to Auckland to help look after family, but soon found himself recruited as the foundational leader of new Super Rugby franchise Moana Pasifika.

Resist is the title of Midnight Oil’s latest album and on this night they do exactly what it says on the tin.

The Opposition Leader arrived in Perth just after midnight local time on one of the first domestic flights into the state as the McGowan government’s controversial hard border came down.