Labor leadership appears settled but policy struggle just beginning

The Labor leadership contest appears over, but the policy struggle has only just begun. Anthony Albanese is emerging as the consensus option to take the party to the next election, given his standing as a former deputy leader and the man who almost gained the leadership in 2013. There are enormous policy challenges ahead of…

American Psycho review: Making most musicals seem blunt-edged

AMERICAN PSYCHO Hayes Theatre, May 16 ★★★★ Click Here: Were the dog-eat-dog world of Wall Street a mathematical series, its logical conclusion would be American Psycho. Bret​ Easton Ellis's 1991 novel – among the most misunderstood in history – prophetically suggested that if greed, sexism, hedonism and narcissism go unchecked, they will spawn mutants incapable…

Theresa May: A political deathwatch for a leader worn out by Brexit

Click:赴日做开发 London: British politicians agree on precious little these days. But on one matter, there's near-unanimity across the spectrum: Theresa May's days as Prime Minister are numbered. The political deathwatch comes against the backdrop of Britons' vote on Thursday for the European Parliament – balloting that would not have taken place if the country had…

'Definitely favourites': Finch singles out World Cup hosts England

Aaron Finch has nominated England as World Cup favourites but the Australian captain is confident his side is building momentum at the right time. Tournament preparations intensify on Saturday when England host Australia in a warm-up clash in Southampton. Click Here: The Australians had a strong win over the West Indies on Wednesday but this…

New show The Spanish Princess: not quite accurate, but certainly exciting

With so many entertainment options, it's easy to miss brilliant TV shows, movies and documentaries. Here are the ones to hit play on, or skip. Loading Replay Replay video The Spanish PrincessStan* It's well known that Catherine of Aragon was the first wife of Henry VIII. But was Henry Catherine's first husband? Go to the…

Sydney shrouded in smoke again despite no new burns in 48 hours

The smoke haze that choked Sydney earlier in the week has returned, again shrouding the city in a thick fog even though the NSW Rural Fire Service halted hazard reduction burns on Wednesday due to the poor air quality. Weatherzone meteorologist Brett Dutschke said the combination of very light winds and a temperature inversion caused…

'A true man of the theatre', David McAllister vowed to never outstay his welcome

When David McAllister became the artistic director of the Australian Ballet in 2001 he made a pact to "never outstay my welcome" and to make sure he had "a nice departure". Some of his predecessors had been shown the door, but time after time McAllister's contracts were extended – until he made the big decision,…

37 dead of flu in NSW as parents urged to get children vaccinated

Health authorities are urging NSW families to get young children vaccinated against the potentially deadly influenza, with the infection killing 37 people in NSW so far this year. Three children have died of flu in Victoria and children are also among the 25 flu-related deaths, sparking concerns that children in NSW – especially under-five-year-olds –…

Player swap part of Tigers' ploy to snare Watene-Zelezniak

Wests Tigers are entertaining the prospect of a player swap in their attempt to lure Dallin Watene-Zelezniak away from the Panthers. Watene-Zelezniak was this week granted permission by Penrith to speak to other clubs after being dropped by coach Ivan Cleary and being made unavailable for Canterbury Cup duties. The New Zealand international may no…