You could be forgiven for being confused about Labor’s big tax proposals. Depending on which side of politics you listen to, Labor’s plans for negative gearing, franking credit refunds and capital gains tax concessions will either hurt those who can least afford it, or claw back tens of billions of dollars of extra revenue from the relatively well-off by shutting …

Azusa Barbie has made her dreams of living in a Barbie house come true. Aside from her collection of dolls and bags, she also makes furniture and decorations emblazoned with images of her idol. Originally from Japan, she fell in love with Barbie because the doll exemplified American pop culture. But now she believes that Barbie promotes feminism by showing …

New Matildas coach Ante Milicic has faced the media to name his first squad for the Cup of Nations, saying he was unconcerned about the turmoil that came before his appointment. Milicic announced a 23-player squad for the four-team tournament which begins on February 28. Australia will face Argentina, South Korea and New Zealand in the Cup of Nations, ahead …

Women’s sport, what it represents and some of the perceived inequities involved when comparing it with men’s sport has become a hot discussion point over the last couple of years. But it is important to stop for a moment, put all of that aside and recognise what has been an exceptional period. If some of the recent statistics around TV …

With his good looks and military pedigree, retired US Colonel Bryan Denny is considered a catch. Each week he’s contacted by new women from around the world who have fallen in love with him and, in some cases, emptied their bank accounts for him. “They are trying to confirm or deny that I’m a guy that they’ve had a relationship …

A Chinese billionaire who has been prevented from returning to Australia has asked political parties to return the millions of dollars in donations he’s made. Huang Xiangmo quickly rose to become a leading pro-China lobbyist, courting politicians and donating at least $2 million to Australian political parties directly and through his companies. But a decision from the Home Affairs Department to …

In a place where weasel words often pass muster, the most powerful intelligence officials in the world delivered a message to the United States Congress in clear, concise terms — China is a threat to America. Instances of military aggression, cyberattacks, bullying of smaller neighbours and attempts to interfere in western politics were referenced. Director of National Security Dan Coats …

The aged care worker who was secretly filmed abusing a grandfather on Sydney’s northern beaches has been sentenced to four months in jail. Prakash Paudyal, 35, pleaded guilty to assaulting David Nabulsi at a Bupa nursing home in Seaforth last year. Paudyal was caught on hidden camera repeatedly hitting the 82-year-old with a shoe. He was also observed pulling Mr …

The AFC Asian Cup is upon us and, as reigning champions, all eyes will be on the Socceroos to see if they can retain their crown under new coach Graham Arnold. Arnold has coached the Socceroos in an Asian Cup before, with the former Sydney FC boss taking over just before leading the side to the quarterfinals in 2007. Since …

Group Stage Match No. Date Team 1 Team 2 Venue Group Time 1 05-Jan-2019 United Arab Emirates Bahrain Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi A 20:00 2 06-Jan-2019 Australia Jordan Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain B 15:00 3 06-Jan-2019 Thailand India Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi A 17:30 4 06-Jan-2019 Syria Palestine Sharjah Stadium, Sharjah B 20:00 5 07-Jan-2019 …