3 h. ago While Trump buys himself time on Iran, other countries are swooping in to avert disaster

As the US president mulls going to war, key European countries are hoping to de-escalate the conflict between Israel and Iran before it engulfs the region.

Politics

4 h. ago ASX set to slide, global markets fall on Middle East tensions; Oil rises

European shares skidded to an over one-month low on Thursday as escalating Middle East tensions and fears over potential US involvement rattled investors. Wall Street was closed.

Politics

15 h. ago Continuity the key as Schmidt sticks with trusted Wallaby troops for Lions

Joe Schmidt has picked just two bolters and one overseas star in his Wallabies squad ahead of the British and Irish Lions series next month.

Politics

21 h. ago Brumbies speedster bolts into Wallabies squad as big names miss out

Joe Schmidt has unveiled his first Wallabies squad for the year, ahead of the British and Irish Lions series next month.

Events

22 h. ago Joker and the Thief win the night: How a star duo helped Queensland play their oldest tune

After Wolfmother gave a pre-game clue, Cameron Munster and Harry Grant inspired a classic Maroons’ win built more on guts than gifts.

Politics

38 h. ago From Dengue fever to Lions bolter? The burning questions around the Wallabies squad

Joe Schmidt will name a 40-man squad on Thursday ahead of the British and Irish Lions series next month. We answer the big questions.

Events

47 h. ago R. Kelly hospitalised after prison overdose, lawyers claim ‘assassination plot’

The disgraced star is serving a 30-year sentence after being convicted of sex trafficking.

Events

48 h. ago Aussie drama beats world’s best for top prize at prestigious European TV awards

The 64-year-old festival celebrates the world’s best television and draws a mix of Hollywood stars, studio executives and European royalty.

Events

48 h. ago Aussie show beats world’s best for top prize at prestigious European TV awards

The 64-year-old festival celebrates the world’s best television and draws a mix of Hollywood stars, studio executives and European royalty.

Events

53 h. ago Surge in satellite launches and space tourism thins ozone layer

Rocket launches have connected the world, revolutionised earth and space sciences, and filled pop star Katy Perry with love. Now they risk wrecking the ozone layer.

Technology

62 h. ago How a ‘little scratch’ derailed a star amid Dolphins’ carnage

As the Dolphins’ casualty ward fills up, Jeremy Marshall-King opens up about the nasty injury that kept him out for five weeks.

Politics

65 h. ago Court hears at least seven Cats involved in concussion class action against the AFL

A concussion class action against the AFL brought by former Geelong premiership star Max Rooke returned to the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Events

3 d. ago Celebrated restaurant Pneuma to close after departure of star chef

You have just three weeks remaining to experience one of Brisbane’s best restaurants.

Politics

3 d. ago How this regional Aussie town secured rock legend Lenny Kravitz

Las Vegas, Atlanta, Sydney, Melbourne and Mildura? The rock star has included the regional town on his touring schedule, but it’s not as random as you’d think.

Politics

3 d. ago Star power missing as Anzac side miss out on world’s highest

Two weeks from the arrival of the British and Irish Lions and the AUNZ Invitational side is still without a confirmed squad as Richie Mo’unga is ruled out due to injury.

Events

4 d. ago Phoenix uprising: Melbourne team joins legal action against NBL

The simmering off-court dispute between the basketball league and certain teams has escalated with a club part-owned by tennis star Nick Kyrgios and Australian Boomers guard Dante Exum declaring its concerns.

Politics

5 d. ago Smith’s race against time: The sickening injury that puts star’s West Indies tour in doubt

Placed on a splint for the next two months, Steve Smith’s finger will be a major impediment to batting, and he will need to test it out soon if he still intends to play in the Caribbean.

Events

6 d. ago Star of Sandpapergate gives Australia a batting lesson, takes Proteas to within 69 runs of victory

Aiden Markram hasn’t just put own name in lights - he’s placed a figurative interrogation lamp on Australia’s top six batters. At stumps on day three in London, he had helped guide the Proteas to 2-213, needing just another 69 runs to pull off a remarkable win.

Politics

6 d. ago Star of Sandpapergate gives Australia a batting lesson, takes Proteas to within sight of victory

Aiden Markram hasn’t just put own name in lights - he’s placed a figurative interrogation lamp on an Australian top six now shorn of Steve Smith. At stumps, he had helped guide the Proteas to 2-213, needing just another 69 runs to pull off a remarkable win.

Politics

6 d. ago The Blues and Storm great who taught a Maroon to soar on the field and in the classroom

As news filtered through that the Blues had suffered a huge disruption, a Queensland star declared a predictable ploy would remain in their play book.

Events