3 h. ago Armoured cars, ferries: How Australians are fleeing the Middle East

About 1500 Australians have asked the government for help to flee Iran and almost as many to flee Israel amid the escalating conflict.

Politics

4 h. ago The Danger Man: Why Dangerfield is the most influential player of his generation

The Geelong champion has changed footy, on and off the field.

Politics

4 h. ago Trump has approved Iran attack plan but is yet to hit go, US media reports

A senior intelligence source told US media the president has approved the plan but wants to give Iran more time to agree to a deal.

Events

10 h. ago Faulty wiper, communications system forces Perth passengers off C

Passengers on Wednesday were told to get off their service entering the Perth underground and catch the next train because the train could no longer continue service.

Politics

17 h. ago ‘They’ve meant so much to me’: His TV show is a hit but this filmmaker still cries in the shower

US writer and director Cooper Raiff worked on his bittersweet dramedy for five years. Letting go has been surprisingly difficult.

Events

17 h. ago Tyson Stengle didn’t think he’d reach 100 games. Then he joined Geelong

The talented forward’s first few years in the AFL were rocky, but the Cats embraced him and he flourished. There are good reasons their partnership works.

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17 h. ago ‘Geelong had my back’: Stengle on how the Cats wrapped their arms around him when trouble hit

The talented forward’s first few years in the AFL were rocky, but the Cats embraced him and he flourished. There are good reasons their partnership works.

Events

34 h. ago Terrified Iranians left to fend for themselves, as leaders play songs on TV

Even after Israel issued an evacuation warning on Monday for part of Tehran, Iran’s state-run television continued as normal – up until the moment an Israeli strike hit the television studio itself.

Politics

36 h. ago At Royal Ascot, an Australian designer continues her winning streak

Princess Catherine was a scratching on day one, leaving Zara Tindall the reigning royal at the races in the UK.

Politics

38 h. ago Elon Musk reveals drug test results after ketamine use accusations

Elon Musk has hit back at claims he routinely used ketamine in the run-up to the US election.

Politics

41 h. ago Why you should look beyond the leading men in these hit shows

Netflix crime drama Dept. Q is sold off the (very good) talents of Matthew Goode, but he’s not the only one who makes the series great.

Events

41 h. ago This perfect NSW play shows just how much trouble Queensland are in

The Blues have nailed one of my all-time favourite plays. It’s nearly impossible to defend, and the Maroons have already hit desperation stakes ahead of Origin II.

Politics

52 h. ago What is Squid Game up to this time? The clues are in the colours

As the hit Korean series comes to an end, we decipher a history of scene-setting colours.

Politics

54 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

55 h. ago FOMO has hit the housing market, and it’s just the beginning

House prices are on the move and buyers have a sense of urgency – some would say panic – to get in before they are priced out.

Events

56 h. ago Octogenarian Victorians ousted from NSW Libs, but not before trying to block appointment of a woman

A new committee handpicked by Sussan Ley and Mark Speakman will run the troubled NSW Liberals.

Politics

58 h. ago Political attack suspect planned to ‘inflict fear’ with wider killing spree, prosecutors say

The man accused of assassinating a Minnesota politician and shooting another could face the federal death penalty. He tried to attack two other officials, prosecutors say, and had many more on a hit list.

Events

58 h. ago Political attack suspect planned wider killing spree, prosecutors say

The man accused of assassinating a Minnesota politician and shooting another could face the federal death penalty. He tried to attack two other officials, prosecutors say, and had many more on a hit list.

Events

59 h. ago Iran anchor was live on TV when the bombs hit. She fled amid smoke and falling debris

Sahar Emami was seen hurrying off camera as the screen behind her cut out. Off-camera, a male voice cried out “allahu Akbar”.

Events

59 h. ago TV station vows to report ‘until the end’ after missile hit live on air

An Iranian anchor was forced to flee the set amid explosions. Soon after, the station head appeared on camera clutching a bloodied piece of paper to deliver a message of resilience.

Events