2 h. ago Trump trapped as tensions between two powerful allies burst into the open

Growing animosity between a crown prince and a powerful sheikh reached a dramatic climax this week, in a development that could move markets and disrupt the world.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘Soaked in blood’: Iran protests turn deadly as Tehran cracks down

Several protesters were killed as the government moved to quell growing unrest triggered by rising prices, a collapsing currency and high youth unemployment.

Events

30 h. ago Salt Typhoon hackers ‘almost certainly’ in Australia’s critical infrastructure

China’s hacking campaign is one of the most effective long-term espionage moves ever seen, a top cybersecurity figure says.

Technology

43 h. ago It looks like you, it sounds like you, it moves like you. And it can get you your degree

Universities and students are grappling with whether online-only degrees can do what they promise, as they face the particular challenges of AI cheating

Politics

55 h. ago The honeymoon period is over: What’s in store in WA politics in 2026

With the election settled, the start of 2026 looks very different to 2025 and each party faces unique challenges as we move into the guts of the Parliamentary term.

Politics

3 d. ago Jamie Melham is returning to Flemington for a new slice of history. There will be fireworks

The Victoria Racing Club is staging its first New Year’s Eve meeting in a move expected to double crowd sizes.

Events

6 d. ago Family moves 13 times in one year after freak storm spurs mould

A family has moved 13 times in one year after a freak storm spurred mould and made their Sydney home toxic.

Events

6 d. ago ‘It was a tough position’: Why Matildas star had to leave German juggernaut

A rising Matildas sensation had secured a move to one of the world football’s biggest clubs. Soon after, she was back home.

Politics

7 d. ago JD Vance is now the undisputed heir to the MAGA throne – but at what price?

Trump’s anointed successor must calm an increasingly fractious Republican movement which some say risks following its Democratic opponents down the same identity rabbit hole.

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7 d. ago ‘I thought it would be mayhem’: Bargain hunters out for Boxing Day, but Black Friday now reigns supreme

Boxing Day shoppers no longer grab anything that moves, with savvy bargain hunters plotting a plan to attack before leaving home.

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7 d. ago Perth swelters through Christmas Day heatwave but falls short of record

The mercury hit 42 degrees in some parts of Perth on Thursday afternoon but officially did not break any Christmas Day records.

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8 d. ago Dollar Bill: The year the ASX remembered how to party. The winners, losers and hardest partiers for 2025

Gold, silver, copper and critical minerals lit up the ASX in 2025 as small caps surged back to form. Dollar Bill reflects on the year’s biggest movers and the outlook for 2026.

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8 d. ago No arrests after 15,000 backpackers, expats leave ‘pigsty’ at Christmas Day bash

A clean-up operation lasted until the early hours of Boxing Day after the annual festive bash moved from Bronte.

Events

8 d. ago The many lives of the mysterious businessman trying to build his own town in NSW

As receivers move in on Peter Crown’s $150 million property empire, questions are raised about how much his lenders knew about the enigmatic entrepreneur. Not much, as it turns out.

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8 d. ago ‘Everyone’s here’: Backpackers flood Coogee after Bronte crackdown

Crowds have flocked to Coogee Beach to celebrate Christmas, after moves to limit partying at Bronte Beach following an “unacceptable” mess last year.

Events

9 d. ago Victorian survivors of Sea World helicopter crash sue for compensation

Winnie de Silva and her son Leon, from the Geelong area, have launched Supreme Court of Victoria proceedings following similar moves interstate.

Events

9 d. ago ‘Unwelcome on American soil’: US bans European ‘ideologues’ accused of censorship

It triggered a backlash in Europe, as the US said the bans could be expanded. A One Nation senator applauded the move and urged the Trump administration to “now do Australian politicians”.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘Things can move so fast’: The Jetstar centre where flights are cleared or cancelled

A320 software patches, extreme weather, volcano eruptions: it’s an endless set of challenges for the staff at Jetstar’s Collingwood operations centre.

Politics

1 week ago ‘My body is saying, enough’: ABC presenter resigns after almost 10 years

The high-profile political reporter said she would be taking “a long break” before revealing her next move.

Politics

1 week ago I had a fear of flying. Then my daughter moved half a world away

When my daughter left our home in the UK to start a new life in Australia, a 22-hour long-haul became inevitable. But flying terrifies me.

Politics