6 h. ago An extraordinary shift in Israeli aggression, and the total redrawing of power in the Middle East

For nearly two decades, Israel avoided all-out war with its biggest enemies. Its broad assault on Iran highlights a shift in strategy.

Politics

7 h. ago How Israel completely transformed the balance of power in the Middle East

For nearly two decades, Israel avoided all-out war with its biggest enemies. Its broad assault on Iran highlights a shift in strategy.

Politics

25 h. ago $50 levy for ‘free’ green bins: Brisbane residents slugged in ‘tax

All Brisbane residents will be charged an extra $50 waste levy to cover the cost of rolling out green bins across the city, whether they choose to have a green bin, or not.

Economics

40 h. ago Childcare centres for children with autism to close within weeks

Critical Queensland child care centres that have provided specialist support to kids living with severe autism for two decades will close within weeks.

Politics

41 h. ago Man released after 'mistaken identity' arrest for 2003 wheelie bin murder

Police in India arrested a man they thought was on the NSW police's most wanted list.

Events

44 h. ago This council overcharged up to $12m in parking fines for a decade. Here’s how to get your money back

Merri-bek City Council will launch the refund scheme for 11 different types of parking fines after an administrative error resulted in motorists paying at least $40 more than permitted.

Economics

44 h. ago Melbourne council to repay millions in overcharged parking fines

A Melbourne council has confessed to overcharging drivers with parking fines for more than a decade.

Economics

49 h. ago Council overcharged up to $12.4m in parking fines for a decade. Here’s how to get your money back

Merri-bek City Council will launch the refund scheme for 11 different types of parking fines after an administrative error resulted in motorists paying at least $40 more than permitted.

Economics

49 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

52 h. ago Disruption to morning train commutes easing after police incident at Southern Cross Station

An incident requiring emergency services at Victoria’s largest train station has caused train cancellations.

Events

53 h. ago Disruption to morning train commutes after police incident at Southern Cross Station

An incident requiring emergency services at Victoria’s largest train station has caused mass train cancellations.

Events

53 h. ago Accused Bali bomber Hambali to face military trial after 22 years in detention

Encep Nurjaman – once described as “the Osama bin Laden of South-East Asia” – will face pre-trial proceedings in September for the first time since he was captured in 2003 and sent to Guantanamo Bay.

Events

56 h. ago Brisbane’s budget will be handed down tomorrow. Here’s what we know so far

With the Brisbane City Council set to announce its 2025-26 budget on Wednesday, glamping at Mount Coot-tha might not be on your bingo card – but what should be?

Politics

56 h. ago Israeli strike cuts off Iran's state TV during live broadcast

Israel struck Iran's state-run television station Monday during a live broadcast, forcing a reporter to run off camera following an explosion.

Politics

3 d. ago The Brumbies could have won the Super Rugby title. A loss in February scuttled it

The dominant Australian side for the last decade again lost in the semi-finals, and again in New Zealand. The route to success lies closer to home.

Sport

3 d. ago New Anzac metro station opened up for ‘trainspotter’s block party’

Thousands partied underground at the new Anzac Station for RISING, mixing trainspotting with tunes from Briggs ahead of the new Metro Tunnel’s opening.

Society

4 d. ago Starmer to tackle grooming gangs after sex exploitation case shakes UK

A group of seven men groomed two 13-year-olds with cigarettes and lingerie before abusing them for years, reigniting a scandal that has plagued British towns for a decade.

Politics

4 d. ago Cummins hits team reset button after Australia fail at Lord’s

Pat Cummins called for the “reset” button after Australia failed to defend their crown, and that spells trouble at the selection table

Events

4 d. ago South African skipper says Aussies reminded them of ‘choke’ tag

After decades of falling agonisingly short of success, South Africa have claimed a heartwarming win over red-hot favourites, Australia, in the WTC final.

Politics

4 d. ago After decades of heartbreak, South Africa clinch historic victory over Australia in world Test final

Australia have lost their world Test championship title to South Africa after the Proteas pulled off a nervy fourth innings chase at Lord’s to end decades of trauma in big finals.

Politics