24 h. ago As Trump mulls next steps, rifts in his MAGA universe explode into public view

Many of Trump’s MAGA supporters oppose another US mission in the Middle East, but hawkish Republicans are putting pressure on Trump to step in.

Politics

27 h. ago Trump goes to ground after National Security Council meeting on Iran

The US President has also spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but Trump unusually refrained from posting about it on social media.

Politics

61 h. ago Trump’s Russian delusion is complete. He sees Putin as a peacemaker

The evidence of the Russian’s uncanny and growing influence over Trump suggests that perhaps he is now the de facto US national security adviser to the president.

Politics

5 d. ago Trump applauds Israeli strikes, says Iran now has ‘second chance’ to make a deal

The US president and his National Security Council were meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday as Iran began retaliating by firing ballistic missiles on Israel.

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5 d. ago Angry cyclists accuse City of Melbourne, lord mayor of peddling ‘spin’ on bike lanes

The council has received more than 1500 submissions ahead of its budget meeting next week, and 94 per cent of those favour bike lanes.

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6 d. ago Woodside secures extension to respond to North West Shelf conditions

The deadline for the company to respond to Environment Minister Murray Watt’s mystery conditions around its impact on ancient nearby Aboriginal rock art was Friday.

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1 week ago ‘Losses will continue to mount’: Bank staff’s security warnings before massive scam cost customers millions

HSBC customers lost more than $40 million to impersonation scams. The corporate regulator is suing the bank for failing to protect them.

Economics

3 w. ago ‘Be very realistic’: Defence expert on the new world order – and Indonesia’s rise

Professor Hugh White, our leading defence and intelligence analyst, discusses Australia’s national security in the shadow of Trump’s foreign policy shift.

Politics

3 w. ago Tears, cheers and smears: Emotional council vote over animal shelter sparks zealous campaign

The new contract for the operator of a Glen Iris pound saw more than 3000 people sign a petition, a packed council meeting and a heated dispute over an animal euthanasia policy.

Politics

3 w. ago Tears, cheers and smears: Emotional council vote over animal shelter

The new contract for the operator of a Glen Iris pound saw more than 3000 people sign a petition, a packed council meeting and a heated dispute over an animal euthanasia policy.

Politics