44 m. ago Diplomacy can’t deliver the quick wins Trump craves. But neither can war

In the Middle East, notions of victory are never simplistic. Mission creep, which has haunted America since the quagmire of Vietnam, is a clear and present danger.

Politics

2 h. ago The big problem with Carlton’s list: Key takeouts from round 15

There is a major obsession with Carlton’s headline acts but less focus on how much they rely on battlers, recycled players and reclamation projects. And, was Ross right? We analyse the free kicks awarded against tagger Marcus Windgaher.

Politics

2 h. ago War in the Middle East is dangerous; Albanese missed his opportunity

The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had very little to say for quite a while when US President Donald Trump bombed Iran.

Events

3 h. ago White House emphasised strikes were not about regime change. Then Trump logged on to social media

Israel will be looking for support to topple Iran’s Supreme Leader, and Trump may be tempted to help. But such involvement carries risks for Americans - and for the President himself.

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3 h. ago Albanese doesn’t want a bar of Middle East conflict, but that comes at a cost

The federal government looks more distant than ever from the Trump administration, despite endorsing its decision to strike.

Politics

4 h. ago US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Albanese government supports Iranian nuclear facility bombings; Trump threatens regime change, promises to ‘Make Iran Great Again’

The world waits on the fallout after the US attacked three Iranian nuclear facilities. Follow all the latest developments.

Events

5 h. ago US acted alone, Albanese declares, but abandons neutral stance to back in Trump

A day after releasing a statement that did not directly mention the strikes and called for peace, the Albanese government has now endorsed the bombing.

Politics

5 h. ago US acted alone, Albanese declares while abandoning neutral stance on attack

A day after releasing a statement that did not directly mention the strikes and called for peace, the Albanese government has endorsed the bombing.

Events

6 h. ago Anthony Albanese won't say if Australia was warned of US strike

The Prime Minister would only say that the US acted alone.

Events

6 h. ago PM Anthony Albanese says government supports US military strike on Iran

Anthony Albanese has broken his silence on the US strike on Iran and said the federal government supports action to stop Iranian nuclear capability.

Politics

7 h. ago This is how the world saw Jayne Mansfield. Her daughter needed more

In her searingly personal new documentary, actress Mariska Hargitay unpacks the complex woman behind the Hollywood images.

Politics

10 h. ago US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Wong, Plibersek support Iranian nuclear facility bombings; Trump threatens regime change, promises to ‘Make Iran Great Again’

The world waits on the fallout after the US attacked three Iranian nuclear facilities. Follow all the latest developments.

Events

11 h. ago Australia abandons neutral stance on Iran strikes, backs in Trump

A day after releasing a statement that did not directly mention the strikes called for peace, the Albanese government has now endorsed the bombing.

Politics

12 h. ago Inside Trump’s final decision to attack Iran – and how he kept it top secret

When Donald Trump announced he might take as long as two weeks to decide on Iran, the ruse was already well underway. Within two days, under the cover of darkness, he struck.

Politics

13 h. ago No backing out now for Labor. Chalmers has set the tone, and the goal, for term two

The Albanese government sees a window of opportunity for reform through consensus politics. But will the Coalition smash it?

Politics

13 h. ago ‘Astonishing result’: How super funds are faring amid Trump tariff volatility

As the end of the financial year looms, analysts expect the third year in a row of positive returns from retirement savings funds.

Politics

13 h. ago US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Trump joins Israel’s war after bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities; Iranian top diplomat to meet Vladimir Putin

The world waits on the fallout after the US attacked three Iranian nuclear facilities. Follow all the latest development.

Events

23 h. ago Americans have seen this movie before. Trump playing the hero doesn’t fool anyone

I grew up in America under the shadow of the Iraq War. Now, it feels as though history will repeat itself in Iran.

Politics

24 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE: Roosters run rampant as Tedesco try takes Tricolours to 30

Blues stars Spencer Leniu, Angus Crichton and Connor Watson will all run out after playing Origin on Wednesday night, as the Roosters try to stay in touch with the top eight. Follow all the action.

Politics

26 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE: Roosters take commanding lead after tries for Watson, Smith, Wong ruled out with injury

Blues stars Spencer Leniu, Angus Crichton and Connor Watson will all run out after playing Origin on Wednesday night, as the Roosters try to stay in touch with the top eight. Follow all the action.

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