Middle East conflict ends plan for PM's key Trump talk Anthony Albanese will no longer meet with Donald Trump after the US president revealed he will leave the G7 summit before their highly anticipated encounter. AAP · Jun 16, 2025
Green tick: Australian net-zero projects to be rated Environmental projects will be analysed and rated in Australia in a move experts say could prevent greenwashing and encourage international investments. AAP · Jun 16, 2025
Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich: the Netanyahu government extremists sanctioned by the UK The UK’s decision to impose sanctions on two far-right Netanyahu government ministers has put it at loggerheads with the Trump administration over Israel. Announcing on June 10 that Britain would join Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway in sanctioning Israel’s minister for national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and minister of finance,… The Conversation · Jun 16, 2025
A two-bedroom Bondi Junction unit for $1,100 a week. Is ‘affordable housing’ really affordable? Government programs designed to offer rent below market rate for low-to-moderate income households are failing those who most need it, advocates say The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025
Middle East crisis risks igniting inflation. Here are the markets to watch out for in Australia Interest rate cuts still likely, experts say, but oil and gold prices are up and the share market is likely to remain volatile The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025
Stop rushing through art galleries. Spend 10 minutes with just one masterpiece instead Science tells us art can expand our minds and bring us happiness. Australians are so lucky our public collections are free – and here’s one way to make the most of them The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025
‘Torn between two worlds’: Iranian Australians caught up in Israel conflict At least 350 Australians have appealed for help to leave Iran since Israel’s attacks began, but fear for loved ones who have no choice but to stay The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025
Patrick Dodson condemns decades of inaction on suicide hanging points in Australian prisons Exclusive: Aboriginal deaths in custody royal commissioner says ‘people need to be empowered and take action against those agencies’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025
Scotland vs Nepal LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Twenty20 Tri-Series in Scotland 2025 Follow all the action from Titwood The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025
“Makes Me Sick”: Photo Of Man And Child Fishing On Seemingly Quiet River Sparks Heated Reactions Adult and child seen fishing out of the safety zone at croc viewing area in Australian park rile up netizens Bored Panda · Jun 16, 2025
Tasmanian police officer fatally shot on rural property while serving warrant Deadly shootings are rare in Australia due to its strict gun laws The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025
LGBTQI people carrying burden of sexual violence: study The first large-scale national study of experiences of sexual violence among LGBTQI Australians is prompting calls for better support services. AAP · Jun 16, 2025
Big chill to continue across south-eastern Australia as outback towns plunge to record lows The bureau has forecast cooler temperatures, gusty winds, showers and alpine snow for the south-east on Tuesday The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025
Langer wants Labuschagne to stay for sake of youth Former coach Justin Langer has made clear it is vital Marnus Labuschagne stays in Australia's Test side for the good of the team and next generation. AAP · Jun 16, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025 Australia’s claim that Israel has a right to defend itself against Iran is inconsistent with our rules-based order While Australia rightly urges de-escalation, it also fails to condemn Israel’s attack on Iran
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025 Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Bangladesh in Sri Lanka 2025 Follow all the action from Galle International Stadium
AAP · Jun 16, 2025 How Lions are playing into Wallabies' hands: Horwill James Horwill thinks the Lions squad Andy Farrell's picked to tour Australia indicates they'll play a style that might suit the Wallabies' strengths.
The Conversation · Jun 16, 2025 Hugh White: why the AUKUS ‘dream’ was never realistic and is likely to die The first clear sign the Trump administration was taking a long hard look at AUKUS came two weeks ago, when US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave his first major speech on US strategic policy in Asia at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
AAP · Jun 16, 2025 'Wake up call': more Aussie kids missing milestones Australian kids are increasingly developmentally vulnerable when they start school, with rural and First Nations kids worse off than their city peers.
The Conversation · Jun 16, 2025 No country for old poets? Barry Hill’s Lamb is a work of vitality and rejuvenation If any generalisations can be made of Australian poetry, one of them might be that Australia is no country for old poets. It is hard enough finding an audience while you’re alive. Then, when you’re no longer around to read or speak of them, your poems will likely slip into…
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025 Wong signals plans to get Australians out of Iran and Israel – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Jun 16, 2025 Share market operator probed after 'serious' failures The corporate regulator's concerns over critical market infrastructure has prompted a probe into Australia's stock exchange operator.
International Business Times · Jun 16, 2025 Royal Ascot Battling 'Headwinds' To Secure Foreign Aces: Racing Director The "headwinds" of prizemoney and rival racing festivals are even more concerning than they were last year but nevertheless the quality of foreign runners at Royal Ascot is "pretty positive", director of racing Nick Smith told AFP. The five-day meeting -- described by Hong Kong-based Australian trainer David Hayes as…
AAP · Jun 15, 2025 Minister plays down American review of AUKUS deal There are calls for a defence contingency plan to be put in place after the government played down a US administration review of the AUKUS submarine pact.
AAP · Jun 15, 2025 Spaun drains monster putt for unlikely US Open triumph Unheralded American JJ Spaun has won a most dramatic US Open after Australian star Adam Scott faded on the back nine of the final round at Oakmont Country Club.