American journalist kidnapped in Iraq, officials say
The journalist was identified as Shelly Kittleson by media advocacy groups as well as Al-Monitor, one of the news outlets for which she worked An American journalist has been kidnapped…
Capital gains discount and negative gearing turbocharged property speculation and pushed up prices, analysis finds
Exclusive: Landlords ‘leveraging up’ by exploiting property tax rules are fuelling Australia’s housing affordability crisis, e61 Institute finds Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
Australia politics live: PM to address nation tonight on Iran and fuel crisis; new traffic data shows cars deserting city streets
Prime minister’s address to the nation will be broadcast across all TV and radio networks simultaneously at 7pm AEDT. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app…
Middle East crisis live: war will end in ‘two or three weeks’ claims Trump; Rubio says US will ‘reexamine’ relationship with Nato
US president reiterates that responsibility for reopening strait of Hormuz rests on the countries who rely on it ‘Get your own oil’: Trump launches tirade against Europe for not joining…
Chatter and fear about US military draft emerge as Trump’s Iran war drags on
Though the US is almost certainly not going to have a draft, media commentary and online anxiety have surfaced The United States is almost certainly not going to have a…
Attack on US radar plane at Saudi base raises concern over Iran’s capabilities
Ukraine says Russian spy satellite had photographed base before strike, as Moscow accused of helping Tehran Middle East crisis – live updates The destruction of a US E-3 Sentry airborne…
What Labor’s changes mean for the price of your petrol – podcast
Facing pressure over mounting petrol prices, the prime minister called an emergency meeting of the national cabinet on Monday to come up with a plan for the fuel shortage crisis.…
Scout Boxall: God’s Favourite review – charming standup about one of the worst nights of their life
Melbourne international comedy festivalThis funny, thoughtful show is a gentle nudge to think about history’s sidelined women and embrace the nerdiest parts of yourself • Get our weekend culture and…
What’s new to streaming in Australia in April: Half Man, The Audacity and Beef returns
Plus: Charlize Theron survives the bush in Apex, Elizabeth Banks shrinks in The Miniature Wife and Mark Wahlberg creates a global scandal in Balls Up Get our weekend culture and…
Australian supermarket Easter eggs taste test: ‘The quality of Easter chocolate is simply worse’
Nicholas Jordan goes on the hunt for good Easter eggs. After nibbling through 29 products, he is glad the ovum ordeal is over Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email…