Khaled Sabsabi is finally at the Venice Biennale: ‘Being here is already a win’
Australia’s representative at the world’s biggest art show has not one but two works on show – a major achievement and happy ending to a year of controversy and protest…
Elections 2026 live: Labour suffers early losses as results begin to arrive in England
Reform UK gain councillors in early results; Scottish and Welsh parliament results are due from midday 2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votes We’re getting statements from…
‘Very aware of these issues’: Golf Australia reveals plan to combat re-zoning of public courses
Five-year strategy released with traditional courses vulnerable Research aims to underline game’s ‘contribution to our society’ Golf Australia is preparing to defend the country’s public courses against re-zoning attempts as…
Middle East crisis live: US and Iran trade strikes in strait of Hormuz but Trump insists ceasefire remains ‘in effect’
Trump says truce ‘is going’ despite exchanges of fire but threatens to hit Iran ‘a lot more violently’ if it doesn’t quickly agree to deal; Iran accuses US of violating…
Trump-ally Roger Stone condemned for providing lobbying services to Myanmar’s military junta
Stone being paid $50,000 a month to ‘rebuild’ relations between Washington and Myanmar’s military-backed government US lobbyist Roger Stone, a longtime friend and ally of Donald Trump, has been condemned…
Can a sprawling city make public transit work? Sydney may be on the right track
With transport set to be Australia’s top-emitting sector by 2030, officials have recognised the need to invest At Penrith, a suburb on Sydney’s rural fringe 50km (30 miles) west of…
Bullying or entertainment? Kyle Sandilands argues that fights with Jackie O were ratings gold for Kiis FM
Shock jock claims his bosses had monetised the conduct he was sacked for. Plus: Michael Gawenda v Jeff Sparrow Want to get this in your inbox every Friday? Sign up…
Australian drink named Methanol Moonshine labelled ‘deeply insulting’ to memories of mass poisoning victims
Company says branding was created well before the 2024 Laos tragedy and reflects its ‘motorsport heritage’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email,…
IS-linked mother and daughter charged with crimes against humanity including slavery face Melbourne court
Kawsar Ahmad, 53, and Zeinab Ahmad, 31, appear in Melbourne as Janai Safar, 32, due to face Sydney court on separate charges including joining a terrorist organisation Two Australian women…
News live: Julie Bishop resigns as ANU chancellor; Australia’s hantavirus risk ‘very low’, health department says
Katy Gallagher confirms Bishop’s resignation, saying ‘the challenges facing ANU did not arise overnight’. Follow updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast David Attenborough at…