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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘Unfair’ subscription traps to be banned in new rules
Unfair trading practices such as subscription traps and drip pricing will be banned under reforms designed to bolster protections for consumers. The Albanese government introduced laws to parliament on Wednesday…
Fuel relief may not be enough to help stressed budgets
Households already under pressure from higher interest rates will still face a cost wall of elevated fuel prices, despite government efforts to take some of the heat out. Two of…
Asia markets rally on optimism Iran war could end soon
Stocks and bonds rallied and the dollar wallowed at the start of the Asian trading session on Wednesday on hopes of a de-escalation in the Iran conflict, while significantly better-than-expected…
‘Team Australia’: big business urged to help in crisis
Businesses will receive COVID-style relief as firms face an existential-level hit from the Iran war. Data released by the Australian Industry Group on Wednesday showed industrial conditions had the biggest…