Middle East crisis live: Iran dismisses Trump claim of talks; von der Leyen says global energy situation is ‘critical’
Iranian parliament speaker says ‘no negotiations’ held with US, as Trump postpones energy strikes for five days; EC chief says war needs to come to negotiated end Trump claims ‘productive’…
I’ve been asking Australians to anonymously rate their neighbours. Here’s what I’ve learnt so far | Rowan Thambar
A turd-hurling incident set comedian Rowan Thambar on a path to find out what makes good neighbours – by inviting people to document the good, bad and ugly of their…
When your culture becomes a meme: the ‘jarring’ effect of Chinamaxxing
The TikTok trend may be fading, but people of Chinese heritage wonder if an appreciation for their culture will continue after the algorithm moves on Get our weekend culture and…
‘The most stunningly awful wonderful record’: how the Shaggs became rock’s most divisive band
Often completely out of tune and rarely in time, the group of sisters forced to play together by their father gained an army of fans from Frank Zappa to Kurt…
Why is Pauline’s vote soaring? She’s got friends in high places | Fiona Katauskas
The One Nation leader is not as grounded as you think See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading…
OnlyFans billionaire owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky has died at the age of 43 after a long battle with cancer, the company announced. The reclusive billionaire Ukrainian-American bought Fenix International Limited – the…
Myer clicks into gear with a huge e-commerce expansion
A major Australian department store operator is planning a big expansion of its e-commerce product categories when it launches a new marketplace platform in the coming months. Myer’s new, curated…
Election SA. Amid the Hanson hysteria, it’s business as usual
Amid headlines of ‘Hanson surge’, ‘Labor landslide’, and ‘Liberal bloodbath’, the reality of the South Australian election is not much will change. Recently anointed Croweater Kim Wingerei reports*. As widely…
Boost for truckies amid escalating global fuel crisis
Truck drivers will receive fast-tracked support as hundreds of petrol stations run out of fuel because of the Middle East war. The federal government will amend the Fair Work Act…
Farmers fear EU trade deal will shortchange agriculture
Farmers are on edge as Australia and the European Union comb through the final details of a long-awaited trade deal they hope will increase quotas on beef and lamb. Negotiations…