Trump in tough spot as he tries to avoid deal that highlights US failures in Iran
Washington facing long economic war or risky military action to reopen strait of Hormuz – which may now be more valuable to Iran than a nuclear weapon Pete Hegseth denies…
Archibald prize 2026: Jacob Collins portrait wins the Packing Room prize as finalists revealed
Painting by self-taught artist was chosen by Art Gallery of NSW staff who hang finalists for exhibition, ahead of main prize announcement on 8 May Archibald prize 2026 finalists: Virginia…
Existing property investors likely to avoid more tax under possible CGT changes in Chalmers’ May budget
Treasurer tells Commonwealth Bank podcast that he aims to ‘recognise the decisions that people have taken in the past’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
Australia news live: Mark Latham ordered to pay Alex Greenwich $100,000 over tweet; Alice Springs search for missing girl enters fifth day
NT police say no major developments overnight in search for missing 5-year-old Sharon. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Chalmers understands…
Bondi royal commission: Australia’s ‘counter-terrorism capability’ should be bolstered in wake of terror attack, report finds
Interim report contains 14 recommendations, after inquiry examined agencies’ actions before the attack in which 15 people were killed The federal government’s counter-terrorism coordinator should be a full-time position, and…
Why the outrage over this dress worn to the White House correspondents’ dinner?
Jennifer Rauchet, wife of Pete Hegseth, caused partisan uproar by supposedly wearing a bargain dress to the formal event – but what it says about our attitudes to fast fashion…
Labor will back fossil fuels in the budget but the gas tax campaign isn’t dead yet | Clear air
Despite popular support for a 25% levy on gas exports, Anthony Albanese opposes it and there is little discussion about how to reduce our usage We’re yet to see next…
It’s years late and millions over budget, now one of Australia’s most beautiful pools is close to reopening
Olympians including Michael Klim and Ian Thorpe are given a first look at the heritage-listed North Sydney pool after its mammoth renovation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
Archibald prize 2026 finalists: Virginia Trioli, Jan Fran, Ahmed al-Ahmed and more – in pictures
More than 1,000 portraits have been whittled down to 59 finalists for the Archibald, which opens at the Art Gallery of NSW on 9 May – the day after the…
Rebel Wilson’s film feud testimony kicks off third day
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has spoken about the upcoming birth of her second child as she entered the courthouse to give evidence for a third day in her blockbuster defamation…