Man accused of plotting WA terror attack believed assault he was planning would be worse than Bondi beach shootings, court hears
Defence lawyer, former federal attorney general Christian Porter, says accused Jayson Joseph Michaels was ‘pretender full of big talk’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes in Indonesia, sparking tsunami alert
The quake had depth of 35km and its epicentre was 127km (79 miles) west-north-west of Ternate in Northern Molucca Sea region A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck the Northern Molucca…
New Zealand signs defence pact with Cook Islands after quarrel over China deal
Agreement comes after Wellington halted millions in aid to its former colony after Cook Islands formed strategic partnership with Beijing New Zealand and the Cook Islands have signed a defence…
Alleged Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram denied suppression order over identities of family members
Lawyers for accused had argued names of family members should be suppressed due to fears for their mental and physical safety Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Australia news live: Albanese announces ban on gambling ads in sports stadiums and on jerseys; states and territories agree to forgo GST on fuel
The prime minister promises at the National Press Club the current fuel crisis ‘will not be like Covid’. Follow live updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily…
Penny Wong to join talks with 35 countries, excluding US, to explore ways to reopen strait of Hormuz
Talks, convened by the UK, will examine ‘all viable diplomatic and political measures’ to get critical waterway open Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
Can Trump pull the US out of Nato – and why is he considering it?
The US president hinted at leaving the military alliance as he wages war on Iran with little support from allies After years of attacking its efficacy and assailing its members…
Middle East crisis live: Trump says US close to ‘finishing the job’ in Iran during prime-time address
President claims that Iran was ‘right at the doorstep’ of gaining a nuclear weapon as he faces falling poll numbers and global energy crisis Trump says he is ‘absolutely’ considering…
Australia’s teen social media ban is a flop. But there’s no joy in ‘I told you so’ | Samantha Floreani
Around seven in 10 children remain on major platforms. Who could possibly have predicted that this wasn’t going to work? Well, lots of people Follow our Australia news live blog…
A feud ‘straight out of Succession’, a rental thriller and an ‘absolute ripper’: the best Australian books out in April
Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email…