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Iran's semi-official news agency is reporting Tehran's navy has targeted three US destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live.
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Farrer by-election result will set off a willy-willy of spin. The budget already has
The run-up to a budget always sees a degree of chaos. But this year it has looked like one of those willy-willies that blow up in outback Australia when the wind stirs a storm of dust.
Federal politics live: Nationals leader concedes it will be an 'uphill battle' to win Farrer by-election
Voters in the federal seat of Farrer will head to the polls tomorrow to chose a replacement for former opposition leader Sussan Ley but Matt Canavan says it will be an uphill battle for the Nationals to win...
ISIS-linked women to face slavery-related charges as new details emerge of Yazidi woman's alleged captivity
The ABC can reveal new detail about the alleged treatment of a Yazidi woman who says she was held captive in the home of ISIS-linked Australians in Syria, including two women who are now facing slave-related...
Criticism of proposed changes to superannuation laws that allow perpetrators to financially benefit
The federal government is reviewing superannuation laws that could see retirement savings paid to domestic violence perpetrators. But industry experts are worried the draft policy reform could only make matt...
Economists say trusts help people pay less tax, but stopping that could be difficult
Tuesday's federal budget is set to contain changes to the rules for trust funds, which economists say are a popular vehicle for tax planning.
Tech entrepreneurs warn removing CGT discount will be 'disastrous' for startups and small business
Some entrepreneurs argue any changes to reduce the capital gains tax discount should carve out the start-up sector. However, tax experts warn this would create too much complexity in an already complicated t...
Woman charged with terror-related offences after arriving at Sydney airport
A 32-year-old woman has been charged with terror-related offences, after arriving at Sydney International Airport yesterday evening.
What negative gearing and CGT changes will mean for rental prices
With changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax coming in this year's federal budget, we spoke to three experts who explained how this will impact rental prices.
Housing downturn possible as demand softens and rates kick in, Cotality warns
The tight supply conditions that have underpinned the national housing market in recent years are starting to ease, according to property data firm Cotality.
After years in limbo in Syria, ISIS-linked families arrive in Australia to more uncertainty
When a group of so-called "ISIS brides" boarded a flight from Doha to Melbourne, they took a leap of faith, unsure of what fate awaited them at the end of their journey. But they said they were willing to fa...
Two men, including UK immigration officer, guilty of spying on politicians and activists for China
Two UK-Chinese nationals have been found guilty of spying for China, using UK police systems to gather information.
Man arrested after allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on dog walk
Police arrest a man who allegedly had a weapon and was threatening King Charles III's brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor near his Norfolk home on Wednesday evening, local time.
Marco Rubio visits the Vatican after Donald Trump's social media attacks on Pope Leo XIV
The secretary of state was seeking to mend fences after US President Donald Trump's social media broadsides against the pope for his opposition to the Iran war.
Parasitic wasp named after Sir David Attenborough for his 100th birthday
Taxonomists from London's Natural History Museum who named the Chilean species were inspired by the lifework of the famous broadcaster and naturalist.
Federation Square decision not to screen 2026 FIFA World Cup overturned
Screenings of the FIFA World Cup will go ahead at Federation Square later this year after the Victorian premier overturned an unpopular decision to not host fans at the precinct.
AFL Round 9 live updates: Fremantle vs Hawthorn — blog, scores and stats
The Dockers and Hawks meet in Perth in a blockbuster start to round nine in the AFL with both sides looking to consolidate a spot in the top two. Follow live.
NRL live: Dolphins face Canterbury Bulldogs as Matt Burton ruled out, ARLC announces league-first health se...
Matt Burton is ruled out of tonight's clash with the Dolphins with illness, meaning Sean O'Sullivan starts in the halves alongside Lachlan Galvin. Follow live.
Countries scramble to trace passengers who disembarked cruise ship in Santa Helena after hantavirus outbreak
A number of countries are scrambling to trace people who disembarked from an Atlantic cruise struck by a deadly virus outbreak before it was marooned off the coast of Cabo Verde, in an effort to prevent furt...
WA Budget 2026 delivers cash for housing, fuel handout as $2.4 billion surplus forecast
The WA government delivers a big-spending budget, focused on housing, health and cost of living relief including a $100 fuel handout, as a $2.4 billion surplus is unveiled. Here's what you need to know.
Kumanjayi Little Baby remembered at vigils across the country
Vigils are being held across the country in memory of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, who was allegedly murdered in Alice Springs.
Liberals and One Nation scuffle, Albanese tries ACDC diplomacy
The heat is on in Farrer ahead of Saturday's by-election while in Canberra the prime minister has gone above and beyond with a gift for Japan's leader.
ISIS-linked families land in Australia nearly two weeks after leaving Syrian camp
A group of Australian women and children with links to former ISIS fighters have begun arriving in Australia, nearly two weeks after leaving a refugee camp in Syria.
Leaders call for child protection reviews ahead of Kumanjayi Little Baby vigils
As memorials for Kumanjayi Little Baby are held across the country, leaders call for a review of the child protection system to ensure the safety of young people is prioritised.