‘We’ve got to get scary’: Australia unready for war, warns expert panel on Sky News

Australia is unprepared to defend itself in the face of rising global tensions, some of the nation’s most senior defence and foreign policy figures have warned. In a special Sky News Australia... Read more »

Australia to recognise Palestinian state

Key PointsAustralia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly, joining the UK, France and Canada.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the decision was based on assurances made by the Palestinian... Read more »

Palestinian Statehood: What it means, Australia’s stance, how it impacts the war and everything you need to know

The PM described the official recognition of the war-torn Middle East region as the best chance for “just and lasting peace” in Gaza. Australia will stand among a fast-growing map of 147... Read more »

What does a Palestinian state actually mean and will Australia, other western governments recognise it?

Statehood would be unlikely to have an immediate effect for people in Gaza or on Israel’s war with Hamas, but could help influence conversations about the future of the Middle East. Loading... Read more »

Palestinian state to be recognised by Australia at UN in September

Speaking after federal cabinet met to approve the decision, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the international community “has the chance to forge hope from despair” by recognising Palestine. “We also know this... Read more »

‘Family friendly’ inaugural Roebourne Rodeo unites Pilbara’s remote community

A sellout crowd of more than 3,000 has sparked hopes the new Roebourne Rodeo will be a permanent fixture in the Pilbara town’s calendar. The event, a collaboration between traditional owner and... Read more »

Donald Trump pledges to evict homeless from Washington DC

US President Donald Trump has pledged to evict homeless people from the US capital and jail criminals despite Washington’s mayor arguing there is no current spike in crime. “The Homeless have to... Read more »

Quarter of poker machines in NSW clubs could be susceptible to money laundering, agency says

A quarter of the more than 65,000 poker machines in NSW clubs are monitored by a program that could allegedly leave them vulnerable to money laundering and terrorism financing, according to the... Read more »

Before the Australian election, both parties wanted to cut international student numbers. So why are they going up? | Australian universities

Last year, amid partisan debate over international student numbers, Universities Australia accused both sides of parliament of using the tertiary sector as a “political plaything”. Fast forward to 2025, and the federal... Read more »

The ANU is moving to kill the Australian National Dictionary

Bonzer. Dinkum. Troppo. We love our distinctive words and phrases. We revel in the confusion they cause outsiders. We celebrate the stories behind them. We even make up a few furphies about... Read more »