PM accused of ‘weakness’ as China, Russia team up in the Indo-Pacific

The opposition says China and Russia are “testing” Australia with joint naval drills in the Western Pacific due to Anthony Albanese’s “weakness” on defence. China and Russia are carrying out joint patrols... Read more »

Global profits plunge amid Trump’s latest tariffs — what’s at stake for Australia?

Some of the largest and wealthiest companies in the world have reported losses equalling US$15 billion ($23.1 billion) this quarter, as the United States’ latest tariffs eat into global profits.Meanwhile, the Australian... Read more »

Jeremy Rockliff reappointed Tasmanian premier, Opposition Leader Dean Winter promises another no-confidence motion

Tasmanian Opposition Leader Dean Winter has promised another no-confidence motion against Jeremy Rockliff, after the Liberal leader was reappointed as premier this morning. Two months after a successful no-confidence motion against him,... Read more »

What are the most useful (and useless) kitchen cooking gadgets?

From the perfect peeler to the pathetic garlic press, Katrina Meynink rummages through her crowded kitchen drawer to find those that cut it, and those that don’t. Save You have reached your... Read more »

7 signs you’re dealing with a sociopath, according to psychologists

Sumeet Grover, a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy-registered psychotherapist, says: “Pulling you into their world gives them power and a sense of grandiosity. And it deflects what is really going on... Read more »

Israel’s war in Gaza faces difficult path forward after release of hostage videos

Flick on the evening TV news in Israel and it’s not uncommon to be presented with a very different view of what’s happening in Gaza than what the rest of the world... Read more »

Hiroshima bombing survivors call for end to nuclear weapons, as thousands to gather for 80th anniversary

Kunihiko Iida was only three when the world around him suddenly went black. Trapped under the rubble of his grandpa’s house after the world’s first nuclear attack, the young boy tried to... Read more »

Productivity Commission says government must pause plan for ‘mandatory guardrails’ on AI

The Productivity Commission has opposed the introduction of tough laws to control AI being considered by the government, warning its plan for “mandatory guardrails” should be paused until gaps in the law... Read more »

The massacre of sleeping settlers that unleashed a savage war in central Queensland | Frontier wars

Warning: This article contains historical records that use racist and offensive language, and descriptions of events that will be distressing to some readers John McPherson catches his breath, his boots caked with... Read more »

Giggle v Tickle heads to appeal

In many parts of the world, hostility towards trans and gender-diverse people is being rushed through legislative chambers, infusing court decisions and flooding social media. The trans community in Australia is waiting... Read more »