Trump, Epstein and the conspiracy theories consuming Washington

“There seems to be a natural human tendency to reduce complex reality by seeing masterminds behind every bad thing,” Michael Nelson, a presidential scholar at Rhodes College in Tennessee, said. “Trump has... Read more »

Weather: MetService issues wind, rain warnings and watches to start week

MetService said there was a front moving east across the country which was expected to bring heavy rain and strong north to northeast winds. Photo: MetService In a gloomy start to the... Read more »

Trump calls leaders, uses trade threat to push for peace

Both Thailand and Cambodia face a steep 36 per cent tariff on their exports to the United States, as part of Trump’s trade war. The US is Thailand’s biggest export customer. Earlier... Read more »

Has high immigration fallen out of favour in Australia?

If you’ve spent any time on social media in recent years, you would have seen people criticising Australia’s high levels of immigration, for various reasons.  But in recent months, we’ve seen some... Read more »

Governor-General Sam Mostyn reflects on year of selfies, service and funky suits

Sam Mostyn isn’t your average governor-general. During her first year in office, she’s modernising her role and prioritising a culture of care. She’s a hugger, a selfie-taker, an Indigenous art appreciator, and... Read more »

China’s carbon emissions may have peaked thanks to renewables push

Climate experts say China’s carbon emissions may have peaked, which could affect global climate targets, the fight against global warming — and the Australian coal industry. China is currently the world’s biggest... Read more »

Triple J Hottest 100: Never Tear Us Apart by INXS voted best Australian song ever | Triple J

Never Tear Us Apart by INXS has been named the best Australian song of all time in Triple J’s poll of the country’s favourite homegrown hits. The 1987 song topped the Hottest... Read more »

No data misuse claims in Seek’s early Employment Hero email

As the legal dispute between Seek and Employment Hero plays out in the Federal Court, newly resurfaced correspondence reveals a shift in Seek’s public messaging around the reasons for cutting off the... Read more »

Trump golfs in Scotland as Epstein questions persist

US President Donald Trump kept a low profile on his Scottish golf course, ahead of meetings with top British and European leaders, as questions swirled at home about his ties to disgraced... Read more »

What’s driving Western Australia’s rental crisis?

Elizabeth Wright parks her ute beneath the shade of a tree at a quiet suburban park in Perth’s north.It’s not her first time here, and lately she’s been coming more regularly —... Read more »