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Breakfast Wrap: The AFL's first openly gay male footballer speaks out
This week another ex-AFL player took a huge swing at the dam wall, coming out as the league's first gay male player.
Former Brisbane Lions playe...
Iran casts a long shadow over Australian politics
The ongoing war in Iran continues to cast a long shadow over Australian politics, as national cabinet prepares to meet again over fuel supplies.
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Leigh Ryswyk on becoming the AFL’s first openly gay male player
This week another ex-AFL player took a huge swing at the dam wall, coming out as the league's first gay male player.
It follows the historic dec...
'We did not want this war' says UAE ambassador
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, United Arab Emirates has been on the receiving end of Iranian missile and drone attacks.
So far Au...
'We shouldn't kid ourselves that this is going to stop tomorrow,' Murray Watt on fuel supply
Supply chain issues linked to the ongoing war in the Middle East have dominated political conversations all week.
And in breaking news this morn...
Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle bears down on WA
Power outages and rattling roofs, northern WA residents have had a sleepless night as Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle tracks along the coast.
T...
Middle East crisis 'ratcheting up' anxiety among business groups, ACCI says
More than 500 service stations around the country are without at least one type of fuel, as the Prime Minister calls a national cabinet meeting for Mo...
What does Iran's weapon stockpile look like?
It's been almost a month since Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran and this week's diplomatic push for a ceasefire has made no progress.
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Zelenskyy says Russia trying to 'blackmail' US over Iran
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, says the US is making its offer of security guarantees for a peace deal in Ukraine conditional on Kyiv giving...
'Dead on arrival' - former Middle East negotiator on Trump's 15 point ceasefire plan
A diplomatic push for a ceasefire in the Middle East appears to have faltered overnight, with Iran describing the 15-point peace plan - proposed by th...
Changing Australia: Anthony Venn-Brown and creating gay pride
For years, Anthony Venn-Brown sought solace in his Pentecostal faith — preaching sermons in mega-churches around the country.
But Anthony hid a...
How is Iran profiting from the war in the Middle East?
The price of oil remains around a hundred dollars a barrel as the middle east conflict continues.
It comes after US President Donald Trump backe...
Iran war exposes energy vulnerabilities in Asia Pacific
The energy shock triggered by the war in Iran has exposed the vulnerability of Asia's oil and gas supply chains and reshaping everyday life for many i...
EU free trade deal comes at "opportune time", says President of the European Economic and Social Committee
Australian red meat exporters are feeling short changed in the newly inked free trade agreement between Australia and the European Union.
The ad...
Don Farrell defends free trade deal with EU
The federal government is celebrating a new free trade agreement with the European Union - after almost a decade of protracted negotiations.
'Happiest mayor in Australia,' - 2 billion in subsidies announced for Gladstone smelter
The federal and Queensland government have announced two billion dollars in taxpayer subsidies to secure the long-term future of Rio Tinto's Boyne al...
'Very disappointing' - Australian red meat exporters frustrated by EU free trade deal
Australia's long-awaited trade deal with the European Union is being hailed by the Prime Minister as a major economic win.
But the response from...
Iran war depleting crucial weapons stockpiles
By some measures, Operation Epic Fury has been the most powerful and expensive US assault in military history.
In the first 96 hours alone, the...
Israeli military plans to occupy southern Lebanon
Israel's Defense Minister has announced plans for his country's military to take control of southern Lebanon, from the Israeli border to the Litani Ri...
Past 48 hours herald 'very serious' phase of Iran conflict
Bahrain has been hit by one of its worst attacks of the war so far after an Iranian missile struck a military base in the west of the island.
It...
Breakfast Wrap: Is this trade agreement a good deal?
Australia's long-awaited trade deal with the European Union is being hailed by the Prime Minister as a major economic win.
But the response from...
Breakfast Wrap: 1000 days since major gambling reform report
It's been a thousand days since the late Labor MP Peta Murphy handed down a landmark parliamentary report on gambling reform, calling for a total ban...
Changing Australia: Susan Provan and creating the laughs we all need
You might be familiar with names like Celia Pacquola, Matt Okine, Hannah Gadsby and Ronny Chieng.
They are major players in the comedy scene and...
World Food Programme warns of global hunger crisis
Around 45 million people could be pushed into acute hunger this year alone if the conflict in the Middle East persists.
That's the warning today...
Canavan concerned the government 'rolled over' on EU trade deal
The Prime Minister is expected to sign a landmark new trade pact with the European Union today.
Anthony Albanese has been meeting European Commi...
Will the Strait of Hormuz open soon?
US President Donald Trump had initially threatened to obliterate Iran's power plants if Iran didn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz by today.
But Mr...
1000 days on from Peta Murphy's landmark gambling report
It's been a thousand days since the late Labor MP Peta Murphy handed down a landmark parliamentary report on gambling reform.
It called for a to...
Iran war threatens global helium supply
As Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East stretches into its fourth week, attention remains firmly on the rising costs of...
E-safety commission report shows some AI companions are putting children at risk
Online chatbot services marketed as sources of friendship, emotional support or romantic companionship are becoming increasingly popular among Austral...
Breakfast Wrap: 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump threatened the Iranian regime over the weekend that it had 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz, or he would obliterate the...
Changing Australia: Peter Cursley and saving babies
Every year, thousands of babies born in Australia will need the essential skills of a neonatal intensive care unit.
In 1993, critically ill newb...
Northern Australia comes to grips with ex-tropic cyclone Narelle
Another flooding event is expected for the Northern Territory town of Katherine, after ex tropical cyclone Narelle dumped over 100 millimetres of rain...
What Trump's 48 hour deadline could mean for fuel supply chains
US President Donald Trump has given Iran a 48-hour deadline, vowing to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
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'We've got to rebuild,' Liberal party takes stock after South Australian election
The federal Liberals are trying to see the silver linings in the South election result.
South Australian Senator Leah Blyth says the results me...
Joyce says One Nation is coming for Labor votes
One Nation recruit Barnaby Joyce says the South Australian election is a "corroboration" of the polls.
Mr Joyce said that One Nation was not on...
'No such thing as a safe seat' - Peter Malinauskas on Labor's landslide victory
The South Australian election saw the Labor Party claim its largest state victory in history - winning a second term with at least 32 of the 47 lower...
Tech Council says data centres foundation of Australia's AI capability
The federal government wants Australia to become a global destination for data centres, but it's seeking new commitments on national security, energy...
National Road Transport Association calls for government to suspend road user charge
As the Middle East conflict intensifies, surging fuel prices are pushing Australia's road freight industry to breaking point.
That's according t...
Gulf states balance US security ties with Iran diplomatic ties
For decades, the core defence strategy - of Gulf states - has been to prevent direct involvement in any conflict between the US, Israel and Iran.
US deploys additional troops to Middle East
The US President has given Iran 48 hours to stop attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as Donald Trump threatens to take out Iran's power plants.