Australia has joined a meeting of about 50 world leaders to organise an international mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing trade disruptions.

Politicians are ready to level with the public about how prepare for military conflict after years of mounting frustration from the Defence community over the government’s refusal to discuss risks candidly.

A contract for the Navy’s $10 billion Mogami warship program will be ‘signed’ this weekend — but figures close to the project claim it was already quietly inked by officials last month.

Trump should put Iran’s regime to a fundamental choice: It can have an economy. Or the regime can attempt to have a nuclear program while trying to control the Strait of Hormuz. But it can’t have both.

The US President has criticised Australia for not supplying military support in the Strait of Hormuz, saying: ‘They were not there when we asked them to be.’

The US President says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, as negotiations begin on what he claims could become a lasting peace deal.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Australian tour had everything expected in a royal visit except for the official label, making the trip controversial as they mixed charitable work with commercial interests. 

To any member of the diplomatic corps who thinks they are living through unprecedented events, here’s a dose of perspective.

Adam Shand travels to Zimbabwe to take part in a psychedelic drug ritual which Aussie combat veterans are turning to in a last ditch hope to cure drug addictions and ease post traumatic stress.

Analysts have warned the delayed impact of the Strait of Hormuz’s closure still threatens to worsen Australia’s petrol and diesel supply crisis.

Canva boasts a $60 billion private valuation and is tipped to seek a share market listing, but is it immune from the brutal sell-off that hit all public software businesses in 2026.

For now, they are still a long way behind

Luxury hotels are tapping into olfactive branding – spending hundreds of millions annually on so-called scent marketing, aka, smelling nice.

It took going back to an Italian mountain top village where her mother Carla Zampatti was born for Bianca Spender to understand what inspired her work.

Travellers are turning long layovers into mini adventures, proving just a few hours can be enough to explore a new city.

Trump should put Iran’s regime to a fundamental choice: It can have an economy. Or the regime can attempt to have a nuclear program while trying to control the Strait of Hormuz. But it can’t have both.

PAUL MURRAY: This cannot be a Budget that shirks the many difficult issues facing the nation. Some of the necessary solutions would require substantial political skill to co-opt citizens to the cause.

EDITORIAL: It is vital that the Government continue to do all it can to lessen the impact of the crisis. It is also crucial that it is up-front and transparent about where we stand.

The president is struggling with the consequences of his actions, raging in protest of the fact that for all its firepower, the United States cannot bomb Iran into submission.

President Trump is confronting a crisis that is not bending to his narrative of a ‘pretty reasonable’ new regime in Iran and all-but-assured victory for the United States.

The era of gushing over the 1990s is about to end and we’re primed for the 2000s to make a comeback. What shows are ripe for a revisit? We have some ideas.

Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman lead a great character-driven family drama whose hook is only half the story.

Comedy legends Glenn Robbins and Mick Molloy are roasting their famous friends, and each other in their new TV show Glen & Mick’s Celebrity Intervention on Seven.

The underground popularity of illegal vapes is expected to see a surge in smoking rates among the young.

Adam Shand travels to Zimbabwe to take part in a psychedelic drug ritual which Aussie combat veterans are turning to in a last ditch hope to cure drug addictions and ease post traumatic stress.

Canva boasts a $60 billion private valuation and is tipped to seek a share market listing, but is it immune from the brutal sell-off that hit all public software businesses in 2026.

Workers are stressed, sad and checked out. As pressure builds, more are fantasising about something more appealing: a ‘boring job’ that ends at 5pm.

Ben Riley discovered by accident that his dad hadn’t been telling the truth about his cancer.

One lucky punter has scooped the entire $15 million Lotto draw on Tuesday evening.

The distraught 22-year-old punched the ground before leaving the ground.

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says in-game reports should be scrapped, while backing Zak Butters to perform when emerging from a week of off-field controversy.

Gout Gout has fired a warning shot back at Justin Gatlin for disparaging his recent sub-20 run in the 200m as he sets his sights on another record.

A shocking claim about an ‘alter ego’ surfaced in court as prosecutors outlined what they say is a web of lies surrounding the child’s murder. Warning: Disturbing content

NEW YORK TIMES: As the US imposes a blockade of Iranian ports, pressure mounts on Beijing to push Tehran to accept terms that will end the war and the global energy crisis.

The ‘motherhood’ influencer has detailed the horrifying moment, calling it ‘the worst day of our lives.’