‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times’: With apologies to Charles Dickens, perhaps we can twist the most-quoted line from A Tale of Two Cities into a way of thinking about the Federal Budget.

The Liberal Party’s only Jewish MP in Federal Parliament says the Census should have included a tick box option for Judaism to reflect the contribution of the Jews to Australia since 1788.

One Nation's leader says the Australian migration system fails to prioritise the skills the economy actually needs, which is worsening the housing shortage.

The US President was aboard Marine One when his helicopter came within an ‘unsafe’ distance of a passenger plane, triggering an FAA investigation.

Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz could reopen ‘very soon’ after an ‘all-day negotiation’ with Iran, as Tehran and Oman finalise a draft agreement to establish new shipping lanes through the waterway. 

Police located multiple notebooks which contained ‘concerning statements’ during a search of his home.

Former AFL icon Nicky Winmar has already suffered punishment from the sporting world for assaulting a woman, a sentencing hearing has been told.

The ABC has apologised for its Race Around The World episode that featured a fictional scenario involving a violent attack on billionaire Gina Rinehart. 

Horrifying footage has captured the moment a brutal stabbing unfolded outside a shopping centre, as police confirm a man has been arrested.

THE ECONOMIST: New conduits for oil will improve energy security, but come at a cost

Australia’s stock market has set a fresh intraday record high, soaring to just shy of 9300 points in the first 30 minutes of the opening bell on Thursday.

THE WASHINGTON POST: The Figma CEO has voluntarily walked away from a $46 million stock award as the tech giant battles growing investor fears over artificial intelligence.

Breathing in sharply in wonder and awe is something you just have to get used to when staying somewhere as spectacular as Villa San Michele.

India’s most famous chef, Sanjeev Kapoor, on the unassuming ways of this stand-out city .

No other capital wears the cool season like Melbourne. Time to get involved — just pack a decent jacket. 

First it was reality TV nonsense, then wrestling, followed by video podcasts, and now TikTok influencers will invade your streaming platform. So much for its great promise.

This is a quick statement. If Nick Watson wins the Coleman Medal, it will be one of the most remarkable achievements in AFL history.

‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times’: With apologies to Charles Dickens, perhaps we can twist the most-quoted line from A Tale of Two Cities into a way of thinking about the Federal Budget.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Tums, Pepcid, Gaviscon — over-the-counter medications can reduce symptoms in different ways. Here’s how to find the ideal one for you.

From dental issues to footing the bill - all your relationship questions answered.

The former Victoria’s Secret Model has copped some heat online for her unrelatable menu choices.

First it was reality TV nonsense, then wrestling, followed by video podcasts, and now TikTok influencers will invade your streaming platform. So much for its great promise.

Princess Anne has reportedly handed Prince William a cutting warning ‘not to make enemies’ as rumours swirl about his relationship with his father, King Charles.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Tums, Pepcid, Gaviscon — over-the-counter medications can reduce symptoms in different ways. Here’s how to find the ideal one for you.

From dental issues to footing the bill - all your relationship questions answered.

The supermarket’s sweetener aisle has become a minefield of health claims.

She assumed she hadn’t won and tossed the ticket in the bin — before later realising her massive mistake.

From dental issues to footing the bill - all your relationship questions answered.

A Meta AI model reportedly accessed the internet during cybersecurity testing and hacked into another company.

This is a quick statement. If Nick Watson wins the Coleman Medal, it will be one of the most remarkable achievements in AFL history.

A Geelong AFL player with a history of head knocks signed a secret deal with the club to take legal responsibility for future concussions.

I’m all for evolving and growing cricket, but how does appointing another overseas coach grow English cricket, writes Mitchell Johnson?

The youngest black professor ever hired at Cambridge University quit today over accusations that raised questions about modern standards in academia.

OnlyFans has found some unlikely new stars — and they’re helping save a decades-long scientific study.

Ukrainian forces fail to stop Russian missiles during latest barrage — in what the president says is a direct consequence of a drop in supplies from allies.