Outgoing defence chief Admiral David Johnston has approved the next round of promotions for his most senior officers, and the creation of at least three new star-ranked positions.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Housing Minister Clare O’Neil insist Labor’s contentious negative gearing and capital gains tax changes aren’t designed to make house prices fall.

A Labor senator has suggested some doctors in tight markets are engaging in ‘cartel behaviour’, acting together to boycott the government’s $8.5 billion Medicare scheme. 

US President Donald Trump is ignoring critics of his tariff policies and is set to impose additional duties ‌of 10 or 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies, including Australia.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The results of the primary election in the US’s most populous state might not be known for days.

WASHINGTON POST: Jill Biden recalls awkward moments with Melania Trump and the road to defeat.

Outgoing defence chief Admiral David Johnston has approved the next round of promotions for his most senior officers, and the creation of at least three new star-ranked positions.

A 63-year-old Australian man who wrote to Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra while she studied at the University of Sydney has been banned from approaching her.

An urgent recall has been issued for two popular health supplements over fears they could contain glass fragments. 

Australia’s economic growth has stalled following a series of interest rate rises while productivity has gone backwards, which could stop the Reserve Bank hiking rates any further.

Major changes to the way the Federal workplace umpire operates under a guise of efficacy have been blasted by industry groups.

AARON PATRICK: By granting an above-inflation pay increase to 2.7 million workers, the industrial umpire may trigger copycat demands that drive up inflation and interest rates. 

Reflecting on what inspired the books that have shaped her career, Anna Funder spoke to ROAM about Berlin’s pull and the personal and professional imprints it has left. 

Can Albania really rival Italy or Greece? A Balkan road trip put the viral travel claim to the test.

Here, on Rottnest — Wadjemup or Rotto, to use its true local titles — days pleasantly dissolve into nothingness.

EDITORIAL: Jim Chalmers hasn’t just tried to put lipstick on a pig with his Budget charm offensive. He’s gone for the full porcine makeover.

JENI O’DOWD: There is no question AI can make life easier, but this unspoken risk puts entire generations at risk.

EDITORIAL: Beyond the celebrations of the nation’s 100,000 lowest paid workers, there is a portent of gloomier times and a genuine fear this blunt instrument will strike a blow to our fragile, inflated economy.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The results of the primary election in the US’s most populous state might not be known for days.

In Ukraine, Gaza and now Iran, the US President’s early declarations of easy wins have given way to harsh reality.

In recent years, there have been a glut of biopics of music legends and most of them have been awful. But the good ones exist.

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster have been spotted looking ‘unusually tense’ as rumours circulate about the star’s ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness requesting a meeting with the couple. 

Not Suitable for Work may be about 20-somethings, but its throwback vibes seems more designed to appeal to those whose youths are well behind them.

GLP-1 medications may be rewiring circuits involved not only in appetite, but addiction and cognitive delay.

Aussie comedy royalty Dave Hughes has revealed he has been treated for cancer.

Persistent fatigue is the most common complaint nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo hears in her clinic, she breaks down what might be making you feel tired.

An urgent recall has been issued for two popular health supplements over fears they could contain glass fragments. 

We all know we shouldn’t go back to an ex, so why do so many do it anyway? The psychology behind it will hit a nerve, and the real-life stories are even wilder.

A popular lolly sold at supermarkets across Australia has been pulled from shelves after an urgent recall notice from the nation’s food watchdog. 

Neale Daniher’s daughter has shared the preparations her late father was making for what would have been his last Big Freeze.

‘It’s just such a big comparison, isn’t it?’

Ben Cousins says he has been humbled by the support of friends and the wider community after it was revealed his father Bryan has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

The tragedy has prompted condolences from the head of the Royal Navy as well as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

A fatality has been reported at Kuwait International Airport where drone and missile strikes from Tehran has forced the Middle Eastern air hub to suspend commercial flights.

Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal and naval base in St Petersburg hours before President Vladimir Putin's showcase economic forum gets under way.