Politics

Australia was among the first countries to express support for the war against Iran, but now that it’s been asked to help Gulf nations defend themselves, it’s finding the cupboard is looking bare.

Linda Reynolds’ lawyers have entered mediation with the Commonwealth over Brittany Higgins’ $2.4m settlement — and flagged potential further legal action over a #MeToo documentary.

The Nightly can reveal that ADF personnel on the USS Charlotte were ordered to their sleeping quarters as the submarine’s crew took aim at an Iranian warship.

David Littleproud has shocked, announcing he is resigning as leader of the National Party.

Professional online poster Drew Pavlou alerted the US president to the Iranian women’s soccer team’s plight, although his claim to have saved them is disputed by the Government.

A former national manager at Shell is predicting average unleaded petrol prices could hit $2.65 within a week, as Energy Minister Chris Bowen convenes an emergency roundtable to deal with fuel panic buying.

Australians trying to access pornography websites are encountering new age checks — this is how many Aussies are already finding ways around them.

Two men have been charged after one of them threw an explosive device at right-wing protesters outside the New York Mayor’s home. He has told police the level of mayhem he was planning to cause.

Bare-headed and tired-eyed the Iranian players looked relieved after a high-stakes escape from their team minders.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: From the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro to the war in the Middle East, 2026 has served as a powerful reminder of oil’s enduring influence in geopolitics and the global economy.

Five members of Iran’s women’s football team have been granted asylum in Australia after raising fears about their safety if they returned home.

US President Donald Trump has given a major update on Operation Epic Fury, revealing new details about nuclear attack threats and his goal in Iran, something he says is near.

The Albanese Government will convene an urgent roundtable in Canberra amid concerns over the impact the US-Israel-Iran war has had on fuel reserves.

The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister have urged Australians in the Middle East to leave immediately as the conflict with Iran threatens to escalate.

Australia has deployed an advanced E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft and air-to-air missiles to the Gulf as Iran’s retaliatory attacks intensify, with Anthony Albanese insisting the move is purely defensive.