Retiring Liberal senator Jonno Duniam on his party's challenges
Is the Liberal Party a sinking ship? Retiring senator Jonno Duniam faces questions on migration, visa delays and his party's future. As he p...
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Australian MP injured in alleged attack, Europe rocked by riots
An alleged attack on well-loved regional MP Helen Haines leaves Australia grappling with the reality of political violence on its shores. We...
What rural American voters want ahead of the midterms
In the Republican heartland of southwestern Arizona, growing disillusionment with Donald Trump is testing party loyalties ahead of the US mi...
Australia's rising threat of radicalisation
Authorities and security agencies are warning that online radicalisation is growing and becoming more accessible in the country. Warnings ha...
NextDC’s 42% plunge puts data centre risks in focus
Delays to power upgrades at NextDC's Melbourne site forced a sharp downgrade, raising questions for data centre investors. A delay to power...
Peace at what price? Trump's pressure on Ukraine grows
Trump ramps up pressure on Ukraine to strike a peace deal with Russia, raising fears Kyiv could be forced into painful concessions. Donald T...
Helen Haines alleged attacker could face more charges
As the MP remains in a critical but stable condition, and the alleged attacker attended court - questions have arisen about parliamentarian...
The young Australians giving up on parenthood
As cost-of-living bites, Australian sare delaying having children or reconsidering the traditional family unit altogether. A new survey of t...
NAB to cut 2,500 jobs as shares fall
NAB says the cuts will simplify its operations, while promising no material impact to customer-facing banking roles. NAB plans to cut about...
What the alleged attack on Helen Haines reveals about politics
The alleged attack on the independent MP has sparked a conversation about the threats politicians face and what it means for democracy. For...
How the alleged attack on MP Helen Haines unfolded
Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition, after she was hit by a vehicle outside her electorate office in regional Victoria. H...
As war returns to Ethiopia, Tigrayans fear losing everything again
Renewed fighting in Tigray raises fears of humanitarian catastrophe and a wider regional conflict in the Horn of Africa. Fighting has resume...
The case for a higher GST, and what it could mean for you
Grattan proposes a 15 per cent GST that includes food, with tax cuts and welfare payments to offset the cost. The Grattan Institute says rai...
Government unveils new AUKUS capabilities as EU trade deal languishes
The government has announced its new ghost shark submarines are set to gain strike capabilities as a separate trade deal faces political hur...
How one of Canada's 'worst' peacetime tragedies unfolded
A deadly fire at a Canadian military base has killed four soldiers and left dozens injured. As witnesses recount chaotic scenes, investigato...
Europe erupts: Mass protests turn violent as cost-of-living anger grows
From torched buildings in France to housing protests in Portugal, rising living costs are fuelling anger across Europe.
Threads of hope; Afghan women reclaim their lives under the Taliban
An Afghan refugee in Australia helps women under Taliban rule earn an income through embroidery. An Afghan refugee in Australia is helping w...
INTERVIEW: Why we love a good Halloween scare
As Halloween approaches, haunted houses, horror movies and jump scares are taking centre stage, but why do so many people enjoy being scared...
Baseball teams hope for a home run with Cuba's first sponsorship deal
In a first for Cuba, the Havana baseball team displays sponsor advertisements on jerseys. The country’s dire economic situation has forced i...
Nirit has never flown back to Israel just to vote. This election is different
Israel's election is drawing global attention, with diaspora communities closely watching the outcome. Israel heads to a pivotal election th...