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Cash says Labor must explain sanctions on Israeli ministers 'in full'

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Coalition says govt 'made a mistake' sanctioning Israeli ministers
published2 hours agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 3:54am
Opposition still waiting for a briefing on Israeli minister sanctions
published3 hours agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 2:53am
Greens say sanctions are 'welcome' but 'extremely late'
published3 hours agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 2:27am

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Australia sanctions two Israeli ministers for inciting violence against Palestinians
Photo shows Two Jewish middle aged men wearing suits and kippahs in the Israeli parliament.

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Prosecutors turn focus to Erin Patterson's mushroom foraging

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Photo shows An image of Erin Patterson.

An image of Erin Patterson.

Analysis by Brett Worthington

Sanctions on Israel will test Albanese's approach to diplomacy

Analysis by Brett Worthington

Photo shows Penny Wong and Anthony Albanese stand at the top of the plane steps with the Australian emblem inside the plane.

Penny Wong and Anthony Albanese stand at the top of the plane steps with the Australian emblem inside the plane.

Analysis by Carrington Clarke

What on earth is going on in LA? Two competing realities

Analysis by Carrington Clarke

Photo shows A man holds a sign that says 'National Guard LOL' in a street with smoke behind him.

A man holds a sign that says 'National Guard LOL' in a street with smoke behind him.

Topic:Political Leadership

'I am premier': Rockliff says crossbench was 'deceived' by no-confidence motion

Topic:Political Leadership

Photo shows Premier Jeremy Rockliff in press conference

Premier Jeremy Rockliff in press conference

Curfew declared in downtown LA as mayor says city does not need 'armies'

A row of men in military wear hold transparent shields that say 'California National Guard'.

A woman walks with a us flag and flames behind her

A man raises his hand in front of a crowd of protesters

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'Democracy is under assault': California governor
published2 hours agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 3:09am
LA mayor says city doesn't need army's help
published4 hours agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 1:14am
Protests relatively small in nature, mayor says
published4 hours agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 1:08am

Topic:Aged Care

'People are dying on the waitlist': Push for urgent support packages to age at home

Topic:Aged Care

Photo shows A bed in a resident's room in an aged care home.

A bed in a resident's room in an aged care home.

Topic:Air Transport Industry

Broome to Singapore flights canned as Qantas shutters Jetstar Asia

Topic:Air Transport Industry

Photo shows people exiting a plane on a tarmac

people exiting a plane on a tarmac

Toasters, thrown shoes and stand-offs: Q+A's most fiery moments

Jones on set watching McEvoy talking in microphone to audience.

Article is a 9 minute read.

Q+A was a rarity in Australian television news history — a show led in part by its audience where anything could happen live on air. Here are some of the most memorable moments.

Panel show Q+A won't return to ABC after 18 years on air
Photo shows Q+A

Topic:Water Supply

Authorities have no idea how much water is being pulled from WA aquifers

Topic:Water Supply

Photo shows Moody portrait of a man in a faulty social housing complex.

Moody portrait of a man in a faulty social housing complex.

Topic:Missing Person

Police fear missing man in SA's Flinders Ranges is injured or stranded

Topic:Missing Person

Photo shows CCTV screenshot of a man with a beard wearing a beanie and winter jacket inside a store next to shelving

CCTV screenshot of a man with a beard wearing a beanie and winter jacket inside a store next to shelving

Topic:LGBT

Australia's LGBTQIA+ youth report physical, verbal assault — but also joy

Topic:LGBT

Photo shows a person holds up a closed fist as someone waves a rainbow pride flag behind them

a person holds up a closed fist as someone waves a rainbow pride flag behind them

Topic:Explainer

What we know so far about the Austrian school shooting

Topic:Explainer

Photo shows Austrian police officers standing at a Graz school

Austrian police officers standing at a Graz school

First look inside Australia's newest international airport as issues remain

A a look inside terminal at Western Sydney Airport

Article is a 4 minute read.

Despite Western Sydney International Airport being on track to open in late 2026, clarity on two stumbling blocks remain up in the air.

Topic:Black Deaths In Custody

Warlpiri community travels to Alice Springs to mourn Kumanjayi White

Topic:Black Deaths In Custody

Photo shows A large poster saying 'Justice for Kumanjayi White' laid on the lawn, with other protest posters and people surrounding.

A large poster saying 'Justice for Kumanjayi White' laid on the lawn, with other protest posters and people surrounding.

Topic:Australian Greens

Dorinda Cox accuses Greens of racism in scathing resignation letter

Topic:Australian Greens

Photo shows A woman speaks in front of her colleagues.

A woman speaks in front of her colleagues.

Israel is accused of seizing the Madleen in international waters. Can it do that?

By Elissa Steedman
Topic:Explainer

A crew wearing orange life vests holds their hands up

Article is a 8 minute read.

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition which organised the ship, claimed the activists, which included climate protester Greta Thunberg, were detained while sailing through international waters.

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How to boost your super in a tax-effective way

By Emily Stewart
Topic:Explainer

The hand of a man in a suit checking the ASX website on his phone at the ASX.

Article is a 5 minute read.

With the end of the financial year approaching, tax agents say it is a good time to look at maximising your super, which might provide some tax benefits too.

Topic:Local Government

Peter thought he owned his driveway until it was listed for auction

Topic:Local Government

Photo shows A silver-bearded man in a blue shirt stands in front of a driveway through pine trees.

A silver-bearded man in a blue shirt stands in front of a driveway through pine trees.

Topic:Police

Police investigate death in care after man falls from hospital window

Topic:Police

Photo shows A police vehicle parked at the Alice Springs Hospital

A police vehicle parked at the Alice Springs Hospital

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ASX edges up in muted reaction to US-China 'handshake deal'

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Photo shows us president donald trump sits in front of howard lutnick in the oval office

us president donald trump sits in front of howard lutnick in the oval office

Topic:World Politics

Hong Kong police say mobile phone game violates security law

Topic:World Politics

Photo shows A cartoon shows four characters pointing various weapons in a game scenario at something out of frame

A cartoon shows four characters pointing various weapons in a game scenario at something out of frame

Topic:World Politics

US and China agree on a framework to resolve their trade disputes

Topic:World Politics

Photo shows Men stand in a line in front of Chinese and US flags.

Men stand in a line in front of Chinese and US flags.

Topic:Prisoners of War

Two men captured in Ukraine reveal what goes on inside Russian prisons

Topic:Prisoners of War

Photo shows Two middle aged men with short hair stand side by side as they pose for a photo.

Two middle aged men with short hair stand side by side as they pose for a photo.

Socceroos' milestone man wanted to 'freeze time' after Saudi penalty save

Mat Ryan is hugged by Milos Degenek

Article is a 7 minute read.

The keeper said he felt like he had played his final Socceroos match when he was left out of the starting XI late last year. Now he's celebrated his 100th international with a fine penalty stop as Australia progressed to the FIFA World Cup.

More Socceroos news

Topic:Internet Culture

Do AI companions fight loneliness, or are they supercharging isolation?

Topic:Internet Culture

Photo shows A person holds a smartphone. The screen shows an avatar of an AI companion.

Topic:Budget

Sunshine Coast Council reveals $30m accounting error ahead of budget

Topic:Budget

Photo shows Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli stands in a green suit at a press conference held in Nambour.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli stands in a green suit at a press conference held in Nambour.

Topic:Rental Housing

Eviction notice for van park resident ruled invalid, as judge blasts 'oppression'

Topic:Rental Housing

Photo shows A bald man with a white beard and red top sits at a table.

A bald man with a white beard and red top sits at a table.

Topic:Defence Industry

Uncertainty and delays loom over West Australian naval shipyard project

Topic:Defence Industry

Photo shows An illustration of army vehicles driving ashore from ferry-type green craft.

An illustration of army vehicles driving ashore from ferry-type green craft.

Conservationist Bob Irwin labels proposed crocodile culling 'a pointless exercise'

A saltwater crocodile wading into a river, with the sandy bank in the background.

Article is a 6 minute read.

Katter's Australian Party is proposing new legislation that would allow crocodile culls and safari style hunting trips in Queensland. That bill is currently before a parliamentary inquiry.

Topic:Fashion

Small designers struggle to compete in flooded fast-fashion market

Topic:Fashion

Photo shows A woman smiles while she holds up some fabric.

A woman smiles while she holds up some fabric.

Topic:Rugby Union

Wallabies coach praises 'utterly committed' Gordon ahead of Lions tour

Topic:Rugby Union

Photo shows Jake Gordon of the Wallabies kicks the ball from the base of a ruck, with defenders trying to block

Jake Gordon of the Wallabies kicks the ball from the base of a ruck, with defenders trying to block

Your favourite recipes from A Bite to Eat with Alice season 2

Woman in lemon-patterned shirt smiling at a table with a red mixer, blue hydrangeas, salad, and a blue scale with pears.

Article is a 3 minute read.

Now that season two has wrapped, let's look back at your favourite recipes. There's something for everyone, from flavourful tray bakes to a no-mix cake.

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6 minutes agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 6:00am
Bodies exhumed from under Hobart school playing fields laid to rest
Topic:Human Interest
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This new show about rockstar Chrissy Amphlett does not hold back
Topic:Rock
15 minutes agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 5:51am
Israel is accused of seizing the Madleen in international waters. Can it do that?
Topic:Explainer
15 minutes agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 5:51am
Sanctions on Israel will test Albanese's approach to diplomacy
Analysis by Brett Worthington
21 minutes agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 5:44am
Warlpiri community travels to Alice Springs to mourn Kumanjayi White
Topic:Black Deaths In Custody
1 minutes agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 6:05am

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Topic:Reproductive Technology

Woman left a 'reproductive refugee' after being denied her choice

Topic:Reproductive Technology

Photo shows A woman in silhouette standing looking out a window

A woman in silhouette standing looking out a window

Topic:Mental Health

Private mental health hospital closure in Brisbane 'just the tip of the iceberg'

Topic:Mental Health

Photo shows A woman in a pink top holing her war medals in her right hand and looking directly into the camera.

A woman in a pink top holing her war medals in her right hand and looking directly into the camera.

Topic:Domestic Violence

Leanne Castley's plea to outlaw coercive control is painfully personal

Topic:Domestic Violence

Photo shows A blonde politician sitting on a chair for a photo.

A blonde politician sitting on a chair for a photo.

Topic:Droughts

More farmers seek mental health support as drought a 'daily rollercoaster'

Topic:Droughts

Photo shows A frowning woman with curly blonde hair and wearing a blue shirt sits in front of an open laptop.

A frowning woman with curly blonde hair and wearing a blue shirt sits in front of an open laptop.

Politics

Topic:Federal Government

Albanese opens search for ideas to shape second-term agenda

Topic:Federal Government

Photo shows Albanese press club

Albanese press club

Topic:Navy

Mogami-class frigate docks in Darwin as Japan pushes for $10bn contract

Topic:Navy

Photo shows Japanese navy boss stands in front of frigate and smiles

Japanese navy boss stands in front of frigate and smiles

Topic:Explainer

As the US reacts to burrito-now, pay later, Australia regulates BNPL

Topic:Explainer

Photo shows Stickers advertising Afterpay and Zip on the window of a clothing store.

Stickers advertising Afterpay and Zip on the window of a clothing store.

Analysis by Patricia Karvelas

Australia's political class is full of gen Xers who could address inequality

Analysis by Patricia Karvelas

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Anthony Albanese Penny Wong

World

Topic:Public Health

'They think we're pigs': Timor-Leste's rubbish dump is making people sick

Topic:Public Health

Photo shows A woman in a green dress with floral patterns stands in front of a road where rubbish trucks are passing.

A woman in a green dress with floral patterns stands in front of a road where rubbish trucks are passing.

Topic:World Politics

Australia sanctions two Israeli ministers for inciting violence against Palestinians

Topic:World Politics

Photo shows Two Jewish middle aged men wearing suits and kippahs in the Israeli parliament.

Two Jewish middle aged men wearing suits and kippahs in the Israeli parliament.

Topic:Shootings

Austria reels from 'national tragedy' after 11 killed in school shooting

Topic:Shootings

Photo shows two police walk down a street

two police walk down a street

Topic:Defence and National Security

Japan says China is 'expanding' military presence in Pacific

Topic:Defence and National Security

Photo shows A large grey military vessel sails on open ocean against a grey sky

A large grey military vessel sails on open ocean against a grey sky

Business

Analysis by Adele Ferguson

Millions of Australians could miss out on refunds from financial misconduct

Analysis by Adele Ferguson

Photo shows Picture of Australian one dollar coins stacked on top of note currency

Picture of Australian one dollar coins stacked on top of note currency

Topic:Economic Trends and Indicators

Global economy at weakest moment since 2008 great recession, World Bank says

Topic:Economic Trends and Indicators

Photo shows A loaded container ship sails off from a container terminal across calm blue waters.

A loaded container ship sails off from a container terminal across calm blue waters.

Topic:Energy Policy

Once called an energy paradise, WA's grid may be sliding into crisis

Topic:Energy Policy

Photo shows Neil looks at the camera with a tray of strawberries pictured in the foreground

Neil looks at the camera with a tray of strawberries pictured in the foreground

Topic:Immigration

The 'occupational downgrade' hurting almost half of all skilled refugees

Topic:Immigration

Photo shows Sam Matti wearing a black jacket, looks straight at the camera as he stands in an alleyway in Melbourne.

Sam Matti wearing a black jacket, looks straight at the camera as he stands in an alleyway in Melbourne.

Sport

Analysis by Marnie Vinall

Why Phillips and Pearce's contribution to footy goes far beyond the field

Analysis by Marnie Vinall

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GettyImages-2218916853

Analysis by Simon Smale

Special Socceroos have tools to be 'bigger and better' at World Cup

Analysis by Simon Smale

Photo shows Socceroos players huddle

Socceroos players huddle

Topic:AFL

Bulldogs star to make remarkable comeback from injury against Saints

Topic:AFL

Photo shows Sam Darcy holds a ball at a Western Bulldogs AFL training session.

Sam Darcy holds a ball at a Western Bulldogs AFL training session.

Topic:Socceroos

Five quick hits: Dazzling Duke, Mat's magnificence, and the red card that wasn't

Topic:Socceroos

Photo shows SoccerQH

Lifestyle

Topic:Perspective

We weren't close as kids but ended up with matching sibling tattoos

Topic:Perspective

Photo shows Sashi and her brother cut a birthday cake

Sashi and her brother cut a birthday cake

Topic:Explainer

A trauma bond is actually abuse. Here's how to recognise it

Topic:Explainer

Photo shows A woman lying in bed looking worried with a man behind her seemingly uninterested in her

A woman lying in bed looking worried with a man behind her seemingly uninterested in her

Topic:Recipe

Make this simple and nourishing chicken and vegetable soup your go-to

Topic:Recipe

Photo shows A stock pot of homemade chicken and vegetable soup with a ladle. Three bowls of soup sit alongside with a girl eating one

A stock pot of homemade chicken and vegetable soup with a ladle. Three bowls of soup sit alongside with a girl eating one

What success has taught Chloé Hayden about priorities

Photo shows A picture of smiling Chloe Hayden's face alongside a palomino horse's face.

A picture of smiling Chloe Hayden's face alongside a palomino horse's face.

Entertainment & Culture

Topic:Rock

This new show about rockstar Chrissy Amphlett does not hold back

Topic:Rock

Photo shows Person holds microphone and sings into with very focused expression, on smoky stage.

Person holds microphone and sings into with very focused expression, on smoky stage.

Topic:Movies

Can this ballerina assassin ever fill John Wick's shoes?

Topic:Movies

Photo shows A close-up of Ana der Armas aiming a flamethrower.

A close-up of Ana der Armas aiming a flamethrower.

Topic:Movies

This filmmaker couldn't say he was coming to Sydney until he was on the plane

Topic:Movies

Photo shows Jafar Panahi in a black suit and black glasses stands in front of a Sydney Film Festival sign on a red carpet

Jafar Panahi in a black suit and black glasses stands in front of a Sydney Film Festival sign on a red carpet

Topic:Arts, Culture and Entertainment

These 5 songs show how Sly Stone changed music forever

Topic:Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Photo shows A man wearing a beige suit, waistcoat and striped tie, with a shadow cast on a bright yellow and orange background

A man wearing a beige suit, waistcoat and striped tie, with a shadow cast on a bright yellow and orange background

Just In

Caught in the middle: The women caring for everyone at the same time
Topic:Carers
6 minutes agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 6:00am
Bodies exhumed from under Hobart school playing fields laid to rest
Topic:Human Interest
13 minutes agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 5:52am
This new show about rockstar Chrissy Amphlett does not hold back
Topic:Rock
15 minutes agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 5:51am
Israel is accused of seizing the Madleen in international waters. Can it do that?
Topic:Explainer
15 minutes agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 5:51am
Sanctions on Israel will test Albanese's approach to diplomacy
Analysis by Brett Worthington
21 minutes agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 5:44am
Warlpiri community travels to Alice Springs to mourn Kumanjayi White
Topic:Black Deaths In Custody
1 minutes agoWed 11 Jun 2025 at 6:05am

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