Aussie shares dive as investors brace for energy shock
Australia's share market has plunged as surging oil prices dimmed the global growth outlook and dragged on industrial metals producers.
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‘Dancing in the streets’: Iranian-Australians celebrate
There's a growing sense of hope among some Iranian-Australians after the United States and Israel launched strikes, killing Iran's supreme leader.
Iranians celebrate as PM warns of limited assistance
There are limited options to rescue Australians in Iran, the prime minister warns, saying the safety of citizens is his top priority.
Fiery protest as controversial administrator sworn in
Protesters have gathered to blast the controversial appointment of a territory's administrator in angry scenes, with a man arrested.
‘High likelihood’ of strikes trigger evacuation orders
Families of Australian officials in the Middle East have been told to leave the region as tensions escalate following a US military build-up near Iran.
Armed police to patrol landmarks, places of worship
The sight of heavily armed police will be a permanent reality for tourists at landmarks like the Sydney Opera House after the Bondi Beach terror attack.
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Critics hail probe into ‘shocking’ police rally tactics
Investigations into violent police tactics to break up a mass protest must be comprehensive, without delay and public, civil liberties groups say.
Israeli leader hails ‘new beginning’ in Australian ties
Israel's visiting president is pushing for stronger ties with Australia, declaring the strength of the relationship depends on more than the Gaza conflict.
Protests resume as anger mounts over ‘brutal’ police
Despite some facing charges, protesters have returned to city streets vowing not to be intimidated as they rally against the Israeli president's visit.
Legal fight ahead of contentious Israeli president trip
Protesters are headed to court after police were granted extra power to try and stifle demonstrations against the Israeli president's visit to Australia.
‘Delaying tactic’: fresh bid to save coalition in doubt
The Liberals and Nationals appear to be on the brink of a more permanent break-up, with no compromise reached after days of negotiations.
Invasion Day terror accused sought ‘pro-white’ material
A man accused of trying to bomb an Invasion Day rally was motivated by racial hatred, police allege, as they defend belatedly declaring it a terrorist act.
Protest ban extended to stop anti-Israeli visit ‘riot’
Protest restrictions introduced after the Bondi terror attack have been extended ahead of the Israeli president's visit as activists plan nationwide rallies.
Door opens to coalition reunion as leader spill flops
Leaders of the former coalition partners are discussing a possible reunion as calls mount for solidarity after a failed leadership spill within the Nationals.
Top Liberal’s backers talk down imminent leader threat
Key supporters of Sussan Ley don't expect a challenge to her leadership in the near term, but one rival has yet to break cover with his plans.
Libs warned swapping leaders won’t solve voter vacuum
Economic policy has been nominated as the only way for the Liberals to arrest their plunging fortunes, as the party squabbles over a leadership spill.
‘Worried for our kids’: alleged rally bomb sparks fear
Authorities are treating an Invasion Day attack as a potential terrorist act but an expert says it should also be considered a racial hate crime.
Nats’ demands complicate Liberal leadership speculation
Liberals are weighing up their options ahead of a looming leadership coup against Sussan Ley but fury at the Nationals leader is complicating the situation.
Leadership reset on the cards to mend coalition divorce
A change in leaders for both the Liberals and Nationals might be needed if the conservative parties are to reconcile their differences amid rising tensions.
Ley’s leadership in peril as Nationals jump off wagon
With the coalition breaking up for a second time due to its "untenable position," Sussan Ley's hold on the Liberal leadership appears to be slipping.
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War of words overshadows dumped author’s apology
While an apology from Adelaide Festival is welcome, a dumped Palestinian-Australian author says her words continue to be "twisted" by an unapologetic premier.
Emergence of printed weapons complicates gun crackdown
As Australia grapples with an increasing number of guns on its streets, emerging technologies could be making it easier for criminals to access deadly weapons.
Activist vows continued resistance despite protest laws
New curbs on protests in the wake of the Bondi terror attack will not deter activists from rallying in a major city against Indigenous deaths in custody.
Bondi victims’ families back inquiry, seek answers
The grieving families of victims of the Bondi massacre have welcomed a royal commission announcement but want more information on what it will examine.
US plan for Venezuela ‘stability, recovery, transition’
The US policy on Venezuela will end with a transition period preceded by stability and recovery, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says.
‘Chilling’ protest ban extended over safety concerns
A ban on protests following the Bondi terror attack has been slammed after police extended the measure for another two weeks because of public safety concerns.
Labor mulls early parliament sitting after Bondi attack
Politicians will be back in Canberra sooner than planned to pass key security reforms after the nation's worst mass shooting in decades.
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Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela
Venezuelans in Australia are concerned by the US military intervention in the oil-rich nation, as the Albanese government closely monitors the situation.
Australia’s US alignment queried after Venezuela attack
The US attack on Venezuela could change Australia's stance on the Latin American country, as the country's diaspora wrangles with complex emotions.
‘Absolutely essential’: premier backs swift protest ban
Rushed laws that allow police to ban protest marches following terror attacks could prove to be divisive rather than calming, a senior legal figure warns.
Fears Australian man killed while fighting in Ukraine
Authorities are seeking urgent clarification of reports that an Australian man was killed fighting Russian forces in Ukraine's far east.