Mood of the nation: How do Australians really feel about each other?

New data paints an "alarming" picture of how Australians feel about each other and the institutions in the country. [...]

A 'super-hot' orb, flying discs and the Eye of Sauron: What's in the just-released UFO files?

US President Donald Trump said he had ordered the release so that people can "decide for themselves, 'WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?'" [...]

Taylor vows to fight until polls close in Farrer as One Nation eyes historic win

The by-election in the traditionally conservative seat is viewed as an electoral test for Pauline Hanson's One Nation. [...]

Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure' after empty oil tankers struck

The US military claims it struck the ships in the Strait of Hormuz after they tried to breach its blockade on Iranian ports. [...]

Iran and US exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz | Midday News Bulletin 9 May 2026

US forces disable two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz; Voting underway in the seat of Farrer in a litmus test election for the Coalition; And in sport,… [...]

Russia and Ukraine agree to renewed three-day ceasefire and prisoner swap, Trump says

The US president said the halt in fighting for Victory Day celebrations could mark the "beginning of the end" of the war. [...]

UK Labour suffers historic local election wipeout as Reform surges

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer took responsibility for the losses but vowed to fight on amid calls for him to resign. [...]

INTERVIEW: Professor Jessica Rosenberg on encouraging young people to engage on quantum technologies

How should Australia be preparing students for new technologies? It’s an issue governments and educators are grappling with across the world. American expert in the field, Professor Jessica Rosenberg from… [...]

INTERVIEW: President of People with Disability Australia Jeramy Hope on NDIS reforms

Cuts are coming to the NDIS, with the federal government flagging 160,000 people are expected to be moved off the scheme by 2030 in a push to reign in spending… [...]

A $100 billion Australian sector is struggling. For Angela, it means ‘working twice as hard’

Soaring costs are hurting Australia’s 2.7 million small businesses – especially in hospitality. So, what can the federal government’s May budget offer? [...]

An inflation headache, a stronger Aussie dollar, and falling fuel prices — for now

The key money stories this week, broken down simply and what they mean for you. [...]

'We are here': The western Sydney artist reshaping Australia's global image

A former child refugee from Tripoli now carries Australia's most ambitious contemporary art vision onto the world stage. [...]