The planets align for Ecstatica Galactica at Sydney Mardi Gras 2026

Thousands have attended this year's Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, 48 years since the first gay rights parade in Australia in 1978. Australia's biggest celebration of the LGBTIQ-plus… [...]

INTERVIEW: How to cope with rising power prices

A new survey by financial comparison website CanStar has found that many Australian households are currently worried or have concerns about future energy bill payments as federal rebates run out… [...]

Iran retaliates, strikes Israel and US bases in the Middle East | Morning News Bulletin 1 March 2026

Iran launches retaliatory strikes at Israel and US bases in the Middle East; WA's Premier reassures the Muslim community, after a man is charged over a planned terror act; and… [...]

'We knew it would be worse': Bobbi left Florida, her dog and Trump for a tiny Australian town

Bobbi Waterman didn't feel safe as a trans woman in the US. In Rupanyup, Victoria, she and her spouse have built a community for themselves. [...]

Albanese to convene security committee as he backs US action against Iran

The prime minister lashed the Iranian regime and said it "can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon". [...]

US and Israel attack Iran as it vows to 'respond decisively' — as it happened

The attacks came despite US-Iran talks aimed at ending a longstanding dispute over the regime's nuclear program. [...]

Liberals slam decision not to release 2025 election review | Evening News Bulletin 28 February 2026

The Liberals decline to release the report into their disastrous 2025 federal election campaign; At least 15 people killed in a Bolivia military plane crash; Both New Zealand and France… [...]

'Sometimes you have to use force': Trump on Iran

There is reportedly recognition inside the US camp that taking on Iran would be more difficult than the capture of Nicolas Maduro. [...]

Taliban says it's open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul and other Afghan towns

As the hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan are increasing, the Taliban officials say they "want to resolve this matter through dialogue". [...]

WA police foil alleged mass-casualty terror plot, premier says | Midday News Bulletin 28 February 2026

West Australia's Premier says there is no ongoing threat to safety after a terror plot arrest; Calls for civilians to be protected in hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan; and in… [...]

Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba

US President Trump said he had been hearing about the country's woes since he was a little boy. [...]

Queen Mary to visit Uluru and her Tasmanian hometown during state visit next month

Queen Mary of Denmark is bringing a large green energy business delegation with her when she and King Frederik visit next month. [...]