Inflation nears three-year high as impacts of Middle East conflict start to bite

The RBA is expected to raise interest rates for a third time this year following the release of the first economic data since the war began. [...]

Young Australians may keep pace with their parents — but a deeper wealth rift is emerging

Young workers could end up less financially secure than their parents, as inheritance transfers may increase inequality. [...]

'Intense worry' among NT community as police ramp up search for five-year-old Sharon Granites

Five-year-old Sharon Granites was last seen in her Alice Springs home early Sunday morning. [...]

Trump hails 'Two Kings' after meeting Charles, as the British monarch gets political

The US president has called King Charles "a fantastic person" though he has repeatedly criticised UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. [...]

Tech giants to be forced to strike deals for news content

Social media companies will be forced to pay more money for using Australian news content on their platforms unless they strike deals with media outlets. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has… [...]

Middle East peace proposal in deadlock as Trump, Iran clash over nuclear talks

US-Iran peace talks appear to have stalled again, with the US President reportedly unhappy with the latest proposal from Tehran. [...]

UAE leaves OPEC: Why this is a blow to the oil producing group but may benefit consumers

The United Arab Emirates' withdraw from the oil cartels has caused fresh shockwaves as energy prices soar. [...]

Iran says war with US and Israel far from over | Morning News Bulletin 29 April 2026

Iran says war with US and Israel far from over; the search for a missing five-year-old enters its fourth day; the Papua New Guinea Chiefs set to start life with… [...]

Could these political rivals end Benjamin Netanyahu's 17-year reign in Israel?

A new opposition has formed in Israel, seeking to oust Benjamin Netanyahu and his party from power at elections later this year. [...]

Zelenskyy criticises Israel over grain shipments 'stolen' by Russia

Russia says that growing tensions between Ukraine and Israel are theirs to resolve. [...]

Taylor Swift files trademarks to guard against AI

Pop superstar Taylor Swift is moving to protect her voice and image, filing new US trademarks to guard against AI deepfakes. The move follows a wave of digital impersonations -… [...]

Port Arthur massacre remembered 30 years on

30 years on from one of Australia's darkest days, a memorial service has been held at the site of the Port Arthur massacre. The country's worst mass shooting in modern… [...]