'Cannot go unanswered': Iran's latest test is a country already at war

Two wars risk converging amid threats of retaliation. [...]

Australia's favourite date to tie the knot — and what fresh marriage data reveals

Fewer Australians are marrying, while the divorce rate has edged higher. [...]

Origin apologises after revealing 900,000 customers affected by data breach

The company has also said it was aware of a potential threat since early July. [...]

ACTU leaders Sally McManus and Michele O'Neil to step aside for 'new generation'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thanked the pair for their "tireless advocacy" for workers. [...]

'I'm not Jacinta Allan': Caroll pledges 'new direction' and calls a royal commission

The new premier's predecessor had consistently rejected calls for an inquiry into the state's scandal-plagued construction sector. [...]

Who is Ben Carroll, Victoria's new premier?

Jacinta Allan has resigned as premier. Here's how a chaotic caucus vote led Ben Carroll to emerge as her successor. [...]

Trump tries optimism as foes hold fire and Iran denies peace talks

Fighting between the US and Iran has been paused since the weekend. While Trump expressed hope for a deal, Iran has remained unmoved. [...]

The 'big mistake' Australian travellers warned not to make as wildfires burn across Europe

Devastating wildfires are tearing through Europe at the height of its holiday season. [...]

'Self-defeating': The catch in Australia's new oil refinery plan

Australia could get its first new refinery in six decades, but an expert says it raises questions about oil production. [...]

Iran claims control of the Strait of Hormuz and rejects peace talks

Trump stopped a two-week campaign of attacks against Iran to provide an opportunity for negotiations. [...]

Who could replace Victorian premier Jacinta Allan — and the four-month test they'll face

Polling suggests Labor faces an uphill battle ahead of a state election in November. [...]

Pauline Hanson fails to overturn racial vilification ruling against deputy Greens leader

The One Nation leader has lost her appeal two years after the ruling that deemed her comments a "strong form of racism". [...]