A Chinese museum comes to life in the year of the fire horse

The first museum in New South Wales dedicated to the history of Chinese people in Australia has opened in the heart of Sydney's Chinatown. The Museum of Chinese in Australia… [...]

Burke reveals process has begun to ban Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir

The home affairs minister revealed his department had received advice from ASIO that the group met the legal threshold to be banned. [...]

'We don't want them back': government stands firm on IS group women | Evening News Bulletin 22 February 2026

Calls for transparency around Australian families of suspected I-S group militants; New York declares a state of emergency as it prepares for a major storm; Norway breaks a Winter Olympics… [...]

No advice from ASIO to block passports of women with alleged IS links, Burke says

The home affairs minister said the government had not received advice that would require any further temporary exclusion orders to be issued. [...]

World leaders react to Trump tariff hikes | Midday News Bulletin 22 February 2026

World leaders react to a sudden global tariff increase by Donald Trump, Calls for transparency around Australian families of suspected IS militants, Manchester City move within two points of Arsenal… [...]

Spinkicks to the face and stage dives. Meet SPEED, Australia's best-kept secret

Australian hardcore band SPEED started out playing for a room of 60 people. Now they're fronting thousands. [...]

Experts say Russia's government ensures its longevity by crushing dissent

This week will mark four years since Russia began its full scale invasion of Ukraine. Since then, experts say President Vladimir Putin has intensified efforts in his ongoing campaign to… [...]

Trade minister says Australia exploring 'all options' after Trump announces new tariffs

The 15 per cent levy, announced after the US Supreme Court struck down Trump's original tariff program, will be in effect for 150 days. [...]

A purrfect anniversary: Larry the Cat marks 15 years at number 10 in London

In turbulent political times, stability comes with four legs, whiskers and a fondness for napping. Larry the Cat has celebrated 15 years as the British government's official rodent-catcher and unofficial… [...]

Donald Trump ratchets up global tariffs to 15 per cent | Morning News Bulletin 22 February 2026

Donald Trump increases global tariffs from 10 to 15 per cent in defiance of the Supreme Court, Police say the ramming of a Brisbane synagogue gates was not an act… [...]

'I knocked on every single farm': How Sammy Jeon went from backpacker to restaurateur

Renowned Korean Australian chef Sammy Jeon's culinary journey started when one regional winery took a chance on him. [...]

What is the rules-based order and is Trump really threatening it?

Global leaders warn that the post-war rules-based order is unravelling. But is the system collapsing or just under strain? [...]