Unis lacked 'trauma-informed' care around Hamas-Israel war, royal commission hears

Education leaders have argued that they need to balance freedom of speech and academic protections. [...]

Why Pauline Hanson's appearance on Tommy Robinson's podcast is so controversial

Pauline Hanson's podcast with a far-right UK activist has sparked backlash — and a defence from Barnaby Joyce. [...]

Why one man's dismissal has triggered rare wartime protests in Ukraine

Mykhailo Fedorov, a 35-year-old tech expert, is out as Ukraine's defence minister after a surprise government reshuffle. [...]

Telstra ignored warnings about equipment issue ahead of national outage, inquiry hears

A US-based supplier repeatedly warned Telstra that specific server equipment needed updating. [...]

Government expected to rebuff key recommendations to tackle Islamophobia

It’s taken ten months for the government to respond to the report handed down by the special envoy to combat Islamophobia. [...]

'Shocking vulnerabilities': Trump makes sweeping claims China meddled in US elections

The US president made broad election security claims, laying groundwork for the federal government to take action. [...]

'Bitterly disappointed': Outrage over methanol poisoning victims' investigation

The parents of Melbourne teen Bianca Jones, who was killed in Laos after drinking tainted alcohol, said they were "disgusted and angry". [...]

Iran and US step up attacks, as Hormuz shipping halts

Iran has said it could alert its Houthi allies in Yemen to close another key strait: the Bab al-Mandeb at the mouth of the Red Sea. [...]

Sixteen Australians lost $2.7 million in two weeks. It started with a stock tip

A familiar face and a seemingly legitimate stock tip can start a scam the corporate regulator says is being "supercharged". [...]

Argentina are one win from glory — and fans are turning to lucky rituals

A healthy dose of superstition is helping Argentina fans cope with the pressure ahead of the World Cup final. [...]

The dramatic shift in a longstanding Australian addiction

New data on Australians' drug use is out. There's encouraging news, but a rising trend has public health experts worried. [...]

One city is falling behind in Australia's home ownership divide

Home ownership has held steady nationally, new data suggests. But one city has slipped to its lowest rate in nearly 70 years. [...]