Fight to the death: The world has to prepare for a Middle East energy storm
Markets are acting like the Middle East conflict will blow over as seen so often in the past. But this time it’s different. Does Trump understand what he did?

Markets are acting like the Middle East conflict will blow over as seen so often in the past. But this time it’s different. Does Trump understand what he did?
What’s in the budget for you? Here’s some of the winners and losers out of Brisbane City Council’s 2025-26 budget.
The High Court threw out the case on Wednesday in a unanimous decision after former union members attempted to wrest back control.
One major insurer has received 32,000 claims for wild-weather-related damage to both vehicles and property between January and May this year, more than for the whole of last year.
One major insurer has received 32,000 claims for wild weather-related damage to both vehicles and property between January and May this year, more than for the whole of last year.
Set in Paris, the film is a romantic comedy featuring Jane Austen fan girl, Agathe.
Erin Patterson’s defence barrister is expected to continue delivering his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four this morning, after the judge warned jurors to expect a long direction from the bench next week.
The TikTok superstar is storming the charts with her critically acclaimed debut album and heading out on a world tour.
Even after Israel issued an evacuation warning on Monday for part of Tehran, Iran’s state-run television continued as normal – until the moment an Israeli strike hit the television studio itself.
Even after Israel issued an evacuation warning on Monday for part of Tehran, Iran’s state-run television continued as normal – up until the moment an Israeli strike hit the television studio itself.
Michelle Lim Davidson draws on her own experience as an adoptee in her debut play.
The former CEO of Paramount Pictures reveals how he hid his sexuality, while also sharing his business acumen and revealing juicy Hollywood anecdotes.
Slovenian philosopher and author Slavoj Žižek believes we need a radical re-arrangement of our way of life that moves towards global solidarity.
Poet Robbie Coburn’s verse novel explores the potential power of the relationship between horses and humans to transform a troubled life.
Justine Hyde has an ambitious plan to put Abbotsford Convent on the map, setting her sights on transforming it into more than just a haven for locals.
Jennifer Mills’ science-fiction novel portrays the before and after of an ecological apocalypse.
A girl’s Sunday afternoon shopping trip to a Sydney Westfield ended with an alleged gang rape by four teenagers, one aged only 14.
Optus has agreed to pay $100 million in penalties after landmark legal action from the consumer watchdog for “unconscionable conduct”.
China’s economy is holding up better than expected in this early phase of the trade war, but first cracks are emerging.
MAGA Republicans will erect a dividing line in their party if Donald Trump seeks to enter the war against Iran.
One previous plan to take out Iran’s heavily fortified nuclear site involved Israeli commandos, but such an attack would be hugely risky, and potentially deadly.
Canterbury-Bankstown council was asked to deliver 1600 new homes in two suburbs. Instead, it wants to allow 4000 and not everyone is happy.
Banter and sledging has long been a part of State of Origin. But Billy Slater misjudged his response to being called a “grub”.
Queensland coach Billy Slater apologised to the family of Paul Green for referencing his death amid a war of words with Aaron Woods.
Are NSW too strong, or can Queensland cause an upset? What will be the deciding factor in the first State of Origin game of 2025?