Analysis of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley's plummeting credibility, from policy backflips to controversial comments on Bondi and Israel-Gaza. Readers weigh in on political leadership and national debates.
While hate speech laws dominate debate, other urgent matters like climate change, AUKUS, and Gaza demand Australia's attention. We examine the stories pushed aside.
Western Australia's Jewish leaders say Prime Minister Anthony Albanese must take concrete steps to regain their trust following his government's stance on the Gaza conflict. Read the full story.
Calls for a royal commission into anti-Semitism in Australia intensify, with debate over its necessity and potential findings. Read the arguments for and against.
A group of Australian tourists are among 600 people trapped on the remote Yemeni island of Socotra after airport closures. DFAT confirms limited consular assistance is being provided. Read more.
Former defence intelligence officer Professor Clive Williams outlines the ten key security and defence trends that could impact Australia in 2026, from great power rivalry to climate change.
Danish and Greenland leaders urge US President Trump to stop threats against the Arctic island, following the Venezuela operation. Read the latest on the escalating diplomatic row.
President Nicolas Maduro has been captured after a large-scale US attack on Venezuela's capital. Get the latest on the escalating conflict, the history of tensions, and what happens next.
Usman Khawaja announces his retirement from Test cricket after the Sydney Ashes Test. The Australian opener reflects on his trailblazing career, racial stereotypes, and the personal toll of political advocacy. Read his powerful final message.
As Trump meets Zelenskyy, Ukraine's fate hangs in the balance. The Ukrainian leader must navigate Trump's Putin sympathies to keep vital US support flowing. Read the high-stakes analysis.
Israel announces the suspension of several major aid organisations in Gaza, citing security concerns. The move raises fears of a deepening humanitarian crisis. Read the full report.
Former US President Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the historic Israel-Gaza peace agreement. Read the full story on the controversial award.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was met with silence and turned backs from sections of the Jewish community at Bondi memorials. Read about the protest over his government's stance on Israel.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces a crisis of confidence from Australia's Jewish community over his government's response to the Israel-Hamas conflict and rising antisemitism. Read the full analysis.
A prominent Perth Jewish leader has declared Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unwelcome at local synagogues, citing his government's position on the Israel-Hamas war. Read the full story.
Israel's President Isaac Herzog will travel to Australia following an invitation from PM Albanese, expressing shock over the Bondi terror attack and rising antisemitism.
Paul Murray condemns Anthony Albanese's inaction on rising anti-Israel sentiment in Australia, calling it a failure of leadership. Read the full analysis.
WA's corruption watchdog issues a stark warning after a senior Perth rail manager helped a friend's company win taxpayer-funded work. Read the full report.
Steve Evans examines the troubling conflation of anti-Semitism with criticism of Israel, arguing for clear thinking and condemning racism without qualification. Read his analysis.
Wollongong's iconic Sea Cliff Bridge was closed to traffic as hundreds marched in support of Palestine. Police managed the protest, which was part of a national day of action.
Israeli military operations in Gaza have resulted in five fatalities, according to reports. The strikes targeted alleged militant sites amid ongoing regional tensions.
City of Cockburn Mayor Bruce Reynolds will support revoking his own motion for a workplace culture review to prevent internal conflict. Details on the political manoeuvre inside.
Analysis of why PM Anthony Albanese kept his Lodge wedding private, amid letters debating political nastiness, Gaza, voting systems, and mental health funding in Australia.
Pope Francis embarks on a pivotal Middle East tour, urging reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians. Read his powerful message of peace and unity.
Donald Trump's leaked 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine has hardened battle lines instead of fostering diplomacy. Discover why the plan is pushing Europe closer to a major conflict.
A devoted mother in her early 60s seeks advice after her adult daughters disapprove of her going to concerts and wearing youthful clothing. Discover why living life fully matters at any age.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returns from holidays facing mounting pressures including cost of living, Middle East tensions, and Voice referendum fallout. What's next for Australia?
Canberra Times cartoonist David Pope has secured his third Walkley Award for a powerful cartoon addressing the Gaza starvation crisis. Discover his impactful work.
Independent MLC Tammy Franks introduces motion calling for SA Government to divest from companies potentially complicit in Palestinian human rights abuses. Learn more.
Gympie Regional Council is pushing for a property buyback scheme as flying fox populations devastate property values and residents' health. Learn about the crisis.