‘Desperately unfair’ VCE calculator shortcuts to be banned for exams
The exam authority has moved to crack down on the advanced functions of some calculators from 2027, but some say they haven’t gone far enough. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Albanese vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more

‘Fire is on hold’: Iran, Israel halt strikes, but threaten to respond to any new attacks
Iran and Israel agreed to ease strikes against each other after a flare-up in violence threatened to derail peace negotiations and led US President Donald Trump to appeal for de-escalation. ⌘ Read more

Strikes between Iran and Israel halted
Strikes between Israel and Iran appear on hold after calls by Donald Trump. ⌘ Read more

Philippines’ earthquake death toll rises
The death toll from a major earthquake in the Philippines has risen to at least 35 people. ⌘ Read more

‘Fire is on hold’: Iran, Israel halt strikes, but threaten to respond to any new attacks
Iran and Israel agreed to ease strikes against each other after a flare-up in violence threatened to derail peace negotiations and led US President Donald Trump to appeal for de-escalation. ⌘ Read more

Warning of further fuel price rises
Rising global oil prices are forecast to drive up the price of petrol again. ⌘ Read more

Australian stabbing suspect faces court in Greece
A man wanted in connection with a 1999 Sydney stabbing death faces court in Greece today. ⌘ Read more

Brisbane drug trafficking charges
Police have charged 16 people over allegedly trafficking meth in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more

‘Really urgent’: Teen vaccine rates tumble, leaving cancer elimination in doubt
Australia’s ambitious goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035 is under threat amid a worrying decline in HPV vaccinations across the country. ⌘ Read more

ASX set to rise, Wall Street steadies as tech stocks rebound
Wall Street is recovering some of its sell-off from Friday, as stocks swept up in the artificial-intelligence boom bounce back. ⌘ Read more

Brisbane River to get spectacular fountain and light display at South Bank
The display is one of the highlights of Brisbane Festival, which has announced its full line-up of concerts, theatre, exhibitions and open-air spectacles. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils new Siri, AI features
Apple investors gave a tepid reception to the next generation of its artificial intelligence platform, which is key to the company’s bid to catch up with Silicon Valley peers in a critical market. ⌘ Read more

ASX set to rise, AI stocks drive Wall Street rebound
Wall Street is recovering some of its sell-off from Friday, as stocks swept up in the artificial-intelligence boom bounce back. ⌘ Read more

This Socceroos veteran doesn’t get recognised much at home. In Turkey, even his sister does
Aziz Behich grew up obsessed with Turkish football, built a career there and became a champion. Now he is preparing to face the country of his parents’ origin at the World Cup. ⌘ Read more

Alternative route to Japan offers great food and service – plus it’s cheaper
The economy seats might give off ’80s vibes, but the food, service and extraordinary baggage allowance make up for it. ⌘ Read more

‘Disgusting conditions’: Workers allegedly living on luxury Burwood high-rise site
“No one brings their underpants on site and washes them at work,” a CFMEU official said in a video walk-through of the Victoria Place development. ⌘ Read more

Hospitals turn to sniffer dogs to combat illicit drugs in wards
The use of sniffer dogs inside closed psychiatric wards has divided mental health experts, as hospitals try to balance the invasion of patient privacy against the risks posed by illicit substances. ⌘ Read more

Plan for suburb’s first 25-storey highrise set to test council upzoning push
The development application for the tower with 253 homes – including apartments with five-bedrooms – will test Brisbane council’s appetite for dramatically taller buildings in the suburbs. ⌘ Read more

These four lifestyle changes may help you live longer after a cancer diagnosis
Making crucial adjustments to everyday behaviours after a cancer diagnosis could be as beneficial for people as some treatments. ⌘ Read more

Secret chart that reveals target date for Sydney metro line’s opening
The final stage of the M1 metro line cannot go live soon enough for commuters who have been catching replacement buses for the past two years. ⌘ Read more

In a place where everyone travels the coast, most miss this gorgeous highlight
Just south of here, an international traffic jam of sightseers circulates around the tourist route. Only a few will explore its crowd-free neighbour. ⌘ Read more

Sarah Pound’s favourite ‘throw it in and leave it’ slow-cooker meals will be yours, too
The underrated kitchen tool does the heavy lifting in these set-and-forget meals – perfect for nourishing, family-friendly dinners. ⌘ Read more

What 26 years of data says about the typical domestic violence killer
The statistics provide a unique profile of a domestic violence killer in NSW as the state’s top coroner warned the “wicked and complex problem” was a persistent driver of homicide. ⌘ Read more

I don’t care about views on a long flight. Here’s why I always choose aisle
I’ve been on a few long-haul flights where the person at the window hasn’t left their seat once. ⌘ Read more

Club Med isn’t what it used to be and Australians are loving it
After being taken over by a Chinese tourism firm in 2015, Club Med began moving away from its more basic roots of kids’ clubs and buffets. ⌘ Read more

Terence Tao’s groundbreaking maths formula is so simple, anyone can follow it
The Australian mathematician has been given one of the highest awards in the Kings Birthday Honours list. This is why. ⌘ Read more

The Chinese president has arrived in North Korea. The world is watching
Xi Jinping has arrived in Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong-un. Much hinges on this. ⌘ Read more

Big flavour meets happy chaos at the legendary old Steki’s site in Newtown
Dinner feels like a rambunctious party at this friendly family-run restaurant. ⌘ Read more

CFMEU warns of union investigation after video shows worker belongings
“No one brings their underpants on site and washes them at work.”: Union official alleges labourers are living within a major construction site. ⌘ Read more

Andrew McConnell’s genre-defining dining room comes of age, and is as buzzy as ever
It invented the Melbourne wine-bar-slash-restaurant game, and remains a standard-bearer of great service, fantastic wine and exciting share plates. ⌘ Read more

Topiary kangaroo brings touch of Oz to Baillieu society wedding
What is arguably Melbourne’s society wedding of the year has taken place in Missouri with Aussies flying in to see a member of the Baillieu family tie the knot in style ⌘ Read more

The Perth councils with the highest-paid CEOs
Seven of Perth’s council bosses are paid more than Premier Roger Cook. ⌘ Read more

Taylor blames Albanese’s budget for plummeting Coalition vote as One Nation surges
After a fourth poll showed One Nation inching ahead of Labor, Angus Taylor told this masthead that Labor’s budget had “further eroded trust in the political system”. ⌘ Read more

Netanyahu vows to respond ‘with force’ if Iran breaks halt in fighting
Tehran launched a salvo of missiles against Israel after it struck military targets in western and central Iran. ⌘ Read more

Every generation of Australians thinks life is worse than a decade ago
Australians, particularly those trying to get into their own home, are increasingly dissatisfied with their lives. And it’s hitting the political system. ⌘ Read more

Green energy is shielding Australia from a global power price shock
The rollout of renewables and batteries is buffering Australian electricity bills from the Iran war energy crisis. ⌘ Read more

Superquiz, Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

Tears in the stands as Williamson qualifies
Sam Williamson’s family reacts to his 100m breakstroke final swim. ⌘ Read more

Williamson puts himself on the plane to Glasgow
Sam Williamson hits the qualifying time at the Australian swimming trials. ⌘ Read more

Williamson thought he’d never swim again after a horrific gym injury. He just made another Australian team
Thirteen months after a devastating knee injury left him learning to walk again, Sam Williamson completed a remarkable comeback at swimming trials, while Sam Short went within touching distance of a world record. ⌘ Read more

Kane Evans comes out as gay in tell-all interview
Kane Evans reveals he’s gay on Nine’s 100% Footy in a powerful interview with James Bracey. ⌘ Read more

Foran backs Koula after Crichton reveal
Kieran Foran backs Tolu Koula to shift to centre with Stephen Crichton ruled out of Origin II. ⌘ Read more

‘I know that I’m gay’: Former NRL star reveals inner battle
Kane Evans reveals he’s gay and speaks about his drug and alcohol addiction that led to homelessness. ⌘ Read more

Best of cartoons, June 9, 2026
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more

Iran announces it will halt hostilities after trading blows with Israel
Tehran launched a salvo of missiles against Israel after it struck military targets in western and central Iran. ⌘ Read more

‘I know that I’m gay’: Former NRL enforcer Kane Evans comes out in emotional interview
The ex-Roosters, Parramatta and Fiji star has detailed his battles with alcohol and substance addiction and mental health while wrestling with his sexuality. ⌘ Read more

Blues selection call that ‘surprised’ Gal
Paul Gallen reveals the one selection call from Laurie Daley that surprised him. ⌘ Read more

Kane Evans comes out as gay in emotional interview
Kane Evans, former NRL enforcer and Fijian international, is the second male player to publicly come out in professional Australian rugby league, in an interview aired on Channel Nine’s 100% Footy. ⌘ Read more

Seeking that spotlight
While the Saint goes marching out. ⌘ Read more