June 21st is the shortest day of 2026, and Australians are celebrating with naked swims and lantern festivals. 

There are questions over the future of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

The Treasurer's conceded he's lost some support after after introducing big tax changes - but says he doesn't regret them. 

A prominent AFL family's revealed ties to police killer Dezi Freeman. 

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Ukraine has put Russia under pressure with a large attack on Moscow while its drones harass its troops and supplies. So will this eventually help Kyiv get a better peace deal? 

There's skepticism over whether the US-Israeli war on Iran is truly over.

The federal government says it'll make a call soon on whether to extend the fuel excise cut.

The treasurer's denied backlash to his budget was the reason for his back down on parts of the government's tax overhaul.

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Ships have started moving through the Strait of Hormuz, after the US and Iran signed an agreement.

The government's new tax concessions have drawn a mixed response.

AFL great Tony Modra has been seriously injured in a truck crash.

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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says Australia's defence force needs to be more self-sufficient, during a visit to Townsville in far north Queensland today.

She and mining billionaire Gina Rinehart have formed a united front while pitching an ambitious new vision for region.

Ms Rineheart has suggested islands off Townsville be used to launch satellites for Elon Musk's SpaceX.Australia's net overseas migration is down to its lowest level in four years.

New data from the Bureau of Statistics shows 301-thousand people were added in 20-25 -- down from 330-thousand the previous year.

It's the lowest figure since September 20-22 -- but still above pre-COVID levels.

Australia's total population at the end of last year was 27-point-eight million.

The Planning Institute of Australia is calling for greater scrutiny of where data centres are built, amid concerns they could be vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

Australia has become a hotspot for investment in data centres that power artificial intelligence, mainly due to the country's ample space and renewable energy potential.

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Every team has now played their first game this world cup after the last of the opening games in the group of 48. As the Socceroos continue training for their face off with team USA.

Every team has now played their first game this world cup after the last of the opening games in the group of 48. As the Socceroos continue training for their face off with team USA.