US President Donald Trump says there have been "major points of agreement" in US-Iran talks to end the war, but Iran denies those claims. Follow live.  

Australia is temporarily lowering standards for diesel to allow more supply into the domestic market as service stations across the country continue to experience localised shortages.

An attempted attack on a US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean by Iran shows Tehran can launch missiles as far as 4,000km, raising concerns European cities are in reach.

A key factor for shares, bonds, commodities and currencies remains consistently unchanged — the Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed.

If you've topped up your tank at a petrol station recently, did it feel like you were "panic-buying"?

While classrooms across the state sat empty on Tuesday, 35,000 educators took to the streets of Melbourne. But more pain could yet be to come.

While the debate over the environmental benefits of E10 goes on, few doubt its use during an energy crunch.

Brisbane were rocked on Tuesday when the Premiership-winning player resigned from his post as the club’s defensive coach amid reports of a falling-out with head coach Michael Maguire.

He has a built an international brand on experimentation, but will the feted UK designer’s latest release survive in Australian conditions?

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Police said the accident near Ōtara has blocked multiple lanes.

Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

Police were alerted to the incident at about 6.25pm this evening.

Sugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.

Motorists are told to expect delays.

Tickets go on sale on Wednesday for Singapore Airlines’ first flights to Western Sydney Airport in November, while other carriers could be landing weeks earlier.

While classrooms across the state sat empty on Tuesday, 35,000 educators took to the streets of Melbourne. But more pain could yet be to come.

Two new studies are scrutinising which foods keep our brain strong and nimble as we grow older.

Fresh renders of the Victoria Park venue reveal a three-tier seating bowl and open-ended design, as the state government locks in a June construction start date for the Gabba’s successor.

The psychologist behind Queensland’s first children’s gender clinic fears she can no longer provide evidence-based healthcare or fulfil her professional duties.

The Iranian regime has rejected the US president’s claim that it “wants to make a deal”, but signs suggest both sides might be open to talks after Trump said he would hold off on attacking Iranian energy infrastructure for another five days.

US President Donald Trump has postponed strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days. Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

Trump tours Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis, a detour during the Iran war and airport turmoil.

The US president has taken a surprise pitstop at the home of Elvis Presley in Tennessee, professing his love for the late singer and wishing that he could have met him.

Even if the US president immediately pulls out of his war on Iran, he will leave behind tensions that are likely to destabilise energy security and global trade for years.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.