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Albanese sharpens stance on de-escalation in Middle East, joining Canadian PM

The prime ministers have responded to questioning about their initial statements of support for Israeli-US strikes on Iran.

Politics

Stranded in Dubai, Jo's only option was to watch her father's funeral on Zoom
World
US sinks Iranian ship in the Indian Ocean as Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon
World

One Nation's hardline immigration stance is clear. But what else does it stand for?
Accusations of electoral fraud, persistent immigration rhetoric and a distinct orange tinge.
Politics
Parliament to investigate racism and violence against First Nations peoples
A new parliamentary inquiry will examine the 'racism, hate and violence' experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, after a request from the Indigenous Australians Minister.
Racism
I joined a Melbourne street gang when I was 13. Why I left that life behind
When Mar Manasseh Riek struggled to fit in as a first-generation Australian, he found a sense of belonging in a dangerous place.
Life

War in the Middle East

Smoke billows over city buildings in Iran, with two silhouetted figures in the foreground watching the scene.

'Change has a price': Iranian eyewitnesses speak from the shadows of war

World

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Iran's 'weaknesses' have long been clear. So why a major escalation?

World

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Why some in Australia are mourning Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei, as criticism mounts

Politics

People with suitcases in the departures hall at an airport.

Travel insurance exclusions Australians must know amid flight chaos

Life

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Ali's friend died awaiting a visa. A new pathway offers hope to LGBTQI+ refugees like him

Australia

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'We knew it would be worse': Bobbi left Florida, her dog and Trump for a tiny Australian town

Australia

Glenn McNamara, a middle-aged white man wearing a black t-shirt and cap, leaning on a neon-lit bar.

I run a gay sauna in Australia. You'd be surprised who comes through the door

Life

A treated image showing Russian President Vladimir Putin behind an image of former Opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Four years into Putin's war in Ukraine, scores of Russian activists are now jailed or dead

World

News Videos

The Government warns Australians to brace for 'substantial' economic impact as Middle East conflict unfolds

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The Australian Government is working to assess the economic impact of the conflict on the federal budget and spending priorities. The Treasurer has conceded he doesn't know the extent of the financial fallout, as Australians brace for petrol and wider price hikes.

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INTERVIEW: Is Australia providing intelligence for the US-Israel attacks on Iran?

Politics

Ramadan

How Kishwar Choudhury uses food, family and faith to keep her culture alive

Food

What is Ramadan?

Australia

Breaking of the Ramadan fast with a buffet in Amman, Jordan.

How to get involved in Ramadan even if you're not Muslim

Easy-prep recipes to see you right through Ramadan

Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year 2026: What to know about the 'very special' Year of the Fire Horse

Culture

A man wearing glasses and a black t-shirt stands in a restaurant holding a plate of dumplings.

Gary wasn't impressed by Australia's dumpling scene. Now he's selling thousands a day

Australia

Woman in an orange hat and orange shirt smiles and holds a black pot full of kimchi

Weet-bix kimchi: Glynn's experiment with Australian and Korean favourites may be a hit

Life

Japanese mulit generation family drinking a toast before eating Osechi Ryori, Japanese New Year dishes, on the dining table in Japanese room

Japan’s 'lost month': how Lunar New Year faded from the calendar

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Current Affairs

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'We're f--ked': The people grappling with the aftermath of Trump's immigration crackdown

US Politics

A man wearing a dark blue winter jacket, beanie and gloves stand in front of a fence and two sheriff's cars. It is dark and snow is visible on the ground. There is yellow barrier tape on the fence with text read 'sheriff's line do not cross'.

Dateline returns with stories of the people caught in Trump's immigration crackdown

World

A composite image shows a little girl holding a man (on the left) and people walking among tents at a camp (on the right).

Dreams of being a ballerina: Hopes of Australian child in Syrian camp for IS-linked families

World

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Sabina quit snacking after monitoring her sugar levels. Is the data that simple?

Health

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Kath hosted her late partner Nigel's wake while he was still alive

Life

Small Business Secrets

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As the threat of war heightens distress, help may be just a phone call away

Australia

A man in a blue shirt stands with his hands on his hips in front of a herd of black cows.

The $1 billion problem facing Aussie farmers like Robert

Australia

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Fighting fakes and food fraud, this team knows where your festive dish really comes from

Australia

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How much for a coffee? New drinks are pushing prices to $8 or more

Life

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More than half of Australians think migration rates are too high. What's behind the numbers?

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The largest immigration crackdown in US history is tearing Minneapolis apart. Following two fatal shootings of anti-ICE protestors Dateline heads to the city to meet those caught up in the crisis.

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