The government helped thousands into the property market. Now falling prices and rising rates are raising serious questions about the fine print.

The Australian

Renewable energy developers warn a decision by the Albanese government to impose a duty on Chinese steel imports would hike solar farm costs and risk project cancellations with Australian manufacturers unable to meet market demand. Perry Williams has more:

The Australian

Opinion: Donald Trump publicly told Israel not to retaliate against Iranian missile strikes – handing Tehran a diplomatic win-win and leaving his own presidency dangerously exposed. Read more:

The Australian

Barnaby Joyce’s claim comes as The Australian can reveal the nation’s rising migration rate under Anthony Albanese. Read more:

The Australian

Donald Trump warned Benjamin Netanyahu Israel could be ‘left alone’ against Iran if it escalates its latest strikes; the IDF says it will hit Tehran and Hezbollah if fired on again | FOLLOW LIVE

The Australian

Sydney secrets, Tuscan villa mysteries and maximum security teaching adventures are among literary editor Caroline Overington’s picks for the month. New books:

The Australian

On-time efficiency is impressive, but the seats aren’t really in the top league and the roaming chef only uses a microwave. Flight review:

The Australian

Acclaimed Australian pianist Simon Tedeschi has received a Member of the Order of Australia in the King’s Birthday Honours for his significant service to the performing arts. Read more:

The Australian

The abortion clinic drew protestors, shame and solemnity. Collecting six embryos felt like picking up dry cleaning. How do I square the ethical gap between the two? Read more:

The Australian

Mining entrepreneur Warwick Anderson has shelved plans to list his junior exploration company on the ASX and is instead focusing on Canada in the wake of the federal government’s proposed capital gains tax changes. Brad Thompson has more:

The Australian

Celebrated Australian author Gerald Murnane, 87, has chuckled about his Order of Australia, declaring he is ‘not humbled’ by the honour: ‘I think I deserve it.’ Read more:

The Australian

Red Bull is driving surging energy-drink sales in Australia as power-drink manufacturers pivot to cleaner, lower-sugar formulations to attract consumers seeking a cheap caffeine boost, better focus at the gym, and relief from overwork-related fatigue. Eli Greenblat has more:

The Australian

Billy Slater has refused to comment on out-of-form Reece Walsh’s shock Queensland recall, as the Maroons coach rung the changes for Origin II. Slater’s full press conference:

The Australian

Nine Entertainment is set to pay $600m or more to extend its English Premier League broadcast deal, in a move that could have implications for its pursuit of the highly coveted NRL rights. Multiple sources have told The Australian that Nine will pay at least $100m annually to

The Australian

What’s it like to discover you have a medical condition that could suddenly end your life at any moment? The Australian’s Europe correspondent Jacquelin Magnay shares her story:

The Australian

A 7.8-magnitude quake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least one person, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami warnings across the region. Latest:

The Australian

World-renowned pathologist and former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer will be honoured with a state funeral following his death at 59 from a glioblastoma brain tumour he was diagnosed with in 2023. In in a moving “final goodbye” Professor Scolyer said that he wanted to be

The Australian

The Israeli army said on Monday it had struck targets in several areas, as Iran state TV reported widespread explosions. Breaking:

The Australian

Opinion: The problem is best described as attempting to cram 11 million households into 10 million homes. Here's why:

The Australian

Opinion: The longstanding sentiment that One Nation should be resisted could be outdated. Here's why:

The Australian

Iran has fired at least four waves of missiles toward Israel after a deadly Israeli air strike on Beirut hours earlier targeting the Tehran-backed militants Hezbollah, Israel’s military says. Latest: