June 11, 2025

Australia, Politics

Burning a Hole in the Wallet: Aussie Cigarette Tax Hits Tipping Point, Fuels Black Market Boom

Omar Al-Fahad / June 11, 2025

Smoke ‘Em If You Can Afford ‘Em: Aussie Cigarette Tax Is Through the Roof, Say Economists Forget your local servo […]

Australia, Brisbane

Brisbane Festival 2025: A Dazzling Display of Art, Culture, and Community

Omar Al-Fahad / June 11, 2025

As part of their citywide takeover, artists Craig & Karl will create an installation of colourful inflatable arches over the Kangaroo Point Bridge in Brisbane. Photograph: Animation: Dirty Puppet/Photography: Jared Hinz/Craig & Karl

Food

From School Canteen Classic to Gourmet Gold: Alice Zaslavsky’s Tuna Niçoise Mornay

Omar Al-Fahad / June 11, 2025

Crushed Chips & Creamy Cravings: An Aussie Mornay Like No Other When it comes to comfort food down under, tuna

Australia, Cricket, Sports

Cricket in the Cold: Aussies Chase Glory at Lord’s While Footy Fans Shiver

Omar Al-Fahad / June 11, 2025

Australia’s Steve Smith during a training session at Lord’s ahead of the World Test Championship final. Photograph: Alex Davidson/ICC/Getty Images

Australia, Sports

Socceroos Soar to 2026: From Shaky Start to Smooth Sailing

Omar Al-Fahad / June 11, 2025

Socceroos players and staff celebrate after reaching the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in Jeddah. Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Football, Sports

England’s Shocker at the City Ground: Senegal’s Historic 3-1 Victory

Omar Al-Fahad / June 11, 2025

Senegal players celebrate Cheikh Sabaly’s late third goal as they became the first African team to beat the England men’s team. Photograph: Nigel French/Getty Images/Allstar

Australia, Sports

Sienna Toohey: From Water Polo Wannabe to Breaststroke Boss

Omar Al-Fahad / June 11, 2025

Sienna Toohey looks over to her coach after winning the women’s 100m breaststroke on day two of the 2025 Australian Swimming Trials in Adelaide. Photograph: Sarah Reed/Getty Images