Concerns over broader escalation after Iran attack and Australia's longstanding foreign policy towards Israel and the U.S. are at the forefront of international news.

• World leaders fear broader escalation after Iran attack — Michael West -
• Israel, that light unto the nations — including Australia — Independent Australia -

Federal government's expanded outback store subsidy aims to reduce grocery costs, while the NSW government forms a new policing unit to prioritize hate crimes.

• Grocery grace as subsidy helps bring down outback costs — Michael West -
• Chris Minns’ stormtroopers. Guns for graffiti, silence for the dead — Michael West -

An Australian fossil site exhibiting some of the world's oldest animal life has been put forward for prestigious World Heritage listing.

• Fossil wonderland submitted for World Heritage listing — Michael West -

The AFL's new season begins amidst ongoing serious concerns about player concussion rates and brain damage risk.

• The AFL enters a concussive new season still stumbling around — Independent Australia -