Paul Johnson

More Australians are struggling under the weight of a cost of living and housing crisis and on Q+A a leading economist and the assistant treasurer agree a cap on foreign university students might be necessary to help curb that.

There was a risk to the way Australia went about attacking this World Cup, but in the end it paid off — and it did so in the grandest way possible, writes Paul Johnson.

Australia earns an astonishing Cricket World Cup final upset thanks to Travis Head's match-winning century, to claim a record sixth title and stun hosts India. 

Mitch Starc and Josh Hazlewood laid the platform with the ball, before Travis Head and David Warner did the job with the bat. Five quick hits as Australia ends South Africa's Cricket World Cup hopes in a low-scoring thriller at Eden Gardens. 

Australia will face India in Sunday's Cricket World Cup final after Travis Head's brilliance secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over South Africa in a memorable semifinal.

Heartbreak and history combine in Mumbai as New Zealand's dreams are once again crushed deep in a World Cup at the hands of India stars Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami.

Politicians and experts call for the end of violence on Australian streets and in the Middle East on Q+A but they can't agree on one panellist's assertion that terrorist group Hamas are not the only problem.

Glenn Maxwell — hampered with a bad back and crippling cramps — hits a stunning double century to guide Australia to victory over Afghanistan.

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was not on ABC's Q+A but a colleague's defence of her comments on colonisation drew a heated response as the Voice referendum looms large.

He may not be as well-known as Nick Kyrgios, but Marc Polmans has managed to do something his superstar compatriot has never done in any angry outburst at the chair umpire.

As Senator Malarndirri McCarthy reveals the moment she felt most "disempowered", a debate focused on who the Voice will help takes over Q+A.

The old adage catches win matches is proven true once again when Glenn Maxwell stops a rocket from Rohit Sharma to catch the India skipper and turn the tide of the third ODI in Rajkot.

Q+A panellists believe there is likely no way secretary of the Home Affairs Department Mike Pezzullo can survive an investigation as they call for a royal commission into the handling of the COVID pandemic, that looks at state lockdowns and border closures.

As politicians are forced to hear their bickering on the Voice is confusing, the Q+A panel agrees that there should be extra funds allocated for paid parental leave.

Russian President Vladimir Putin offers his condolences after a plane crash that authorities say killed Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin. 

Ten people died after a private jet crashed in Russia's Tver region north of Moscow, Russia's TASS news agency reports.

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon in a five-set epic that saw a 26-minute service game, superb tennis and Djokovic destroying a racquet on the net post.

Elina Svitolina's comeback dream is shattered by another on a similar path as Ons Jabeur once again looks for history and Wimbledon final redemption.

Christopher Eubanks' dream run may have ended but he has a slice of Wimbledon history it took 30 years to conquer, while Aryna Sabalenka showed her power game is going to be extremely difficult to overcome.

Elina Svitolina tells the world she will celebrate one of the biggest wins of her career with a beer as she returns to the semis of Wimbledon eight months after giving birth.

Tears, injuries, upsets and a harsh interpretation of the laws of tennis cause controversy at The All England Club, while Novak Djokovic just keeps on winning. 

Stan Wawrinka set up what looms as a potentially epic showdown with Novak Djokovic and Australia's men recorded a trifecta of victories but the day belonged to the most unlikely of local British heroes as Centre Court erupted for a massive upset.

Australia's Daria Saville sees her Wimbledon first-round match interrupted by protesters who invade Court 18 before being arrested by London police, with the UK home secretary promising harsh punishments.

The Princess of Wales is among Wimbledon spectators giving Roger Federer a standing ovation of almost 2 minutes as the retired tennis star enters the Royal Box on Centre Court.

Jordan Thompson produces a comeback win for the ages at Wimbledon, with his reward a shot at defending champion Novak Djokovic.