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  Australia and Nauru have announced a landmark security treaty on Monday — a move which is seen as a broader effort by Canberra to push…

An Australian police officer found guilty of manslaughter after shocking a 95-year-old woman with a Taser in a nursing home has been sacked, New South Wales (NSW) Police confirmed.

Australia is taking a big step forward when it comes to banning social media for young people. It’s no surprise that this hasn’t gone down particularly well with the companies concerned. One of the loudest critics – and this is no surprise here either – has been X buyer Elon Musk.

Australia to ban under-16s from social media after passing landmark law Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media after its senate approved…

Sydney city skyline, New South Wales, Australia. Education Images | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Monday, with investors awaiting…

A fourth tourist has reportedly died from suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos. Australian teenager Bianca Jones, 19, death was confirmed by her family on Thursday. Earlier in the day, the US State Department confirmed the death of an American man who died in the tourist hotspot of Vang Vieng.

The Australian Senate has formally censured Aboriginal Senator Lidia Thorpe for heckling King Charles during his visit to Canberra last month. Thorpe shouted, “You are not my King” and “This is not your land” after the King addressed the Great Hall of Parliament, aiming to spotlight the effects of British colonisation on Indigenous Australians.  

Olympics breakdancing icon Raygun has backtracked on her shock retirement announcement and insists she will perform again. The Aussie appeared to confirm she had danced…

Australia’s government is set to introduce new legislation banning under-16s from social media. The PM announced that the proposed law, which will be tabled in parliament next week, is designed to reduce the “harm” caused by social media.

Adidas have signed a teenage sprinting sensation who has been branded ‘the next Usain Bolt’. Australian Gout Gout, 16, has followed in the footsteps of…

Australian man acquitted in British woman’s death during home break-in An Australian man has been acquitted of murdering Emma Lovell, a British woman who was…

Australian police recover 40,000 stolen Bluey coins Australian police have recovered over 40,000 limited-edition Bluey coins, stolen months before their release. In July, 63,000 coins…

Charles heads to Samoa as indigenious protester shouting ‘king of thieves’ arrested in Sydney – Royal family news An Indigenous protestor was arrested for attempting…

Australian senator Lidia Thorpe explains furious outburst The Indigenous senator who confronted King Charles has spoken out to explain why she shouted at him after…

Australian senator Lidia Thorpe explains furious outburst after King Charles’s speech – Royal family news The Indigenous senator who confronted King Charles has spoken out…

Charles jokes about ‘sands of time’ as he gifts hourglass to local Australian parliament – royal family news King Charles joked about the “sands of…

Australia to Protect 52% of its Oceans, More Than Any Other Country Over 10,000 square miles of additional protected area will be added to the…

Royal news – live: King Charles and Queen Camilla ‘snub’ by Australian leaders ahead of tour sparks backlash King Charles and Queen Camilla are facing…

Lithium prices plummet, impacting Australia’s mining industry Once dubbed “white gold” for its crucial role in rechargeable batteries, lithium, the ultra-light metal that can float…

Raygun is adamant that she was Australia’s best female to represent her country at the Olympics but has apologised to the breakdancing community for her…

Pilot killed as chopper crashes into Australian hotel A helicopter crashed into the roof of the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Cairns, northern Queensland, early…

Australian Olympic hockey player apologises after Paris cocaine arrest Australian hockey player Tom Craig has issued an apology after being released from custody in Paris,…

IDF failures led to aid workers’ deaths – Australia An Australian government review has concluded that “serious failures” by the Israeli military led to a…

Australia’s third largest airline enters administration Australia’s third-largest airline, Rex Airlines, has entered voluntary administration and cancelled flights on several key routes. Specialising in regional…

Australian soldier charged with spying for Russia An Australian soldier, Kira Korolev, and her husband Igor Korolev have been arrested and charged with spying for…