Woman in Australia gives birth to biologically unrelated twins
Court rules babies were ‘gestational twins’ and not birth twins
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independent.co.uk
27.08.2026
Albanese eases demand that Australian data centers use only renewables
Two regions had expressed opposition to Canberra's earlier demand that data centers be powered by renewable energy.
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japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
Nepal floods: Children as young as 11 among Australian tour group missing after flash flooding
Nepali tour operator fears 15 Australians who had been on a trekking tour near border with China have died after devastating floodingA Nepali tour operator says he fears that 15 Australians trekking w
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theguardian.com
27.08.2026
Australia’s refugee intake to be slashed as Labor works to reduce migration amid One Nation pressure
Quota to fall by a third to Coalition-era levels in move that the Greens say makes Australia ‘meaner and weaker’ l, free app or daily news po
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theguardian.com
27.08.2026
Dozens of Australians believed to be among hundreds of foreign tourists missing in Nepal flash floods
Powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridges s are reportedly missing in the deadly flash floods that
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theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Australia news live: dozens of Australians believed to be among hundreds of foreign tourists missing in Nepal flash floods
Powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridges. Follow today’s news live s are reportedly missing in th
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theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Ending private health rebate for Australians 65 and over is ‘good policy change’, report co-author finds
Research finds just 0.1-0.4% of the total insured population will ditch insurance, while the government will save as much as $940m a year
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theguardian.com
26.08.2026
Japan, Indonesia, Australia defense chiefs hold first-ever trilateral talks
The three agreed to promote defense cooperation, just weeks after Jakarta reached a deal with Beijing to boost military ties following joint naval drills east of Taiwan.
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japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Australia news live: man charged after allegedly stabbing woman with scissors in Melbourne
Woman and her son, who was allegedly punched, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday. Follow updates live
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theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to dodge upcoming rules, experts say
Regulations will require new sites to avoid pushing up power prices by building renewable energy plants and minimising water use ustra
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theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Australia’s music charts ban AI-made songs amid backlash over Madonna cover
Tracks that use AI in a 'supporting role' will still be eligible for inclusion in the official charts.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
eHarmony deceived Australian customers with ‘subscription traps’ that cost hundreds of dollars, court finds
Australian consumer watchdog says it received hundreds of complaints about the US-based dating site and its memberships l, free app or daily
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theguardian.com
25.08.2026
Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts
The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.
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bbc.co.uk
25.08.2026
Australia news live: Sydney trains plagued by morning cancellations due to ‘urgent’ repairs to overhead wires
Commuters warned journey may take an extra 45 minutes as ‘limited’ buses replace north short trains. Follow today’s news live our live
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theguardian.com
24.08.2026
Australia has just 12,000 sea lions left – and ‘carnage’ may await them as bird flu takes hold, scientists warn
Virus has already caused catastrophic losses in pinnipeds in South America and sub-Antarctica, particularly among pups y H5 bird flu c
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theguardian.com
24.08.2026
Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life'
Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.
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bbc.co.uk
24.08.2026
Australia news live: Shark attack victim thanks donors after ‘incredibly difficult’ recovery; penguin parade gets flu shots
Leah Stewart lost her arm in a great white shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee beach. Follow today’s news live r Perth could provide boost
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theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Australia’s marine parks protect ‘places no one goes’ rather than fragile coastal zones, scientists say
Hundreds of experts write to environment minister calling for stronger protections for ‘unique and distinct’ marine ecosystems s been
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theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Illicit deeds have just gotten a new Halloween video game banned in Australia – and it’s not because of the violence
Academics – and a former director of Australia’s Classification Board – say Halloween: The Game’s ban due to ‘incentivised drug use’ highlights an incoherent set of standards
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theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Australia’s first home buyers are still taking out loans as property investors step back, data shows
Exclusive: New entrants the only cohort making more loan applications amid interest rate rises and tax changes, mortgage broker says t
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theguardian.com
23.08.2026