Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in a mammal
Australia is grappling with rising cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza
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independent.co.uk
23.08.2026
Starc takes 10 as Australia hand Bangladesh innings defeat in second Test
Australia bounce back after losing first Test, bowling out the visitors for 64 and 95 to win by an innings and 51 runs.
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aljazeera.com
23.08.2026
Fur seal‘s death marks first Australian mainland mammal fatality from spreading H5 bird flu strain
Seal found dead at Beachport in South Australia on Wednesday follows three mass mortality events in terns l, free app or daily news podcastA
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theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Australia news live: Victorian Liberals announce plan for new appeals court to ensure tougher sentences
New court of criminal appeal would give effect to new bail and sentencing laws, opposition leader says. Follow liveThe Victorian Liberals have announced that, if elected, they will split the court of
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theguardian.com
23.08.2026
Man, 45, charged with murder of young Irish woman in Australia
It is understood that the accused and the victim knew each other
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independent.co.uk
22.08.2026
Australia’s capital to join gun buyback after deadly Bondi Beach attack, Albanese says
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independent.co.uk
22.08.2026
Australia bite back as 18 wickets fall on day one of second Bangladesh Test
Left-armers star in wicket bonanza as Australia take 101-run lead over Bangladesh on first day of the second Test.
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aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
Big tech companies will have to pay to publish Australian news content under new laws
Australia has passed a law requiring major tech platforms such as Google and Meta to strike deals with Australian news publishers or pay a levy on their advertising revenue.
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npr.org
21.08.2026
Victorian Labor promises free dental care if re-elected in Australia-first move
Premier Ben Carroll says $230m would be earmarked for 10 public dental clinics to operate on a walk-in basis walk into a dental clinic
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza
Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed in the Israeli strike on their convoy in 2024.
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bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision
Joint statement issued after IDF said it will not pursue criminal investigations into April 2024 strike that killed seven humanitarian workersBritain, Australia and Canada have called the decision of
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Australia charges man for passing Ukrainian military intel to Russia
Police allege Australian-Russian citizen joined Ukrainian military seeking to send information to Russian intelligence.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Bangladesh expect ‘harder’ Australia challenge in second Test, says coach
After a first Test win in Australia in the series opener, Bangladesh expect a backlash in second match in Mackay.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Australian hiker's body recovered - as officials apologise for wrongly reporting she was alive
The body of an 18-year-old hiker has been recovered from the Australian bush, a day after authorities incorrectly announced she had been found alive.
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news.sky.com
21.08.2026
Australian Hussey open to Ashes Test role as England make approach
Ex-Australia batter Hussey said he was informally approached by Stephen Flemming, England's new red-ball coach.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Australian police charge man accused of attempting to share Ukrainian military intel with Russian agents
Vladmir Teslov, 27, charged after allegedly seeking to provide information about Ukrainian forces to ‘Russian intelligence services’Australian police have charged a man who allegedly joined the Ukrain
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
British YouTuber to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on allegations he raped a woman in Australia almost two years ago.
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news.sky.com
21.08.2026
Australia charges man over trying to inform Russia of Ukrainian military activities
The crime of intentional foreign interference carries a penalty of 20 years' imprisonment in Australia.
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euronews.com
21.08.2026
British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others
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bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Former Liberal MP condemns Coalition for backing gambling reforms that ‘let down’ vulnerable Australians
Jenny Ware, member of inquiry that recommended wagering advertising ban, says ‘public health crisis’ demands stronger response from major parties
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026