Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law
World
bbc.co.uk
01.07.2026
Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
Science
bbc.co.uk
23.06.2026
‘Grossly unfair’: Meta slams Australia’s bid to make platforms pay for news
Facebook parent company says proposals violate Australia's commitments under its free trade agreement with the US.
World
aljazeera.com
04.06.2026
Australian ex-minister launches crowd-funded inquiry into Aukus submarine deal
Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.
World
bbc.com
02.06.2026
Australia sues US giant 3M over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam
The A$2bn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.
World
bbc.com
28.05.2026
Australia will join the mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Australia intends to join a multinational defense operation led by France and the UK to secure sea lanes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Azerbaijan
report.az
13.05.2026
Plans for Australia's first Trump Tower scrapped due to 'toxic' brand, developer says
The 91-storey luxury hotel on the Gold Coast in Queensland was meant to be Australia's tallest building.
Finance
bbc.com
13.05.2026
ISIL-linked Australian women arrested at airports
Three ISIL-linked Australian women have been arrested at airports in Melbourne and Sydney.
World
aljazeera.com
07.05.2026
Australia’s top diplomat visits China to talk energy security
Australia’s top diplomat visits China to talk energy security
World
aljazeera.com
28.04.2026
Australia scrambles to secure energy as war on Iran fuels uncertainty
Heavily dependent on imported oil, Australia looks for quick fixes from regional diplomacy to free train rides.
World
aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for four-day tour
It is the couple's first visit to Australia since 2018 when they were working royals.
World
bbc.com
14.04.2026
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
World
theguardian.com
23.08.2026
See King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Bring Out Max Weinberg at Queens Show
E Street Band drummer fills in for his son and friend of the band Jay Weinberg at Australian psych-rockers' Forest Hills Stadium concert
Culture
rollingstone.com
22.08.2026
Man, 45, charged with murder of young Irish woman in Australia
It is understood that the accused and the victim knew each other
World
independent.co.uk
22.08.2026
Elouise Eftos: Aphrodite review – ‘Australia’s first attractive comedian’ asks if love is real
Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh Heckling herself in character as the Greek goddess, the standup delivers an intelligent, in-your-face show about sex and expectationsYou can’t argue with the opening gambit o
Culture
theguardian.com
22.08.2026
Dog Park: a delightful sitcom that will fill the Colin from Accounts shaped hole in your life
This snort-aloud Australian comedy is sweet, hilarious – and a surprising examination of male loneliness and mid-life crisis. Who’s a good show then?!Whenever I’m watching a programme that features an
Culture
theguardian.com
22.08.2026
Australia v Bangladesh: second men’s Test, day one – live
Updates from the Great Barrier Reef ArenaStart time in Mackay is 10am AESTAny thoughts? Email JonathanThe pitch is expected to offer more bounce than Darwin, which will suit the extra height and pace
Sport
theguardian.com
22.08.2026
Western allies slam Israel for ending World Central Kitchen strike probe
UK, Australia and Canada call Israel’s decision not to investigate deadly 2024 strike on a Gaza aid convoy 'shameful'.
World
aljazeera.com
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
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
UK, others call Israel's WCK probe closure 'shameful'
The UK, Australia and Canada condemned on Friday Israel's decision to close its investigation into the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid workers in Gaza, calling the move "shameful" and
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
21.08.2026