‘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
South Africa host Australia who battle more than ‘Sandpapergate’ memories
WTC holders South Africa host Australia, who struggled against Bangladesh, in Tests for first time since 2018 scandal.
World
aljazeera.com
07.10.2026
daine – “Wishing Well”
In Endless Awe & Agony, the long-awaited debut album from the Australian hyperpop artist daine, is finally coming out next month, and we've already posted their singles "PQC," "Love Love (Love Love),"
Culture
stereogum.com
07.10.2026
Former Catholic bishop sentenced for abusing indigenous men in Australia
The Catholic Church in Australia has been marred by abuse allegations in recent years.
World
aljazeera.com
07.10.2026
Australia's wildfire crisis linked to colonial land-use change
Research published today in Nature by University of Melbourne researchers, in collaboration with Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Corporation, reconstructed the past 1,000 years of vegetation, fire and ero
Science
phys.org
07.10.2026
Disney+ to Name New Australia Commissioner, Keeps Southeast Asia ‘On the Menu’ as It Triples Local Output
Disney+ is about to name a new commissioner in Australia and has not ruled out a return to production in Southeast Asia, Jon Wax, executive VP of international original television at Disney Entertainm
Culture
variety.com
07.10.2026
Former Australian Catholic bishop sentenced for abusing Indigenous men
A former Australian Catholic bishop has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing two young Indigenous men
World
abcnews.com
07.10.2026
Flydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s training in New Zealand scrutinised
Hamam al-Hammami spent 175 days in New Zealand until May 2019, as Australian Jewish group calls for full investigation into his time in MelbourneNew Zealand authorities have launched their own investi
World
theguardian.com
07.10.2026
Pornhub returns to Australia but only for adults with Apple devices
The world's most popular porn site went dark in March in Australia due to age verification laws.
World
bbc.co.uk
07.10.2026
Australia’s largest pension fund eyes India, Japan for private equity
Asia currently accounts for about 10% of AustralianSuper's total private equity portfolio.
World
japantimes.co.jp
07.10.2026
Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men
The former Bishop of Broome is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face sex abuse charges.
World
bbc.co.uk
07.10.2026
Pornhub returns to Australia after banning access due to age verification rules
Australian adults again able to access the world’s most popular porn site after parent company introduces age checking via Apple devices
World
theguardian.com
07.10.2026