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2026-09-08 15:40:08

Australia proposes law for algorithm-free social feeds

Australia proposes laws letting users over 16 opt out of algorithmic feeds, boosting control and child safety online. Penalties up to $78.6 million target tech inaction, following December's under-16 ban. read more

2026-08-23 13:10:40

Australia confirms first mammal H5N1 bird flu case

Australia confirms its first H5N1 bird flu case in a mammal, a fur seal in South Australia, amid rising avian influenza infections. Officials warn of wildlife losses but see no poultry impact yet. read more

2026-08-22 11:50:03

Canberra joins gun buyback after Bondi terror attack

Australia's capital territory joins a gun buyback after Sydney's deadly Bondi Beach attack, with Prime Minister Albanese confirming the ACT's participation to prevent similar antisemitic terror incidents and remove firearms from streets. read more

2026-08-20 06:50:03

Australia outraged as Israel clears soldiers in aid worker death

Australia is "outraged" as Israel clears soldiers over the 2024 Gaza killing of aid worker Zomi Frankcom, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong demanding full accountability, calling the decision "falls far short" of expected justice. read more

2026-08-16 13:40:03

Australia launches gun buyback after Bondi mass shooting

Australia launches November gun buyback in NSW after Bondi Beach attack, targeting 274,000 firearms. PM Albanese criticizes weak state laws, while opposition doubts effectiveness against criminals. read more

2026-08-13 05:40:03

Australia Sets World-Leading Gig Worker Pay Standards

Australia mandates gig food delivery workers receive at least A$31.30 hourly, above minimum wage, with injury insurance, starting August 17, benefiting 250,000 workers. Unions call it world-leading standards. read more

2026-08-10 08:20:03

Australian Police Close Case: Suitcase Body Was Lifelike Doll

Australian police closed a homicide investigation after a lifelike doll in a suitcase was mistaken for human remains in Oallen, sparking a crime scene probe. The realistic doll had bruise-like markings, resembling a prior UK sex doll false alarm. read more

2026-08-04 07:10:05

Feral cats kill far more Australian wildlife than thought

Feral cats kill far more Australian wildlife than estimated, threatening 200 at-risk species. DNA analysis reveals higher predation rates. Scientists urge fenced safe havens to protect native animals from extinction. read more

2026-07-30 20:30:09

Book returned to Australian library 150 years late

A 1858 library book, *Antiquities of Athens*, was returned to an Australian library 150 years late after being found bricked in a fireplace. The overdue fine would be AU$28,000 (£14,600), but the borrower remains unknown. read more

2026-07-30 10:40:44

Adelaide police officer stabbed, suspect shot

A female police officer was stabbed in the neck during a confrontation in Adelaide, Australia. The 27-year-old suspect was shot in the leg and hospitalized. Both are in stable condition, and the man faces serious charges. read more

2026-07-30 08:40:08

Australia sues Telegram over terrorist content

Australia's eSafety Commissioner has launched legal action against Telegram for failing to remove terrorist content, including videos linked to Christchurch, Buffalo, and ISIS beheadings. Telegram denies the allegations. read more

2026-07-28 10:40:09

Australian regulators deny horse meat in food supply

Australian authorities deny claims of horse meat in human food, citing no evidence from surveillance testing. An MP cited documents showing contaminants like mouse fur and metal shavings, but regulators insist horse meat was only found in pet food. read more

2026-07-22 06:20:06

Australian teen charged with stabbing mother to death

A 16-year-old Australian boy was charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his mother to death and wounding his 12-year-old sister, who escaped to a highway and received life-saving aid from bystanders. read more

2026-07-14 04:40:04

Australian childcare worker faces 329 abuse charges

Australian childcare worker Hamish Tait faces 329 charges for allegedly abusing 158 children across 62 centres over 16 years. The case involves producing exploitation material and filming without consent. Police identified victims through forensic analysis of devices. read more

2026-07-06 10:10:05

Australia identifies source of mysterious space balls

Australia's space agency identified six mysterious spheres on Queensland's Forrest Beach as pressure vessels from a foreign rocket. Crews in hazmat suits secured the debris under police guard, urging public caution. This marks another instance of space debris reaching Australian shores. read more

2026-06-30 11:10:10

Australian police hunt decade-long letter threat suspect

Australian police seek a Caucasian man in his 60s who sent over 100 threatening letters to politicians and community leaders from 2015 to 2026, signed as "Scorpio" or "Bullit." read more

2026-06-26 13:50:07

Australia Tightens Under-16 Social Media Ban Amid Failure

Australia plans to strengthen laws banning under-16s from social media after evidence showed the ban failing, with 70% of underage children still holding accounts. The government considers giving eSafety Commissioner more powers and introducing digital duty of care legislation. read more

2026-06-19 10:40:07

Deadly Bird Flu Reaches Australia’s Mainland

Australia detects its first suspected H5N1 bird flu case in a brown skua seabird, ending the continent's status as the last without the deadly strain. Officials prepare a rapid national response. read more

2026-06-15 16:30:07

Australia social media ban shows mixed early results

Australia's under-16 social media ban showed early positive effects after three months, with 61% of parents noting improved interactions, but 25% observed reduced online connection. The law removed 4.7 million accounts, yet usage dropped only marginally. read more

2026-06-02 09:20:03

Dog rescued after epic 800-meter ocean swim

A dog in Australia was swept out to sea, swimming 800m to Snapper Island. Rescuers spent an hour coaxing the canine, who played hide-and-seek, onto a jet ski. The dog suffered paw cuts but was reunited with its owner. read more

2026-05-28 17:40:09

Australian mother charged over joining Islamic State in Syria

An Australian mother of four was charged with traveling to Syria to join Islamic State. Arrested after returning via Lebanon, she faces up to 10 years for entering a conflict zone and joining a terrorist organization. read more

2026-05-28 08:20:03

Australian woman charged with terror offenses after Syria return

Australian woman charged with terror offences after returning from Syrian refugee camp. She allegedly joined Isis over a decade ago and faces up to 10 years in prison. Investigations into returnees continue. read more

2026-05-28 07:10:06

Australia Sues 3M for £1bn Over Forever Chemicals

Australia sues 3M for over £1bn over PFAS contamination from firefighting foam. The government alleges 3M misled about safety, causing widespread environmental harm. It seeks damages for cleanup costs and community impacts, marking its largest-ever lawsuit. read more

2026-05-26 06:10:06

Australia braces for return of 19 ISIS-linked women and children

19 Australian women and children linked to ISIS are returning from Syria, with possible charges awaiting them. Home Minister warns they face "full force of the law" for joining a terrorist group, prioritizing community safety. read more

2026-05-25 03:40:03

Second fatal shark attack strikes Australia in two weeks

A man died from a shark attack at Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the second fatal incident in two weeks. The 39-year-old was swimming near Kennedy Shoal. Beaches closed for safety. Authorities investigate. read more

2026-05-24 12:10:06

Second fatal shark attack strikes Australian coast in weeks

A 39-year-old man died in a shark attack off Queensland, Australia, the second fatal incident in two weeks. He was swimming at Kennedy Shoal when attacked. Beaches are closed for safety. The first victim was killed spearfishing near Perth. read more

2026-05-24 09:40:07

Second fatal shark attack hits Australia this month

A 39-year-old man died from a shark bite at Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the second fatal attack this month. The incident occurred near Kennedy Shoal, 45km off Queensland. This follows the May 16 death of a man near Perth. read more

2026-05-18 07:10:06

Australia bans neo-Nazi group under new hate laws

Australia banned a neo-Nazi network under new hate crime laws enacted after the Bondi Beach attack. The group, formerly the National Socialist Network, faces up to 15 years in prison for membership or support. read more

2026-05-16 11:30:40

Great white shark kills spearfisherman at Rottnest Island

A 38-year-old man died after a 4m white shark bit his legs while spearfishing near Rottnest Island, Australia. This marks the country’s second fatal attack this year. Authorities urge caution in the area. read more

2026-05-13 09:10:04

Trump Tower Australia scrapped over toxic brand image

A$1.5bn Trump Tower in Australia scrapped, developer cites "toxic" Trump brand and Iran war. Trump Org blames developer's financial defaults. Gold Coast mayor says profit margins caused split. Project had strong local opposition. read more

2026-05-12 11:00:04

Body Found Believed to Be Wanted Triple Murder Suspect

Police in Australia found a decomposed body believed to be Julian Ingram, wanted for killing his pregnant ex-partner and two others. The discovery near Lake Cargelligo brings closure to the four-month manhunt. read more

2026-05-11 10:40:03

Australia quarantines six after hantavirus cruise deaths

Australia will quarantine six passengers from a hantavirus-hit cruise ship, taking a precautionary approach. None have symptoms, but the 42-day incubation period may extend isolation. The government aims to protect the community from the rare rodent-borne disease. read more

2026-05-11 07:30:35

British man convicted for Nazi symbols in Australia

A British man was convicted in Australia for displaying Nazi imagery, months after his visa was cancelled. He pleaded guilty, received a three-year good behavior bond, and faces possible deportation for promoting hate. read more

2026-05-07 10:10:09

Australian women, children linked to ISIS return home, arrested

A group of Australian women and children linked to ISIS returned from a Syrian camp, with some arrested upon arrival in Sydney and Melbourne. Police presence was high. The government condemned their past support for terrorism but will reintegrate the children. read more

2026-05-06 14:00:10

Australia braces for return of ISIS-linked citizens

Australia prepares to handle 13 ISIS-linked returneees from Syria, with arrests and charges planned for some. The group includes women and children; others will face investigation and community programs. read more

2026-05-06 07:40:07

Australian women with IS ties face arrest on return

Australian police announce Australian women with alleged IS ties face arrest upon returning from Syria. Four women and nine children booked flights from Damascus. Investigations include terrorism offenses and crimes against humanity. Children will undergo violent extremism counter-programs. read more

2026-05-05 09:10:09

Marine volunteers die rescuing yacht in Australia

Two marine volunteers, aged 78 and 62, died when their rescue boat capsized in heavy seas while attempting to save a yacht off Australia's coast. A third man also perished. Tributes praised their heroism and sacrifice. read more

2026-05-01 09:50:06

Riots Erupt in Australia After Girls Murder Arrest

In Alice Springs, riots erupted after Jefferson Lewis, 47, was arrested for murdering a five-year-old Indigenous girl. A crowd beat him unconscious, then clashed with police using rubber bullets and tear gas. Leaders urged calm, calling for justice through legal channels. read more

2026-04-29 06:00:03

Australia proposes tax on digital giants for journalism

Australia proposes taxing Meta, Google, and TikTok 2.25% of Australian revenue to fund newsrooms, aiming to support journalism and democracy. Platforms call it a flawed digital services tax. Legislation targets July 2. read more