Australia: Northern Territory gets new chief minister
Eva Lawler, the current treasurer of the Northern Territory, is set to assume the role of chief minister, succeeding Natasha Fyles. Fyles resigned from...
Airbnb fined $30m for charging Australians in US dollars
A federal court in Australia has fined Airbnb A$15 million for not clearly indicating that some bookings made in US dollars were not in...
EU digital border system: British travelers to be scanned from 2024
A new digital border system in the European Union (EU) that mandates fingerprints and facial scans for British travelers during their initial use is...
Australia: NT CM resigns over $2,000 mining scam
The Northern Territory's CM, Natasha Fyles, has resigned after it was revealed that she did not disclose her ownership of shares in a manganese...
Turkish Airlines to increase flights in Australia
The Australian federal government has granted approval for Turkish Airlines to significantly expand its flights into the country, allowing the airline to increase its...
New law in Australia: Tech giants may asked to share secret news
Australia's federal government is considering measures to enhance transparency in the distribution of news on tech platforms, aiming to level the playing field for...
Queensland loses $60m in tourism due to floods
The tourism industry in far north Queensland is grappling with approximately $60 million in holiday cancellations due to severe weather and widespread flooding during...
Australia: Coral islands at risk of disappearing
A study reveals that over a dozen coral islands in Australia, critical for expanding the country's maritime jurisdiction, are at significant risk of disappearing...
Australia: Heatwave grips NSW, Queensland
Large parts of New South Wales and southern Queensland are currently in the grip of a heatwave, bringing with it an extreme risk of...