Queen portrait coins spark debate in Australia as collectors rush to buy
Two commemorative coins released by the Royal Australian Mint to mark the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth have triggered widespread debate, with critics...
Bondi tragedy deepens political divisions in Australia
A day set aside for national mourning after last month’s deadly shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach instead became the backdrop for a fierce political...
Cluster of shark bites sparks alarm on Australia’s east coast
A rare cluster of shark bites along Australia’s east coast has unsettled beachgoers and reignited debate over how humans coexist with marine life, after...
Australia: Quiet NSW town shattered by triple shooting
Three people have been killed and another seriously injured following a shocking shooting in the small New South Wales town of Lake Cargelligo, prompting...
UK considering Australia-style ban on social media for children under 16
The United Kingdom government is actively exploring whether to follow Australia’s lead and impose strict curbs on children’s access to social media, including the...
Social media ban for children: Meta blocks over 5.5 lakh accounts in Australia
More than 5.5 lakh social media accounts were blocked by Meta in the initial days of Australia’s landmark law prohibiting children under the age...
Australia issues heatstroke warning amid severe heatwave
Australia is amid an intense and widespread heatwave, with many regions enduring scorching temperatures well above 40 °C — the most severe in several...
Australia at growing risk of ‘Los Angeles-style’ wildfires
A landmark new analysis of fire risk in Australia has warned that millions of people living on the fringes of major cities could face...
From terror aftermath to party turmoil: Key points to shape Australian politics in 2026
Australian politics is poised for a turbulent year in 2026 as the nation’s leaders confront economic pressures, lingering social divisions, party instability and emerging...