Australia expands under‑16 social media ban to include YouTube
Australia has officially moved to include YouTube in its pioneering law prohibiting individuals under 16 from operating social media accounts — a reversal of...
Australia dominates global rankings with world’s top beaches
In July 2025, Whitehaven Beach—located on Whitsunday Island off the coast of Queensland—was officially declared the world’s best beach by renowned travel site Big 7...
55 years after disaster, Australia locates shipwreck
Fifty-five years after it sank, claiming the lives of 21 men, Australia has located the shipwreck of the MV Noongah. The 71m (233ft) freighter...
Asylum seekers increase at Nauru
The number of asylum seekers on Nauru has surpassed 100, with two more groups totaling 37 individuals recently sent to the Pacific Island. Among...
Australia promises $1bn for women who leave violent relationships
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a package of new measures totaling $925 million aimed at supporting victims of domestic violence and addressing...
Tuvalu accepts Australia’s security, climate pact
Australia and Tuvalu are moving forward with a pact concerning security and climate migration, as confirmed by Australia's Pacific minister, Pat Conroy, in parliament....
How worse is Australia’s rental crisis?
Sydney holds the title of Australia's most expensive city for rental houses, with an average weekly cost of $1,044 for houses – a 15%...
Pacific security: NZ shows interest in AUKUS
New Zealand has expressed increased interest in joining the non-nuclear pillar of the Aukus security partnership, a move driven by growing concerns over China's...
Antarctic ice change impact Australia’s economy?
The head of the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science, Prof Matt King, has urged the Albanese government to allocate more attention and...