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’s first homegrown orbital rocket crashes just seconds after liftoff
Australia’s historic bid to launch its first domestically produced orbital-class rocket ended in a short but significant flight. On July 30, 2025, the Eris TestFlight 1 —...
Australia: Divorce rate hits lowest in 50 years
Australia has reached a turning point in its family dynamics: the nation’s divorce rate has fallen to its lowest level since the mid-1970s, while...
Over half of Tuvalu’s population wish to move to Australia as climate threat escalates
More than half the population of Tuvalu—a low-lying Pacific island nation of just over 10,600 residents—has applied to relocate to Australia in a pioneering...
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...
One‑third of Tuvalu population seeks Australian ‘Climate Visa’ as sea threats rise
About one‑third of Tuvalu’s roughly 11,000 residents have applied for Australia’s new “climate visa,” underscoring the existential crisis faced by one of the world’s...
Now, sending letters to be dearer in Australia
Australia Post has received regulatory approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to raise domestic letters postage rates, marking a significant shift...
Australia fighting to survive its ‘war on nicotine’
Australia’s ambitious attempt to curb nicotine use through some of the world’s toughest vaping and tobacco regulations appears to be backfiring, as the country...
AUKUS: Trump traffic can strain Australia’s submarine plans?
Australia’s long-standing defence partnership and submarine plan with the United States has come under unexpected strain this week, following the Trump administration’s decision to review...