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...
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...
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...
Queensland premier announces plan to cut emissions
In his inaugural speech as Queensland's new premier, Steven Miles unveiled an ambitious emissions reduction plan for the state, earning praise from environmental groups....
Australia announces cut in migration intake
The Australian government has announced plans to cut its migration intake by half over the next two years, aiming to reduce annual arrivals to...
Australia, Papua New Guinea signs new security deal
Australia has committed to training Papua New Guinea (PNG) police as part of a comprehensive security deal signed recently. PNG's Prime Minister, James Marape,...