Indigenous deaths in custody hit record high in Australia
A newly released report by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has laid bare a grim milestone: in the period 2024–25, a total of...
Australia: Meta begins removing under-16s from social media ahead of historic ban
In a move aligned with Australia’s unprecedented social-media regulation, tech giant Meta has commenced the removal of accounts belonging to users under the age...
Australian teens migrate to Lemon8 as under-16 social-media ban nears
With just days left before Australia’s sweeping ban on social-media use by children under 16 comes into force, many teens are flocking to newer,...
Is Australia fighting against China alone in Pacific?
Australia is finding itself ever more isolated in efforts to counter Beijing’s growing sway across the Pacific islands, according to the latest aid-monitoring report...
Luxury cruise cancelled after 80-year-old left behind on Lizard Island dies
A luxury Australian cruise has been cancelled and is undergoing investigation after an 80-year-old female passenger was left behind on a remote island and...
17-year-old Australian cricketer dies after ball struck his neck
A tragic accident on Tuesday in suburban Melbourne claimed the life of a promising 17-year-old cricketer from the Ferntree Gully Cricket Club. The boy...
Allegations of violence, abuse and neglect in Victorian childcares jumped in 2024-25
A sharp rise in reports of violence, neglect and sexual misconduct in the childcare sector in Victoria has revealed serious concerns about the safety...
Australia: Social-media giants oppose ban on under-16s but pledge compliance
Major social-media companies have voiced strong concerns over Australia’s incoming ban on users under the age of 16, even as they prepare to comply...
Melbourne’s housing boom fades as affordability improves
Melbourne, once the second-most expensive housing market in Australia, has seen its median house price dip from peak levels, opening the door for prospective...