Australia, NZ start New Caledonia evacuations
An Australian military transport plane has left New Caledonia, carrying travelers stranded after unrest forced the closure of the island's international airport. This is...
Iconic trees drilled for better Sydney Harbour view
On a tranquil February evening in Sydney, the ambiance was shattered by the stealthy presence of a figure cloaked in a black hoodie, approaching...
Australia: NSW to apologise for criminalising homosexuality earlier
The government of New South Wales has announced its intention to issue a formal apology to individuals who were convicted under laws that once...
Australia to ban live sheep exports in 2028
The Australian government has announced the cessation of live sheep exports by sea, effective May 1, 2028, following extensive advocacy by animal welfare groups....
Australia to increase gas extraction until 2050 despite climate crisis
Australia has announced plans to increase its extraction and consumption of natural gas until at least 2050, defying international calls to phase out fossil...
Sydney bans same-sex parenting books from libraries citing ‘safety of children’
A council in Sydney has voted to ban same-sex parenting books from its public libraries, a move that the New South Wales government warns...
Qantas to pay A$100m to passengers over ‘cancelled flights’
Australia's largest airline, Qantas, has agreed to pay a hefty A$100 million ($66.1 million, £52.7 million) penalty to settle a lawsuit brought by the...
Was drugged, sexually assaulted: Says Queensland MP
Queensland Labor Member of Parliament Brittany Lauga has claimed that she was drugged and sexually assaulted in Yeppoon, a town in central Queensland, last...
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...