Australia
Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September, New Zealand may follow
Australia will recognize a Palestinian state in September, emphasizing a two-state solution amid discussions by New Zealand on similar recognition.
Australian Analysis Casts Doubt on Accuracy of Electric Vehicle Range Estimates
An Australian government program found that five electric cars had lower real-world ranges than lab tests, ranging from 5% to 23%, affecting…
Australia adds YouTube to social media ban for under 16s
Australia bans YouTube for under-16s to protect minors from harmful online content.
Australia’s divorce rate is lowest in 50 years and marriages are lasting longer
Divorce rates are at a 50-year low, and marriages last longer, reflecting a selective marriage approach influenced by the Covid pandemic.
Australia raises minimum wages by 3.5%
Australia's independent wage-setting body on Tuesday raised the national minimum wage by 3.5% effective July 1, a real wage increase for about…
Record floods devastate eastern Australia
Record floods in eastern Australia caused extensive damage, isolating 50,000 people and resulting in fatalities.
Australia’s Albanese Labor government sworn in for second term
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, alongside his ministers, after a landslide win at…
Labor’s Historic Victory: Albanese Secures Majority in Australia
Labor's Anthony Albanese has been re-elected as Australia's prime minister, significantly increasing his majority after defeating the conservative coalition. Coalition leader Peter…
Australia, New Zealand commemorate Anzac Day
Anzac Day honors military service members from Australia and New Zealand.
Australians begin to cast ballots in early voting ahead of 3 May general elections
Australian leaders canceled campaign events to honor Pope Francis' death.
Australia PM Albanese calls national election for May 3
Australia's Prime Minister Albanese calls national election amid cost-of-living pressures.
Australia moves to arm troops with anti-ship missiles as China threat looms
Australia is scrambling to deploy new long-range missiles as the recent arrival of powerful Chinese warships off the Australian coast delivers a…