Australia
Australians told ‘prepare for worst’ as tropical cyclone nears
Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings evacuations, power outages, and destruction.
Brisbane Airport suspends operations as forecasters’ worst fears realised
Australia faces severe flooding as Cyclone Alfred approaches with heavy rain and strong winds.
Chinese naval drills prompt 49 flights to change course unexpectedly
Chinese naval drills prompt 49 flights to change course unexpectedly.
Australia spots ‘unusual’ Chinese ships near its east coast
Australia is monitoring Chinese warships near its coast, deeming their presence unusual but not threatening.
Australia summons Russian ambassador over reports captured soldier killed
Australia summoned the Russian ambassador over reports a Melbourne man had been killed after being captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine,…
Australia’s under-16 social media ban sparks anger and relief
Australians are reacting with a mixture of anger and relief to a social media ban on children under 16 that the government…
Australia passes social media ban for children under 16
From late 2025, Australians must be over 16 to use social media
Australia launches ‘landmark’ bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia's centre-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed…
Australia proposes ‘world-leading’ ban on social media for children under 16
Ban on under 16s accessing Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X. Govt cites risks to mental and physical health. Ban could start as…
Not my King, Australian senator shouts at Charles
WATCH: King Charles faced shouts of "you are not my King" from an independent senator just after he finished an address at…
Australia, New Zealand brace for looming bird flu threat
Australia and New Zealand are enhancing biosecurity and vaccination efforts to combat the imminent threat of destructive bird flu.
Australia supermarkets sued over fake discount claims
Australia's consumer watchdog is suing the country's two biggest supermarket chains, alleging they falsely claimed to have permanently dropped the prices of…