Australia

Australia's spy agency foils plots to harm individuals on its soil

The agency also prevented one government from luring a human rights advocate abroad, where they faced potential injury or death, the country's spy chief disclosed on Wednesday.

19 February 2025

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Elephant herd relocated to new 21-hectare enclosure at Werribee Zoo

A herd of nine Asian elephants has been relocated from Melbourne Zoo to Werribee Open Range Zoo, covering a distance of 36 kilometers over five days.

13 February 2025

Australia

Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of 'unsafe' manoeuvre

Flares released by a Chinese pilot came within 30 metres of an Australian P-8 surveillance plane, according to the Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles.

13 February 2025

Australia

'Gives you the shudders': Australian man finds 100 snakes in backyard

Reptile handlers recovered 102 venomous red-bellied black snakes from a mulch pile at a property in Sydney, a discovery that has baffled experts.

7 February 2025

Australia

Mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes under Australia hate crime laws

Terror offences and hate crimes will be punishable with mandatory prison terms ranging from one to six years under new Australian legislation.

6 February 2025

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Rare blossom of the corpse flower in Sydney

The flowering of the amorphophallus titanum, nicknamed "Putricia", attracted more than 13,000 visitors to the Royal Sydney Botanic Garden.

23 January 2025

Australia

Australia vows strong response if citizen killed in Russian captivity

Oscar Jenkins, a former school teacher from Melbourne, was seen being struck by a Russian interrogator in a video posted in December.

15 January 2025

Fiji

Virgin Australia crew members allegedly raped and robbed in Fiji

Police in the South Pacific island nation say a suspect known to them has been questioned over the alleged sexual assault as investigations continue.

2 January 2025

Colombia

Colombian navy finds 'narco sub' in new Australia trafficking route

The discovery of a semi-submersible vessel carrying cocaine in the Pacific was part of a global six-week operation against drug smugglers.

28 November 2024

Tech News

Australia's world-first ban on social media for under 16s becomes law

The proposed bill has now been passed by lawmakers in both chambers of the Australian parliament.

28 November 2024

Culture news

'Enshittification': What does this Word of the Year mean?

Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary has selected its word of the year, and it encompasses a widespread feeling that things have been getting worse when it comes to all things digital. And more...

26 November 2024

Tech News

Social media sites call for delay to Australia's social media ban

Social media sites are lobbying the Australian government to delay its proposed age limits for children younger than 16.

25 November 2024

Tech News

Australia slams Musk's reaction to its social media age limit bill

"Our job is to put in place the necessary protection for kids online," Australia's treasurer said after the billionaire criticised its new social media age limit bill.

22 November 2024

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Four tourists die of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Multiple backpackers have fallen critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in a Laotian town popular with backpackers in southeast Asia.

21 November 2024

Mali

Australian gold miner to pay Mali €152 million to free detained staff

Resolute Mining's CEO and two other employees were arrested in the Malian capital in early November after meeting with tax and mining authorities.

19 November 2024

Nature

How did an Antarctic penguin end up in Australia?

The runaway emperor penguin was seen attempting belly slides on the sands of an Australian beach.

12 November 2024

Culture news

Jamie Oliver book withdrawn after criticism by Indigenous Australians

Critics say the chef’s book “Billy and the Epic Escape” relies on tropes and stereotypes about Indigenous Australians.

11 November 2024

Culture news

Australian breaker Raygun retires after Olympics backlash

Rachael Gunn has quit competitive breakdancing after her unusual routine at the Paris Games went viral and generated criticism and conspiracy theories.

7 November 2024

Lifestyle

Movember turns 21: How a viral moustache trend got old enough to drink

Here's our definitive guide to everything you need to know about the initiative this November.

1 November 2024

Culture news

Radiohead's Thom Yorke walks off stage over Gaza heckler

Radiohead singer Thom Yorke stormed off stage at a concert in Melbourne after a fan shouted criticism of the musician’s position on Gaza.

31 October 2024