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Teen launches High Court challenge against national social media ban

A Sydney high school student has launched an extraordinary High Court challenge against the federal government’s upcoming ban on social media use for children under 16, arguing the new law is unconstitutional and puts young people at greater risk online. Fifteen-year-old Noah…

28 November, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Sydney tragedy: Greek-Australian surfer Mercury Psillakis killed in shark attack

The Greek-Australian community is mourning the tragic death of 57-year-old surfer Mercury Psillakis, who was killed in a shark attack at Dee Why on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. The well-known ομογενής, a passionate surfer and respected figure in the local community, was attacked…

7 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Albanese holds fourth call with Trump without confirmation of in-person talks

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has marked his fourth phone call with US President Donald Trump since the Republican’s re-election, describing the conversation as “warm and constructive.” Yet, despite repeated contact, there is still no confirmation of a face-to-face meeting between the…

5 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Rare ‘Blood Moon’ to illuminate Australian skies on Monday

Millions of Australians will be treated to a rare celestial spectacle in the early hours of Monday, 8 September, when a striking “blood moon” is set to appear. The phenomenon, known scientifically as a total lunar eclipse, occurs when Earth passes directly…

5 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Flag row erupts in Australian Senate as politics clash over national emblem

A heated political dispute erupted in Australia’s Senate after the national flag became the centre of attention. Coalition Senator Jacinta Price wrapped herself in the Australian flag during her speech to mark National Flag Day. Soon after, she was joined by One Nation…

4 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Australia: Support for Religion in Public Schools Collapses

Support for religious education in Australia’s government schools has reached a historic low, according to new polling that shows a dramatic collapse over the past quarter century. The Roy Morgan survey found Australians evenly divided on the issue, with 50% supporting weekly…

4 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Backlash over Daniel Andrews attending Beijing’s military parade

Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has sparked controversy in Australia after being warmly greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at Beijing’s massive military parade marking 80 years since the end of World War II. The event, held in Tiananmen Square, was attended…

3 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

‘Jewish Artists for Palestine’ disrupt Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall

A group called Jewish Artists for Palestine disrupted the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) in London, protesting against “Zionist funding, censorship,” and the treatment of Australian-British pianist Jayson Gillham. The interruption occurred Friday night (Saturday AEST) at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall just…

31 August, 2025

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Wife of accused police killer Dezi Freeman, begs him surrender

Amalia Freeman, the wife of fugitive Dezi Freeman, has issued an emotional plea for her husband to surrender to police, five days after the deadly Porepunkah tragedy. In a statement delivered through her lawyer on Sunday, Amalia Freeman said she and her…

31 August, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Manhunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman continues – Two arrested in Porepunkah raid

Victoria Police are entering their fourth day in the hunt for alleged cop killer and self-proclaimed sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman, 56, after two officers were fatally shot and a third wounded during a raid at his property earlier this week. Late Thursday night, heavily…

29 August, 2025

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH·SCIENCE

Australia has banned 3 ‘forever chemicals’, Europe wants to ban all 14,000 – Why the precautionary approach makes sense

Australia has recently banned the import, use, and manufacture of three “forever chemicals”: PFOA, PFOS, and PFHxS. These compounds persist in the environment, accumulate in living organisms, and pose health risks. The World Health Organization has classified PFOA as a carcinogen and…

29 August, 2025

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Diplomatic rift deepens: Expelled Iranian ambassador denounces Australia over “lies and baseless allegations”

Australia’s decision to expel Iran’s ambassador has triggered a diplomatic crisis, after the government accused Tehran of links to antisemitic attacks targeting Jewish communities. The envoy, who flew home earlier today, dismissed the accusations as “fabricated lies designed to discredit Iran.” Canberra…

29 August, 2025

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Brad Battin slams own MPs over Daniel Andrews ‘Stalin’ and ‘Nuremberg trial’ remarks

Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin has publicly lashed out at his own Liberal colleagues after two upper house MPs compared former Premier Daniel Andrews to Joseph Stalin and invoked the Nuremberg trials during a heated debate over a planned bronze statue. During…

29 August, 2025

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Teen launches High Court challenge against national social media ban

Sydney tragedy: Greek-Australian surfer Mercury Psillakis killed in shark attack

Albanese holds fourth call with Trump without confirmation of in-person talks

Rare ‘Blood Moon’ to illuminate Australian skies on Monday

Flag row erupts in Australian Senate as politics clash over national emblem

Australia: Support for Religion in Public Schools Collapses

Backlash over Daniel Andrews attending Beijing’s military parade

‘Jewish Artists for Palestine’ disrupt Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall

Wife of accused police killer Dezi Freeman, begs him surrender

Manhunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman continues – Two arrested in Porepunkah raid

Australia has banned 3 ‘forever chemicals’, Europe wants to ban all 14,000 – Why the precautionary approach makes sense

Diplomatic rift deepens: Expelled Iranian ambassador denounces Australia over “lies and baseless allegations”

Brad Battin slams own MPs over Daniel Andrews ‘Stalin’ and ‘Nuremberg trial’ remarks

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