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Prime Minister defies critics over choice of Royal Commissioner for Bondi terror attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has mounted a firm and unapologetic defence of his decision to appoint former High Court Justice Virginia Bell to lead the Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack, rejecting mounting criticism and insisting she is uniquely qualified to…

9 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA

Australia’s new climate target sparks fierce debate, cost concerns and industry criticism

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a new mid-term emissions reduction target: a 62–70% cut by 2035. The move, presented as a “responsible, science-backed” step ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, has drawn sharp criticism from business…

19 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Virgin Australia makes history with pet-friendly in-cabin flights

Virgin Australia has launched Australia’s first-ever in-cabin flights allowing small cats and dogs to travel alongside their owners. Starting 16 October 2025, the “Pets in Cabin” service will operate on trial routes between Melbourne, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast, with…

17 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Household Power Bills Soar 27% Above Inflation, Sparking Concern for Australians

New figures reveal a sharp surge in electricity bills, with average household power costs in Australia rising 27.16% above inflation over two years. Data from energy comparison service iSelect shows the average electricity price climbed from $0.361/kWh in June 2023 to $0.389/kWh…

17 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Australia and Papua New Guinea fail to finalise defence treaty, sign communique instead

A long-anticipated defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea failed to cross the finish line today, with both nations instead signing a communique in place of the formal agreement. The setback is seen as a significant blow for Canberra, which had…

17 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH

Does washing fruit and vegetables really remove pesticides?

Testing in Australia has uncovered the banned pesticide thiometon on fresh berries sold in New South Wales, along with high levels of the legal pesticide dimethoate. While within legal limits, experts warn that both adults and children could exceed the Acceptable Daily…

16 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Albanese blames pro-Palestinian protests for office closure

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has blamed ongoing pro-Palestinian protests for the closure of his long-standing electorate office in Sydney’s inner west, ending nearly three decades of presence in Marrickville. The office, leased from St. Clement’s Anglican Church, officially shut down last…

16 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Australian teens traumatised after seeing Charlie Kirk assassination video with no warning

Australia is facing renewed scrutiny over online safety after multiple teenagers reported seeing unfiltered footage of US political commentator Charlie Kirk’s assassination without any warning on Saturday morning. The shocking event occurred earlier this week at a university in Utah, where Kirk—a…

13 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Australia must stamp out Islamophobia, PM Albanese says

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered a strong call for unity and social cohesion on Friday, declaring that the country “must stamp out the hate, fear, and prejudice that drive Islamophobia.” His comments came during a joint press conference with Aftab Malik,…

12 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA·FINANCE

Australia’s big four banks slash thousands of jobs – Everyday customers to bear the cost

Australia’s four major banks – ANZ, Commonwealth Bank (CBA), NAB, and Westpac – are continuing a worrying trend of large-scale redundancies, with thousands of positions cut over the past year. Banks aim to boost profits, reduce operating costs, manage workforce changes, and…

12 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Anthony Albanese praises EU for following Australia’s lead on social media restrictions for children

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the European Commission’s decision to follow Australia’s lead in implementing strict social media restrictions for children under 16. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the creation of a dedicated taskforce to explore ways…

12 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH

Measles alert: Second case in Cairns – Vaccination urged for Bali travellers

Queensland health authorities have confirmed a second case of measles in Cairns, urging travellers to Bali to ensure they are vaccinated. The new case involves a close contact of a person diagnosed last week after travelling to Cairns from Bali. Jacqueline Murdoch,…

12 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH

Dementia now Australia’s leading cause of death

Dementia has overtaken all other illnesses to become the leading cause of death in Australia, according to a sobering new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). In 2023, nearly 17,400 Australians – 9.5% of all deaths – died…

12 September, 2025

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Prime Minister defies critics over choice of Royal Commissioner for Bondi terror attack

Australia’s new climate target sparks fierce debate, cost concerns and industry criticism

Virgin Australia makes history with pet-friendly in-cabin flights

Household Power Bills Soar 27% Above Inflation, Sparking Concern for Australians

Australia and Papua New Guinea fail to finalise defence treaty, sign communique instead

Does washing fruit and vegetables really remove pesticides?

Albanese blames pro-Palestinian protests for office closure

Australian teens traumatised after seeing Charlie Kirk assassination video with no warning

Australia must stamp out Islamophobia, PM Albanese says

Australia’s big four banks slash thousands of jobs – Everyday customers to bear the cost

Anthony Albanese praises EU for following Australia’s lead on social media restrictions for children

Measles alert: Second case in Cairns – Vaccination urged for Bali travellers

Dementia now Australia’s leading cause of death

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