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Charles Perrottet has denied receiving payments from developer Jean Nassif for political outcomes, telling an Icac hearing he cannot explain a message suggesting he "fucked this whole thing" after a development was refused. He admitted to potentially lying to a friend abo…
An Australian woman, Renee, is missing after a flood struck Gyirong Port in Nepal. Her family in Australia is fundraising to travel there to join the search efforts.
Dozens of Australians, including an Australian Defence Force member and a Sydney family, are missing after devastating flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border, leaving over 1,500 people unaccounted for and 469 confirmed dead.
Dollar muted near 1-wk high ahead of Warsh Jackson Hole speech
The U.S. dollar remained steady at a one-week high as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium for policy clues. Meanwhile, the Korean won and Australian dollar strengthened following local central bank actions and strong …
Australian authorities arrested two men, aged 21 and 23, linked to the TeamPCP hacking group, accused of widespread supply-chain attacks that compromised over a thousand organizations globally and stole half a million credentials.
Two men charged in Australia for alleged role in TeamPCP cybercrime group, which compromised open-source security scanners and AI gateway.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has guaranteed the annual refugee intake will not be cut, reversing plans reportedly from Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke to reduce it by a third. The move comes amid political pressure from One Nation.
Prospective applicants advised to use official Points Calculator for eligibility assessment. Mandatory visa criteria include health, character, language, skills, and documentation.
The Productivity Commission has condemned attacks on its integrity as ‘unacceptable’ after its scathing assessment of Western Australia’s sweetheart GST deal as a costly mistake sparked a fierce political backlash and name-calling.
The Victorian government secretly implemented a 1% annual levy on public transport fares since January 2025 to help fund the Suburban Rail Loop East, a fact revealed by an auditor general's report. This undisclosed "secret tax" is projected to raise $4.8bn by 2062 and has…
Andy Burnham has to shape the UK’s social media ban. Australia and France could show him how.
The UK is considering a social media ban for under-16s, following Australia and France. However, the effectiveness of the ban is uncertain, with Australia's ban having a limited effect and France's ban facing a legal hurdle.
Woolworths' net profit has boomed 18% to $1.14bn as customers face cost-of-living pressures, the company has reported. Supermarket sales were up 4.6% in the year to June, its annual results today show.
121 Indigenous Victorians have died by suicide in the past five years, despite a 2021 royal commission recommending cultural healing centers that remain unfunded by the state government.
A major Sydney property developer, Bathla Group, has collapsed, leaving customers in limbo. The company cited a 'perfect storm' of circumstances, including a significant softening in sales, impacts from the federal government's May budget, and falling confidence in key ma…
Scientists warn of potential 'carnage' for Australia's sea lion and seal populations due to bird flu.
An Australian woman, Leah Stewart, who was bitten by a shark at Coogee Beach in Sydney earlier this year, says she has been given a 'second chance at life' and will be making the most of it.
A shark attack victim has thanked donors for their support after a difficult recovery. Meanwhile, a second fur seal is suspected to have died from bird flu in South Australia, and a major housing investment is aimed at increasing apartment builds.
UK Assisted Dying Bill Is Coming Back, Labour Champion Looks to Australia for Inspiration
Lauren Edwards, a Labour MP, is reintroducing a bill to legalize assisted dying in the UK, inspired by Australia's experience with the issue. The bill aims to provide terminally ill adults with the option to end their lives with dignity.
Iranian artists will showcase their works at an art exhibition in Sydney, Australia, exploring the human consequences of war and destruction. The exhibition, titled 'When the Earth Embraces the Sky,' will run from September 5 to 13.
A new Halloween video game has been banned in Australia due to its depiction of illicit drug use, not violence. The game, Halloween: The Game, allows players to smoke marijuana to detect an enemy, which has been deemed a 'gameplay advantage' by the Classification Board.
The Latrobe Valley in Australia was once a thriving coal industry hub but is now facing economic uncertainty as the coal mines and power stations close due to age and the country's shift to renewable energy.
Australia has confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a mammal, with the deadly virus detected in a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia state. The seal was found dead at the coastal town of Beachport, about 310 kilometers south of Adelaide, the state capital.
Australia defeated Bangladesh by innings and 51 runs in Mackay, tying the series 1-1.
Bangladesh were 39 for three in their second innings at lunch on day two of the second test against Australia in Mackay, trailing by 107 runs.
Sydney Marathon medal features incorrect depiction of Munich stadium instead of Sydney landmark, causing humor among participants.
Vanuatu and Fiji sign security pacts with Australia, Beijing counters with assurances.
Australian police have charged a dual Russian-Australian citizen with foreign interference for allegedly passing Ukrainian military information to individuals believed to be linked to Russian intelligence.
A former New South Wales Liberal minister has told an inquiry he came to believe “a cult had taken over the party” after branch stacking by the religious right faction, while the chief executive of Catholic Schools NSW has been sacked following his appearance before the c…
Australia investigates 4th close call at Sydney airport in less than a month
Australia's transport safety regulator has launched an investigation into a fourth incident involving air traffic control at Sydney airport in less than a month. The incident occurred when two planes were directed towards the same intersection on the ground, but there was…
The Israeli ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, has maintained that the IDF attack on an aid convoy that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was a 'reasonable mistake'. Newman also stated that disciplinary measures had been taken against IDF personnel involved.…