Australia
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Radiohead Structuring 2027 Live Return Around Multi-Night Arena Residencies
Radiohead has announced a 21-date 2027 tour featuring multi-night arena residencies in Australia and Japan, marking their first return to these regions in over a decade.
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Proposed Australian Legislation Targets Platform Algorithms to Protect Users
Australia’s new ‘Digital Duty of Care’ bill mandates that social media platforms allow users to opt out of algorithmic feeds to enhance online safety.
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Calls for Preservation Mount as Australia’s Largest WWII POW Camp Hits Market
A portion of Australia’s largest WWII prisoner camp in Murchison is on the market, sparking calls from families and historians to preserve the site’s unique legacy.
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Former Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski Dies at 67
Steve Gollschewski, the former Queensland Police Commissioner who led the state through the COVID-19 pandemic and multiple natural disasters, has died at 67.
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Australian Government Targets Visa ‘Course-Hopping’ with Graduate Diploma Ban
The Australian government has banned a popular graduate diploma for international students, citing systemic misuse by ‘non-genuine’ visa holders.
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Perth Salon Owner’s Viral Post Highlights Small Business Cost Crisis
Perth salon owner Krystal Solera has sparked a national debate by criticizing the Australian government over the mounting regulatory and operational costs.
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Princess Diana and the Australian Lifesaver: The Story Behind the 1988 Terrigal Beach Photograph
On the sunlit sand of Terrigal Beach in January 1988, Princess Diana presents an award to 23-year-old Australian surf lifesaver Brett Hooey, capturing an iconic moment of informal warmth during the Bicentennial royal tour.
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Escalating Rhetoric: Attorney-General Rowland Challenges Hanson Over Political Violence Claims
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has challenged Senator Pauline Hanson to reflect on her party’s ideology following claims that the Prime Minister incited violence.
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Australia Records First Dolphin H5N1 Death as Bird Flu Surveillance Expands
Australia has confirmed its first H5N1 bird flu death in a dolphin, marking a significant expansion of the virus beyond avian populations.
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Australia’s AUKUS Commitment Faces Growing Scrutiny Amid Climate and Strategic Pressures
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting pressure to re-evaluate Australia’s AUKUS pact as critics call for a more independent climate and foreign policy.
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Taylah Preston Secures Maiden US Open Victory in Breakout Performance
Rising Australian star Taylah Preston defeated Alycia Parks to secure her first-ever Grand Slam win outside of Australia at the 2026 US Open.
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Australian prisoner Oscar Jenkins speaks from Russian facility, offers to fight for Russia
Australian prisoner Oscar Jenkins has surfaced in a Russian interview, expressing a willingness to enlist in the Russian military after his 13-year sentencing.
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Australian Property Market Sends Mixed Signals as Winter Ends With Conflicting Auction Data
Australia’s property auction market ended winter with mixed signals, as conflicting data from Metropole and Cotality point to divergent trends ahead of spring.
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Australia’s Live Music Sector Faces Systemic Closure Crisis
A surge in venue closures across Australia highlights a deepening conflict between commercial property interests and the nation’s cultural infrastructure.
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Secret Harbour By-Election: Labor Faces Major Test in WA Stronghold
Voters in Secret Harbour head to the polls on August 29, testing Labor’s long-standing hold on the seat against a surging One Nation challenge.