Australia
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Jessica Hull Leads Historic Australian Dominance at London Diamond League
Jessica Hull won the 3000m in London as four Australians finished in the top ten, signaling a major shift in middle-distance power ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
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Cyclist escapes serious injury after bite from snake entangled in bike chain
A woman in her 60s was bitten by an eastern brown snake on a NSW rail trail after the reptile became trapped in her bike chain, resulting in a rare dry bite.
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Seven Network Secures Rights to ‘I’m A Celebrity’ for 2027
Seven Network has acquired the rights to the reality hit ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ for a 2027 launch following its cancellation by Network Ten.
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Australia Moves to Regulate AI Data Centers and Enforce Creative Copyrights
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced mandatory national standards for AI data centres and pledged strict copyright protections for Australian creators.
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Coles Overhauls Flybuys Program to Combat Rising Loyalty Competition
Coles has launched a new ‘pay with points’ feature, allowing shoppers to redeem up to $100 off groceries to better compete in Australia’s intense loyalty market.
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AFL Removes Nicky Winmar from Hall of Fame Following Assault Conviction
The AFL has stripped Nicky Winmar of his Hall of Fame status following his conviction on three counts of assault against a woman.
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Fair Work Commissioner Sophie Mirabella Charged by Police
Former federal MP and Fair Work Commissioner Sophie Mirabella has been charged by Victoria Police, leading to adjustments in her case-load at the tribunal.
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New Police Images Released 25 Years After Peter Falconio Murder
Northern Territory Police have released new investigation photos on the 25th anniversary of Peter Falconio’s murder, hoping to finally locate his remains.
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Shark activity forces closure of Ningaloo Reef beaches following whale entanglements
Popular Ningaloo Reef swimming spots are closed after a whale carcass attracted sharks following a spike in fatal fishing gear entanglements.
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Government Urged To ‘Bite The Bullet’ And Mandate Mobile Phone Roaming
Consumer advocates are calling on the Australian government to mandate domestic mobile roaming to improve regional connectivity and boost market competition.
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Telstra Faces Regulatory Scrutiny and Claims Burden as Compensation Process Opens
Telstra has opened a claims process for last week’s major outage, but faces mounting pressure over the burden of proof placed on small businesses.
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Xero Launches Ultra Plan to Support Scaling Australian Businesses
Xero has introduced its new ‘Ultra’ plan in Australia, offering advanced financial tools and AI integration to help medium-sized businesses scale efficiently.
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Queensland Police Revoke Emu Park Emergency Declaration
Queensland police have lifted an emergency declaration in Emu Park after determining that reported gunfire was unfounded and linked to a mental health incident.
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Metal Spheres Found on Australian Beach Highlight Growing Space Debris Risks
Australian authorities are investigating six metal spheres found on a Queensland beach, likely rocket debris, amid rising concerns over reentry risks.
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Pianist Jayson Gillham Loses Discrimination Case Against Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
A Federal Court judge has ruled that the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra did not unlawfully discriminate against pianist Jayson Gillham by cancelling his 2024 performance.