16:44
Australia warns of new global nuclear arms race
Australia warns of a dangerous new nuclear arms race as global treaties falter and powers like China and Russia shift the balance.
13:00
healthscope
Australia's healthscope receives 10 offers after entering receivership, CEO assures continuity of care
Healthscope, Australia’s second-largest private hospital operator, has received 10 non-binding indicative offers as part of a sale process set to conclude within eight to ten weeks, CEO Tino La Spina announced Monday.
11:52
World News
Australia starts clean-up after floods leave 5 dead, 10,000 homes damaged
Australia has begun recovery efforts after devastating floods in the southeast killed five people and damaged over 10,000 properties, prompting nationwide support and emergency responses.
12:18
Floods devastate southeast Australia as death toll rises to four
Severe floods in southeast Australia have left four dead and tens of thousands stranded, as authorities warn of ongoing dangers and climate impacts.
14:29
Flash floods submerge Australian towns, residents rescued from rooftops
Torrential rains in southeast Australia triggered flash floods and stranded residents on rooftops on Wednesday, prompting emergency evacuation orders across New South Wales as rivers swelled beyond danger levels.
11:47
Abrams tanks to Ukraine
US officials question Australia's donation of retired Abrams tanks to Ukraine
U.S. officials have privately expressed frustration over Australia’s decision to send 49 retired M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, as the first vehicles begin their journey to Europe amid growing concerns about their battlefield effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
10:00
Abrams tanks
Australia confirms Abrams tanks en route to Ukraine amid push to pressure Russia
Australia has confirmed that a fleet of retired U.S.-made Abrams tanks promised to Ukraine is finally on the way, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting in Rome on Sunday, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
13:02
World News
Albanese signals low hopes for EU trade agreement
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has downplayed the likelihood of significant progress on a free trade agreement with the European Union during his meeting with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Rome.
15:57
Anthony Albanese wins historic second term as Australian prime minister
Anthony Albanese has secured a second consecutive three-year term as Australia’s prime minister, becoming the first leader to do so in 21 years, in a victory hailed as historic for the center-left Labor Party.
13:15
Voting in Australia election closes in populous eastern states
Voting has concluded in Australia’s eastern states, including Sydney and Melbourne, in a general election marked by economic concerns and foreign policy anxieties. With two hours of voting still remaining in Western Australia, early indications point to a close race.
05:02
Australians vote in tight election
Australians head to the polls in a closely watched national election, with cost-of-living and global instability shaping voter concerns.
12:21
World News
Australians gear up for a tight choice ahead of Saturday election
Australians voiced a mix of optimism and apathy Friday as they geared up to vote in Saturday’s tight national election, with cost-of-living pressures, housing affordability and U.S. tariff tensions shaping the contest.
08:30
World News
Severe winds hit New Zealand coast, forces flight cancellations
Torrential rain and gale-force winds lashing New Zealand’s east coast shut down flights at Wellington Airport and prompted a state of emergency in Canterbury’s Selwyn district, with residents urged to evacuate as rivers surged.
05:20
Australia's Labor pledges new Medicare hotline ahead of election
Australia’s Labor party has promised a free medical advice line and expanded Medicare funding as cost-of-living pressures dominate the election campaign.
18:00
Social media
Australia stands firm on social media age ban
Australia’s top political leaders doubled down on plans to ban social media access for children under 16, showing rare unity on the issue ahead of the May 3 election even as pressure from tech giants is expected to mount.
07:53
Australia Elections
Early voting in Australia election begins, PM Albanese's party holds slender lead
Early voting has begun in Australia ahead of the May 3 federal election, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s center-left Labor Party maintaining a narrow lead over the conservative opposition coalition led by Peter Dutton.
04:13
Five dead, two missing as strong waves hit Australia
Rough seas have killed five and left two missing along Australia’s southeastern coast.
09:05
Indonesia denies reports of Russian military aircraft plans in Papua
Indonesia has assured Australia that no Russian military aircraft will be stationed at an airbase in its Papua province, dismissing recent reports as false, according to Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles.
11:02
Election campaign
Australian government starts re-election campaign
As Australia heads toward a tight 3 May election, housing dominates the debate, with both major parties unveiling bold plans to help first-time buyers amid a growing affordability crisis and rising living costs.
02:18
In Australia’s close race, a Chinese app could tip the scales
In Sydney’s Bennelong, where Chinese Australians make up a large share of the electorate, the fight for votes is playing out on unexpected turf: Xiaohongshu.
10:43
Australia
New COVID-19 variant on the rise in Australia
Australia is facing the continued emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants more than five years after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.
04:58
Albanese and Dutton promise to protect Australia as US tariffs loom over beef exports
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton have both pledged to defend the country’s national interests as the United States signals possible tariffs targeting Australian beef exports.
05:20
Albanese seeks one-on-one talks with Trump over U.S. tariffs
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he expects to have a one-on-one discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding tariffs, as Washington prepares to announce new trade measures on April 2.
17:30
Aircraft crash
Pilot injured as aircraft crashes during airshow in southeastern Australia
A pilot was seriously injured on Friday after his aircraft crashed while performing aerobatic maneuvers during an airshow in southeastern Australia.
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