U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the leader of Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, would be coming for a visit to see him soon.
Australia will suffer more frequent and extreme climate events, often happening simultaneously, which will strain industry, services and infrastructure, a government report said on Monday, ahead of the announcement of a new emissions target.
A vaccine to protect Australia's koalas against chlamydia has been approved for the first time, a development that scientists believe could stop the spread of the deadly disease that has ravaged populations of the beloved endangered animal.
Erin Patterson, the woman at the centre of Australia’s “mushroom murders”, has been sentenced to life in prison for killing three of her estranged husband’s relatives with a meal of beef wellington laced with deadly death cap mushrooms two years ago.
Australia and Japan announced on Friday that they would step up cooperation to confront rising security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, including working together on the evacuation of citizens facing risks abroad.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday that migration has brought “a great deal of benefit” to the country, amid nationwide anti-immigration rallies over the weekend.
A man was arrested after allegedly driving a car onto the grounds of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Woollahra, eastern Sydney.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 26th of August, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Australia said on Tuesday (August 26) it would expel Iran's ambassador to Canberra, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused Tehran of executing two antisemitic attacks in the key cities of Sydney and Melbourne.
Millions in New South Wales were warned of potential flooding on Wednesday, as a powerful weather system dumped heavy rain along nearly 1,000 km of the state's coast.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday that he treats leaders of other countries with respect after his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu attacked him over his decision to recognise a Palestinian state.
Qantas Airways has been fined A$90 million ($58.64 million) for illegally firing 1,800 ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic and replacing them with contractors, the Federal Court of Australia said on Monday (August 18).
Economic pressures are reshaping Australian family life, driving both marriage and divorce rates down, according to Australian National University (ANU) demographer Liz Allen.
Australia says it will recognise a Palestinian state during the United Nations General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday.
Several countries condemn Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to take control of Gaza City. The move comes after Israel's Security Cabinet approved his plan in the early hours of Friday morning.
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of aircraft equipment worth $404 million to Australia.
Australia's internet safety regulator has criticised YouTube and Apple for failing to track or respond adequately to reports of child sexual abuse material on their platforms.
Japan has secured a significant $6.5 billion defence deal with Australia to build next-generation warships, the Australian government announced on Tuesday.
Severe weather conditions have battered parts of eastern Australia, leaving tens of thousands without electricity and prompting warnings of flooding and travel disruption.
A new study observed an increase in hospital admissions for cardiovascular conditions following tropical storms.
Australia will retain the lowest U.S. tariff rate of 10%, a move expected to boost its exports, while neighbouring New Zealand will face a higher 15% duty under President Donald Trump’s new tariff regime.
The Australian government has reversed its earlier decision to exempt YouTube from a landmark social media ban targeting under-16s, following concerns raised by the country’s internet watchdog.
The United Nation’s climate chief says a delay in choosing the host for next year’s COP31 summit is causing problems. It's after Australia and Türkiye submitted bids in 2022 to host the high-profile conference in 2026. Sydney said it's received the most votes.
Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark 50-year treaty to cement their partnership under the AUKUS nuclear submarine programme.
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