Australian Space Agency thinks it has identified the "mysterious space balls" washing ashore in Queensland
The devices are thought to be pressure vessels from some form of space launch craft.
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One week after a near-fatal shark attack in Sydney, thousands gather to swim on the same beach in emotional tribute
A 34-year-old woman was attacked by a shark; one week later, thousands swim in the same area to show support.
Sydney reopens beach with drone surveillance following a shark attack last weekend
Sightings and attacks have increased in recent weeks.
Man who stopped one of the Bondi Beach shooters has been accused of assault
Ahmed al Ahmed is being accused of domestic violence against his father in March.
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Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff, claims intelligence agencies
The Five Eyes alliance of the UK, US, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand reported the information.
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The new president of the Solomon Islands is set to review his security agreement with China and is moving towards a treaty with Australia
The island nation is a strategic enclave for control of the Pacific, and until now had maintained a very close relationship with China, which is now changing.
United Kingdom, Australia, and United States to develop underwater drones in new defence pact
The AUKUS nations are teaming up in a bid to curve the rising threat to submerged cables and pipelines.
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China is attending the Asian defence forum with a "token" delegation
Analysts and diplomats are already branding it a "missed opportunity" to ease tensions on the continent, particularly regarding the Taiwan issue.
Almost 90 drones plummet into Sydney harbour following light show mishap
"Unforeseen technical difficulties" cause the light show glitch, according to the organisers.
Jurassic Park star and film legend Sam Neill is officially cancer free
The actor has been battling blood cancer for five years, and is already thinking it's time to get back on a film set.
Australia and US commit $3.5bn to critical minerals push
The partnership targets rare earth supply chains to reduce dependence on China.
EU and Australia seal a major trade deal to reduce reliance on China
The agreement removes most tariffs and strengthens a critical minerals partnership.
Australia gives humanitarian asylum to five Iranian football players from the women's national team
Five players will not return to Iran, will be allowed to stay in Australia.
EU will sign defence partnerships with Australia, Iceland, and Ghana this week, Kallas announces
A shift toward broader EU-led defence collaboration beyond Europe.
Albanese says sorry as Australia mourns Bondi Beach shooting victims
The prime minister apologises at Sydney Opera House, acknowledging failures as the nation marks a day of mourning.
Australia holds national day of mourning for Bondi Beach massacre victims
Flags at half-mast and a Sydney commemoration honor 15 killed in attack on Hanukkah celebration.
Australia moves to tighten gun laws after Bondi mass shooting
The government pushes national buyback and stricter licence checks following December attack.
Australia closes dozens of east coast beaches after series of shark attacks
Heavy rain and murky waters raise risks as four incidents occur in two days.
Australia has blocked almost 5 million teen social media accounts under new age ban
More than 4.7 million under-16 accounts removed or restricted within days of landmark law taking effect.
New Year LIVE: Follow the countdown to 2026 as it happens across the world
We are tracking the arrival of the new year across the globe in real time, with hourly updates, key moments, and live coverage from major celebrations.
Australia rings in New Year with tribute to Bondi attack victims
Sydney welcomed 2026 with its iconic New Year's Eve fireworks, marking the occasion with a tribute to victims of the deadly Bondi shooting earlier this month.
Christmas at Bondi Beach dampened as Australians grieve deadliest mass shooting in nearly 30 years
Christmas celebrations were subdued at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach on Thursday as the community mourned the terror attack that killed 15 people.
Weekend news wrap-up: Deadly shootings on both sides of the Pacific, from Australia to the US
As investigations continue, both countries are grappling with the human toll of violence that unfolded over a single weekend.
Reddit sues Australia over national social-media ban for minors
The platform argues the new law threatens free political expression.
Australia introduces social media ban for under-16s
Major platforms now required to block accounts for younger users.
Far-right Australian senator suspended from Parliament for wearing burqa in protest
Senator Pauline Hanson has been barred from Parliament for the rest of the year.
Trump and Albanese seal rare earths deal
United States and Australia aim to secure critical minerals and support submarine collaboration.
Venezuela shuts down embassy in Norway after Nobel Peace Prize for opposition leader
Caracas redirects its foreign efforts toward Africa following rising tensions with Western nations.
Australia launches campaign to limit teen social media use
The initiative has drawn global attention as governments and platforms observe the first-of-its-kind policy in action.
Australia formally recognises the State of Palestine
"Effective today, Sunday the 21st of September 2025, the Commonwealth of Australia recognises the independent and sovereign State of Palestine."
This man wrestled crocodiles in Australia and made videos out of it... Now, he's under investigation
His name is Mike Holston, who goes by "therealtarzann" online.
Erin Patterson's deadly lunch ends in life sentence
However, motive remains unclear.
Surfer dies after shark attack on Sydney's northern beaches
Marking the city's first fatal attack in several years.
Joe Bugner, boxing legend, dies at 75
Former heavyweight champion remembered for battles against Ali and Frazier.
Kipchoge and Hassan lead elite lineup as Sydney Marathon joins World Majors
The focus is not on being the biggest marathon but on being "the best, the most fun, and the most beautiful."
Australia expels Iranian ambassador over antisemitic attacks
Its first such expulsion since WWII.
Porepunkah shooting: Two officers killed in rural Australian town
Police hunt gunman after ambush leaves law enforcement shaken.
Lone survivor of Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson: She "left me half alive"
One man describes the lasting trauma after his family was poisoned.
Australia to recognise the state of Palestine in September
Following similar moves by the UK, France, and Canada, Australia will recognise a Palestinian state.
Erin Patterson found guilty in Australian mushroom poisoning case
The Victorian woman has been convicted of murdering three in-laws with a toxic meal, and attempting to kill a fourth.
Australia revokes Kanye West's visa over controversial "Heil Hitler" song
Home Affairs Minister cites concerns over promotion of Nazism in new track.
Australia backs United States strikes but urges diplomacy with Iran
Australia stresses prevention of nuclear escalation while calling for renewed dialogue.
Australia steps up regional defence talks with US and Japan
Richard Marles to attend first trilateral meeting since elections and Trump's return to office.
Floods in Australia claim four lives, tens of thousands stranded
Severe rains isolate communities and disrupt transport.
Australia's Liberal party names first woman leader after election defeat
Sussan Ley takes over leadership as conservatives regroup following major losses to Labor.
Only seven countries adhered to the air quality standards set by the World Health Organization in 2024
Is your country among them?
United States, Canada, and Australia extended asylum to Uyghurs in Thailand prior to their deportation to China
Thailand reportedly declined resettlement offers fearing diplomatic backlash from China.
Chinese live-fire drill near Australia caught pilots off guard
Satellite messages reveal how pilots scrambled to adjust flight paths after an unannounced Chinese military exercise near the Tasman Sea.
China refuses to apologise for military drills near Australia
Despite concerns from Australia and New Zealand.
Trump prepares reciprocal tariffs, raising global trade war concerns
The United States will move forward with new duties on trade partners as inflation concerns grow.
