Australia News
Stay informed on the latest news and analysis from Australia with The Epoch Times' dedicated section. Get comprehensive coverage on politics, business, and more.
Australia News | LATEST STORIES
Up to 500 Short-Term Rentals Flagged as Brisbane Acts to Protect Local Lifestyle
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is set to introduce tough new measures in the Brisbane suburbs.
|
Sydney David Jones Store Cancels Historic Christmas Window Displays
Shoppers were left scratching their heads as they searched for the iconic displays.
|
Australian, US Parents Support a Social Media Ban but Their Children Don’t, New Study Finds
There are areas of agreement across the age divide, including support for teen-specific privacy protections and opposition to smartphone use in classrooms.
|
Kmart Recalls Bluey, Frozen, Paw Patrol Play Kits Over Asbestos Risk
The licensed products were supplied by a Hong Kong-based supplier.
|
Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Interest Rates
Headline inflation climbed to 3.8 percent in October, outside the RBA’s 2–3 percent target band.
|
Data Centres Could Swallow 40 Million Litres of Water per Day, That’s About 80,000 Households
Australia’s AI boom is facing a water reality check.
|
Former Envoy Defends Japan’s Taiwan Warning as ‘Common Sense’
Former Ambassador Shingo Yamagami also said Australia was no longer on the same page as Japan regarding the CCP.
|
AUKUS in Full Swing, Australia-US Alliance Fortified in AUSMIN Meeting
Australia and the US have both confirmed the other as their nation’s strongest ally.
|
Victorian Government Formally Apologises to Aboriginals
The move was backed by the Greens, and was met halfway by the state’s new Liberal leader.
|
Australia Loans $45 Million Sweetener to Fund Tim Tam’s Global Expansion
Support will refinance $1.75 billion in debt maturing in 2026 and back Arnott’s growth plans.
|
Reddit Preps Lawsuit Against Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Reddit pledges to follow rules but said they infringed on users’ freedom of expression and privacy.
|
Clicks and Careers: Social Media Ban to Test ‘Kidfluencer’ Dreams
Australia’s impending social media ban could have an impact on the social media influencer market.
|
Shadow Housing Minister Says Housing Crisis Threatening Support for Capitalism
The Liberal senator wants upzoning, backyard builds, and strata incentives to boost construction productivity.
|
Major Queensland Wind Farm to Receive $1 Billion in Additional Funding
The company behind the Clarke Creek Wind Farm has secured a massive financial boost with expansion on the horizon.
|
Three Charged Nationwide Over Alleged Nazi Symbol Offences
The charges formed part of a wider AFP operation targeting the importation and sale of prohibited extremist material in NSW, Queensland, WA, and Victoria.
|
The Ordinary Weed With Surprising Anti-Cancer Potential
Why this everyday weed is doing better in clinical studies than some supplements.
|
From Therapy, to a Job and Future: A Breakthrough for One Young Autistic Aussie
‘That’s very reassuring for me as a parent, knowing that he’s not just thrown in the deep end and has to learn how to swim,’ said Linda Soussa.
|
No Further Electricity Bill Relief After 2025, Government Says
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the government now wants cost-of-living relief to be delivered through permanent measures rather than temporary subsidies.
|
Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Starts Dec. 10: How Will It Work?
The move has been applauded and criticised with concerns about children’s mental health to issues of privacy.
|
Up to 500 Short-Term Rentals Flagged as Brisbane Acts to Protect Local Lifestyle
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is set to introduce tough new measures in the Brisbane suburbs.
|
Sydney David Jones Store Cancels Historic Christmas Window Displays
Shoppers were left scratching their heads as they searched for the iconic displays.
|
Australian, US Parents Support a Social Media Ban but Their Children Don’t, New Study Finds
There are areas of agreement across the age divide, including support for teen-specific privacy protections and opposition to smartphone use in classrooms.
|
Kmart Recalls Bluey, Frozen, Paw Patrol Play Kits Over Asbestos Risk
The licensed products were supplied by a Hong Kong-based supplier.
|
Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Interest Rates
Headline inflation climbed to 3.8 percent in October, outside the RBA’s 2–3 percent target band.
|
Data Centres Could Swallow 40 Million Litres of Water per Day, That’s About 80,000 Households
Australia’s AI boom is facing a water reality check.
|
Former Envoy Defends Japan’s Taiwan Warning as ‘Common Sense’
Former Ambassador Shingo Yamagami also said Australia was no longer on the same page as Japan regarding the CCP.
|
AUKUS in Full Swing, Australia-US Alliance Fortified in AUSMIN Meeting
Australia and the US have both confirmed the other as their nation’s strongest ally.
|
Victorian Government Formally Apologises to Aboriginals
The move was backed by the Greens, and was met halfway by the state’s new Liberal leader.
|
Australia Loans $45 Million Sweetener to Fund Tim Tam’s Global Expansion
Support will refinance $1.75 billion in debt maturing in 2026 and back Arnott’s growth plans.
|
Reddit Preps Lawsuit Against Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Reddit pledges to follow rules but said they infringed on users’ freedom of expression and privacy.
|
Clicks and Careers: Social Media Ban to Test ‘Kidfluencer’ Dreams
Australia’s impending social media ban could have an impact on the social media influencer market.
|
Shadow Housing Minister Says Housing Crisis Threatening Support for Capitalism
The Liberal senator wants upzoning, backyard builds, and strata incentives to boost construction productivity.
|
Major Queensland Wind Farm to Receive $1 Billion in Additional Funding
The company behind the Clarke Creek Wind Farm has secured a massive financial boost with expansion on the horizon.
|
Three Charged Nationwide Over Alleged Nazi Symbol Offences
The charges formed part of a wider AFP operation targeting the importation and sale of prohibited extremist material in NSW, Queensland, WA, and Victoria.
|
The Ordinary Weed With Surprising Anti-Cancer Potential
Why this everyday weed is doing better in clinical studies than some supplements.
|
From Therapy, to a Job and Future: A Breakthrough for One Young Autistic Aussie
‘That’s very reassuring for me as a parent, knowing that he’s not just thrown in the deep end and has to learn how to swim,’ said Linda Soussa.
|
No Further Electricity Bill Relief After 2025, Government Says
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the government now wants cost-of-living relief to be delivered through permanent measures rather than temporary subsidies.
|
Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Starts Dec. 10: How Will It Work?
The move has been applauded and criticised with concerns about children’s mental health to issues of privacy.
|