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The Bougainville government has signed a deal with an Indian-based mining company, bypassing Beijing which has long coveted the valuable Panguna mine.

The Australian Census has been set for Aug. 11, 2026, with new questions around gender and sexual orientation to be included for the first time.

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson says the party was told the trailer for her new animated film ‘could offend someone.’

‘A Bomb Has Been Placed In The Church If The Event Is Not Canceled By Tomorrow Night ...’ reads the message aimed at organisers.

Victoria’s operating expenses increased by $6.7 billion in the 2025 financial year.

Snapchat has revealed how it plans to comply with Australia’s impending under-16 social media ban.

Hanson will attend the opening days of Parliament when it returns in early 2026.

Despite strong legal protections for academic freedom, universities are finding ways to sack staff whose views don’t accord with their own, they say.

The New England MP described himself as a ‘front row forward; who had been put in a corner’ by the National party.

With helpline demand soaring, the government commits an extra $42 million for 1800RESPECT.

Opposition MPs accused the government of neglecting soaring power bills as Chris Bowen faced criticism for prioritising next year’s COP presidency.

Some Falun Gong members had their clothes torn, equipment destroyed, and were even struck by the pro-CCP group.

Indigenous advocates say going back to basics could be the key to improving life for the Aboriginal communities that are being left behind.

Barrett will seek tougher cooperation from overseas police chiefs and expand Pacific crime-prevention efforts.

Senate President Sue Lines suspended proceedings for 90 minutes after Hanson refused to remove the burqa.

An attempt by one Australian council to cap the length of time homes can be used as tourist accommodation has actually led to fewer long-term rentals.

An internal email urged MPs to shut down devices, disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and keep laptops offline while the delegation moved through Parliament House.

Amid calls for US sanctions against Zhao Leji, a human rights lawyer says Australia also risks undermining its global reputation.

The ATO will process $16 billion in cuts over the next two weeks.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s controversial website upgrade, initially costed at $4 million is now estimated at $96 million.

The Bougainville government has signed a deal with an Indian-based mining company, bypassing Beijing which has long coveted the valuable Panguna mine.

The Australian Census has been set for Aug. 11, 2026, with new questions around gender and sexual orientation to be included for the first time.

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson says the party was told the trailer for her new animated film ‘could offend someone.’

‘A Bomb Has Been Placed In The Church If The Event Is Not Canceled By Tomorrow Night ...’ reads the message aimed at organisers.

Victoria’s operating expenses increased by $6.7 billion in the 2025 financial year.

Snapchat has revealed how it plans to comply with Australia’s impending under-16 social media ban.

Hanson will attend the opening days of Parliament when it returns in early 2026.

Despite strong legal protections for academic freedom, universities are finding ways to sack staff whose views don’t accord with their own, they say.

The New England MP described himself as a ‘front row forward; who had been put in a corner’ by the National party.

With helpline demand soaring, the government commits an extra $42 million for 1800RESPECT.

Opposition MPs accused the government of neglecting soaring power bills as Chris Bowen faced criticism for prioritising next year’s COP presidency.

Some Falun Gong members had their clothes torn, equipment destroyed, and were even struck by the pro-CCP group.

Indigenous advocates say going back to basics could be the key to improving life for the Aboriginal communities that are being left behind.

Barrett will seek tougher cooperation from overseas police chiefs and expand Pacific crime-prevention efforts.

Senate President Sue Lines suspended proceedings for 90 minutes after Hanson refused to remove the burqa.

An attempt by one Australian council to cap the length of time homes can be used as tourist accommodation has actually led to fewer long-term rentals.

An internal email urged MPs to shut down devices, disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and keep laptops offline while the delegation moved through Parliament House.

Amid calls for US sanctions against Zhao Leji, a human rights lawyer says Australia also risks undermining its global reputation.

The ATO will process $16 billion in cuts over the next two weeks.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s controversial website upgrade, initially costed at $4 million is now estimated at $96 million.