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Netanyahu escalates diplomatic row with Australia
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has intensified the diplomatic dispute between Israel and Australia, claiming that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s legacy has been irreparably tarnished by his decision to recognize a Palestinian state. In an interview with Sky News Australia, Netanyahu stated that Albanese’s record would “forever be tarnished” due to his perceived weakness […]
Trump’s false claims about Mail-in voting
United States President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of mail-in voting, claiming it was rigged in the 2020 elections and pledging to abolish the postal voting system. “We are now the only country in the world that uses mail-in voting,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. However, this claim has been disputed by […]
Pro-democracy activists granted asylum in Australia and Britain
Two prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, Tony Chung and Ted Hui, have been granted asylum in Britain and Australia, respectively. Chung, who advocated for Hong Kong’s independence, was sentenced to almost four years in prison for secession and money laundering in 2020. Hui, a former lawmaker, faced trial for his role in the 2019 anti-government […]
Record Meth, Cocaine, Heroin Use in Australia’s Wastewater Analysis
A recent wastewater analysis in Australia has revealed a sharp rise in drug use among Australians, with cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin consumption all hitting record levels. According to the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission’s (ACIC) latest report, Australians consumed an estimated 22.2 tonnes of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and MDMA (commonly known as “ecstasy”) between August 2023 […]
Australia to Recognize Palestinian State at UN in September
The Australian government has confirmed it will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly next month. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that a two-state solution is “humanity’s best hope to break the cycle of violence in the Middle East and to bring an end to the conflict, suffering and starvation in Gaza.” […]
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Suffers Record Coral Bleaching
The Great Barrier Reef has experienced its most widespread coral bleaching on record, according to a recent Australian government report. The Australian Institute of Marine Science surveyed the health of the reefs between August 2024 and May 2025 and found the “most spatially extensive” bleaching since records began in 1986, primarily driven by climate change-induced […]
Australia and Japan Strike Defence Deal for Advanced Warships
Australia and Japan have reached a landmark defence-industry agreement for the production of advanced warships for the Australian Navy. The deal, worth $10 billion Australian dollars (some $6.5 billion), involves the purchase of 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Australian Minister for Defence Richard Marles said the agreement was the largest defence-industry […]
UN Climate Chief Urges Australia to Aim Higher in Climate Action
The United Nations’ climate chief, Simon Stiell, has called on Australia to take more ambitious climate target, emphasizing that the country can reap “colossal” economic rewards by aiming higher. Stiell’s comments come as Australia debates its emissions reduction targets in parliament, with a new bill introduced by former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce seeking to […]
Australian Politician Found Guilty of Rape and Indecent Assault
A New South Wales (NSW) politician, Gareth Ward, has been convicted of sexually assaulting two young men in Australia. The 44-year-old independent MP for Kiama was found guilty of three counts of indecent assault and one count of rape by a jury at the Downing Centre District Court. The incidents occurred between 2013 and 2015, […]
Australia Lifts US Beef Restrictions Slammed by Trump
Australia has announced that it will lift tough restrictions on beef imports from the United States, removing measures singled out for criticism by US President Donald Trump. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said the government would remove the biosecurity restrictions after a “rigorous science and risk-based assessment” found risks of disease were being managed on the […]