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Australian developer says ‘toxic’ Trump hotel plan scrapped

The Trump Organization announced in February the project for a soaring Trump tower on eastern Australia’s Gold Coast.

Australia tackles property tax breaks, disappoints on budget deficit

The Budget’s housing package was a centerpiece of the document

Australia to quarantine 6 people from hantavirus-hit ship

The Centre for National Resilience in Perth (Bullsbrook) will house the six people.

New Zealand moves to halt lawsuits over climate damage

New Zealand's justice minister said such cases were “creating uncertainty in business confidence”.

Australia to fly citizens home from virus-hit cruise ship, plans quarantine

The cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, at the port of Granadilla de Abona, in Tenerife, Spain, May 10, 2026.

Australia’s conservatives reel from by-election loss to far-right party

One Nation candidate David Farley took 30 per cent of the vote for the Farrer seat.

Australia sees military allies ready to work together if needed

Australia aims to conduct more military activities, including trainings with countries like Japan and Indonesia, in line with the goal of a stable Indo-Pacific and South-west Pacific.

Australia’s far-right party wins first Lower House seat

Campaign signs depicting One Nation candidate David Farley are displayed outside a pre-polling centre ahead of the Farrer by-election in Albury, Australia, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

ISIS-linked Australian women charged with keeping slave in Syria

Members of Australian families believed to be linked to the Islamic State militants wait to leave Roj camp near Derik, Syria April 24.

New Zealand takes next steps to charge foreign tourists more

New Zealand's government has previously indicated that iconic destinations such as Milford Sound may be subject to charges.

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