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Australian man who worked in China found guilty of foreign interference

He was accused of accepting cash to write reports on topics such as Australia’s AUKUS nuclear submarine partnership with the US and Britain.
He was accused of accepting cash to write reports on topics such as Australia’s AUKUS nuclear submarine partnership with the US and Britain.

Australia minister warns against ‘dangerous’ price gouging of fuel

Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen deliveres a statement during the United Nations climate change conference COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 19, 2024 REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen deliveres a statement during the United Nations climate change conference COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 19, 2024 REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media ban

A girl uses her mobile phone after an interview discussing Australia's social media ban for users under 16, which is scheduled to take effect on December 10, in Sydney, Australia, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
A girl uses her mobile phone after an interview discussing Australia's social media ban for users under 16, which is scheduled to take effect on December 10, in Sydney, Australia, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Qantas to pay $95 million to customers for cancelled Covid flights

‘Don’t wait until it’s too late’: Australia orders all ‘non-essential’ officials to leave Israel, UAE

Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong (far left), seen here with  Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Climate Change Chris Bowen on March 10, 2026.
Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong (far left), seen here with  Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Climate Change Chris Bowen on March 10, 2026.

Australian plane owner charged over ‘black flight’ to Indonesia

An Australian aircraft owner was charged with people smuggling after allegedly helping two fugitives flee to Indonesia on a "black flight" from a remote peninsula.
An Australian aircraft owner was charged with people smuggling after allegedly helping two fugitives flee to Indonesia on a "black flight" from a remote peninsula.

Australia to change fuel quality standards to boost supply

Australia – reliant on oil imports for fuel – has seen petrol prices spike since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East.
Australia – reliant on oil imports for fuel – has seen petrol prices spike since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East.

Helicopter rescue saves men, dog from Australian flood waters

A Heli-Muster R44 helicopter perched partly on the car roof as it picked up the two men and the pet dog.
A Heli-Muster R44 helicopter perched partly on the car roof as it picked up the two men and the pet dog.

Air New Zealand cuts 1,100 flights over fuel price fears

Air New Zealand will be cancelling flights mostly on domestic routes, but some international flights will be affected as well.
Air New Zealand will be cancelling flights mostly on domestic routes, but some international flights will be affected as well.

Australia police recover two bodies in search for missing Chinese tourists

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.